RACE NEWS 2022
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FRONT PAGE: JAMIE AND SHERRI CLARMO ARE A HUGE PART OF WHAT GOES ON AT AND WITH LUSKVILLE DRAGWAY
PIT BITS APR. 25/2022 *As we told you a few weeks back we where working with NHRA to have Tech Inspector Steve Lecours come in to SFI race cars this spring. Well we are very pleased to tell you that it has been arranged for Sunday May 22/2022, which is the Malcolm Carpentry opening weekend presented by Precision Concrete Finishing. With covid working against us for the past two years we have been unable to schedule any SFI inspections so would think there are many cars that have had their stickers run out. This will be done on the Sunday Portion of the race weekend and will be done in and around the racing program, so imperative that we get a list of those that want it done, so it can be done in a orderly fashion. If you want your SFI Sticker updated then please get hold of me one way or the other so your name can be put on a list. LIST ALREADY STARTED: Roch Beaudion, ADM Motorsports(3), Acker Bros. Bill Harling, Gord Harling. Gerry Blyth, Rowdy Boys Race Car, Terry Miron. *Tim Fearrey has been keeping us up to date on the progress of his Semi Pro Mustang as it will take on a whole new look for 2022. Here is the latest's pics that we have as it finishes up in the paint booth, before heading to the vinyl folks for some special looks. Tim promises to keep the photos coming. A number of cars have gone through the paint booth this off season and we will have some nice surprises when the season kicks off. Speaking of the season kicking off don't forget $5000. to win Super Pro on the Precision Concrete Mulligan Saturday of the Malcolm Carpentry opening weekend. *Speaking of surprises, got a nice call from a blast from the past racer Paul Huneault who in the early 80's was a regular at Luskville Dragway with a group of other racers. They spend every weekend at the track, Paul at that time also had a race shop called Huneault Race Cars. Well many things have changed over the years but like I have always said, if you were a drag racer you are always a drag racer, and sure enough Paul is coming back out. He has teamed up with Phil MacDonald another former Luskville Dragway regular and they have been slowing putting a rear engine dragster together for competition at Luskville Dragway and they plan on that happening this season. The lads said they wont be out for every weekend but then again i have also heard that said by many a drag racer, until they smell the rubber and feel the speed, LOL. *We end this weeks Pit Bits with great news for Paolo Giust as he picked up a RVW Win in Alabama on Saturday backing up his great showings all spring long down south. Paolo and team which includes Jamie Clarmo the owner of Clarmo Automotive and the Stable Restaurant ran their very best time ever in their victorious weekend. Paolo and Jamie have incredible ties to Luskville Dragway and are some of our biggest supporters both personally and financially. And Paolo proves that every time he takes his wallet out, or Black Betty which is adorned with a BIG Luskville Dragway Logo, which has got a great deal of TV time this past little while. Its hard to put into words how proud we are of the team, its hard to put into words how lucky we are to have people like this involved with Luskville Dragway. The win is no surprise as after two years (Covid) of not being able to go south to race against the best Paolo came out with more determination than I have ever seen and it showed as every race saw the car go faster and faster and Paolo go more rounds each and every time. CONGRATULATIONS Paolo someone who grew up through the ranks racing at Luskville Dragway and has never turned his back on his home track, and hey how about that reaction time in the final (.002)  WOW. *Track was open this past Saturday under LESS than ideal conditions, with the weather man once again being completed wrong from his forecast on Friday, which called for sunshine and half decent temperatures. Come Saturday Morning that had switched to clouds , chance of wet snow and showers. That being said a very hardy bunch of street cars showed up through out the day to be some of the first to run the track in 2022. We only stayed open until 7:30 as the temperatures was just not the right conditions for a cruise night. Lets hope we get better conditions this weekend as we round out the month of April with another test and tune and cruise night. But one thing is for sure, some are very anxious to get out and try their cars.
