Free to a good home....

From the SOS Insider....

Tim Phillips and Jim Porter have about 25 to 30 Sprint Car Tires for free to any SOS member.

There are no MC3 tires, but there are many different brands for all 4 corners of the car, soft to hard. ALL have a lot of tread. ALL have minor cracks when folded, and some have major cracks.

If you take one you must take them all. They are free with the understanding you will not sell them (you may give them away) and you will use at your own risk.

The first person with a truck gets them. Call Tim Phillips at 716-773-3009.

CASCAR: Castrol renews DJ Kennington

ST. THOMAS, ON – Beyond his consistent top finishes, DJ Kennington is one of CASCAR’s most colourful drivers. Since he broke into the CASCAR SuperSeries in 1994, those colours have been the red white and green of Castrol.

Today, Wakefield Canada, the country’s distributor of Castrol lubricants, renewed DJ’s contract as the company’s headline race program in the country ensuring the Castrol logo will adorn DJs operation for some time to come.

Last season, DJ picked up four checkered flags including a sweep of CASCAR’s western swing. This year could easily result in a season championship for DJ’s #17 car. If so, or even if DJ finishes second or third, the Castrol one-year contract will add bonus dollars to increase Kennington’s earnings.

Other goodies in the contract include new hauler with a custom paint job, new pit tent, new driver’s suit and crew uniforms, plus a stepped-up investment in marketing and PR activity to capitalize on DJ's driving talent and out-there personality.

“DJ has been loyal to the Castrol brand for more than a decade,” explains Anthony Stadelman, marketing manager of Wakefield, noting that DJ has turned down other sponsorship offers in favour of the oil brand along the way.

DJ is looking forward to running again and winning under the Castrol banner. “This year, we’re bringing home all the hardware!”

PHOTO: DJ Kennington (left) and Anthony Stadelman of Wakefield Canada seals DJ’s new sponsorship deal with Castrol.

- Information: John Morris // Marcovitch PR

AMCRA: Kay Wilson RIP

There's a thread on the Atlantic Motorcycle Competition Riders Association website announcing the recent passing of their Chief Marshall, Kay Wilson.

From the comments, it sounds like she was a very nice lady. Our condolences to her family, friends and the AMCRA community.

2006 Lotus Elise "Load Lugga"

Lotus announces first Elise-based pickup.
Lotus Cars is delighted to announce that its first light commercial vehicle rolls off the production line today.

The Lotus Elise 'Load Lugga' is an Elise-derived flatbed that seeks to secure a slice of the ever-growing worldwide market for sportscar-derived pickup trucks.

Utilising a Briggs and Stratton pull-start diesel engine, uniquely supercharged by Lotus's own engineers, the Elise 'Load Lugga' is the first Lotus to marry advanced 4-wheel drive technology with the Lotus design philosophy of 'performance through lightweight'. A useful 5kg payload, together with an optional towing hitch offering a further 10kg of load-hauling capacity, ensures the new Lotus will be equally at home carrying a small bag of sugar as an expanded polystyrene surfboard.

With carbon fibre roof rails and perforated aluminium bull bars ensuring the new Elise derivative looks the part without compromising performance, hopes are high that 0-60mph acceleration is less than 3 seconds, and will have flatbed fans reaching for their chequebooks.

An active payload management system, linked to the engine's oil pressure control module, optimises ride and handling round even the sharpest bend, while big chunky tyres increase ground clearance to an all-terrain-conquering 4 inches.

Trevor Houghton-Berry, Lotus Head of Commercial Operations looked to the future 'The Elise 'Load Lugga' is our first move into the lucrative LCV market and certainly lives up to the Lotus philosophy of 'change the rules'.

We like trucking and we like to truck!'

Mark O'Shaughnessy, Lotus USA Sales and Marketing Director commented, 'We can no longer ignore Lotus's big opportunity in the pickup market - we want a slice of the action and are gunning for a 0.0026% market share this year and 0.0027% next. The Elise 'Load Lugga' will be known as the F1.50 stateside and we are set to take the market by storm. 200 Lotus Elise F1.50's in the first year? Bring them on.........'

© Source: original article on seriouswheels.com

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Price Confirmation

The UK price of the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder has been confirmed at Ј131,000 including VAT, plus delivery.

The Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder was launched at Frankfurt Motor Show last autumn. Deliveries of the convertible model commence this month from official UK dealerships in London and Manchester.

The Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder is described by Automobili Lamborghini as one of the four models now included in its range, alongside the Gallardo coupe, Murcielago Roadster and now the new Murcielago LP640 launched at Geneva Motor Show in March this year.

For further information visit www.lamborghini.co.uk.
© Source: original article on fourtitude.com

RACELINE ROAR IN ROAR CITY CHANGES ITS OWN CLOCK!

Burlington Ontario: Raceline Radio, Canada’s only nationally syndicated motorsport magazine and radio show, working with Niagara affiliate 105.1 The RIVER Niagara Falls, announces a brand new broadcast night and time for the show.

Raceline Radio will now be heard Monday nights at 9 PM Eastern.

Corporate broadcast partners of the show include Merrittville Speedway, Pete’s Automotive and Garden City Auto Complex.

“Auto racing has been the number one fan attraction in Niagara for over 50 years, so a show like Raceline is important to the region, and one of the great ways 105.1 The RIVER stays connected to race fans that are also our listeners.”, stated RIVER Program Director Mike Ryan. “Being a music station, we always need to make sure Raceline has the proper time slot. As we move into summer where folks are traveling on weekends, we think a move to Monday night at 9 will work very well. With all the promotion Erik helps generate, this wins!”, Ryan added.

“This is a good move. While Raceline fits a wide variety of time slots and formats across Canada, of the 21 stations on the Network, the Monday night time slot is the most popular.”, commented Raceline Radio Anchor, Writer, Producer Erik Tomas. “By Monday night, weekend mayhem has died down, and fans can tune into Raceline Radio on The RIVER to review the weekend, catch late breaking developments and interviews with star guests they may have missed. The RIVER has been a loyal affiliate since day-one 13 years ago. It’s a privilege to continue to partner with them with a sport that’s vital to their market!”, Tomas continued.

A consistent winner of major international broadcast journalism awards, The Raceline Radio Network comprises 21 affiliates in Niagara Falls, Hamilton, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Halifax, Fredericton, Moncton, Saint John, Windsor, Kitchener, London, Sarnia, Sudbury, Peterborough, Truro, Oromocto and New Maryland.

Raceline Radio’s broadcast partners include: Subaru Canada, Texaco-Havoline, and Inside Track Motorsport News.

For more information:

Erik Tomas: 905-332-7223 Ext 3. erik@raceline.ca

Mike Ryan, 105.1 The RIVER: 905-356-6710 meryan@niagara.com

SHAW MOTORSPORTS: SHAW DEBUTS A NEW LOOK FOR THE 2006 SEASON

GUELPH, ON - With the familiar green Mustang leading the way, Jason Shaw and his Shaw Motorsports team debuted their all new 2006 Ford Fusion Late Model at the 2006 Performance World Custom Car Show in Mississauga, ON. where they captured the ‘Best In Class’ Award.

The Shaw crew is looking to rid themselves of the bad luck that plagued them over much of last season so they constructed a brand new 2006 Spira Fire Protection / Del Metals Ford featuring the new 2006 Fusion body which replaces the usual Ford Mustang. Not left behind however is the familiar green Mustang silhouette which adorns the sides of the car.

With the Shouldice Stone Alstar Super Series unveiling a new format for 2006 which features 3 races over the course of the summer at the home track of Sauble Speedway, the Shaw Motorsports team is hoping that their all new look will launch them into victory lane and deliver them another Alstar Super Series championship. In addition to running the Alstar Series, the team will also be running across Ontario in the numerous ‘Special Events’ throughout the season.

Spira Fire Protection is back on board as the primary sponsor for 2006 with Del Metals also renewing their commitment, adorning the hood as secondary sponsor for another season.

National Fire Equipment has increased their sponsorship commitment for 2006 and will be featured prominently on the car this upcoming season. Nuco Inc. will also be joining the team this season. Their head office, research & development laboratory and manufacturing facilities are located in Guelph Ontario.

Shaw Motorsports and driver Jason Shaw deploy the #82 Ford Fusion out of Guelph, Ontario where they will be competing in the Shouldice Stone Alstar Super Series in addition to numerous races across Ontario. More information is available at www.spira.on.ca/shaw and www.alstarseries.com

- From Shaw Motorsports