RACE NEWS 2012

DRAG RACERS DRIVERS MEETING APRIL 14TH 2012

       MALCOLM CARPENTRY HIGH ROLLER AUG-3-2012 DOOR                                
                                     MALCOLM CARPENTRY HIGH ROLLER'S AUG 3-2012 OPEN CARS
       
      JR. DRAGSTER HIGH ROLLER AUG 3rd. 2012

MAY 19TH. DOOR PRO RACE

BANQUET 2012

COVER: THE HINTON AUTOMOTIVE/WEST CARLETON WINNERS CIRCLE WAS A POPULAR SPOT IN 2011

BITS FROM THE PITS: FEB 3/2012
*Once again we have been blessed with an addition to our family, and all of a sudden we are going to need 4 Jr. Dragsters, another pink one will be required for Derek and T"s new baby girl. Julia Alissa Malcolm was Born Jan 31 @ 11:58 and crossed the scales at 8 pounds 12 ounces. Everyone is doing good, in fact all where home by 3:00pm the same day, Olivia loves her new sister and has been a big help with Mom and Dad.
*Well we told you last week that the Door Car side of things was a sell out for the August 3rd. High Roller race and we can tell you this week that Carleton Place, Ontario's Kevin Morrow will fill out that final spot on the ladder. Kevin who is no stranger to winners circles at Luskville Dragway, Shannonville or the Napa Tour will be one of the cars to watch as he probably has more round wins at Luskville than any other car entered in the program high roller Door side. Kevin who is the 2011 inaugural Door Pro Series Champion has been a strong supporter of Luskville Dragway and all our program, Shannonville Dragway and the Napa Tour. Kevin and wife Trish are going to be extra busy this summer as they have two Jr. Dragsters now as we wrote about a few weeks back. Kevin has also told us he is committed to defending his Door Pro Championship and will start that defense on May 19th and the first Door Pro race.
*Word out of Pembroke is we are going to see a Rookie  Female Semi Pro competitor this upcoming season, she will be part of a existing Super Pro Team and will wheel a Ford Mustang, stay tuned. This is great news for what is already a tremendous Semi Pro Class  with a number of females.
*Wanted to pass this sad info on too everyone, Pierre Quimet called to let me know that he has had a serious set back towards his returning to the race track this season. Pierre has suffered a stroke and is recovering but will not be doing any racing this upcoming summer. When we talked last fall Pierre was very upbeat about returning too the track in 2012, this after not being able to finish the 2011 season because of sickness. I know that everyone along with all of us wish Pierre nothing but a very speedy and healthy recovery.

HINTON AUTOMOTIVE/WEST CARLETON WE BE FRONT & CENTER AGAIN IN 2012: FEB 03/12
One of the biggest stories last season was the purchasing of West Carleton Automotive by Hinton Automotive, and the merging of both business's in the Brand New State of Art Shop on 129 Walgreen Road in Ottawa's West End. Vern & Cathy Hinton have been big supporters of Motorsports in this area as has Larry Aslagsen the owner of West Carleton Automotive. The combining of both business into one shop although a surprise for some was one of the best business moves I have seen since I took over Luskville Dragway over 30 years ago. Larry Aslagsen who is considered one of the very best race engine builders to ever come out of this area, has been pointing out for a few years now that he wanted to slow down a bit, and wanted very much for the West Carleton Trademark and service to continue, as did many race oriented individuals in this area as well as places far away. Long known for building some of the best engines in Drag Racing, Stock Car Racing, Dirt Racing, Truck and Tractor Pulling as well as any type of street performance you would like. And not much has changed in this as Larry continues to oversee the day too day operations of West Carleton Automotive now located in its much closer too the city location in Stittsville, just off the Carp Road. Vern Hinton is also no stranger too the performance world, as his business besides doing the regular automotive repairs has always worked on race cars, street cars and hot rods. In fact its not unusual when visiting Hinton Automotive too see many slick looking pieces of street performance machines of all types and makes sitting in the shop or the full parking lot. Like Larry who was also one of this area's very best NHRA Drag Racers, Vern has been around race cars since I can remember, building them, working on them, driving them or what ever needed to be done with them. So in keeping with the BIG story of 2011 Hinton Automotive kept the word big going when they took the title rights too the Luskville Dragway Winners Circle and the BIGGEST sign the track has. Agreeing to a three year and beyond deal the Hinton Automotive /West Carleton Automotive Winners Circle will be around for while, as will one of the busiest Automotive Repair-Performance Shops in this country. It should also be pointed out that this shop can offer the customer any form of Performance work they want, something as simple as parts, something as complete as a full blown race engine and something as complete as a complete race car package which they have done for some already. The shop employee's a number of other people who come with a MAJOR performance automotive background and is equipped with every piece of equipment require to do what they do so well, including a full dyno room. Yes as we move into the 2012 season, once cant help but wonder just how big this new venture will get as it is as close as you can come to a BIG BOX STORE (everything under one roof) approach as you can get, following what has become the norm in all aspects of retail and service today.