SPORTS BARS ARE PART OF DRAG RACING & THINGS LOOK PRETTY "STABLE" ON THAT FRONT FOR LUSKVILLE DRAGWAY: APR. 25/22 Drag Racers have long been known for being some of the most ingenious people on this planet, and people who seem to make things work, and work real well. I think that adage is more than appropriate for this story as the move that Jamie Clarmo did a couple of years ago, has turned out very, very well. Jamie and Sherri as many of you know are drag racers, and the owners of Clarmo Auto Repair a company that has supported Luskville Dragway for a long time. The Shop that they own sits in a complex (plaza) that they also own, and had a restaurant that was leased to another party. When covid hit, the leasee hit the road leaving Jamie with an empty restaurant. Now it doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure out there was not a line up of potential new renters, with the Covid Pandemic and all. So the decision to take over the operations of the facility themselves seemed like the only think they could do. Well as it turns out, it was a great decision as the Restaurant has become a "Stable" place to eat in the Metcalfe area, and has attracted many a drag racer over the last year as well. In his own words Jamie is very, very pleased with the outcome of  "The Stable" Restaurant and is looking forward to the future. So we are very pleased to announce that The Stable has signed on as an marketing partner with Luskville Dragway for 2022 and beyond. One of the things we already have planned is a drag race, hot rod car show and party on August 7th in the parking lot of the restaurant, and we hope EVERYONE will come out and support those that support us. If you follow Facebook at all you will see that Jamie has done a masterful job of promoting the new venture on Facebook, and no doubt has played a big part in the restaurant having a "Stable" clientele. I should also point out that the name for the shop came from their daughter who as many of you know is very big in horses.
ACKER BROS RACING HOPE TO TAKE A BIG BITE OUT OF THE BIG DOG THIS SEASON: APRIL 25/22 With all the discussion about door cars, split ladders, double entree's over the past few weeks one quickly thinks of one racer who was at the front of everyone's mind when that was going on. The Acker Bros from Kingston, Ontario have proven door cars can win, door cars can double enter on the same side of the ladder and door cars can beat dragsters at any point. In fact the the boys with Brian doing the wheeling have a overall Super Tour Championship to prove it. And they did all of the above in doing so, as they quickly pointed out a double entree not only gives you two kicks at the cat, but it also gives you double the chances to put out someone who might me your closet rival instead of relying on someone else to do it.  And the boys are all geared up to not only take a stab at re capturing the titles, but also any big races they can along the way, and with that we are pleased to announce that they will be part of the BIG DOG SHOOTOUT come this years Bracket Bonanza Week. But don't think the dragsters are going to roll over as Terry Miron quickly points out, and he is the 2021 overall points champion. Miron who had what many would call a dream season, not only winning the super tour overall title but also winning the Luskville Dragway Napa Super Pro Title as well. Terry has been on fire since aquiring the new Diamond Chassis race car and don't look for that to change this year, as they have spend the off season getting ready for 2022. Terry knows he will have a target on his back as all champions do, and in his case two championship targets.
PIT BITS APR. 18/2022 *Big change for the Fab2L Super Bike, Sled Shootouts, as we discussed with the sponsor at the drivers meeting and both him and the track agreed that the change would be better for the class. With the goal of having as many in the field as possible, and having the best race track we could for them to race on  the change is the following. The separate two event has been cancelled and instead we will run three Friday events, all based on the Super Tour weekends which in the past has attracted large fields of sleds and bikes. So the first Sled/Bike Shootout will take place on July 1st. Canada Day as part of the super tour weekend. The second was already scheduled for the Friday of the Bracket Bonanza, and the Third will be held on Friday Sept 3rd as part of the Fall Bracket Finals Super Tour race. We firmly believe that this will allow for the event to be a huge success and create a life of its own, Traction is crucial and we fully believed it would be easier on a big race weekend than when we did not have any of the big cars running. *Another change that came out of the Drivers Meeting back on April 9th was with the double entree's format in Super Pro. In the past we have allowed door cars to compete on the dragster side of the ladder if they wanted to double enter, but we did not allow dragsters to do the same on the door side. Starting in 2022 double entree's will be welcomed and appreciated but must run on the side of the ladder that they belong on. Dragsters doubled up must be so on the dragster side of the ladder and door cars that are doubled up must be on the door car side of the ladder. For years we have worked hard to rebuilt the door car program and believe we have done just that, but after listening to the dragster folks we do believe it is time to make this fair change. We will be setting things up that Double entree's will be called to the lanes first, as has been the case, and if you are doubled up we will allow you to run with your same class car, while the other side of the ladder is running. Meaning two door cars that are doubled in, may run against each other during the dragster side of the ladder run order, and the same for two doubled up Dragsters, they may come out in the Door Car round. We are doing this in order to make sure anyone double up will have plenty of time to get er done. *his past week has seen a ton of work going on as all involved did what had to be done at this time of year to get ready for the first 2022 test and tune and cruise night. Derek, Troy and Mike Code set all the electronics up on Friday to make sure everything was ready to go, work went on around the restaurant to get it ready for he up coming season, and the balance of the signs went up as well. Its very sad when we are putting things away in the fall but I have to tell you it gets pretty upbeat when things start to go together in the spring. However which the weather had been a little more upbeat as we spend all day Easter Sunday doing Guardrail repairs. Im not a cold weather person and with the wind that always seems to be blowing at this time of year, it was not a pretty day, but when its the only day the contractor can do it, you get it done. Special Thanks to Mitch Hanson who also gave up his Easter Sunday to get the job done. Most contractors are swamped with their regular customers so getting Mitch was a bonus at this time of year.
