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DRAG RACERS BANQUET  NOV.20TH.  2010
DRIVERS MEETING APRIL 10TH. BENSON AUTO PARTS BELLS CORNERS
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BITS FROM THE PITS: FEB 06/10
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Some bad news for a North Bay drag racer Rick Orton  was in Ottawa last weekend at a kick boxing tournament for his son when he received a call from his father saying his garage had totally burnt down.... In the garage was his mint 1981 Z28 Camaro that he raced in the street class, as well as a mint 1967 ss350 Camaro valued at over  $40,000. There is some suspicion that arson is involved and if there is, you know we all hope they catch the creep or creeps that did it.
*Been getting some emails from a former Luskville Dragway regular who says he plans on returning to full competition at the Dragway this upcoming season. Home town for this guy is Aylmer so he doesn't have far to travel every weekend to be there, apparently looking at a couple of different rides right now.
*Look for another Jr. Dragster driver to be pretty excited about the upcoming season as his Dad just went and picked up a brand new car for him. Look for a announcement sometime soon on the full Jr. Program this season which will be the best one ever thanks to the support of the advertiser's we have, and the hopes to add more. Our goal is too make this summer the best the Jr's have had and we are working to find as many advertisers to support this as possible.
ELLIOT LAKE TO CELEBRATE 11 YEARS OF DRAG RACING IN 2010: FEB. 6/2010
We are extremely excited about the return to Elliot Lake for the 11th year in a row, for a Benson Auto Parts Tour Event. The longest running out of town race that exists on the tour, Elliot Lake always has something special to entice the drivers back to the great north for, is one of the most fun events each and every year. When I made the visit to Elliot Lake back in 1998 little did any of us realize how big this event would be even in the first year, and it has grown each and every year since. Drawing car counts that are now well over 400 and spectator counts that many race weekly race tracks would die to have, yes there is something special about Elliot Lake Race. Many of us that have been to national events on the NHRA or IHRA tour are quick to point out that this is as about as close as your going to get to a National Event type Bracket Race anywhere. The excitement that is all over town, and the excitement that takes place at the race itself is like nothing else and something you will not feel at a regular race track. The event which will take place July 16-17-18 will once again be a must stop for many of the regular tour racers, and will once again feature some of the richest bracket racing on Canadian Soil. The race which will kick off on Friday Night with the famous all run Gamblers race, will also feature a Friday night , night of fire show by the jet cars which also have been a main stay for this event. A full day of racing and many other activities will take place on Saturday, with a band and a huge party on Saturday night. Everything comes to a climax on Sunday when the Super Pro Drivers run for a whopping $10,000. to win which has everyone on the edge of their seat all day long. The event is also more than just drag race, as a car show, kids things, and stunt bikes are the norm for the spectators entertainment. Yes the Elliot Lake race which is held at the Elliot Lake airport is more than just a drag race, its a "Happening" that you don't want to miss. The event has long been strongly supported by the City of Elliot Lake, and the North Shore Cruisers Car Club, and with out this support would never happen, and as we earlier said, it is a Happening"
1st. RACING FOR 2010, A LITTLE DIFFERENT, BUT ANY DRAG RACING IS GOOD RACING; FEB 06/10
Well folks my first drag racing experience of 2010 was a little different than anything I have ever watched before, as we took in the USA Street Car Nationals at Bradenton Motorsports Park. We earlier had planned to go to PBIR for the first nitro jam event of the year but with the weather forecast rotten, we decided to stay on the west coast and closer too home. When I say we, Carl & Karen Jessup, John and Bev Adams, Al and Linda Ray and us took the races in together which made it even more enjoyable. First of all there was not one single dragster there unlike the Lucas Oil event that we will be taking in with Derek and Russ Adams in about two weeks. Yes this was a street car (door slammer) race for sure, and I saw more wheel stands in one day than i have seen in a long, long time at drag races. Two names and individuals that I am very familiar with (both x NHRA pro stock drivers) where there however, as Tony Christian and Pat Musi where both part of the weekend and made quite a stir with everyone where ever they went. For me it was great as I had met these two drag racing icons back in the days of the Molson Grand Nationals. Christian had run 4:00 (everything was 1/8 mile for this event) and was expected to dip well into the 3:90's on Sunday, but a broke motor put him out of contention for the extra $7000. for winning the Pro Street Class. One driver who did very well had traveled all the way from Sweden to run his 1969 Pat Musi powered 1969 Camaro Pro Street car and did so by making his way all the way to the finals. Watching Turbo Cars get down the track in some cases with one or both front wheels never touching brought back memories of the old days of drag racing when modified cars would wheel stand in all four gears going down the track. Yes Turbo's and Nitrous was the way to go, as all had one or the other or both and it made for a very, very entertaining day for someone who has not witnessed this type of racing ever, I certainly have a whole new understanding and appreciation for these cars.
NHRA UN-LEASHED THE NEWEST MOVE IN THE PROMOTION OF DOORSLAMMERS: FEB 06/10
NHRA Unleashed is a high-octane, fully interactive experience for spectators and participants, embracing a new breed of drag racing enthusiast looking for pure, door slammer heads-up competition on the track, ranging from the 200-mph Outlaw 10.5 racer to the 13-second weekend warrior, and a festival environment off the track.  The NHRA Unleashed drag racing format on the track will have the sole purpose of highlighting competition for the pure heads-up grassroots racers in the country, who will be vying for the coveted Wally trophy. At every NHRA Unleashed event, everyone and everything is part of the show, which will feature entertaining door slammer drag racing action including Pro Mods, Outlaw street cars, heads-up class racing, true street cars, and special exhibition runs; interactive events, including dyno and autocross activities; and the traditional car show, car/parts swap meet, and car corrals. These family-friendly events will also have a Kids Zone with inflatable's and other children’s activities to entertain future NHRA drag racers. Along with enjoying nonstop drag racing, fans can explore a huge manufacturers' midway with a number of interactive displays, a large Show & Shine car show featuring all makes of muscle and classic cars, and a large automotive swap meet for those who like hunting for that special fender or carburetor. NHRA Unleashed will provide a sensory overload for competitors and fans of Sportsman drag racing, muscle-car enthusiasts, car-show exhibitors, and high-performance automotive fans of all ages.

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