Dylan Evoy Nominated as Canadian DIRT Racer of the Year in Coveted Inside Track Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Awards; Voting is Now Open

By Craig Revelle - Finish Line Web Design

After a 2011 racing season that saw Dylan Evoy and the Evoy Racing team capture an unprecedented 14 feature wins, and a countless number of qualifying race victories, the team continues to reap the benefits of their fantastic season by being nominated for the Inside Track Canadian DIRT Racer of the Year Reader’s Choice Award.

The Award is one of several Motorsports related categories that are voted on by Inside Track Reader’s and viewers. The voting is taking place now on the Inside Track website. For easy access to the award voting, you can simply go to the evoyracing.com website and click on the Inside Track Reader’s Choice Award logo. You have to navigate through the other voting categories before you get to the voting for Canadian DIRT Racer of the Year voting. It is the third category on the list.

“It is a great honor to be nominated for this award”, says Evoy. “We really had a fantastic season and it always feels good to get recognized for our accomplishments. Inside Track is a National magazine, and to be represented on that level is great for our team”.

The winner of this award, as well as the other category award winners will get honored at the annual Canadian Motorsports Expo in Toronto during the weekend of February 10^th, 11^th and 12^th. The Canadian Motorsports Expo will take place at the International Centre in Toronto, located near the Pearson International Airport.

Evoy Racing, and driver Dylan Evoy would like to thank all of their sponsors for the past season and look forward to working with them again in 2012. These great sponsors include Ogilvie’s Auto & Fleet Service, 1000 Islands RV Centre, NAPA Auto Parts Fireball Performance Automatics, RONA, Charleston Lake Auto Service, Subway, Linde, Unity Savings, Canadian Tire, Pennzoil and NGK Spark Plugs.

Additional sponsorship opportunities are available with the Evoy Racing team for the 2012 season. To see how your company could benefit from sponsorship of a championship winning team, please contact Dylan Evoy at 613-345-3782, or email dylanevoy83@hotmail.com.

To stay up to date with Dylan Evoy and Evoy Racing throughout the off season and leading up into the 2012 season, log on to the team’s website at www.evoyracing.com. The website is updated weekly during the season and it also contains information on Evoy Racing and Dylan as well as direct links to our sponsor’s websites.

Tabatha Murphy Awarded 2012 Scholarship to Race 101 Program in North Carolina; Course Proven to be a Great Experience for Young Racers

By Craig Revelle - Finish Line Web Design

Following a local trend of talented young racers from this area getting accepted into the popular Race 101 program in North Carolina, Tabatha Murphy was notified this week that her application to the auto racing educational program had been accepted.

Murphy will head south for the first time to attend class orientation during the weekend of February 10^th, 11^th and 12^th. She will travel to North Carolina a couple more occasions before racing starts up here in our area. Over the course of the year, students of Race 101 will participate in weekly webinars classes online, and then once the season is over she will head back down to North Carolina for more weekend classes, which will also include an opportunity to drive a Race 101 prepared pavement Late Model at the legendary Hickory Motor Speedway in Hickory North Carolina. After the program comes to an end Tabatha and her classmates will be in the running to be named 2013’s Race 101 Premiere driver, where the potential winner will race in several events in the Race 101 house car.

“I am very excited to be part of the Race 101 program for 2012”, says Murphy, who will be joined by two other local female racers that also received acceptance letters into the program this week. “I know from talking to others that have participated in the program that it will be an unbelievable experience for me, and I look forward to getting started”.

RACE 101 stands for Research, Analyze, Consult, and Educate 1 on 1. The yearly Scholarship Program is the primary program for Race 101. It focuses on working with specially selected young drivers (ages 13-28) from the US and Canada through an application process similar to a college or university. The program lasts over the course of a year, with proven teaching and coaching methods that give the students one on one time with instructors, classroom time, track time, hands-on experience as well as homework assignments.

Tabatha Murphy would like to thank King Edward Auto Parts, Brockville Tractor Trailer Maintenance, Allan Bell and Associates, Reabel’s Plumbing, Splash Well Drilling and Finish Line Web Design for all of their support. We have been working hard over the off-season getting ready for 2012, and we look forward to working with you all again in 2012.

