RACE NEWS 2023
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IT BITS DEC 18/23 *Mike and Vicki Ogilvie are winners on and off the racetrack and they proved it once again this two weekends ago when they won the "Best Christmas Parade Float, with their very car oriented deal. Mikes incredible looking C-10 was the center of the master piece and it in itself could win just about anything it enters. This racing family is another perfect example of many of the people who call Luskville Dragway Home, winners, winners, winners. With the first grandchild now here Christmas will EXTRA special for this family this year, congrats on your win. *As we head into Christmas we are pleased to announce that the Nostalgia Class will once again run at Luskville Dragway in 2024, like it did in 2023. We had a great turnout of Nostalgia cars during the covid years but then battled for numbers in 2022. But last year saw better turnout and we plan on running 6-7 weekends with the potential of a points series crowing a Nostalgia Points Champion at the end of the season. There has been some staunch support from people like Bruce Evans who not only supports the races but tries hard to get others to come and race with us. So even though we are fine tuning the schedule we can assure everyone that Nostalgia will be part of what we do at Luskville Dragway in the future. I keep thinking this would be a perfect spot for me to race LOL. *Someone gets a Christmas present as the ADM Motorsports 34 Chevy heads down the road to its new owners, who are in southern Ontario, back where the car originally came from. With not much success with the roadster it was decided it was time to turn our attention towards something new "again". Stay Tuned.
FROM OUR HOUSE TO YOURS, MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR: DEC 18/24 Christmas is upon us once again, and other than racing season, there is no other time in the year that I like more than Christmas. Being brought up on a farm with 11 brothers and sisters, many of the older ones where not at home most of the time growing up, but at Christmas EVERYONE was there and it was always a good time. That Continues for me to this day, with all of our kids and grand kids coming to our place for the day and the night, there is no better feeling than having everyone together on this day. Yes we spend many days together but Christmas time of the year is different, and for anyone with grandkids, you understand, and for those that are about to feel it for the first time, you will understand what I am saying. For our family it usually starts a couple weeks in advance with all the "Girls" going for a nail day, and then all of us for dinner( where else Busters) and then to cap it off, everyone takes in one of Coles Hockey Games. Yes for us, and I'm sure for many of you in the drag racing community, Christmas is that very special time and nothing is like it. I also think that is what makes the drag racing family so tight, as many times the closeness at the track is very much like the closeness of families at Christmas time. I wouldn't trade what we have for anything and feel so lucky for the life we have. So from our house to yours, may you have a Merry Christmas and a happy new year, we will see you in the new year with some special announcements.
IT BITS DEC 11/23 *As announced last week we have confirmed the $2500 & $2500 to win purse for the Semi Pro class at next springs Malcolm Carpentry Opening weekend May 17-18-19. So now we begin work on Making the Super Pro Class a $5000. to win both Saturday and Sunday. For the last two years it has been $5000. on Saturday but regular payout on Sunday, we are hoping to change that in 2024, and all we need is racers support. I know your probably tired of hearing it, but we continuing to spend money on making Luskville Dragway THEE place to race for Bracket Cars. We are VERY, VERY fortunate to have the advertisers support we have, and in most cases incredible racers support, so we are certainly hoping that we can pack the park on opening weekend. *Another first for Luskville Dragway, "Downtown Bobby Brown" a longtime former drag racer at Luskville has written a book and had it published. Bobby was a mainstay at the track from the beginnings in 1969, and was part of it well into the 90's. One of the originators of Luskville Dragway when drag racing became a legal deal in the Ottawa area, his history is well known by most of us old timers. The name may not be familiar to many of todays racers, but let me assure you, Bobby was tough. Nick Named the "Greely Bandit" by announcer Brian Mulligan at Napierville, Bobby was well known at other tracks as well. These days Bob is retired and living not to far from Luskville Dragway in Bristol, Quebec. Many of us have found memories of the long time supporter of Luskville Dragway. If you would like to read the book you can purchase it any number of ways which are listed below. ONLINE AT: www.burnstownpublishing.com  Or phone: 1.613.509.1090 or Or snail mail: Burnstown Publisher: Leckie Lane, Burnstown, ON K0J 1G0 *Last but but not least, next Monday will be our last update before we take our annual Christmas Break, however there is not break really as we are always thinking Drag Racing, Drag Racers, and Luskville Dragway.
AYLMER AUTO PERFORMANCE RETURNS AS TITLE RIGHTS HOLDER TO SEMI PRO IN 2023: JAN 30/23 Rai Pillwien the owner of Aylmer Auto Performance and Transmission has been super busy the past few years, and has had to take some time off drag racing his own car. But Rai has not taken anytime off supporting Luskville Dragway and the Semi Pro Class at the track. So with that being said we are pleased to announce that Rai will be not only returning as a major advertiser again in 2024, but he along with his Son Dan who does the driving plan on doing some racing in the 2024 season as well. Yes for the 5th year in a row Aylmer Performance will be the title rights holder to the Semi Pro (footbrake) class at the track. So as we head into our fourth season on the new track, and many more improvements, we do it with great support for the semi pro cars again in 2024 thanks to Rai. Rai as many of you know bought the big farm just down the road from the track, and that has kept him very busy, and then to add to that he built a brand new shop at the farm as well, which could become the main building for his business one day. As everyone probably knows by now, Rai sold the 1967 Chevy II to a guy in Michigan so will be racing the blue 1970 Big Block Nova from here on in. Aylmer Auto Performance does much more than performance work as its main stay is regular automotive repair, specializing in Transmissions and Performance. If you have ever had the pleasure of seeing any of Rai's  immaculate Chevy Race Cars you will understand, when we say this business man is methodical with everything he touches,  including his race cars or your ride. Since becoming involved with Luskville Dragway what seems like many years ago now, Aylmer Performance Automotive has gotten more involved with Performance Parts and supplies as well, and today can get you just about anything you need from a Helmet, too a safety Jacket to a set of tires. Rai who along with his Son Dan, a Jr. Dragster graduate plan very much on being back out in 2024 as much as time will allow. We can not thank Aylmer Auto Performance enough for their support and urge all to support those that support our sport and our track. A number of semi pro racers pretty much call Aylmer Auto Performance home, as Rai does so much to assist all involved with our track.
