“t was a dream weekend.” – Nicol
The Canadian Touring Car Championship presented by Continental Tire launched its season at the Victoria Day Speedfest this past weekend at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
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May 20
Nicol scores perfect weekend
Feb 03
FIA European Rally Championship Rally Liepaja-Ventspils day three report
FIA ERC, round two of 13, Rally Liepāja-Ventspils (Latvia) – ERC joy for Jari Ketomaa in Latvian Winter Wonderland
Jari Ketomaa made history today when he won the first FIA European Rally Championship event to take place in Latvia. The Finn’s success on Rally Liepāja-Ventspils followed three days of thrilling high-speed competition on ice and snow-coated roads between the two Baltic cities.
Feb 02
FIA European Rally Championship Rally Liepaja-Ventspils day two report
FIA ERC, round two of 13, Rally Liepāja-Ventspils (Latvia) – Ketomaa heads birthday boy Breen in Latvian ERC epic
Jari Ketomaa has reversed an overnight deficit of 6.4 seconds to lead Rally Liepāja-Ventspils by 12.1s following a day of high-speed FIA European Rally Championship action in the ice and snow of Latvia.
Feb 01
FIA European Rally Championship Rally Liepaja-Ventspils day one report
FIA ERC, round two of 13, Rally Liepāja-Ventspils (Latvia) – Breen tops close fight for winter ERC glory in Latvia
The new-look FIA European Rally Championship’s first visit to Latvia for Rally Liepāja-Ventspils is already producing serious competition in abundance with a mere 12.1s covering the top three drivers after Friday’s opening trio of ice-coated stages.
Nov 17
‘Nothing new’ as Newey keeps dominating – Alonso
“It’s not a surprise,” Ferrari’s Spaniard said after the practice sessions at the brand new Circuit of the Americas.
After Sebastian Vettel utterly dominated Friday’s proceedings in Austin, his title rival Fernando Alonso repeated his claim that the real hero is Adrian Newey. “You,” he told reporters, “were surprised when I said we are fighting against Adrian Newey. But now there is nothing new: two Red Bulls ahead in every session. It will be the same in qualifying.
Nov 06
Title contenders already practising for title ‘match point’
Title protagonists Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso have headed straight from Abu Dhabi to their respective driver simulators.
“It should be a relax day,” said Ferrari’s Spaniard Alonso on Facebook, “but change (of) plan, simulator session now.” Alonso finished second in Abu Dhabi, reducing his points deficit to Red Bull’s dominant title leader Sebastian Vettel to 10 points, with just Austin and Brazil now to go. “Alonso can still win,” former F1 driver Patrick Tambay told France’s RMC Sport.
Nov 05
Vettel reaches first ‘match point’ of 2012 title
“Sensational, incredible. I can’t remember anything like that from the past 20, 30 years” – Dr Helmut Marko
Depending on who he spoke to after Sunday’s Abu Dhabi grand prix, Fernando Alonso insisted his glass was either “half full” or “completely full”. Whichever, the Spaniard’s public optimism and fighting spirit cannot be higher, but he did confess to at least some disappointment after the sweaty race at Yas Marina.
Sep 27
No F1 floatation in 2012 – Ecclestone
F1′s stock market floatation will not take place in 2012, Bernie Ecclestone has announced
Earlier this year, the sport was making plans to immediately float on the Singapore exchange. But F1′s chief executive said in May: “The market doesn’t look too bright after that little bit of a problem with (the) Facebook (floatation).
Sep 13
Louis-Philippe Dumoulin at Riverside International Speedway
NASCAR Canadian Tire Series: Second to last race of the season
Louis-Philippe Dumoulin will be participating in the Wilson Equipment Limited « 300 », the second to last race of the season in Antigonish, Nova Scotia this Saturday September 15th 2012. Throughout the season, it is with perseverance and by demonstrating his aptitudes as a driver on both oval and road circuits, that the Quebecer has earned the respect of the series’ top contenders.
Aug 16
SRT takes on presenting sponsorship of Baltimore weekend
Competing in and sponsoring Baltimore Sports Car Challenge presented by SRT
SRT continues to make a huge impact in the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón… and beyond. The Chrysler Group’s Street and Racing Technology brand is the presenting sponsor of the upcoming Labor Day weekend event now known as the Grand Prix of Baltimore presented by SRT. In addition, Round 8 of the ALMS on Saturday, Sept. 1 is now the Baltimore Sports Car Challenge presented by SRT.
Aug 13
Close Finishes the Norm at Road America Including last year’s record-breaking margin after four hours
“There is nothing you can find fault with at Road America”
If anyone has uttered a discouraging word about Road America, Guy Smith hasn’t heard it. And it’s likely he never will. Praise for the historic circuit in Elkhart Lake, Wis., flows effusively from all who have driven it. Smith, Dyson Racing’s British ace, is one of those.
Aug 12
Championships clinched and records broken in wild season finale at Calabogie Motorsports Park
Laberge, Gregory and Seitz Take Home Class Championship Honors
In only its second year of competition, the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Michelin is thriving. Throughout the season, over 25 drivers have raced at some of Canada’s finest permanent road courses, as well as the Grand Prix du Canada as part of the Formula One Championship weekend in Montréal. The three classes of Porsche GT3 Cup cars provided fans and drivers alike with great racing and fierce Championship battles that were contested to the very end at this weekend’s final event for 2012 at Calabogie Motorsports Park.
Aug 11
Record setting qualifying round at Calabogie Motorsports Park
Alegra Fiorano and de Quesada Take the Overall Pole
Calabogie Motorsports Park holds the proud distinction of being the literal genesis of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Michelin series as six drivers took the green flag here last year for the very first race in series history. The bourgeoning series was immediately off to a fast start and this season’s 20-plus average entry list is proof positive that Porsche GT3 Cup racing is alive and well and thriving in Canada.
Aug 06
Camirand steals the show at GP3R
Featured on both Friday and Saturday, CTCC demonstrated once again the great talents amongst its competitors.
The Canadian Touring Car Championship (CTCC) presented by Continental Tire raced this weekend at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières in front of a huge crowd.
(Flagworld’s photo album of the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières)
Aug 01
Ray Courtemanche Jr. racing in NASCAR Canadian Tire Series
And in Formula Tour 1600 at Trois-Rivières this August 3-4-5
Bonzaï Racing and driver Ray Courtemanche Jr. will take part in both Formula Tour 1600 races (Saturday @10am and Sunday @ 9am) as well as in the main race of this legendary event, the eighth race of the 2012 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series, on Sunday at 3.30pm.