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COVER SHOT: PAOLO GIUST IS A MAJOR PLAYER ON THE RADIAL vs. THE WORLD SCENE, BUT DOES NOT FORGET HOME.
PIT BITS APR. 27/20
*As every week goes by, we wait for any sign that we might be closer to the mountain top or that light at the end of the tunnel that we are going to reach, so that we can get back to the track in one fashion or another. We fully believe that it will come, but with out knowing when and in what fashion it makes owing a drag strip pure hell right now. Our inventory is time, and every weekend that goes by is like throwing the meat from the grocery store freezer in the garbage every morning. We can not save our inventory, as the weekends go by our product disappears with out any return. Derek and I have had many discussions on how it might look, when we first get the go ahead to open back up, we are certain it wont be the same as usual for a while. But as we said last night we are no different that Bill Bader in Norwalk, WE HAVE TO GET OPEN to survive. Until they open the border to Ontario People crossing we are at a complete standstill, so that will be the first step and we hope it come soon. Below is a copy of the letter I received from the Quebec Government concerning reopening, it gives us a little light at the end of the tunnel. Things will be different, but hopefully this will allow us to have a season, a points chase, and a few Big Races.

Thank you for using the "event" mailbox.
This box was created to answer questions about the holding of events and activities related to the field of leisure and sport. In this sense, we unfortunately cannot answer questions concerning any other type of event such as family celebrations, festivals, etc. Also remember that major events (more than 250 people) are canceled until August 31

For now, we invite you to listen to the press briefings from the Premier of Quebec and to stay on the lookout for directives that will be sent out for the gradual return of certain social and economic activities.

As soon as the authorities allow a return to activities that concern you, it will be necessary to plan, without any doubt, that the distance of 2 meters is possible and that the contacts between people remain minimal and that the accessibility to water points for hand washing is provided.
In addition, certain sports federations, national leisure organizations and municipalities are in regular contact with government authorities and will be the first to give instructions when the time comes.

*Even though we are in a lock down, many drag racers are still very much at work getting things ready, some work was in full speed motion prior to the lockdown, but there still is folks getting ready for our "Covid" coming out party. Checking in with some of the shops we are involved with, many have been busy over the winter and continue to be through this lockdown, doesn't mean that all are surviving as well as some, so we really need it to be over. Last years Rookie of the Year in Semi Pro Howard Foley has been very busy working on his Mustang while being isolated at his home where he has had plenty of time to work on the race car for this season. One of the first things that many will notice is the brand new cowl hood scoop that makes the car look very much more 2020, all we now is to get out there and go racing.

