Inside Track TV (Episode 1.05 - June 2, 2011)

In this episode of Inside Track TV, Spencer Lewis previews the upcoming race weekend, including the OSCAAR race at Kawartha Speedway, the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series' inaugural visit to Mirabel's Circuit ICAR and much more.

Visit www.InsideTrackNews.com for more info. Thanks to Spencer.

Inside Track TV - Preview: May 27-29, 2011

In this episode of Inside Track TV, Spencer Lewis previews some of the big stock car events on tap for Ontario this coming weekend, including the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series season opening Dickies 200 at Mosport Speedway. Spencer also covers several of the significant short track races taking place across Canada and in the U.S.

Visit www.InsideTrackNews.com for more info and we'll see you back next Tuesday for a wrap-up of the weekend's action.

PHOTOS: NASCAR Canadian Tire Series test day at Mosport Speedway

Photos from the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series test day at Mosport Speedway, on May 19, 2011. The session featured a first look at many new paint schemes, including Scott Steckly's #22 Canadian Tire Dodge, Mark Dilley's PartSource / Rheem Dodge and the #8 EHR Farmers Feed Families Dodge, to be driven by perpetual Chevy driver Don Thomson Jr. Thanks to Rob Morton for supplying the photos. The NCATS tour kicks off May 28 at the Mosport half-mile.

SUCCESSFUL DAY ON TRACK FOR PIERRE BOURQUE

Fraserville, ON (May 6, 2011) Well-known Canadian NASCAR driver Pierre Bourque took to the track in his DJK prepared Dodge Avenger for the first time in 2011 this past week at Kawartha Speedway. He immediately got back into the groove for his upcoming season of racing in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series. The reviews from the driver and the team were 100% positive.

Though Bourque competed earlier this year at the ARCA series event at the fabled Talladega superspeedway where he ran as high as second, it was his first chance to get the feel of his Canadian ride for 2011. It was an opportunity to return to the tricky high-speed short track at Kawartha and assess where the team is prior to the first competition of the year. “It looked like a Casper the Friendly Ghost car being all white” joked Bourque “but I’m very happy with how the car felt. The gang at DJK Racing do such a good job at preparing the race car and I really appreciate that”.

During the session, a cool and windy afternoon with imminent rain threatening, Bourque made several runs, including a 20-lap bonzai with periodic stops for the team to get feedback from the driver about how the car behaved. “I think we did about 50 laps in total” summarized Bourque. “We didn’t have any issues or headaches. It was really a matter of minor adjustments to make sure I was comfortable and that the car performed as we expected, and it absolutely did".

The other reason for Bourque to jump behind the wheel is that more seat time always helps. “I got to shake off a bit of the Canadian cobwebs” he stated with a sly smile. “Even though I’ve been testing and racing elsewhere, each car feels a little different and you want to be completely ready when the green flag drops for the first race” he added.

"I want to thank my team owner and teammate DJ Kennington for all the passion, sweat equity, and dedication he and the guys have put into the car over the winter months, it really shows," Bourque added, " and in particular I want to thank that unsung genius of the horsepower Doug Kennington who without a doubt builds and fine-tunes the very best and most powerful racing engines in Canada'.

Pierre Bourque will be competing again this season at the most prestigious events on the 2011 NASCAR Canadian Tire series with the backing of numerous sponsorship partners. “Everyone from last year is back” said Bourque. “We have wonderful relationships with Telus, Mahindra Tractors and of course Aaron’s. We’ll be working hard to represent these great companies all season and getting them front and centre on the race track”.

Next up for Bourque are two ARCA test days with Eddie Sharp Racing in the #6 Toyota Camry, the first on May 17 at the ultra-fast 1.5 mile Chicagoland Speedway, the second on May 25 at the very challenging Michigan Superspeedway, with backing from Revolution Resources (a TSX-listed Canadian-owned North Carolina gold mining company), The Fight Network (the world's premier provider of combat sports content), and Sure Pure (global leader in turbid liquid photopurification).

For more information on Pierre Bourque, go to http://www.pierrebourque.com and http://www.twitter.com/pierrebourque

Attached Photo: Pierre Bourque testing at Kawartha Speedway //Photo Credit: Todd Lewis

PHOTOS: MOPAR Day at Kawartha Speedway

On Wednesday, May 4, Kawartha Speedway played host to the annual Mopar Day for the Mopar-powered NASCAR Canadian Tire Series teams. Thanks to Rob Morton for the shots.

