2006 CASCAR Super Series champ J.R. Fitzpatrick was joined by the Fitzpatrick Motorsports team at Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, SC this past week for a test of the car that 'J.R.' will drive in the upcoming NASCAR Busch Series road course event in Mexico.
According to Don Thomson Jr., the test went very well. The team is committed to the event, which will be young Fitzpatrick's first Busch Series outing. Thomson noted that the team is still welcoming sponsorship support. Interested parties can contact Fitzpatrick Motorsports at (519) 621-0903.
Remember this sound?
Herm Hordal of Saskatoon's Auto Clearing Motor Speedway sent along a note with a link to the track's website. On it is a short clip of on-track action at ACMS. Sometimes, in the dead of winter, it just warms your heart to be reminded what a racecar sounds like.
Here is the link to the video, from Global Saskatoon.
INSIDE TRACK: Friday Notebook
- Canadian Jacques Villeneuve tested the diesel-powered Peugeot 908 he will race at Le Mans and came away impressed.
- The Champ Car race scheduled for Denver has fallen off the schedule due to "concerns over time conflicts with the facilities surrounding the temporary street course." The release about the event goes on to state that the 2008 race also won't happen, because "the 2008 Democratic National Convention which is scheduled be held in the Mile High city." No word on the fate of the 2009 Denver event, however there are rumours of a total solar eclipse in the works, within 3 months of the fall of the green flag, so we'll get back to you on that one....
- Sauble Speedway has announced two Wednesday night Dash for Cash invitationals. The events will take place on July 25 and August 15 and will feature the Late Models, Thunder Cars and 4-Cylinder Cars.
- The PMRA has confirmed a pair of events this season at Toronto Motorsports Park. The Pro Modified dragster series will be there during the track's Victoria Day Weekend May 19 and 20, and will return for the KC Auto Family Day Thunder Fest sponsored by KC Auto Parts on Saturday, June 16.
GM announces special edition Ron Fellows Z06 Corvette
In 10 minutes, one of our people will call up General Motors of Canada and ask them if they'd like to run an ad promoting the existence of this car.
Following an awkward silence.... the words "Who is Ron Fellows?" will be the reply.
The same discussion took place following his wins at the Rolex 24 and Le Mans.
Sigh.
In all seriousness.... Congratulations to Ron! What a fantastic honour.
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Ron Fellows Championship Z06 and Indy Pace Car Replica Convertible Editions Make 2007 a Special Year for Chevrolet Corvette
CHICAGO - Corvette enthusiasts in search of a unique ride have much to consider this year with the introduction of two special-edition models: the Ron Fellows ALMS GT1 Champion Corvette Z06 and the Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Replica Corvette Convertible.
The special-edition Corvettes are distinguished by unique interior and exterior appointments and will be offered in limited, predetermined quantities. In other words, when they're gone, they're gone.
"Chevrolet and Corvette have a long, storied history at Indianapolis, and the new pace car special-edition commemorates that heritage with what will surely be an instant collectible," said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager.
"Ron Fellows is also a part of Chevrolet's racing heritage, and he has been instrumental in the remarkable success of the Corvette Racing team in the American Le Mans Series. The special signature-series Z06 model that bears his name will forever link him to one of the greatest eras in factory racing, which has produced six consecutive ALMS GT1 manufacturers championships, and counting."
Russ Bond has more shots of this car on his Painkillerz.ca site.
CASCAR on the Montreal road course this Saturday on SPEED
Watch the CASCAR race from MONTREAL on SPEED this Weekend! Saturday, February 3rd @ 3:00 p.m. EST and 11:00 p.m. PST
OSCAAR ANNOUNCES 2007 SCHEDULE
OSCAAR is pleased to announce its 2007 Schedule! In 2007, the OSCAAR Outlaws will tour on 13 scheduled events, which is definitely going to provide exciting Super Late Model racing entertainment for racing fans in Ontario!
There is sure to be a battle in 2007, with many new teams battling for “Rookie Of The Year” honors. 2007 will see the most ever first time teams taking to the race tracks of Ontario.
In exciting news, OSCAAR will join the ASA Late Model Series for a Canada Day Extravaganza at the “Crown Jewel” Cayuga Speedway Park. “OSCAAR is thrilled to be able to present the 9th Annual Don Biederman Memorial 75 Lap event at one of Canada’s most historic racing facilities.
Joining the ASA Late Model Series is truly a honor and quantifies OSCAAR’s racing quality and progression into a supreme racing series,” commented OSCAAR President Kim Mahony.
