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RACE NEWS 2019 |
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COVER SHOT: MIKE CHENIER PICKED UP A BIG WIN IN THE BRACKET BONANZA WARM UP RACE | ||||||||
![]() *The big one is here, yes this coming weekend is the Bracket Bonanza a ![]() *This is a incredibly busy time for ADM Motorsports as we go back to back with big races right through until Sept 8th and the Lewis Gagne Racers Appreciation Weekend. We kicked it off in Elliot Lake, now the Dave Rennie Auto Care Bonanza Warm UP, Then the Bonanza, then off to Wawa for the Napa Tour, Back to Luskville for the 50th Celebrations and the Honeywell Works Wally Weekend, then back on the road to Chapleau, Back to Luskville For the Super, Then Lewis's Weekend and then we can breathe. *Outlaw Cars where Out in Force for their July date and with a hot day and a sticky track the boys put on a great show. Mike Maxsom was the big winner this weekend, for his second International Dyno Authority Outlaw win of the season. Mike Gunn was slowly getting his sorted out, and ran the fastest time of the day in a second round win over Nich Van Riemsdyk " The Blue Waffle. Once again this class is a very exciting class, and if we can ever get some more cars to get the numbers up it will be even better. *Don't be surprised if you don't see a few new race cars in the area over the next little while, Lots of rumors running around about just that. |
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RENNIE AUTO CARE
BONANZA
WARM UP, SEE'S SOME HOT RACING: JULY 29.2019 Yes the weather was hot, but we are not complaining it can stay like this until November if it wants, no complaints here. And the weather was not the only thing that was hot as the on track racing was pretty heated as well, as the points chases headed into the second half of the season. Ashley Ogilvie headed into the day with a small lead over her Dad Mike and 7 time track champion Derek Malcolm in Super Pro. Darryl Jensen who has lead the points for a large part of the season in Semi Pro was at a disadvantage as he broke his race car motor in Elliot Lake the weekend before. Semi Pro was a good turnout with some new faces and the new faces did well. The semi finals would see Glen Cameron take on Steve Ballantyne who saw Steve take the win. It was another young gun with Dan Pillwien going up against Larry Whitty with the young blood once again taking the win. In the finals Ballantyne had the better light and there was no turning that back. Super Pro boiled down to Mike Chenier and Denis Souliere on one side of the Semi's and Russ Adams on the other side with a single. In the Semi's Souliere was off the line with an advantage but gave it back at the stripe for a win light for Mike Chenier. In the finals back luck bit Russ Adams as after the burnout the car would not go into reverse, and as everyone knows with out reverse there is not Trans Brake, which left Russ as a sitting duck. At the green he rolled through the beams handing the win to Mike Chenier. I would also like to point out that the three car left in competition at the semi final round, where 3 of the fastest cars at the track, ? . So with the racing over some got their trailers in position for next week, and some got into partying with the Bracket Bonanza very much on everyone's mind. And it is very unique, as you can feel the excitement, you can hear the talk, this is our race, this is our big one and the feeling is in the air. I have to say that I am as excited about this coming weekend as I have ever been at anytime in my drag racing life. Lets get er on, and get er done, bring on Bracket Bonanza 2019.
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BITS JULY 22/19 *Our first airport venue is now in the books, and yes the weather man played a factor like he has almost every weekend this season, and where only half done. But now we need to focus our attention back on Luskville Dragway and two big weekends at home before we head back out on the road for another Northern Ontario Airport Event under the Napa Auto Parts Money Tour. This coming Saturday is the Dave Rennie Autocare Super Saturday Shootout for $1500. to win in Super Pro and $500. to win in Semi Pro, there is no racing Sunday as we get everything geared up for the following weekend August 1-2-3-4 and the Big One, The 38th Bracket Bonanza. This Saturdays race is also a qualifier for all semi pro for an even bigger payout Sept 7-8. Hopes are to have many teams leave their equipment parked this weekend so its in place for the following one which will see our track over run by race teams. ![]() *Some Special awards where also given out at the Elliot Lake event, as Mike Chenier and his beautiful undercover dragster was voted the J&S Collision Best Appearing car award. Elliot Lake event also had $5000. up for grabs for perfect lights in a winning run in eliminations. Jeremy Britten of White River was the first to pick up $500. and then it went on until the 5th. found where Kyle Jessup picked up $2000. as the pit increased each round by $500. The last winner was a young man from the North with a grey Chevette in Semi Pro, who picked up $500. had his name written down but the paper work got lost sorry. |
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20TH.