Give a racer a hand... and find out how you can win a Harley from A&W

NASCAR Canadian Tire Series racer Jason White is getting ready for the 2012 season, driving the #21 A&W 'Cruisin the Dub' Dodge. Part of A&W's promotion involves an online contest to win a Harley-Davidson 'Fat Boy.'

You can help get exposure for this contest - and thereby help Jason out - by going to this Facebook page promoting the contest and clicking 'like.' Thanks!

PHOTOS: NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Reception

On Nov. 10, the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series community - including racers, officials, sponsors, teams and the media - assembled in the Distillery District in downtown Toronto to celebrate the recently completed season, especially the accomplishments of champion DJ Kennington.

During the evening, the series unveiled its 12-race schedule for 2011. The casual event was a refreshing change from tuxedos, banquet tables and lengthy speeches, and also honoured the top racers at Canada's weekly NASCAR facilities.

NCATS: Kawartha Speedway 250 Event Program Available Online

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Self Publishing with YUDU

This is the online version of the Official Event Program for this Saturday's season-ending NASCAR Canadian Tire Series race at Kawartha Downs & Speedway. Note the 5 p.m. starting time for the Kawartha Speedway 250. Just 40 points separate championship leader DJ Kennington and J.R. Fitzpatrick.

Inside Track and Canadian Motorsports Expo mentioned in NASCAR.com feature

In advance of this weekend's NASCAR Nationwide / Canadian Tire Series races at Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, David Caraviello wrote a piece for NASCAR.com discussing the future of NASCAR in Canada.

Inside Track editor / Canadian Motorsports Expo co-promoter Greg MacPherson was interviewed for the story, along with NASCAR star Carl Edwards and Canadian Motor Speedway architect Paxton Waters.

Thanks to David and NASCAR.com for including us in the feature!

PHOTOS: Dickies 200 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series race at Mosport Speedway (Aug. 21, 2010)

Don Thomson Jr. won the Dickies 200 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series race at Mosport Speedway. This is a 170-picture gallery from the race, which took place on August 21, 2010.

Photos by Greg MacPherson / Inside Track.

NASCAR Canadian Tire Series on TSN.... Saskatoon

NASCAR Canadian Tire Series on TSN... upcoming events

Watch TSN for upcoming broadcasts of NASCAR Canadian Tire Series races, including recent races in Vernon, BC and Saskatoon, SK. Click here to see the NCATS page at TSN.ca.

NOTE: the ad above features the actual race dates, as well as the broadcast dates.

NASCAR Canadian Tire Series at the Toronto Indy

NASCAR announced that Canadian racing legend Ron Fellows will be part of the live broadcast team on TSN for Saturday afternoon's Jumpstart 100 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series race at the Honda Indy Toronto.

"DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR announced today the broadcast team for the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Mobil 1 Jumpstart 100 event, scheduled for Saturday, July 17 at Toronto’s Exhibition Place, that will be telecast live on TSN and TSN HD. Canadian racing star and part-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Ron Fellows headlines the on-air crew and will be joined by Vic Rauter, Dave Bradley and Todd Lewis. ... TSN’s coverage for the Toronto event will commence at 2:30 p.m. ET with the Jumpstart 100 taking the green flag at 2:45 p.m."

PHOTOS: NASCAR Canadian Tire Series at Autodrome St-Eustache - July 3, 2010 - www.insidetracknews.com

This is a 450-photo gallery from Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Autodrome St-Eustache. DJ Kennington won his second race in three starts (in 2010), beating Scott Steckly and Don Thomson Jr.

Photos by G. MacPherson / www.insidetracknews.com

PHOTO GALLERY: NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Race #2 at Mosport Int'l Raceway

This is a 255-photo gallery from the June 13, 2010 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series race at Mosport International Raceway. Photos by G. MacPherson / Inside Track.

PHOTOS: NASCAR Canadian Tire Series teams test at Flamboro Speedway

Dave Franks (www.davefranksphotos.com) sent along some shots from June 30 at Flamboro
Speedway where Peter Shepherd (7), Kerry Micks (02) and Steven Mathews
(15) tested their cars in advance of the July 3 race at Montreal's
Autodrome St-Eustache. Thanks Dave!

Give A&W NCATS racer Jason White a hand

Tourism Kamloops is running a contest called "Mark's Double Dog Dare" to determine which adventure TV Meteorologist Mark Madryga will do. One option is driving a NASCAR Canadian Tire Series car at Vernon, BC's Motoplex this summer.

NASCAR Canadian Tire Series racer Jason White is pushing to have Mark drive the car, but he needs your help. Click here to go to the voting page and help get Mark into the RACECAR!