Long known for building some of the best power in our area, many local racers rely on West Carleton for Horse Power, and it doesn't matter whether its Ford, Chevy or Dodge big or small block, they build them all

DOOR PRO SET TOO RUMBLE ONCE AGAIN IN 2012: FEB 03/2012
Wow, what a week it has been for the door pro class, with the announcement of a potential points fund supporter in the works over six new entree's came screaming in all at once. We have in the past just posted one or two at a time but believed it was important to show everyone that Door Pro is a alive and well for 2012, but too also point out we need the support of all those door car drivers out there who want door car racing to flourish. We know we have a long way to go but we also know that over 50 drivers had their name on the list for last years first ever event, and it will be hard to match the excitement of last season when it was all brand new, but that is something we have too do. We need the drivers to line up, like they did this week, and get their name on the list so we can make this years second season of door pro even bigger than we did in its rookie season. I think the response too the door car High Roller event is a perfect example of how far we have come with the Door Car Class and the rebirth of wanting to own a door car, and race a door car in competition. We are trying too do what we can, but we need the help of the racers, the advertisers and the fans to keep it going. Heading this weeks list of names is John Forsyth and his wheel standing Malibu who is also one of the Door Car High Roller entree's. John who is no stranger to Luskville Dragway having raced back there when we took over the track in 1980. Kevin Morrow your 2011 Door Pro Points Champion has committed to this race and much, much more has also added his name to the May 19th. date, as he will begin the defense of his title. Brian Swayne who has teamed up with Tom Cline too share the driving will also be part of the first Door Pro race of the summer and he too would like very much to see a $points fund posted as he is prepared to take a stab at that also. Along with the three local drivers who threw their hat in the ring this week, another 3 drivers from the North plan on making the trek on May 19-20 too be part of the Malcolm Carpentry opening weekend as well as competing in the Door Pro race on Saturday. Ryan Eckensviller, Dan Allard and Gord Harling will all make the long haul to Luskville Dragway for some NHRA Drag Racing action. Also heading down from north of Luskville but not quite as far as the previous group, is the "FREW CREW" Sheldon Dodge, Chris and Gerald Dennique from Renfrew. This brings our totals too 14 committed cars in the early going of this drive and is a long way from the 50 we had last year, but certainly not  the end of entree's for sure. Once again this is a crucial turning point for the door pro class, and like anything heading into its second year its always harder to get the excitement going like it is the first time around.

GOLDEN TRIANGLE SIGNS THE OFFICIAL SIGN MAKER FOR LUSKVILLE DRAGWAY: FEB 03/2012
Supporting those that support us has been our stance since 1980, and is a slogan we are very proud of. And with the announcement that GT Signs has once again signed on as the official sign company for Luskville Dragway we hope that when you can you will make an effort too support them. This is a company where you can not use the excuse that i bought it second hand, as they produce only the originals of what you require. Golden Triangle Signs is located in the Ottawa area, however, they ship to customers worldwide as well as any where and everywhere in our area. There shop has the facilities for manufacturing any kind of sign whether it be illuminated, plastic, wood, sandblasted, magnetic, vehicle or equipment graphics, banners, etc. They have a beautiful product line of awnings of different styles as well as an experienced staff to help you. They have worked with builders, contractors, architects, designers, governments at all levels, farmers, businesses and small sign shops to create quality advertising products that help our customers attract business or identify their locations. They have also done many race cars, and race car trailers in the area and can do a great job if that is something that you require. Whether it be a full wrap or just some lettering on your race car or trailer this is a company that knows what you want.
 

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