*Another race team that has been very busy this off season is the Angers Bros. of the Super Tour who every knows, not only did they buy two brand new race cars for 2020 but they also repaired and rebuilt the Chevy Truck that was hurt in a accident last year at Napierville. Fred and Frank who are not just known in the drag racing world but two very well liked individuals who have done a lot for drag racing in Ontario and Quebec. Originally they were only go to have one knew dragster built, but the chassis shop was so used to building two of everything they just assumed they wanted two, so two new cars it was. The Little red truck was damaged in a brush with the wall at event, and it has undergone a rebuilt and looks brand new as the pic shows. Fred and Frank along with the rest of us are waiting patiently for the return of local drag racing, lets hope it comes soon.
SOMETHING SWEET FOR LUSKVILLE DRAGWAY, AS HONEYWELL WORKS SAYS WE ARE ON BOARD: APR. 27/20
We are fully aware that this season won't be like any others, as we deal with this Covid-19 Virus and the fallout it has caused. But we move forward in a positive way with the hopes that we can get the track open as soon as possible. It is going to be a rough season no matter what happens now, and we will be doing everything possible to keep it going. We have always been grateful to our advertisers, but this season will make that support even so much more important. That being said, It will also be a challenge for some of our advertisers and all I can say is we will stand by them through thick and thin, as they have with us, in some cases for more than decades.
One of those such people is Paolo and Shannon Giust the owners of Honeywell Works, it would be hard to find anyone, who is more of a supporter of his home track, and a track where he started his illustrious drag racing career than Paolo. Although he travels all over North America racing, he never forgets his roots and is quickly to say, “if we don’t support our local track, we won’t have one”. To this day even though his Radial vs. the World Camaro keeps him very busy he takes time to be part of Luskville Dragway, with his cash and with his bracket car whenever he can, with one of the young lads driving most of the time. I don't think you could ever find anyone who is more supporting of our home track, both with his money, but also with his very staunch personal support. Honeywell Works specializes in commercial and residential site development services, and with over 30 years of experience brings you the best.
OTTAWA DRIVESHAFT & STEERING THE PLACE TO GET HOOKED UP: APR. 27.20
Ottawa Driveshaft and Steering (ODS) is dedicated to remanufacturing steering gears  and manufacturing driveshaft's. Their modern DSR driveline equipment, computerized steering tester and knowledgeable technicians allow them to deliver top-notch service. Their 5,000 sq. ft. building stores a large inventory of parts to suit all of your driveshaft and steering needs. ODS also specialize in fleet programs as well as agricultural and off road equipment, so as you can see they cover all venues. They are committed to serving you with excellence, and their goal is to be the number one provider of driveshaft and steering products and services in the Ottawa region. Whether you are repairing or customizing your vehicle, Ottawa Driveshaft & Steering (ODS)
has the parts that you need. They carry a full assortment of 4 x 4 Shafts, Driveshaft Assemblies, and other Parts custom-built to your specs. Ottawa Driveshaft & Steering also carries Ottawa's largest truck power steering pump inventory. ODS also offers Expert service with Knowledgeable Steering technicians that will get your vehicle up and running in no time!
Give them a call today at (613) 742-7415 or contact ODS at info@ottawa-driveshaft-steering.com. They very much look forward to doing business with you!
PIT BITS APR. 20/20
*Well to say that I have been doing some thinking lately would be putting it very mildly, never in my wildest dreams did I ever think we would be in this type of nightmare, but we are. It is hard to gage when we will be able to get back to racing as the time line closes in on when we would have normally been getting the track open. We have been following everything we can to try and get some idea when that time line might fall for us to open up. It is pretty oblivious that it will be later that we would like, but we are at the mercy of what is going on. We are looking at all scenarios, opening late, a shortened season, no season at all which would be disastrous to say the least. I know we are not the only racetrack in the country going through this, and all we can hope for is that we don't loose race tracks or events because of this. I have my own personal feelings about this but probably better at another time, right now we will follow everything that is going on to try and stay on top of things. My family and I will be ready to get the track ready the moment we are allowed to do so. We will have some announcements over the next little while and will keep you very much update on here and on Facebook. Let me finish with this "Plea" PLEASE support our advertiser's any chance you can, they are going through this as well, some worse than others but they ALL need your support.

