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MAR. 6/10* I have always joked with my kids that I would never travel anyplace in the world that I couldn't walk home from, and I will bet that is what Jamie Clarmo was thinking this past week, as he was in Chile when the earthquake hit. And yeah I know if you wanted too, in theory you could geographically walk home from Chile BUT, Jamie is ok and is back home now, cant wait too talk too him about his endeavors. *We are close to having the right numbers for the SFI, so give your chassis a quick look and make sure its not outdated, and if it is give us a email to get on the list. To all you that have already done so, you should be there early in the morning of April 10th. Certifying your car is more than just a NHRA rule it actually increases the value of it as no one will buy a car that is not certified. *Last year was an incredible year for the growth of our Semi Pro class, with more rookies than at any other year and next week we hope to bring you some updates on some more of this group. If you don't here your story in next weeks stuff its because you didnt sent anything in, so get er done. |
 LONDON AUTO GROUP TAKE TITLE RIGHTS TO GRAND BEND TOUR EVENT: MAR 06/10 We have spoken about it many, many times but we can not say it enough, we are very fortunate when it comes to advertising support for our racing endeavors. And that stands out loud and clear once again as we mak  e
the announcement that a London, Ontario Auto Group has purchased the title
rights to our first Benson Auto Parts Tour event of the season at Grand Bend
Motorplex. This is incredible news, as it once again gives all of the tour
races in the series a title rights holder for the 2010 racing season. The
Auto Group is made up of a Chrysler dealership, a Ford Dealership and a
Toyota Dealership. This alone has too be a first as it will have three
different automakers signing on to promote and be part of the first event on
the season long Benson Tour. Wharncliffe Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Oakridge
Ford and Toyota Town make up this group of dealerships that will all have
their name attached to the promotions and producing of what we expect to be
just a tremendous event at the first class facility in G rand
Bend, Ontario. No its not the first time a car dealership, or a car brand
has held the title rights to a major drag race, but I think one would be
hard pressed to find an event that has three different brands and
dealerships sharing the lime light. This is of course just great news for
the event as this is the type of support that can take a event to a whole
new level, and attract a whole lot more attention for everyone concerned.
The involvement will also give the sport of drag racing a chance to showcase
itself in front of a possible whole new group of fans as we will be working
with the dealership to get as many customers, employee's and associates out
too the race as possible, which in many cases may be the first time for
some. The dealerships will also have a large display of both performance
cars and towing capable vehicles too not only show the fans, but to showcase
the dealerships. You can be that you will see a new Dodge Challenger and a
Mustang for sure and maybe even a match race between two such vehicles. So
once again we head into the spring with some very uplifting news, and with
more too come concerning this race look out folks this is one you wont want
to miss.Wharncliffe Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Oakridge Ford and Toyota Town in London, Ontario treats the needs of each individual customer with paramount concern. They know that you have high expectations, and as a car dealer they enjoy the challenge of meeting and exceeding those standards each and every time. Allow them to demonstrate their commitment to excellence! Their experienced sales staff is eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with you. They encourage you to browse their online inventory, schedule a test drive and investigate financing options. You can also request more information about a vehicle using their online form or by calling (888) 900 - 7118. for more info follow links below Wharncliffe Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Oakridge Ford Toyota Town |
J&S COLLISION SIGNS ON TO BACK GRAND BEND TOUR RACE: MARCH 6/10 Jamie
and Shelia Tupper are not only some of the most fun people to have at a race
track, they are also some of the most successful busy people who just happen
too drag race
also. The owners and operators of J&S Collision and Refinishing in
Tillsonburg, Ontario is proof of that fact as they operate one of the most
successful paint and refinishing business's in Southern Ontario. J &S
Collision will once again as they did in 2009 back the Grand Bend Benson
Tour event as presenters, and will present the Top Dragster Race holding
title rights to this class at the event. Jamie and Shelia are regulars on
the tour and no one will disagree that along with being one of the very best
competitors on the tour, they are unquestionably some of the most fun people
too have around once the racing is put too bed. Jamie and Shelia joined the
tour, what seems like many years ago at a stop in Elliott Lake where they
won there first ever big dollar events taking home their first ever $5000.
wins, there has be many since that time including a big win last year at the
Grand Bend race itself as well as the tour event at Shannonville. This type
of support is one of the reason we have been able to put this event on and
the main reason this race has been one of the most successful on the tour. |
PRO RACING
FUELS LOW QUALIFIER AWARDS FOR T/S & T/D @ THE BEND: MARCH 6/10 We
have and we will continue to work hard too add as much as we can too the
Grand Bend Motorplex Benson Tour event On June 11-12-13, and will do so
right up too the race weekend. And with that in mind we are very pleased to
announce that Pro Racing Fuels of Southern Ontar io
will present the low qualifier's in Top Dragster and in Top Sportsman with a
drum of methanol racing fuel. We are pleased with this start on our
specialty awards and hope to continue to add to this as the race weekend
nears in early June. Pro Racing Fuels has been a huge supporter of
everything we have done in drag racing and for a very long time, so when
Mitch added his name to the growing lists of advertisers for this event at
the Bend we where very pleased but not surprised. Pro Racing Fuels has been
a leader in the fuel supply's for the racing community for longer than I can
remember and was and is the leader when it comes to unleaded racing fuel,
which most of the racing community use's if not running methanol. The Top
Sportsman and Top Dragster Class's at Grand Bend where one of the high
points of the event last year and expectations are for a larger and quicker
class this season. There will be more but this along with the very good
payout ($2000. to win) should make for some very good racing in this class
as we kick off the season at Grand Bend. |
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FM96 TO HOLD
PRESENTERS RIGHTS TO GRAND BEND TOUR RACE: MAR 6/10 For the second year in a row, London, Ontario's best rock station FM96 will hold  presenters
rights to the very popular Grand Bend Motorplex, Benson Auto Parts event
June 11-12-13 2010. With our partnership with FM96 we believe we can better
promote what is quickly becoming one of the most popular stops on the Benson
Auto Parts Tour, Canada's richest Bracket Racing Series. FM 96 will be used
very extensively to promote this event in the weeks leading up too the race
as well as at the track once the weekend arrives. FM96 is the strongest
radio station in this market area and we certainly hope and expect this
marketing partnership to play a major part in making this event even bigger
than it was last year. |