To stay up to date with Tabatha Murphy and the Murphy Motorsports team throughout the off-season, log on to the team’s new and improved website at www.tabathamurphy.net. The website is updated weekly during the racing season and it also contains information on Tabatha Murphy as well as direct links to our sponsor’s websites.

Fowl Mood Racing Team Will Get an Early Start in 2012 as They Travel to Florida at the End of the Month to Compete at East Bay Raceway Park

By Craig Revelle - Finish Line Web Design

The 2012 racing season will begin early for Phil Potts and the Fowl Mood Racing team, as they plan to travel to Tampa, Florida and compete at Easy Bay Raceway Park in the ultra competitive NeSmith Chevrolet Late Model Series.

The team will be looking to conquer the troubles that left them on the outside looking in during last year’s Winter Nationals at East Bay, in which the problems were later determined to be a faulty shock that disrupted the handling of the car.

“We were a little off the mark last year at East Bay, and we are looking forward to getting back there this year and putting up a better performance”, says Fowl Mood driver Phil Potts. “I really have to thank Stu and April Archer for giving me the opportunity, and all the crew that will be making the trip with us this year. We feel that getting the season started early will be a great benefit to our team once the racing season gets started up here at our own local tracks”.

Potts and the Fowl Mood team will be debuting a brand new color scheme on their Late Model during the Winter Nationals, and will have a couple new sponsors on board for the 2012 season.

The team will leave their shop in Brighton, Ontario on Saturday, January 28^th and begin the 24 hour journey to Tampa, Florida and East Bay Raceway Park. The first on track action will begin on Wednesday, February 1^st with an open practice session, followed by three consecutive nights of racing in the NeSmith Chevrolet Late Model Series on February 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th.

“We are thrilled to have Gord’s Water Service and Brighton Recycling on board with us for 2012. They will join the great group of sponsors that have been with us since we started this Late Model program, and we cant thank them enough for their contribution to our team”, adds Potts.

Fowl Mood Racing would not be possible without the support of our sponsors. We would like to thank Hutchinson Fuels, Indewey Excavating, Vanderlaan Building Supplies, Bill’s Johns, Gord’s Water Service and Brighton Recycling Inc. for all their support, and we look forward to a very exciting 2012 season.

For more information on Phil Potts and the Fowl Mood Racing team, and to stay up to date with our progress through the 2012 racing season, please visit our website, www.fowlmoodracing.com.

Sarah Cornett-Ching Seeks Help of Fans and Sponsors with Voting in the ‘Always a Champion’ Video Contest; Winner to Receive Sponsorship

By Craig Revelle - Finish Line Web Design

PENTICTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA - Sarah Cornett-Ching is seeking the help of fans and sponsors to vote for her daily in a video contest that she has entered. The contest is titled ‘Always a Champion’ and there will be five winners of this contest that will receive a $10,000 sponsorship from Champion Spark Plugs for the upcoming 2012 racing season, and one grand prize winner of a $50,000 sponsorship package.

The ‘Always a Champion’ contest began at the start of the New Year, and runs through February 5^th, 2012. You can vote once a day on the video, and by signing up to vote on the site, you will also be eligible to win free apparel from Champion. In order to vote, simply go to www.alwaysachampion.com and register. Once you have registered, type Sarah Cornett-Ching in the search field, click on the video and vote. Once registered, you can also vote right from the www.sccracing.com website.

"This is a great contest that Champion has put on for us racers, and with your help we may have a chance to win one of those coveted sponsorship packages" says Cornett-Ching. "We encourage everyone to vote for us daily between now and February 5^th and leave a comment on the video. The Champion sponsorship, along with the help of our already existing sponsors for 2012 would make a great combination going into the new season."

The five finalists (one per each racing category) will be determined by a Sponsor-selected panel of judges based on the following criteria: Inspirational Quality (34%); Relevance to Theme/Best Depiction of a Champion (33%); and number of votes (33%). All eligible Contest Entries will be judged from January 16, 2012 through January 31, 2012. While the voting doesn’t solely determine who wins the contest, the 33% is very important in determining the winner.