*As we move forward we will be filling our pages with racers stories, some that we will high jack from another new Facebook page created by Brandon Barker and Rachel Ogilvie "BRACKETLIFE Brand". Make sure you check it out and add your drag racing life to it, a number already have and we will be re running some of them, on here for those that don't frequent Facebook. Obviously as the spring rolls along and with no racing we will need all the stories we can to keep our web site active. We will continue to promote our advertisers on here as well, and look for some stories on some of those that we have maybe already spoke about over the off season months.
W.0. STINSON & SONS FUELS THE EXCITEMENT AROUND LUSKVILLE DRAGWAY FOR 2020: APR. 20/20
With out question these are changing times as we work our way through this virus deal and look down the road to where we can bet back to some kind of normal and drag racing. But one thing that wont have changed is the strong support from W.O. Stinson & Sons to Luskville Dragway and all the racers that compete at the small NHRA race track located in Luskville, Quebec. John Armstrong who heads the marketing department for Stinson, as well as much more including total control of their Motorsports involvement has been stead fast for many years with Luskville Dragway and has made it clear that will continue when we get back to racing. And we are extremely excited to announce that this year Stinson's will once again be back and back BIG TIME with Luskville Dragway. 2020 will mark the third year that W.O. Stinson's will hold the official Title Rights to Canada's Oldest, Richest, and Best Big Dollar Bracket Race, The Stinson & Son's Bracket Bonanza. This is a HUGE accomplishment for Luskville Dragway which over the years has had a number of different title rights holders, like Reddi Chef Chicken, The Ottawa Sun and Napa. This newest title rights will hopefully be around for a very long time for this 39 year old racing event that is part of Canadian Drag Racing History.
Obviously race fuels and lubricants are not their mainstay as this company which is the largest fuel supplier both for cars and trucks and also for homes and business's across our area. W.O Stinson's & Sons gas stations can be seen almost everywhere and are one way that you the motorsports personal can certainly support those that support us, just by purchasing your gasoline needs at a Stinson Gas stations. W.O. Stinson's also can take care of your personal home or business fuel needs whether it be furnace oil or propane for your house or business. W.O. Stinson will continue to be the official race fuel supplier for Luskville Dragway and will continue to make deliveries each and every week directly too the track to make it easier for racers to get their fuel. Along with VP Racing Fuel race teams will also be able to purchase Kendall Race Oil and Brad Penn performance products as well. W.O. Stinson is the official Sunoco Fuel Distributor for Eastern Ontario and in being so can supply you with the best price and the best product. Please support those that support us and purchase your fuel and lubricant needs from Stinson's. This is a perfect time to point out once again the importance of supporting those that support us, with out them we would not survive.
KENDALL OIL W.O. STINSON'S TO GO FOR A WILD RIDE ON OGILVIE'S DRAGSTER: APR.20/20
Some might think its hard to find anything good to talk about, with everything that is happening in our lives right now. But I like most firmly believe things will get better much sooner than the doomsayers are predicting. So good news stories are what we are looking for when it comes to our sport of drag racing and our track Luskville Dragway. And following up on Vicki Ogilvie's good news story two weeks ago, comes news that Mike Ogilvie also has some great things happening with his race car in 2020. Mike who drives the wild "Blown Supercharged" Dodge Dragster at the track that has carried the Kendall Motor Oil Colors for two years now, will continue that look for 2020. Plans are for an update on the Kendall look, with some new wrap this spring. Mike Ogilvie makes it very clear that John Armstrong of W.O Stinson's was a major player in making this happen once again this year. Besides the primary support of Kendall Oil, the crowd favorite dragster that does HUGE burnouts will see secondary support from W.O Stinson's, Ogilvie Auto & Fleet, Napa Auto Parts, Napa Auto Pro.
PIT BITS APR. 13/20
*WHEN WILL WE OPEN, That is the question that we are getting and I'm certain it is on everyone's mind, all I can tell you is we are following everything as closely as anyone, and will open as soon as we can. For Luskville Dragway and any racetrack or any seasonal business we have only a certain amount of time to do our business (less than 5 months), so getting open as soon as possible is crucial, in order to make the best of the season. We have been following the news and the announcements like everyone else, and usually by this time of the spring we are at the track working, we cant even do that currently. This being said we understand why this has to be done, and hopefully the lockdown will end soon, but even when it does NOTHING will be the same as it was, the world changed after 911, and it will change once again after Covid-19. We will obviously being making some changes to the schedule as we go, as soon as we get an idea when we might be able to open, we will make announcements of which events that will happen. We fully plan on having a "Opening Weekend" even if the date of that has to be delayed. We will keep you posted every week and if something changes quickly we will inform you of that, keep positive, I know its hard but really important that you do.

*The regular racers in our season long Bracket Program are not the only Luskville Dragway runners who are waiting with anxious feet to get back out to the track. Rob Pond one of the leaders in the Outlaw Street Car Racing that takes place at Luskville has his Nova all back together and raring to go. Rob says she's all shined up and no where to go right now. Keep her ready Rob as we will get the track up and running as soon as we are giving the word that we can.

