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This Canada Day our historic asphalt arena, celebrating its 50th anniversary, will host yet another great event in Canadian motorsport history. On a day when our nation will be in celebration, Flamboro Speedway will open its gates to three of the most recognized stars of NASCAR, the worlds leading stock car racing organization. Jimmy Spencer, Ken Schrader and Ernie Irvan will join a field of local competitors on July 1st to compete in a main event feature race. To mark the occasion further, this will be the first time that the NASCAR stars compete in the Freedom Village Thunder Car class in Ontario, the intermediate division known for its full-contact driving style and ultra competitive roster. All three NASCAR stars are recognized for their great racing achievements through the 1990’s and early 2000’s when the elite division ran under the Winston Cup banner, including Ernie Irvan's Daytona 500 win in 1991. With credentials reaching beyond on-track theatrics, race fans will also know Jimmy Spencer and Ken Schrader as hosts on the SPEED network, featured on programs like NASCAR Race Day and NASCAR Victory Lane. In addition to the on-track excitement, race fans will be treated to a special Canada Day autograph session with the NASCAR stars prior to the racing program. Tentatively scheduled for 1pm, the autograph session behind the main grandstand will lead into the 2pm green flag that will kick-off the qualifying races. If Saturday night Thunder Car racing is any indication, then this Canada Day Race of Champions is sure to be a thrilling event with even more fireworks on the track than Ottawa will have in the skies. And it’s only the start of the weekend. The following night, Saturday July 2nd, the province’s premier racing class the Late Models will suit up for the second round of the Grisdale Triple Crown tournament. Event Note: Two-time Daytona 500 champion Sterling Marlin was originally scheduled to participate in this event, but due to unforeseen and unavoidable personal commitments was forced to withdraw from the competition. We appreciate everyone's understanding of the situation, and we are thrilled that Swervin' Ernie Irvan was excited at the opportunity to fill the roster spot and join us on Canada Day. RACE RESULTS - Click Here for the race results from the Canada Day Race of Champions ADVANCE TICKET SALES ONLINE SALES CLOSE AS OF 11:55pm on Tuesday, June 28 EVENT FORMAT & TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Canada Day Race of Champions
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Special Edition Interview, as recorded by RTR, June 28 - Smokin' Joe Chisholm RTR talks with 'Swervin' Ernie Irvan Special Edition Interview, as heard at Flamboro Speedway, June 25 - Smokin' Joe Chisholm RTR talks with 'the Iron Man' Gary Elliott - Joe Chisholm RTR discusses ROC with NASCAR Legend Kenny Schrader Special Edition Interview, as heard at Flamboro Speedway, June 18 - Smokin' Joe Chisholm RTR talks with 'the Rocket' Randy Rusnell - Joe Chisholm RTR discusses ROC with NASCAR's 'Mr. Excitement' Jimmy Spencer
CONFIRMED ROC ENTRANTS, BY INVITATION:
1 – JR Fitzpatrick, Cambridge
2- Randy ‘the Rocket’ Rusnell, Cambridge
3- Mike Poulton, Oshawa
4- Jim 'Polish Prince' Beleskey, Orillia
5- Gary 'Iron Man' Elliott, Waterdown
6- Trevor Monaghan, Dundas
7- Marty Monette, Hamilton
8- Matt Clarke, Durham 9-
Willie Reyns, Cobourg 10-
Scott Way, Fergus QUALIFIED ROC ENTRANTS, BY APPLICATION: Frank Davey, Sunset Speedway Jeff Showler, Delaware Speedway Donny Beatty, Kawartha Speedway Kevin Gallant, Flamboro Speedway Joe Adams, Sauble Speedway Paul Howse, Flamboro Speedway LM Ken Grubb, Sauble Speedway Dave Doucette, Sunset Speedway Leonard Johnston, Barrie Speedway Dave Habel, Flamboro Speedway Todd Musker, Capital City Speedway Andy Ford, Sunset Speedway Steve Brook, Flamboro Speedway Thayne Hallyburton, Barrie Speedway Herb Walters, Barrie Speedway Shawn Chenoweth, Flamboro Speedway (LM) Gregg Rauscher, Merrittville Speedway (dirt) TJ Woolsey, OSCAAR
QUALIFIED ROC ENTRANTS, BY FLAMBORO POINTS ( as of June 12, 2011) : Kevin Albers, Rockton Shawn Arnott, New Hamburg Brad Collison, Cambridge Nick Troback, Hamilton Steve Perry, Hamilton Rick Burbridge, Brantford Nick Roth, Baden Dennis Cybalski, Hamilton Bobby Mercer, Dundas Gary Slama, Milton Jeff Bean, Stoney Creek Linda Dean, Waterdown Mike Van Slingerland, Milton Bill Pearsall, Puslinch Lloyd Bowman, Cambridge Mark Burbridge, Brantford Rob Istead, Burlington Joe Trafford, New Hamburg Jeremy Bean, Stoney Creek Scott Laporte, Hamilton
BUBBLE CAR ENTRANTS, BY FLAMBORO POINTS: Paul Huskins, Kitchener Kevin Gallant, Freelton Wayne Phillips, Burlington Dave Habel, New Hamburg
ARTICLES & ANNOUNCEMENTS April 4, 2011 - Mikey Likes It! Former Champion to Return for Canada Day March 23, 2011 - Rocket Rides Into Sunset, Returns for ROC, a JP Interview with Randy Rusnell March 21, 2011 - NASCAR Stars Jimmy Spencer and JR Fitzpatrick on Race Time Radio, March 22nd March 21, 2011 - Fitzpatrick First to Confirm, a JP interview with JR Fitzpatrick March 10, 2011 - Official Press Release: NASCAR Stars Racing Local Cars March 3, 2011 - Official Press Release: Race of Champions Announcement March 2, 2011 - The Event Announcement from Hamilton Scores March 2, 2011 - The Event Announcement from the Hamilton Spectator / Guelph Mercury March 2, 2011 - Breaking News, as heard on the Scott Thompson Show, CHML 900
NASCAR DRIVER BIOS ERNIE IRVAN
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Commonly recognized as
Swervin' Irvan, Ernie is a former NASCAR driver and past winner of
the Daytona 500, in 1991. He is best remembered for his
comeback after a serious head injury suffered at Michigan
International Speedway which earned him numerous awards and respect
from his fellow drivers. He is inducted in numerous hall of fames
and was named one of NASCAR's greatest drivers in 1998. KEN SCHRADER – After 20
full seasons in NASCAR’s elite series, Schrader still can’t wait to
put on his helmet, strap in his driver’s seat and chase the
checkered flag… “I want to spend my time racing,” Schrader said.
“It’s not only my job, but it’s also my hobby. I love the time that
I get to spend behind the wheel, and as long as I can, I’m going to
race whenever I get the chance.” JIMMY SPENCER – Mention
‘Mr. Excitement’ in motorsports circles and there’s little doubt
about the focus of the conversation. It’s Jimmy Spencer. He created
excitement throughout his racing career, from the small tracks in
the northeast, all the way to NASCAR’s premier stage. Now ‘Mr.
Excitement enjoys a new stage as a cornerstone of NASCAR coverage on
the SPEED Channel. Spencer is one of the few drivers to have won in
three of NASCAR’s top divisions – Sprint Cup, Nationwide and
Craftsman Truck Series. It was during his earlier years of modified
racing at the bullrings of the northeast that he earned his nickname
for his sometimes aggressive racing style. |