ANNIVERSARY ELLIOT LAKE NAPA TOUR EVENT WEATHER REPORT: JULY 22/19 The one thing that has been a consistent all this racing season has been the bad weather, so as we headed down the road too Elliot Lake we had hopes that things would be different for the 20th Annual North Shore Challenge. Well it wasn't as once again everyone had to deal with the wrath of Mother Nature and the very unpredictable weather forecasts and outcomes. Driving in a forecast that called for rain, it was pleasant that they where wrong once again and all that greeted us was sunshine, that was Wednesday. After the gates opened up on Thursday, with cars backed up like no other time in 20 years sunshine turned into clouds and that was followed by a very heavy down pour and showers for most of the evening. But with out doubt it was the BIGGEST Thursday turnout ever, which gave the feeling we where in for something special, if mother nature cooperated. Friday dawned with fog, and a call for sun, cloud and showers, not hard to be wrong with that forecast is it, but once again they where lined up at the gate as the pits started to swell at the seams. Friday was a get acquainted day, with time trials and if things went well a gamblers race for all who where interested. And the weather man did cooperate on Friday, and that made a situation where time trials actually started early and that lead into to a gamblers race for all classes. The winners in the gamblers races was Kyle Jessup over Troy Davis in Super Pro, Russ Fraser over Claude Trudel in Semi Pro, Eves Beaudry in Sled/Bike, Mike Kelly in Street and . The weather was GREAT all Day but the forecast for Saturday was still unpredictable and we where all waiting for Saturday Morning to dawn to see what we would have in store., However that being said RECORD TURNOUT of cars, lets hope record turnout of Fans for Saturday. Well Saturday was not a disappointment, and other than a 15 minute delay for a brief shower, things where pretty good all arou ![]() Super Pro was also a well represented class with 68 cars coming to the line for the first round but when it all had boiled down it was two Luskville Dragway Regulars who would come to the lanes for the finals. Jamie Clarmo whittled his way through a huge door car field to take ![]() SUNDAY, SUNDAY, SUNDAY, weather was GREAT, and the racing was better, Eves Beaudry showed why he is one of the best sled racers out there as he whittled his way through a very tough field of 50 sleds and bikes to take his first big win of the summer. Semi Pro would see Ashley Muttart going up against Andre Roy of Wawa, with Ashley taking the win light and the $2500. that went with it. The Super Pro finals would see Dave Rennie make his way to the winner on the door side and last years Tour Champ, Brandon Barker would beat Derek Malcolm for the spot on the dragster side. IN the finals Brandon would have a slightly bet ![]() So not much to say other than WOW, what a race we are all back and Luskville Dragway is ready to go again this weekend, with the Dave Rennie Bracket Warm up. 350 entree's, very little breakage, and very little down time, a exhibition show that was second to none. foot note: Jr. Dragster winner Sunday was Rebecca Weldwood as well as the Street Shootout winner on Sunday was young lady from Southern Ontario, lost her name sorry.