*Finally this week, we want to wish everyone a happy Easter, as we all work are way through this mess, we have to keep our hopes up that its over soon. So enjoy it as much as it is possible and keep your heads up, better days ahead.
LEWIS GAGNE TRUCKING KEEPS ON A TRUCKING WITH LUSKVILLE DRAGWAY: APRIL 13/20         Owner Lewis Gagne has been a great asset to the sport of drag racing and a great supporter too Luskville Dragway since he became a regular at the track and on the tours. A racer who made an impact from his first appearance until this day, also makes a difference when it comes to helping, and helping Luskville Dragway he does. Nick named “Screwy Lewy” for a reason, you would have to look pretty far to find anyone that has more fun than Lewis does, and he has everyone else having a good time as well. Lewis Gagne Trucking is located in North Bay Ontario but Lewis will be first to say Luskville Dragway is his home track. 2019 saw this team also start the career of a second generation Gagne drag racer, as young son Logan began his Jr. Drag Racing career. Our last official race in 2020 will be the Lewis Gagne Racers Appreciation weekend, which features bonus purses, a free racers breakfast on Sunday Morning, and the induction ceremonies for the Wall of Fame. Lewis Gagne Racers appreciation weekend will go into its fourth year in 2020 and will once again take place the second weekend in Sept.
LIBERTY RACING OUT OF THE NORTH, ADDS A NEW CAR TO THE MIX: APR. 13/20
 Peter and Dan Lailiberte have been around the drag racing world in the North for a while, and lately have been attending the Napa Auto Parts Tour Races, and having a lot of fun. The Dodge Boys have a 70 Duster that Peter drives nicknamed the "coffin" that they compete with in Semi Pro. Over the winter months though Dan decided to sell his mint strip/street Duster and buy a race car, well the boys did just that and brought their new race car home to the North this past week. The new ride was a "Sweet" 77 Vega out of Southern Ontario that competed mostly at Dragway Park in Cayuga. The ride is in mint shape and was actually a car that ADM Motorsports showed interest in a few years back, but then went off the market and the thoughts where that it was already sold, wrong, but it is now. Congratulations on the new ride, and the boys have already made it clear they have plans on visiting Luskville Dragway as well as the Tour Races this season..
PIT BITS APR. 6/20

*King of the track will take on a little different look this year as NHRA have modern upped the logo that will be adorned to the winner on August 22nd. King of the track will be part of the Honeywell Works Wally Weekend, which will also be the NAPA Appreciation Weekend presented by Ogilvie Auto & Fleet. The winner of Semi Pro and the winner of Super Pro will run off for the Wally, and everything else that goes with it, which for the past decade has included a NHRA supplied King of the track jacket. Over the years we have had some great racers win this award, who will it be in 2020.

*In these uncertain times anyone's good news story becomes a great news story for Luskville Dragway, our sport of drag racing and every single drag racer. So we are pleased to spread the news of another local drag car getting some updates and up grades for the 2020 racing season. Ron Headrick a long time racer at Luskville Dragway had his NHRA Legal stocker covered with some new paint at Dez's Custom Paint shop in Greely, Ontario. Dez's has seen some increase in drag cars being done at the shop since the painting of the ADM Motorsports Corvette. Ron has also added some brand new trick wheels to the front and the back of the Camaro making this baby stand out like no other. Look for the new look Camaro to be part of the racing at Luskville Dragway this summer, and look for another local drag car to be painted shortly at Dez's.

*Once again we are deeply sad to report that another great drag racing legend has left us, Carol "Bunny" Burkett from Roanoke Virginia passed away on Saturday April 4th in her sleep. Bunny was one of the first Funny Cars I ever booked into Luskville Dragway after taking over the operations in 1980. She was a special person who was an amazing show person, and a trooper with every fan. She suffered a horrendous crash in her later years at Beaver Springs Dragway which crippled her pretty good, but much like Shirley Muldoney she fought her way back into the drivers seat, and like many of us in drag racing encouraged family members to take her spot in the drivers seat. You was a special lady and was a tremendous ambassador for our sport, she will be missed, R.I.P. Bunny.