"We have been promoting the video contest through social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter since the voting began" adds Cornett-Ching who has utilized these sites all year long to keep sponsors and fans informed of any news throughout the year.

"We need to step it up in order to be in the running for this sponsorship when it closes in a few weeks."

Since 2005, Sarah Cornett-Ching has racked up a pile of awards, including Most Aspiring driver as well as Champion in her division that year. Two years later, after moving up a class, she claimed the championship again. In 2008 she claimed her first ever top five finish in the NASCAR Whelen All American Series, and the following year she finished third overall in the series points standings. In addition to her third place in points, she also claimed awards for Most Improved driver, Most Dedicated to the Sport and West Coast Sportsman Rookie of the Year Award. In 2010 she claimed fifth place in points in both the Okanagen Street Stock Series and the West Coast Sportsman Series. She was also named Most Improved Driver and Most Dedicated Driver of the West Coast Sportsman Series. In 2011, Sarah again won Most Improved Driver in the West Coast Sportsman Series, finishing fourth in points, and won Rookie of the Year, and Most Improved driver in the OK Tire ARCA West Series, finishing eighth in points.

For more information on Sarah Cornett-Ching and to follow her racing accomplishments, please visit her newly revamped website, www.sccracing.com or visit her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sccracing.

MOPAR PARTS RETURNING AS SPONSOR & NEW CREW CHIEF FOR RON BEAUCHAMP JR.

January 12, 2012. While the 2012 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series first event is still months away, Ron Beauchamp Jr. and the #60 Mopar Parts/Mobil 1/Exide Batteries Dodge team have already been very busy with preparations for another season of competition. The team has brought in ASA Championship Crew Chief Deon Deneau and there is already sense of optimism for the year ahead.

Driver Ron Beauchamp Jr. is excited to be returning to the series again and continuing his association with long time partners at Mopar Parts, Exide Batteries and Mobil 1. “We’re so proud to be teamed with the absolute best group of companies you could associate with” said Beauchamp. “Our relationship goes far beyond the racetrack and their support has been incredible over the years” he added.

Beauchamp and the #60 Mopar Parts/Mobil 1/Exide Batteries Dodge team were once again tough competitors at each event last season but expectations are even higher for the team this year, which is why the decision was made to bring in new Crew Chief Deon Deneau. “I’ve know Deon for years” said Beauchamp. “He’s worked with Butch Miller in ASA, was ASA Crew Chief of the year in 2007, he’s got a lot of other experience and after we met to discuss the opportunity the decision was an easy one” he stated.

Deneau is thrilled to be back home in Canada and working with Beauchamp Motorsports. “I'm very thankful for the opportunity Ron Sr. has given me, I think the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series has become extremely competitive and has some very talented race teams competing in it and it will be an exciting challenge for us”.

The race shop for the #60 Mopar Parts/Mobil 1/Exide Batteries Dodge is already humming with activity. “Deon has been evaluating some things and making a few changes” explained Beauchamp. “We’ll also be going over the cars very closely so he can get a better understanding of the setup we’ve been running. The whole team in energized and we can’t wait to get the season going” he added.

Race fans will have an opportunity to meet Ron Beauchamp Jr. and see the #60 Mopar Parts/Mobil 1/Exide Batteries Dodge at the upcoming Canadian Motorsports Expo in Toronto, February 10-12 at the International Centre in Toronto, ON.

Ron Beauchamp Jr. and the #60 Mopar Parts/Mobil 1/Exide Batteries Dodge Team will compete in all twelve races on the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series schedule. Once again this year all events will be broadcast on TSN. Fans should check their local listings for times. For more information about the #60 Mopar Parts/Mobil 1/Exide Batteries team log on to www.beauchampmotorsports.com and www.mopar.ca

Attached photo: The #60 Mopar Parts/Mobil 1/Exide Batteries Dodge Challenger

Klotz Canada joins the Southern Ontario Sprints for 2012

The Southern Ontario Sprints would like to welcome our new partner, Klotz Synthetic Lubricants, for the 2012 season. Klotz will provide support to the SOS as an Associate Sponsor.

Sam Donnelly, of Klotz Canada is looking forward to 2012. “I have been following the SOS for awhile so I figured it might be time to try and get involved.”