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![]() *First thing this week is once again we will be closed this coming weekend, as the staff will all be in Elliott Lake for our 1st. Napa Auto Parts Show Me the Money Tour Race, July 19-20-21. A decision was made a year ago that we would know longer try and keep Luskville Dragway open when we are doing our airport races that are generally a long ways away, and it was just to hard to micro manage Luskville Dragway from there. We understand that this might upset some but we totally feel that it is the best thing for the overall picture. We will be back open on July 27th. with a full Saturday Program, Bonus Bucks, Outlaw Cars, and A Cruise Night. *This just in as we go to press so to speak, Semi Pro and Sleds and Bikes will run for an increased purse at the 20th. annual Elliott Lake , Bruno's Automotive, Napa Auto Parts, Napa Auto Pro North Shore Challenge. Proof the promoters do listen, but cant always do what everyone wants, as the Semi Pro drivers will now race for $2500. to win both Saturday and Sunday, and the sleds and bikes will race for a increase of $250. for first place each day. THIS along with the ability to win up too $5000. with a perfect light makes this event one of a kind, and a must event to take in. *As we spoke about briefly on our Facebook page, more improvements will greet all when they return on July 27th, as we have been very busy getting things done as we head towards the Bracket Bonanza. And yes we know there will be thos ![]()
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ANOTHER FORMER
RACER GETS READY TO RETURN TO LUSKVILLE DRAGWAY: JULY 15/19 We have been hinting about the return of another veteran, former Luskville Dragway Racer, and we can now let everyone know that Glen ![]() |
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ELLIOT LAKE
HERE WE COME, THE NAPA AUTO PARTS KICKS OFF THE 2019 SEASON: JULY 15/19 For 20 years now w ![]() ![]() |
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BITS JULY 8/19 *We are half way through the season, and if the points stays the same as it is right now we would have THREE new Champions in 2019, However there is still 11 races to go and as we all know anything can happen. Super Pro right now is a 3 way battle with Ashley Ogilvie leading her Dad Mike Ogilvie and last years track champ Derek Malcolm by only a few rounds. Semi Pro is another tight battle with Russ Fraser heading into the second half as the points leader, with Darryl Jensen and Eric ![]() *One of the nicest pic's we saw over the Canada Day weekend was that of the Angers Bros. Super Pro Roadster as it made its return début at the Big Race in Martin Michigan. As many will remember the car was damaged badly in a freak accident last year at I-Car when other brother Luc Anger hit the guard wall, hard and damaged what was at that time a very beautiful car. Well thanks to some hard work and lots of money the c ![]() *With no points racing taking place at Luskville Dragway until the Dave Rennie Auto Care Super Saturday July 27th, we thought we would come back with a bang and some higher than usual payouts. Super Pro will run for 1500. and Semi Pro will run for 500.00 to win, also giving us a look at the future MAYBE. We will have a flyer out in a week or so, but mark it down, and don't forget we recommend you park and leave your trailer for the Bonanza giving you a upper hand come the big one August 2-3-4. This race will also qualify everyone for another big semi pro payout weekend Sept 7-8 ($1000. to win) so don't miss any of the action. There are some new/old faces about to show up in Semi Pro that should shake the class up big time, so stay tuned as we release all the info over the weeks ahead. *Look for a former Luskville Dragway Semi Pro Racer to return too the wars just in time for the $500. to win Dave Rennie Autocare Super Saturday $500. to win Day. This is a racer who was a big time supporter of Luskville Dragway and a big supporter of Semi Pro, it wont take him long to get back in the swing of things as this was a driver that was pretty successful in his early days at Luskville Dragway. This is a guy who is very loyal to Luskville Dragway and the programs it has put forth over the years and will be a welcomed addition to the Semi Pro Field. Rumor has it there are few other big stories for this class to come down the tubes also. |
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THE 20TH. ANNUAL ELLIOT LAKE DRAG RACE WILL BE OUT OF THIS WORLD:
JULY 8/19 Well now, we have been waiting for this to roll around all year, and its now only a couple of weeks away as we all get ready for our first Na ![]() And the Luskville Dragway Locals will be out in force, as many are travelling to the north for the very first time. Already committed to the trip are Darryl Jensen, Russ Fraser, Albert Jerome, Patrick Alaire, Randy Bellefeuille, Mike Chenier, Carl Soucy, Gary Smith, Mike, Vicki, Ashley, Rachel Ogilvie, Kyle and Carl Jessup, Derek Malcolm, Troy Davis, Roch Beaudion, Dave & Pam Rennie. So as you can see many have chosen to be part of a little piece of Canadian Drag Racing History as we celebrate 20 Years at Elliot Lake. So if you are someone locally that we missed and your going lets us know, but for sure this is a race not to miss. |