Cayuga Speedway Park’s Track Operations Manager, Tim Chapman expressed, “It is with great excitement that Cayuga Speedway Park join forces with the elite OSCAAR Super Late Model Series along with the ASA Late Model Series, to provide fans with what is going to be an amazing day of festivities and racing action that fans will be talking about for a long time.”
The OSCAAR Outlaws will open their 2007 season at Flamboro Speedway on Sunday May 20th, and close the 2007 season at the 15th Annual Autumn Colours Classic. Be sure to visit the OSCAAR booth at Performance World on March 9, 10, 11 being held at the Toronto International Center and pick up your 2007 schedule and get an up close look at the 2007 Outlaw machine of T.J. Woolsey.
2007 OSCAAR OUTLAW SCHEDULE
May 20 - Flamboro Speedway
June 1 - Kawartha Speedway
June 16 - Barrie Speedway
June 24 – Simcoe Shores Golf & Country Club // 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
June 30 - Cayuga Speedway Park // 9th Annual Don Biederman Memorial – 75 Laps
July 7 - Sunset Speedway
July 14 - Mosport Speedway
July 28 - Sauble Speedway
Aug. 4 - Peterborough Speedway
Aug. 10 - Kawartha Speedway
Aug. 18 - Mosport Speedway
Sept. 1 - Peterborough Speedway
Sept. 29/30 - Flamboro Speedway // Lucas Oil Oktoberfest Classic Weekend
Oct. 5/6/7 - Peterborough Speedway // 15th Annual Lucas Oil Autumn Colors Classic
For OSCAAR by Mike Charest
There is sure to be a battle in 2007, with many new teams battling for “Rookie Of The Year” honors. 2007 will see the most ever first time teams taking to the race tracks of Ontario.
In exciting news, OSCAAR will join the ASA Late Model Series for a Canada Day Extravaganza at the “Crown Jewel” Cayuga Speedway Park. “OSCAAR is thrilled to be able to present the 9th Annual Don Biederman Memorial 75 Lap event at one of Canada’s most historic racing facilities.
Joining the ASA Late Model Series is truly a honor and quantifies OSCAAR’s racing quality and progression into a supreme racing series,” commented OSCAAR President Kim Mahony.
Cayuga Speedway Park’s Track Operations Manager, Tim Chapman expressed, “It is with great excitement that Cayuga Speedway Park join forces with the elite OSCAAR Super Late Model Series along with the ASA Late Model Series, to provide fans with what is going to be an amazing day of festivities and racing action that fans will be talking about for a long time.”
The OSCAAR Outlaws will open their 2007 season at Flamboro Speedway on Sunday May 20th, and close the 2007 season at the 15th Annual Autumn Colours Classic. Be sure to visit the OSCAAR booth at Performance World on March 9, 10, 11 being held at the Toronto International Center and pick up your 2007 schedule and get an up close look at the 2007 Outlaw machine of T.J. Woolsey.
2007 OSCAAR OUTLAW SCHEDULE
May 20 - Flamboro Speedway
June 1 - Kawartha Speedway
June 16 - Barrie Speedway
June 24 – Simcoe Shores Golf & Country Club // 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
June 30 - Cayuga Speedway Park // 9th Annual Don Biederman Memorial – 75 Laps
July 7 - Sunset Speedway
July 14 - Mosport Speedway
July 28 - Sauble Speedway
Aug. 4 - Peterborough Speedway
Aug. 10 - Kawartha Speedway
Aug. 18 - Mosport Speedway
Sept. 1 - Peterborough Speedway
Sept. 29/30 - Flamboro Speedway // Lucas Oil Oktoberfest Classic Weekend
Oct. 5/6/7 - Peterborough Speedway // 15th Annual Lucas Oil Autumn Colors Classic
For OSCAAR by Mike Charest
Statement on Roush Racing Transporter accident in Texas
CONCORD, N.C. (February 1, 2007) - Two Roush Racing employees were injured in a multi-vehicle accident 85 miles east of El Paso, Texas yesterday morning. Justin Grebe, the driver of the No. 6 Roush Racing NEXTEL Cup transporter was treated and released from Thomason Hospital. Driving partner Joe Millikan, a passenger, is in stable condition in the Thomason Hospital intensive care unit. The two were returning to Concord, N.C. from a test in Las Vegas, Nev. According to local news reports, two other people also were taken to Thomason Hospital after suffering non life-threatening injuries. The cause of the crash has not been determined. Roush Racing will provide additional details as they become available.
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