CLARMO AUTO REPAIR CONTINUES STRONG SUPPORT OF LUSKVILLE DRAGWAY: APR. 18/22 When it comes to drag racers who own their own business's and who support our track Luskville Dragway, CLARMO AUTO REPAIR is right up there with the best of them.  Located in Metcalfe, Ontario this is a full service auto repair shop that can fix anything. Owners Jamie and Sherri Clarmo have been running their own business for years now and have been racing and supporting Luskville Dragway for many years as well. I think many will agree with me, there is something about a person who drives a race car and works on race cars, working on your personal vehicle, the methodical work that is performed is like no other. Jamie and his staff are some of those and your satisfaction is guaranteed when you visit this shop. So the long cold months are still ahead of us, so make sure your car or truck is ready for the long winter months, visit Clarmo Auto Repair you won’t be disappointed. This family owned business is very much a family race team as well, as Jamie, Sherri and son Steven are at the race track many a time together, racing and joining in with the rest of the teams that are there. The Clarmo Family is also very much part of all the extra activities that are part of the race track, such as pot lucks, back to the bars, tree parties, and on an on, but you get the idea, they are a big part of Luskville Dragway.
FIRST BIG DOG ENTREE'S STARTS THE POTENTIAL OF 4 $10,000. @ THIS YEARS BONANZA: APRIL 18/22 With the posting of the Bracket Bonanza Flyer this week on numerous social media outlets it did not take long for the Busters Big Dog entree's to start lining up to be part of what is going to be the biggest race this country has ever seen. Butch Douglas, and Johnny Golka twice will join, Troy Davis, Derek Malcolm and Kyle Jessup, Mike Chenier as some of the first to say they will be part of the Busters Big Dog Shootout Thursday July 29/2022. Yes if you like drag racing, and you like seeing cars go down the track the last weekend in July will give you an opportunity like no other. The event kicks off on July 23-24 with the Dave Rennie Autocare Twin $5000. warm up races, and pretty much continues all week. And with the Busters Big Dog race surpassing the $10,000 to win in prize money the Bonanza has the potential to be FOUR BIG DAYS WITH $10,000. to win each day.
PIT BITS APR. 11/2022 *We have been at the track a few times last week do get started on the work that is part of opening up every year, as well doing work projects that we set out to do last fall, when spring rolled around. We met with the paving contractor and the electrical contractor on Wednesday and we will be moving forward on some more improvements this spring. These will be centered on offering a few more electrical parking spots, and expanding the paved parking spots as well. We are still working on cleaning up the major work that we did in 2020, and once that is done our next major job will be the repaving of the shut down, which will get done as long as I live long enough LOL. *Congratulations to Vicki Ogilvie for continuing her marketing partnership with Tire Discounter Group in 2022. Vicki is of course part of the Dragster Family from Jasper Ontario who along with Husband Mike and Daughters Rachel and Ashley play a big part in Luskville Dragway every weekend. Vicki had an outstanding season last year and many believe could become the second member of this family to win a championship.
DRIVERS MEETING, PRACTICE TREE COMPETITION 2022 A BIG HIT: APRIL 11/22 It was much like a coming out party for many, as some had not been able to attend any of our indoor functions for two years now, so to say there was an upbeat atmosphere would be putting it lightly. And I think Lewis Gagne from North Bay said it best when asked if he was coming, "No Masks, No Mandates, No Excuses" I will be there. Yes its been a while but you could tell that everyone was glad to be together, and too have things back to some sort of the normal we where use too. And with the drivers from North Bay, Toronto, Belleville, Kingston, Quebec City, joining all the locals it was quick to see how far Luskville Dragway has grown since the rebuild. I think it is very very clear that Luskville Dragway is very much a dedicated Bracket Racing Track and that the Bracket Racers and the Cruise Night crowd are our niche. The drivers meeting saw many things discussed, from Scheduling, to Super Tour, too Memberships and parking to improvements that where planned for 2022. The drivers where informed that improvements would continue with expanded paved parking into the top end of the pits, some work on some of the softer spots in the main pit area, as well as the tower side. It was also pointed out that other smaller things such as updates to bathrooms, and the restaurant had already started. Following the drivers meeting which included a ton of banter on a number of things it was time to turn our sights on having a party, a practice tree party that is, with a lot of money to win. The party was just that a big party that lasted well into the night. Kyle Jessup and Russ Adams ended up in the finals of the practice tree competition with Kyle taking home the lions share of the $1000. With over 40 Super Pro Drivers and 30 Semi Pro Drivers already registered for the season, it looks like it could be a BIG YEAR, come on weather man.
