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10 Things You Need To Know About The 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron
Audi has charged into the luxury electric world with full force. Its e-tron series has been incredibly successful, growing massively in the last two years. Audi is taking on Tesla on its home turf, becoming a huge part of the American EV market. Daniel Weissland, The president of Audi America had this to say about the growth: "We see a strong demand for EV sales, but ultimately the customer will decide at what speed we see the transformation toward electric vehicles...
Flamboro Speedway To Run Full 2021 Schedule
MILLGROVE, Ontario (June 25, 2021)--- With news that the province will move into Stage 2 as of June 30, Flamboro Speedway will be running the rest of the 2021 schedule as originally released, beginning with July 3. The Millgrove, Ontario oval originally released their schedule for the fans back in the spring.
June 26 Knights Of Thunder Event At SOMS Postponed
(June 25, 2021) – The Pinty’s Knights of Thunder 360 Sprint Car Series portion of the event scheduled for June 26 at Southern Ontario Motor Speedway has been postponed, and will now be run on Saturday, August 7. Speedway officials carefully considered the forecast for rain and thunderstorms for the next several days in Chatham-Kent, and the amount of travel facing teams, series staff, and GForceTV staff in making their decision.
Miramichi Drivers Lead Atlantic Modified Tour into Geary
FREDERICTON, NB - (June 24th, 2021) - The Atlantic Modified Tour will visit its third different track in as many races on Saturday evening when the Series competes at Speedway 660 in Geary, New Brunswick. The Bryn Enterprises 35 is the first of four point paying stops at the 1/3-mile oval and third championship event of the 2021 season. The Atlantic Modified Tour is a part of a five division card that is anchored by a 100-lap RE/MAX East Coast Elite Realty Pro Stock race.
Full Card Of Racing Set For Saturday At Speedway 660
FREDERICTON, NB - (June 24th, 2021) Speedway 660 returns to action this Saturday, June 26th for their second race of the 2021 season. The Geary, New Brunswick track will host five divisions of stock car racing including the return of the Atlantic Modified Tour with the Bryn Enterprises 35 and a 100-lap RE/MAX East Coast Elite Realty Pro Stock feature.
Canadian Tire back on board as a NASCAR Pinty's Series sponsor
When Canada's NASCAR series – now known as the NASCAR Pinty's Series – first took to the track, in 1997, it was under the Canadian Tire banner. The Canadian retail giant held that role until it exited the series at the end of the 2015 season.
BREAKING NEWS: Ontario motorsports facilities permitted 25% fan capacity starting June 30
TORONTO, ON – The Ontario government has just unveiled its attendance guidelines for permitting fans to attend racing events at the province's motorsports venes. Under the guidelines – which go into effect on June 30, 2021 as part of Ontario's 'Roadmap to Reopen' Step 2 plan – motorsports facilities will be able to welcome a percentage of their capacity. This is a change from the hard-cap of 100 fans that was permitted, regardless of a facility's size, during the 2020 season.
Thermo-Tec Automotive, Inc. Launches Revamped New Website
Greenwich, OH (June 23, 2021)– Thermo-Tec Automotive, Inc. has revamped and launched a new website to modernize the online presence of the company. The updates feature a new rotating banner, product categories on the home page, and many updated images and videos, as well as a new enticing layout to browse products. The new website still has its eCommerce features, allowing visitors to continue purchasing Thermo-Tec products directly from the manufacturer.
Back To Back Race Weekends For Multimatic Motorsports At Watkins Glen
(23 June 2021) - Mooresville, NC: Multimatic Motorsports is heading into an intense period of competition with consecutive race weekends in upper New York state. First up is the Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen, which was the scene of the Mazda RT24-P’s first ever victory in 2019. As the race didn’t take place in 2020, Mazda Motorsports has a title to defend.
2021 Opening Is Close As Action Returns To Canada’s Toughest 1/3-Mile
PETERBOROUGH, ON (June 22, 2021)- It’s been a long time coming, but Peterborough Speedway is about to wave the green flag for the first time in 2021. Drivers and race teams in Central Ontario will need to mark a pair of dates on their calendars as action returns to the venue known as Canada’s Toughest 1/3-Mile.
NEWS From SRX: Stewart Secures SRX Win At Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 19, 2021) – Tony Stewart won the Camping World SRX Series race Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway, leading twice for a race-high 43 laps to take his first victory as a driver at the half-mile, semi-banked dirt oval roughly 40 miles southeast of Des Moines. “It’s the first time I’ve been in victory lane at Knoxville,” said Stewart, who has witnessed his sprint car drivers at Tony Stewart Racing win the prestigious Knoxville Nationals 11 times.
