Mar 13, 2014 | Canada
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OSCAAR and the management of Sunset Speedway are proud to announce The Inaugural Bruce Gowland Memorial for the super late model series.
Since the early 1970’s race fans have been able to witness Bruce doing what he loved to do… RACE. Whether it was tearing it up on the local short tracks here in Ontario, or at the fairs doing modified truck and tractor pulls, Bruce could always be counted on to put a show on.
Unfortunately Bruce lost his battle with cancer last year leaving a void in the racing world. Throughout his racing career Bruce left a legacy stretching from here to Florida. Bruce was a fixture at the World Series of Racing at New Symrna Speedway, and they to honoured Bruce this February. New Symrna will also host a memorial race each year to honour Bruce’s memory. This year with Bruce’s family in attendance Kyle Benjamin picked up the win with defending OSCAAR Champion Brandon Watson coming home in third place.
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Mar 13, 2014 | Canada
FONTANA, Calif. (March 11, 2014) – Hangar 24 Craft Brewery, founded on a true passion for good beer, the absolute love of flying and the pure enjoyment of being around great friends, will serve as “The Official Craft Beer” of Auto Club Speedway for 2014.
Located in nearby Redlands, Hangar 24 products as well as other craft beers, will be served on race day in the FanZone and throughout the facility during Auto Club 400 Race Weekend, March 21-23. Hangar 24 will also be available in the VONS Infield Store.
“We are excited to have the opportunity to serve our locally produced beer at such a large national event as NASCAR’s Auto Club 400,” said Ben Cook, Hangar 24 founder and Master Brewer. “When we opened in 2008, you would’ve been hard pressed to find flavorful beer at a national venue like the Auto Club Speedway. Craft beer has come a long way and we are proud to represent an industry of small brewers at such a grand event.”
“Hangar 24’s passion for their product and our fans passion for NASCAR are at the same peak level,” said Speedway President Gillian Zucker. “We’re proud to introduce and highlight a local business like Hangar 24 Craft Brewery. Our goal is to drive race fans to be passionate about the Hangar 24 brand and through this relationship to continue to grow two great Southern California brands.”
Hangar 24 Craft Brewery was founded in 2008 across from the Redlands, California airport. Widely known for their flagship beer, Orange Wheat, the brewery takes its name from the hangar in which Founder and Master Brewer Ben Cook and his fellow pilots would meet up with family and friends for a day of flying. Afterwards they would share stories, barbecue, play music and enjoy Ben’s latest batch of homebrews. Hangar 24 Craft Brewery embodies that spirit: good beer, a love of flying and the pure enjoyment of being among good friends.
Mar 6, 2014 | Canada
This week we talk with the winner of the Mod, Brandon Paul.
Nov 21, 2013 | Canada, Pro Stock Tour
(Halifax, NS. November 20, 2013) John Flemming of Halifax, Nova Scotia will officially be crowned as the first four-time Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour Champion on Saturday night in Moncton, New Brunswick. The season will officially come to a close on November 23rd at the Crowne Plaza as the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour will host their annual awards gala in the “Hub City.” The ballroom is expected to be packed with Tour teams, drivers, officials, sponsors and fans as they celebrate the accomplishments of the 2013 season.
While Flemming will be the driver receiving the big trophy and the $10,000 share of the $50,000 Parts for Trucks point fund, the series will be honoring their 16 full-time teams for their standings finishes. Drivers will also be recognized through a number of contingency awards and vendor programs they were eligible to compete for during the past season. New this season is the Irving Blending and Packaging Fan Favorite Award, which will see the driver selected by an online vote receive a cash bonus.
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Oct 5, 2013 | Canada
Friday, Oct 4th, 2013 – Shediac’s CENTRE for Speed will roar once again with the sound of race cars from throughout Atlantic Canada, from as far away as St. John’s Newfoundland to Bathurst, NB as drivers and teams compete in seven divisions for the coveted title of MetalCORE Atlantic Champion. The weekend racing starts off on Saturday at 1 PM with qualifying for the Pro Stock 150, Sportsman 100 and Open Wheel 35 with feature racing slated to begin at 3 PM. CFS expects to see upwards of 18 to 22 cars compete in the Pro Stock Division with a total of 24 cars registered. Lonnie Sommerville (2012 Defending Champion) from Saint John, NB, Wayne Smith (Timberlee, NS), Jonathan Hicken (Charlottetown, PEI) and Josh Collins (St. John’s, Nfld.) are a few of the top competitors from throughout the region who have entered to compete in the Pro Stock Division. Sarah McKay of Saint John, NB will mark the first time ever at the event that a woman has competed in the Division and is one of a few women in the Maritimes to ever race a top flight car in the region. A strong field of Sportsman are also registered including past Atlantic and Track Champions along with the regular contingent of Open Wheel competitors. Racing continues on Sunday at 1 PM with 100 lap features in the Street Stock and Mini Stock Divisions as well as racing in an entry level 4 Cylinder Class, Mini Cups (5/8’s scale NASCAR style Cup Cars), and Bandoleros. The speedway expects to close and competitive racing on Sunday with all the best drivers from throughout the region registered to compete.
Sep 16, 2013 | Canada
Jensen wins race – Mercer’s take the title!
September 15, 2013- Steven Jensen, from Douglas Harbour, won his first ENDURO 200 at Speedway 660 on Sunday. Jensen led all three segments of the race to take the checkered flag. Clifford and Chuck Mercer, who finished second in the race won the 2013 ENDURO Championship for the second year in a row.
“We usually come up here to smash and bang, but today we thought we would try to actually win the race and it feels pretty good to get our first ever victory” said Jensen. “Our team works hard to keep our ENDURO car ready to race, but all of the guys want to thank our wives who put up with us and let us come out to Speedway 660 for some fun.”
Chuck and Clifford Mercer had their string of three straight ENDURO wins broken on Sunday, but they were strong enough to take second in the race. That was good for their second consecutive ENDURO championship.
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