SKETCHES INC. "INKS" DEAL FOR 2022 WITH LUSKVILLE DRAGWAY & ADM MOTORSPORTS: APR. 11/22 The boys at Sketches Inc. the new in spot to get your custom painting done have been overly busy this winter. But the boys have not been too busy to take the time to "Ink" a new deal with Luskville Dragway and ADM Motorsports for the 2022 Racing Season. If you are a follower of this site or Luskville Dragway you know that this is a company that came on the scene only a year ago, but have made a big splash in a very short time. Brandon and the boys have quickly become a big part of the track, and have already put out some cool stuff in the form of helmets and transmission. But this spring will see the debut of a all out full tilt custom paint job on the ADM Motorsports 1963 Corvette Roadster that Kyle Jessup drives. There was no question that the helmets and trans they did where first class and set the wheels in motion, but with this latest endeavor I think a lot of peoples eyes are going to be opened very wide. The shop which is located at 7A Cleopatra just off Merivale Road (613-366-2548) and has many things that the drag racer may be looking for besides custom paint jobs.
OTTAWA DRIVESHAFT AND STEERING, RETURNS FOR 2021 AS A MARKETING PARTNER WITH LUSKVILLE: APR. 11/22 Luskville Dragway is extremely pleased to announce that ODS a new marketing partner to join Luskville Dragway back in 2015 will return in 2022. The NHRA Drag Strip that is located in Luskville, Quebec and only 20 minutes from down town Ottawa, has been around since 1969 and has continued to lead the way with Championship Drag Racing. The popular 1/4 mile drag strip has continually attracted advertisers who choose motorsports as a way of advertising their product. 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! ODS will continue their support of the Largest and Richest Bracket Race in Canada the 412ST.. Annual Bracket Bonanza on JULY 28-29-30-31/22. Their support and the support of others has allowed us to take the Bonanza to where it is in the new season.
PIT BITS APR. 4/2022 *As we told you a few weeks back we where working with NHRA to have Tech Inspector Steve Lecours come in to SFI race cars this spring. Well we are very pleased to tell you that it has been arranged for Sunday May 22/2022, which is the Malcolm Carpentry opening weekend presented by Precision Concrete Finishing. With covid working against us for the past two years we have been unable to schedule any SFI inspections so would think there are many cars that have had their stickers run out. This will be done on the Sunday Portion of the race weekend and will be done in and around the racing program, so imperative that we get a list of those that want it done, so it can be done in a orderly fashion. If you want your SFI Sticker updated then please get hold of me one way or the other so your name can be put on a list. LIST ALREADY STARTED: Roch Beaudion, ADM Motorsports(3), Acker Bros. Bill Harling, Gord Harling. *Over the last little while we have had the misfortune of commenting on race tracks that have or will be closing their doors, and the list is a very long one that has had another one added this week. NHRA announced that 2023 will be the last year for the nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Phoenix, Arizona, just another in a long list of MAJOR tracks that have or did hold NHRA National Events. You can go back as far as Englishtown, and add Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, West Palm Beach (IHRA) and now Wild Horse Pass. This is in most cases the price of land, as it sky rockets to unheard of prices and Major Companies are buying it up as it typically is close to interstates and in most cases is large acreage, (West Palm Beach bought by Wal-mart). Add on to this the problems that some are facing from the governments in their area's (SGMP for example), it is not a good time for owning a drag strip. We see the difference even on a local level, where just the garbage for example has become a major problem, where in the old days you piled it at the road and they picked it up, paid for by your taxes, now you pay your taxes and garbage pickup is EXTRA. Yes understandable that times change but they never change in the race tracks favour.      *All right Drivers Meeting this Saturday at Busters Bar & Grill 2:00 pm this is the "No Masks, No Mandates, No Excuses" drivers meeting and tree party. We have been waiting for this for 2 years so please don't let us down and show your support. This will be a membership/parking sign up, as well as a sign up for the Bracket Super Tour as well. Just read the article above this one, race tracks are closing left right and center, we have a hard time getting our tour dates in anywhere, and in the last 41 years Luskville Dragway regulars have never had to worry what was going to happen each spring. The gates would be open and drag racing would be going on as well as more improvements, so please show your support for both Luskville Dragway and the Super Tour which Luskville Dragway plays a major part in. "BE THERE" *
W.O. STINSON & SON FUELS THE EXCITEMENT AROUND LUSKVILLE DRAGWAY FOR 2022: APR.4/22 With out question these are changing times as we work our way through this virus deal and get back to some sort of normality in 2022. But one thing that has stayed normal and not changed during these trying times is the strong support from W.O. Stinson & Son 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 for3 decades now with Luskville Dragway and has made it clear that will continue when we go racing in 2022. And we are extremely excited to announce that this year Stinson's will once again be back and back BIG TIME with Luskville Dragway. 2022 will mark the fifth year in a row that W.O. Stinson & Son will hold the official Co- Title Rights to Canada's Oldest, Richest, and Best Big Dollar Bracket Race, The Stinson & Son Bracket Bonanza. This is a HUGE accomplishment for Luskville Dragway which over the years has had a number of different title rights holders, like the very first one, Reddi Chef Chicken, The Ottawa Sun and Napa. With the support of Stinson's & Sons we hope to make this years Bonanza the BIGGEST EVER. 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. Again I remind EVERYONE, you can have your products delivered right to the track, call Derek May at Stinson's. I would also remind everyone that Stinson's deliver to the track every Friday during race season, and we will have a mid week delivery the week of the Bonanza.