Dave Mathers: Monday Morning Motormouth!! (June 21, 2021)
FORMULA ONE: Pirelli has determined that the tire failures at Baku were caused by – wait for it – ‘the way the tires were being run.’ AND, ‘the tires were not being run properly while out on track.’ Huh? Political doublespeak perhaps? The high ‘kerbs’ at the Paul Ricard Circuit for the French Grand Prix seemed to have damaged several cars during practice. As an interesting aside, you can virtually ‘drive’ the circuit on Google Earth Pro Street View.
Thomas Nepveu Wins His First Race In The USF2000 Series At Road America
ELKHART LAKE, WI (June 21, 2021)- - What a race for Thomas Nepveu and his #2 car prepared by Cape Motorsports. Nepveu took his first Cooper Tires USF200 Series win on Sunday at the legendary Road America track near Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. The young rookie, making his first visit to this track, showed how effective his learning has been since the beginning of the season, leading nine of the 12 race laps and putting up a veteran-like battle with an opponent before winning right at the finish.
A New Chapter For The Birthplace Of Champions
SHANNONVILLE, ON (June 21, 2021)- A fresh year means massive new updates coming to Shannonville Motorsport Park with work being done to the track daily. We are thrilled to announce that the new state-of-the-art Shannonville Event Centre will be completed imminently. When Shannonville changed hands in 2019, several groups and manufacturers reached out about hosting events at the facility.
Kyle Larson Continues Top Run With “Ally 400” Triumph
LEBANON, Tenn. (June 20, 2021) – Kyle Larson loves being behind the wheel. Whether it’s at a local dirt track, a mammoth speedway or simply in his motorhome in the wee hours of the morning traveling from track to track, Larson is at home in the driver’s seat. And right now, everyone in NASCAR is trying to figure out a way to pass him.
Multimatic Motorsports To Race Ford Mustang GT4 In New Canadian Championship
(18 June 2021) - Markham, Canada: Multimatic Motorsports will campaign one of its Ford Mustang GT4 cars in the 2021 Sports Car Championship Canada presented by Michelin. This new national series gets underway at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park on 18-20 June. A national championship in Canada is the perfect option for Markham, Ontario based Multimatic Motorsports.
Spira Racing: Spring Update
As the number of COVID-19 infections continues to drop throughout the Province, race tracks are getting ready to open to race teams by following Step 1 of Ontario’s reopening plan. Flamboro Speedway is opening on Saturday June 19th with the first race of the Grisdale Triple Crown as the APC United Late Model Series has announced a modified 8 race schedule from 10 as Jukasa Motor Speedway has decided to close for the remainder of the year.
Atlantic Modified Tour Digs Way to Miramichi for Sutherland Excavating Limited 35 Saturday
FREDERICTON, NB - (June 15th, 2021) - The cars and stars of the Atlantic Modified Tour head to Speedway Miramichi on Saturday, June 19th for the first of four stops at the North Shore oval in 2021. The Sutherland Excavating Limited 35 is the second of 12 point races on the season and continues a busy month of June with three races in four weekends. The Sutherland Excavating Limited 35 is a part of the Day of 8’s event at the Miramichi, New Brunswick track and has a post time of 4pm.
NASCAR Pinty's Series 'Pinty's 100' postponed to 2022
(June 16, 2021) OHSWEKEN, ON – Ohsweken Speedway management, along with the NASCAR Pinty’s Series, have announced the inaugural Pinty’s 100 scheduled for the summer of 2021 will regrettably be postponed until 2022. Working closely with Six Nations health officials, track owner Glenn Styres says the responsible decision is to postpone the anticipated event to 2022.
Le RPM, Cornwall, and Ohsweken Super DIRTcar Series Races Fall to Closed Border
CONCORD, NC (June 18, 2021) - With the U.S./Canadian border still closed due to COVID-19, Super DIRTcar and track officials have been forced to delay or cancel three events scheduled in Canada. The affected tour stops are Sunday, June 27, at Cornwall Motor Speedway, Monday, June 28, at Le RPM Speedway, and Monday, July 25, at Ohsweken Speedway.