IT BITS DEC 04/23 *The off season is in full swing and things will probably be a little quite until Christmas is over, if you are doing something interesting with your racing program let us know so we can let the rest of the drag racing world know. We do however have the Super Tour Dates to announce for 2024, and in order to make them work we will have to adjust some of the dates at Luskville Dragway. We believe it is important to have Tour dates at other tracks and that sometimes means we have to make accommodations for that to happen. So please bear with us as we fine tune the Luskville Dragway Schedule for 2024, most of it is etched in stone but we may have make an adjustment to the last race of the season in order to make it fit in. *Its been a busy time for the Ogilvie's and its not about to stop as the contractors have been working on the new addition to the already huge Ogilvie Auto Fleet Shop in Jasper, Ontario. Mike and Vicki have been extra busy with the new granddaughter, construction of Rachel and Brandon's new house, and the large addition to the main building of Ogilvie Auto and Fleet. And this is besides all of their racing endeavors, which besides there own racing program includes their involvement with Luskville Dragway, Brockville Speedway, the Paton Family Racing Top Fuel Car and of course all the Napa oriented conferences and meetings. Mike told me at this years banquet that he will be glad when all the construction is done so he can concentrate on his and his families racing efforts.
SEMI PRO (FOOT BRAKE) TO RUN FOR $2500 SAT. & SUN OF OPENING WEEKEND: DEC 04/23 We are extremely pleased with the response to the bonus payout for opening weekend at Luskville Dragway May 17-18-19 2024, and are very happy to announce that we have met and surpassed our goals. So with that being said we can announce that our Foot Brake class will be running for $2500. to win both Saturday and Sunday, and we will have a gamblers race on Friday Night for them as well. Thanks to a number of out of town cars and the return of Chris Bowen to the drag racing wars we have surpassed the 32 number and very much headed to 40 cars which will activate a 16 car payout instead of 8. We want to thank all of those that signed on, and hope that many will follow as we try hard to make the 2024 season a memorable one for the foot brake class. We also have a number of local cars that don't follow social media as close as most do so know that there is 3 or 4 more local cars that could get us to the numbers, but we also hope that some more out of Towner's sign on as well. During covid when most tracks where not open many where happy that Luskville Dragway was, so we are hoping that they can show that appreciation in supporting an event specifically set up to benefit the foot brake class. We will announce this week a promotion for the Super Pro guys and gals.
LOCAL DRAG RACING ICON ROLLY DOUCETTE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN: DEC 04/23 Last week was a tough week for all of us in the drag racing community, when word came in that Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Famer Rolly Doucette had passed away. For me Rolly was not just an advertiser and a great engine builder, he was someone I could call a friend, and someone I had known for well over 50 years. I was very young when I moved to Ottawa (16) and when I began driving truck for the Drug Trading Company as a truck driver, my route would take me right by Rolly and Eddy's Sunoco Gas Station in Gatineau. I had seen them race at Luskville Dragway on my few visits there prior to 1972, I knew who they were, but when I drove by their garage and saw the drag car sitting outside I naturally stopped to shoot the breeze. Well that stopping to shoot the breeze became a tradition when they moved to Chesterville and their new shop. By then I had taken over Luskville Dragway and my drag racing efforts had gotten more involved, so the friendship to a  young kid just interested in drag racing when I made my first stop, became an association that would last for many years. Not only did they become very large marketing partners with me at Luskville Dragway but they also started building and in most cases maintaining the drag cars that I still raced when i could get away from the track. Many, Many nights would be spend at the shop in Chesterville working on the car, (most of the work done by them LOL). Fast forward to today where my son drives a car with a engine build by D&D, Fast forward to today where D&D is a MAJOR player at Luskville Dragway. Through those years Rolly also drove many a race cars, either for themselves or for other owners, Rolly also continued to build the larger part of all drag motors in this area and elsewhere, building a reputation and a friends list like no other. Rolly was a quite soft spoken individual, who was very much for free enterprise and quite out spoken when it came to politics, which we would also fit into some of our conversations. This loss will be on everyone's mind for a long long time, as the changing of the guard is at full speed. Rolly like in life wanted his passing to be very quite and private and his wishes will be kept, We will with out even thinking about it, induct Rolly to the wall of fame at the track, position him by his long time partner Ed DeCooman as they where side by side for over 50 years we plan on having that continue.
AUTO TRIM DESIGN "WRAPS" UP A DEAL WITH LUSKVILLE DRAGWAY AGAIN FOR 2024: DEC 04/23 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. Besides supporting Luskville Dragway the Auto Trim Design can be seen as support on Terry Miron's winning dragster as well as the Clarmo Semi Pro Dodge. 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. Auto Trim Design is also an official Rhino Truck Liner supplier. 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  Trailer wrap on one of the ADM Motorsports trailers.
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