*After much hard work by the organizing committee in Chapleau, they have finally given up on trying to work out a deal to put on the races in Chapleau in 2020. This does not mean that the event can not be resurrected in the following year, but with out the right cooperation from the town council, and with the Corona Virus mess going on, it was decided to officially cancel 2020. I personally hope that it is not the end to an event that set all kinds of records for a first time event, certainly deserved better fate than what it was bestowed with.

HINTON AUTOMOTIVE/WEST CARLETON AUTOMOTIVE CONTINUES STRONG SUPPORT OF LUSKVILLE DRAGWAY: APRIL 6/2020
We are extremely pleased to announce that the title right holder of the Big Bill Board at Luskville Dragway will be back with the NHRA Track in 2020 and beyond. Vern & Cathy Hinton the owner of both of these companies which operate out of a very new and very big shop on 126 Walgreen Road in Stittsville, Ontario have been big supporters of Motorsports in our area for a long time. Vern who has owned Hinton Automotive for many years purchased the West Carleton Automotive Machine Shop and Engine building business from Larry Aslagsen a number of years ago. This new facility is as close as you can get too a big box automotive and performance shop, with the ability to supply you with what ever you need from general maintenance to full tilt performance and products. 2020 will mark 39 years that West Carleton Automotive has been supporting Luskville Dragway and the Drag Racers of this area. The shop which is state of the art includes a Dyno to test all race engines long before they see the race track. And whether it is a big block Dodge, a small block Chevy or any other type West Carleton not only has the ability but also has the history and the record to build what ever you need. One of the best known and Luskville Dragway regular, Ralph Coe relies on Hinton/West Carleton for his BIG Dodge horse power, and the list of drag racers and street rodder's who do, would take up this entire web site. Yes in the drag racing community this shop can handle what ever make or brand you have when it comes to making horse power, work done by seasoned veterans of the machine shop and engine building business's. Now after that you would think that only drag motors come out of this shop and that is very far from the truth as Stock Car Racing, High Performance Boat Engines, Truck and Tractor Pulling and just plane old street car performance engines are a regular occurrence out of this shop.
The Hinton Automotive side of the building is where the general automotive repair goes on, but besides this work there is a great deal of performance minded stuff as well. Many of the street scene and hot rods locally depend on Vern and the Team for any type of work they require and not just from the engine point of view which they obviously have all wrapped up with the West Carleton Division. But this shop can also do Chassis work, installation, I have even been in when fiberglass work was being done on a hood scoop for a race car, so yes when we say anything you need, you can get when it comes to Automotive, general or performance. We would like too thank Vern and Cathy Hinton for their continue support of Luskville Dragway and their support of the Motorsports World in our area.
DAVE RENNIE USES DOWN TIME TO UPGRADE: APR. 6/20
The down time for some racers has not gone un used, Dave Rennie a perfect example of that, bringing his Vega Super Pro Car home in the fall to be in his personal garage at home as proven to be a good move. Dave has spend a great deal of time perfecting some of things he wanted to, freshening other things and going over the car from top to bottom. Dave who is not only a great race supporter of Luskville Dragway but he and wife Pam also support the track through advertising with their very successful Automotive Repair Shop, Dave Rennie's Autocare. Dave also shows his support for those that advertise with Luskville Dragway as the Vern Hinton owned West Carleton Automotive was contracted for some of the machine work in the freshening process of the engine. Dave also contracted a former advertiser and all-round good car guy Larry Denis of RLD Industries to do a nice Cermachrome job on the new headers. The freshened engine will be breathing a new 1250 cfm carburetor, and will also be lubricated by a new 10 an oil drain back lines from heads to the Moroso aluminum oil pan.
                        MAR. 2020