Nine Mini Stock Drivers to Watch at Flamboro Speedway
MILLGROVE, ON (June 18, 2021)- With a reputation of being one of the hardest places to win, Flamboro Speedway usually draws out the best drivers from across the province. The trend will continue with the season opener this weekend on Saturday, June 19. After getting his feet wet at Flamboro Speedway last season, Mike Thomson will return to the oval behind the wheel of his familiar No. 16 Mustang with a new look.
Over 20 Pure Stocks Ready To Tackle Flamboro Speedway
MILLGROVE, ON (June 16, 2021) - Throughout the shortened 2020 season, the Pure Stock competitors showed up in droves, ready to compete against each other for all the glory. The trend continues into 2021, with over 21 competitors registered for the season opener on Saturday, June 19. Shawn Solomon was one of those who had never been to Flamboro prior to 2020, but certainly took a quick liking to the oval.
Commentary: What’s the plan, Mr. Ford?
This weekend, many Ontario race tracks will come to life, some of them for the first time since 2019. Under the province’s Step 1 guidelines, there will be no fans in attendance, which means these facilities will lose money. In spite of the province’s citizens working hard to reach the lower infection, higher vaccination and lower hospitalization rates outlined in Step 2 of the province’s Roadmap to Reopen, we’re not scheduled to see that happen until July 2.
Racing Resumes Saturday at Petty Raceway Led by Pro Stock 100
RIVER GLADE, NB - (June 16, 2021) - For the first time since September, the sound of Pro Stocks will fill the air at Petty International Raceway. This Saturday will see a full card of racing, highlighted by the R. Stevens Mechanical and S. Hall Tire, Muffler and Auto Repair Centre Pro Stock 100. The A.E. McKay Builders Late Model Sportsman, Street Stock, Mister Transmission Mini Stock, Kings County Performance Women on Wheels and Leisure Days RV Bandoleros will play support to the Pro Stock event.
Dave Mathers: Monday Morning Motormouth!! (June 14, 2021)
FORMULA ONE: In F1 news, it appears Spa-Francorchamps suffered a major flood recently. And the irony is that Eau Rouge got flooded... except the ‘Eau’ was not ‘Rouge’ but just normal rain water and overflow from a nearby river. The track immediately began repaving of the damaged surfaces. More F1 - TIRES!!: Baku was not nice on the Pirelli tires. I don’t recall these types of problems with Michelin and Bridgestone, both of which dropped out of F1.
Drag Strips And eBay Motors Form Industry Pioneering Partnership
Rockingham, NC (June 16, 2021)-- The Drag Racing Leadership Team (DRLT), a group of drag strip owners and leaders across the United States, has announced a new joint partnership with eBay Motors, one of the world’s largest marketplaces for all things racing and automotive. eBay Motors will be one of the first companies in decades to provide such a wide-spanning sponsorship to support some of America’s greatest drag racing facilities.
NASCAR announces revised Pinty’s Series schedule for 2021
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – As a result of the ongoing pandemic, NASCAR has announced a revised 2021 Pinty’s Series schedule slated to start Sunday, Aug. 1 at Sunset Speedway. The season was originally set to open at Sunset on May 23. The updated schedule features eleven races at seven tracks, all taking place in August and September. The season finale has moved to Delaware Speedway, but will remain known the Pinty’s Fall Brawl. The two-month delay allows progress to be made in the battle against covid-19.
Reed-Charles Motorsports Ready To “Race Against Mental Health” Into The Weekend
INNISFIL, Ontario (June 16, 2021)— After a busy off-season with work on both cars, Reed-Charles Motorsports is ready for this weekend. The team will be have a two-car effort for the season opener at Sunset Speedway, with Cheyenne Reed-Charles and Brandon Steele behind the wheel. Reed-Charles scored two top-five’s and six top-10’s in he rookie campaign at Sunset Speedway in 2019, while Steele won the b-main in one of the biggest events of the year at Varney Motor Speedway in 2020.
Wally Wilson to Kick Off Season at Flamboro Speedway
MILLGROVE, Ontario (June 16, 2021) — The long off-season is coming to a close for Wally Wilson Racing, as Wally Wilson will be back behind the wheel of the No. 69 Late Model this weekend at Flamboro Speedway. The Millgrove oval will be hosting their season opener on Saturday, June 19, with the Grisdale Triple Crown Pro Late Model 100-lap feature highlighting the event.