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LUSKVILLE DRAGWAY RACERS ALL
TOGETHER, BUT NOT AT THE TRACK FOR A CHANGE: JULY 8/19 Its not unusual for all of us racing people to be together on a Saturday in July, but what is unusual is that this time around it was ![]() |
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BITS JULY 1/19 *Just a quick reminder that Luskville Dragway is CLOSED the weekend of July 6-7, Saturday is a family wedding and Sunday is the car show at Ogilvie Auto & Fleet. So don't think for a moment that we have the weekend off as it will be as busy or more busy than a weekend at the drags. Hope all will take in the Ogilvie Car Show, Mike and Vicki stepped up when the Merrickville show was cancelled and have tried to continue it with their first one last summer. You hear us saying all the time support it or loose it, another perfect example to help keep great outdoor car shows going. WE will be back open on July 13 for Time Trials and Cruise Night, but once again close on July 20th weekend for the Napa Auto Parts Tour Race in Elliott Lake. *Joe Doyle called me this week to say his retirement is official as the wagon and trailer ![]() *A cooperate, and common sense decision has been made to move the July 13th, Outlaw Race to another date, as it makes much more sense to have these guys at the track on race days, not time trial weekends. So the July 13th race will be moved to Saturday August 31st. as part of the Napa Money Tour. This will once again allow these outlaw cars to have the best traction we can give them. *Another Canadian Drag Strip will no longer be in action, as was pointed out to me this week by someone who visited PEI. Oyster Bed Dragway one of only a few drag strips in the East Coast, is no longer running drag races. The drag strip which was completely repaved what seems like not that long ago sits on a parcel of land with a short track stock car track, which at this time is still open. The track was purchased this spring and will be turned into a complete campground, at this time the stock track which was just over the hill at the end of the drag strip will continue to operate. The track was built in 1971 has been under the direction of Kevin Power and Bruce Matheson for the past few decades and seemed to being doing well. The property was purchased by people who are in the Motel and cottages business and will make it into a full fledged campground. |
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WEATHER MAN ONCE AGAIN
HAS A SAY IN OUR WEEKEND OF DRAG RACING: JULY 1/2019 When this year is all over and everything is said and done, one thing is going to be at the top of everyone's comments, WEATHER. and in particular the amount of rain that we have had to endure this season. And once again the weather played havoc on Luskville Dragway as we got ready to host the July 1st. Race Weekend. Its not just the rain on race day that causes havoc, when it rains everyday all week it makes the grounds much more like a swamp than a race track, and this season it seems to have rained everyday. Friday started out pretty dry as motorhomes started to roll in, and the grounds were in decent shape, bu ![]() ![]() And the showers continued off and on right into early morning, but most went down the mountain once the sun came out and warmed things up, and I say that with a smile as the temperature had dropped big time from Saturday. Time trials got underway ahead of schedule which is always good, and with the good air and the great track most ran their quickest runs ever. The Jr. Dragster Final was Trevor Monaghan beating points leader Ryan Clarmo for the win and the wally. Semi Pro was the Gord Harling Show for the most part as he whittled his way to the finals for the second time in one weekend. In the finals it was Gord with the win as ![]() Because it was Semi Pro weekend we also ran another high roller race for this class and the person taking home 800.00 was Super Pro was the Mike Ogilvie Show once again as he made his way down too the Semi Finals where he would once again meet Derek Malcolm who he beat on Saturday in the finals. This time around though Derek got revenge with a better light and the win to the finals where he would meet Randy Urslak who put Mike Chenier out in the other semi finals. In the Finals it was Malcolm with the better light and the win light as well backing up his second place win on Saturday, for Randy it was his first trip to the finals this season, but don't think it will be his last. Special thank you to all those that came, and to the companies that supported the Weekend, Aylmer Performance Auto, Snap On Tools (Steve Nadeau) Fireball Performance.
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MAY JUNE 2019 |