Klotz products set the standards for performance & quality, which is exactly what, is required to be a frontrunner in this ultra-competitive racing organization.

Whether you're new to the powersports industry or an old-timer, Klotz is one name you can trust. Driven to perform at the highest levels, we race-test every product to make sure it meets the most stringent demands. Whether it's your Car, Motorcycle, ATV, Snowmobile, Boat, PWC, RC or V-Twin, you can trust Klotz to take better care of it than any other brand.

More information on Klotz Synthetic Lubricants is available at www.klotzcanada.com

 

Whitteker Looks Back on Educational 2011 Season and Provides Some Insight into What is in Store for Whitteker Motorsports in 2012

By Craig Revelle - Finish Line Web Design

It is hard not to look back into the past year for Luke Whitteker and the Whitteker Motorsports team and not see the improvement from the beginning of the year to the end. Just one year ago, Luke stepped into the Race 101 program in North Carolina with a strong desire to learn, and a year later, he is set to graduate and will take the valuable experience that he gained and continue to apply that to his racing career. He has met and worked with some great people in the program, shared some great times with fellow students and have made some memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.

Whitteker will wrap up his year with Race 101 in a graduation ceremony next month in Charlotte, North Carolina, where Luke and his fellow classmates will learn who was named Race 101’s premiere driver for 2012. The winner will be offered a ride in a Race 101 prepared Late Model for the 2012 season.

“I am really excited to graduate from the Race 101 program and see who will be named the premiere driver for 2012”, says Whitteker. “It has been an amazing experience so far, and winning the premiere driver would be icing on the cake”.

Whitteker Motorsports has been working hard over the off-season on their racing program and will once again race weekly at Cornwall Motor Speedway on Sunday nights this season, and following the Mr. DIRTcar 358 Modified tour. In addition, Whitteker will also be competing in Quebec, racing Friday night’s at Autodrome Granby, and competing in the 10 race Quebec Series that will see all 10 events televised on the French RDS Channel. Both Granby and Autodrome Drummond with host five events, and there will be full coverage including driver interviews and play-by-play that will be broadcasted by RDS.

“Having these races shown on TV will be a huge deal for everyone involved”, says Whitteker. “Anytime we can get our sponsors that kind of exposure is great. I look forward to being a part of that this coming season”

Autodrome Granby is currently utilizing social media site Facebook by having a vote amongst several drivers. The driver with the most votes will have the opportunity to host their sponsors and have a special section in the stands for their fans for a night during the 2012 season. To vote for Luke, simply check out our Facebook page below and follow the link.

Today more then ever, Social Networking is a huge part of getting the word out to fans, friends, sponsors and everyone else. It is a quick and convenient way to spread the word about what you are doing, and Whitteker Motorsports continues to utilize this method. We encourage everyone to check us out and follow us on Facebook and twitter.

As the 2011 season started, Luke and the Whitteker Motorsports team announced that they would be working to raise money for the CHEO Foundation in Ottawa. CHEO stands for Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Whitteker Motorsports will soon make a donation of $1000 to the organization. That money was raised through Whitteker Motorsports t-shirt and merchandise sales during the 2011 season.

Whitteker will also take part in the Gater Racing News Motorsports Expo in Syracuse during the weekend of March 10^th and 11^th at the New York State Fairgrounds. Whitteker will have the racecar on display representing Finish Line Web Design. We encourage everyone that can make it to stop by the booth.

As we get closer and closer to the start of a new season, Luke Whitteker and the Whitteker Motorsports team would like to thank all of their sponsors for their continued support. These sponsors include Rust Check, Coldwell Banker, Steve Summers Coburn Realty, Jim’s Performance Plus, Parcoll Products/Napa Auto Parts, Quaker State, Toy Storage, Wells and Son Construction, 730 Truck Stop, Lloyd McMillan Equipment Ltd., ERD Engine Research and Development, Cohen and Lord Insurance, Thompson Tim-Br Mart and Finish Line Web Design.

To stay up to date on Luke Whitteker and the Whitteker Motorsports team, please visit our website, www.lukewhitteker.com or follow us through Facebook at www.facebook.com/whittekermotorsports or through Twitter at www.twitter.com/lukewhitteker.