Pro Late Model Stars Ready to Battle for Grisdale Triple Crown Honors
MILLGROVE, Ontario (June 15, 2021)--- Flamboro Speedway has played host to some of the best battles among Pro Late Model drivers through the years, and will look to do so once again this coming weekend. The first round of the Grisdale Triple Crown is set to open up the 2021 season on Saturday, June 19, with live coverage set to take place on GForceTV. The last time the stars battled for the Triple Crown honors, it was Shae Gemmell taking the prize barely over J.R. Fitzpatrick.
Championship Hunt Still On For Mazda Motorsports After A Bruising Race In Detroit
(14 June 2021) - Detroit, MI: The Multimatic-run #55 Mazda continues to fight a no-holds-barred battle for the WeatherTech SportsCar championship against the #10 WTR Acura, maintaining second place, despite a bruising race through Detroit’s ‘Concrete Canyons’, resulting in the RT24-P crossing the finish line in fourth place, just behind the #10 Acura in third.
Coltin Everingham Ready for Sunset Speedway Melissa Bullen Memorial
INNISFIL, Ontario (June 15, 2021)--- After a long off-season, Coltin Everingham is ready to kick off the 2021 race season, but not in the way probably originally planned. Although the team is ready for a Pro Late Model effort this season at Sunset Speedway, Everingham Racing will also be fielding a Mini Stock throughout the 2021 campaign. The Mini Stock will make its competition debut this year, as part of the Melissa Bullen Memorial opening night.
21 Car Canadian Vintage Modified Entry List Set for June 19
MILLGROVE, Ontario (June 11, 2021)--- As the Canadian Vintage Modifieds prepare to kick off the 2021 season, they are hoping to do in a big way. Still a week and a half out from the event, and they have compiled a 21 name driver list ahead of their season opener on Saturday, June 19. With John Karley as the president, the series has experienced growth, which is shown through on the entry docket with eight rookies listed.
O’Neil Electric Partners With Larry Jackson
OAKVILLE, ON (June 8, 2021)- Ten-year NASCAR Pinty’s Series veteran racer Larry Jackson is elevating his racing program to the next level in 2021. This season the Oakville, ON driver will partner with O’Neil Electric becoming the primary sponsor on his #84 Dodge as he competes in the full NASCAR Pinty’s Series campaign.
OSCAAR Prepared for 10-Race Campaign in 2021
After weeks of work behind the scenes, OSCAAR is proud to announce the re-adjusted schedule for both the OSCAAR Modifieds and OSCAAR Hot Rods. The reveal comes following an announcement from the Ontario government that race tracks will be allowed to open for competition as early as Friday, June 11 – albeit without spectators in the stands. Though a glance at the long-term re-opening plan for the province, and fans will be allowed in increments through the year with each step.
GForce.TV to Live Stream Flamboro Speedway Season Opener
MILLGROVE, Ontario (June 08, 2021) --- Despite spectators not being allowed to attend the Flamboro Speedway season opener on June 19, the fans will not miss a moment of the action. Track officials are proud to announce the event will be live streamed on GForceTV.net. The speedway previously partnered with the service last season to carry numerous events, and found success with fans tuning in from not only across the province, but across Canada and North America.
Multimatic Motorsports Returns To The Motor City For Super Sprint Race
(9 June 2021) - Mooresville, NC: Multimatic Motorsports heads back to Detroit for the first time in two years, ready for the super sprint 100-minute race on the Belle Isle Street Circuit.
ST Racing Seals Another Podium At The Virginia International Raceway
(June 8, 2021)- ST Racing secured another podium in TC America at the Virginia International Raceway on a weekend when its BMW M4 GT4 also shined in the headlining GT4 America Series. The weekend got off to a superb start when Nick Wittmer, once again on substitute duties in place of Bryson Lew, set a storming 1m 54.364s in first qualifying, netting the #38 BMW M4 GT4 3rd on the grid for race one. This marks ST Racing’s strongest qualifying performance of the year in the GT4 America Series.
Calvin Ressor Ready for Full Season at Sunset Speedway
INNISFIL, Ontario (June 9, 2021)— After wrenching behind the scenes for many years, Calvin Ressor is ready to take control of the wheel of a racecar. The 2021 campaign will mark his rookie season at Sunset Speedway, with a full slate of Pure Stocks events planned. “I’m excited that I now have my own car after many years of working on a certain Super Stock,” Ressor commented. “But along with the excitement also comes the stress and pressure of having my own car.