CHASSIS GURU BRIAN WHITE OF BW RACE CARS CONTINUES STRONG SUPPORT IN 2022: APR.4/22 Brian White Race Cars signed on with Luskville Dragway in 2014 and we are pleased and proud that he will continue that support into the 2022 season and for many years to come we hope. This NHRA Best Engineered Award winning chassis builder is only moments away from Ottawa, and works out of a brand new shop to serve all your needs. A race car driver at heart gives Brian the knowledge that only comes from actually driving a fast drag car, and Brian has driven them all from quick door slammers in the early years to rear engine dragsters today. With the new wave of wants for the dragster guys being a front suspension Brian was extremely busy over the last few years making a lot of drivers winners with their front suspension conversions. One only has to look at people like Derek Malcolm (Super Pro Track Champion) Kyle Jessup (Super Pro Napa Tour Champ) and others, Mike Chenier, Troy Davis, Randy Urslak, Mike Ogilvie and more to see this. Brian who is a drag racer at heart brings too the table much what builders like Richard Jones and F.J Smith do, "They are drag racers" which makes all the difference in the world. Brian does not just curtail his work to drag cars as many street rodder and pro street drivers have visited the Shop to have work done. If you need any type of work done to your street rod, whether it be engine compartment, headers, rear ends or what ever, this professional shop is the place to go. White has also made a name for himself for setting up cars , just ask ADM Motorsports, Joel Lapierre, Larry Whitty, and Bill Harling just to mention a few. One of the great things about this shop is the owner is not afraid to come to the track and work with the client in getting everything right on the car, something that goes along way in making this shop unique. We are also very pleased to announce that Brian and Jose will return to the drag racing wars full time this summer, which is good news for everyone but the competition. Once again we remind people to support those that support your track, that's what keeps things going and growing.
AUTO TRIM DESIGN "WRAPS" UP A DEAL WITH LUSKVILLE DRAGWAY AGAIN FOR 2022: APR.4/22 Auto Trim Design is located at 1444 Cyrville Road, Ottawa, Ontario 613-769-1575. Mike Piecki the owner of Auto Trim Design is definitely a car guy and is very much involved with performance cars.   Mike is responsible for all the great signage you see at Luskville Dragway, as well as a number of cars that carry a Auto Trim Design full wrap, like Ralph Coe's Wheel standing Dodge. Besides supporting Luskville Dragway the Auto Trim Design can be seen as support on Terry Miron's winning dragster as well as Arnie Malcolm's gorgeous golf cart. Auto Trim Design & Signs is also  an official distributor of WEST CAN Manufacturing Products; a contractor’s choice for mobile storage solutions. Shelving is the starting point for all mobile work vehicles. The cool think about dealing with Mike is the fact that he loves cars, racing and car shows and that shows in his work and his response to getting your stuff done. Mike is also a music lover and can be found at Blues Fest each and every summer as well, but lets face it fast cars and music have always gone together. So once again this season we are proud to say that Auto Trim Design is the official graphic supplier for Luskville Dragway, Support those that Support Luskville Dragway. Update check out the new Trailer wrap on one of the ADM Motorsports trailers, and the new wrap that will be unveiled on the new Auto Trim Design Semi Pro Dodge this spring.
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