Ford’s New Mach-E Mustang EV Entry Hopes to Succeed with Iconic Name
Ford’s entry into the all-electric market is its first venture into providing consumers with a line of EV models. The Mach-E is solid, good-looking (by EV standards) and provides more than enough performance. Tested here is the First Edition model, loaded up with all the options including the larger battery pack. This EV has been controversial for its name. Ford chose the Mustang name to harness the popularity of its pony car, in fact the only car in its line-up.
MacKenzie Jr Snaps Streak, Wins O'Blenis Auto Body 100 at Petty Raceway
RIVER GLADE, NB - June 5th, 2021) - The following are unofficial Quick Results from the 2021 Season Opener at Petty International Raceway on June 5th, 2021. Please note, all results are deemed unofficial until posted otherwise on PettyRaceway.com later in the week.
Travis Conroy Sweeps Atlantic Modified Tour Season Opener
RIVER GLADE, NB - (June 5, 2021) - Travis Conroy (Miramichi, NB) scored his first career Atlantic Modified Tour victory on Saturday by winning the Season Opener at Petty International Raceway. Conroy, who also won the qualifying heat race, was challenged throughout the race by reigning Series champion Yves McCray (Neguac, NB) and while McCray shadowed Conroy during the 40-lap feature, he could not get by the Miramichi teenager for the win when the laps ran out.
Dave Mathers: Monday Morning Motormouth! (June 7, 2021)
BIG NEWS about Delaware Speedway, just outside of London, Ontario. From Norm De Bono, London Free Press: “The new owners are the Delaware Group, made up of London businesspeople Walt Spivak and Jon Aarts and the United Racing Series, including Ivor Jones, John Jones, Steve Drake and Ramsay. "Russ Urlin will continue in the role of General Manager and Darryl Timmermans the Competition Director.
Revised 2021 Schedule Released For Knights Of Thunder Sprint Cars
(June 5, 2021) – The Knights of Thunder 360 Sprint Car series has a revised schedule for the 2021 season, which is now slated to begin on June 26 at Southern Ontario Motor Speedway. The revised schedule includes 12 full-points events, four events which will award show-up points, and three non-points events in co-operation with the Patriot Sprint Tour and Empire Super Sprints.
Jeremy LaSalle Brings the Familiar No. M96 Back to Weekly Racing
SPENCERVILLE, ON (June 02, 2021)- Jeremy LaSalle learned a lot about racing during the time he spent with his father, working on the family owned DIRTcar Sportsman and Small Block equipment. When Mike LaSalle suddenly passed away late in the 2019 season, the team’s weekly racing operations all but ground to a halt.
CTCC Announce Revised 2021 Calendar
Shannonville (ON), June 3rd, 2021 – Following a recent provincial publication of the Three-Step Roadmap to Reopen, it is with great pleasure that today we release a revision of the 2021 Calendar. The Canadian Touring Car Championship presented by Pirelli (CTCC) is set to begin the new season at its home track Shannonville Motorsport Park on June 26-27, 2021.
Teams Prepare for Upcoming Atlantic Modified Tour Season
FREDERICTON, NB - (June 2, 2021) - With the temperatures warming up, the Atlantic Modified Tour is getting set to embark on a 14-race adventure throughout the Province of New Brunswick in search of a 2021 champion. The quest to find that champion will begin in June and conclude in mid-October.
Flamboro Speedway To Open June 19 With The Grisdale Triple Crown
MILLGROVE, Ontario (June 01, 2021) --- Flamboro Speedway may be getting their season started later than intended, but they will be doing so in a big way. Track officials are proud to announce they will kick off the 2021 season with the first round of the Grisdale Triple Crown on June 19. The event will also feature the Super Stocks, Mini Stocks, Pure Stocks, and Canadian Vintage Modifieds.
Dave Mathers: Monday Morning Motormouth! (May 31, 2021)
The Indianapolis 500 – the biggest race in the world – sure lived up to its reputation on Sunday. And Hollywood couldn’t have written a better script. Helio Castroneves, in the AutoNation Sirius XM car won for the fourth time, got a big kiss from Mario, and was followed by Palou and Pagenaud. The old adage, ‘and the crowd went wild’ has never been more appropriate!! Once again, the start was brutal and too many drivers had trouble on pit road, with several spinning out.
Sean Kennedy Shows New Colours for the 2021 Season at Peterborough Speedway
COURTICE, ON (May 31, 2021)- The latest crop of weekly short track racers is cut from a different cloth. They’re wise beyond their years with talent and experience you’d expect to find in drivers twice their age. They sharpen their skills at one level of the sport and then take the next step in their development. Racing has become a way of life for Sean Kennedy.
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