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Wise joins Specialty Racing for '10 Nationwide season
Monday, February 8, 2010

Josh Wise, a former champion in the USAC National Sprint Car Series and the USAC National Midget Series, has signed with Nationwide Series team Specialty Racing. He will compete in all 35 races in the No. 61 Ford. read more..

Best Daytona 500 finish: No. 5 - Dale vs. Dale in '93
Monday, February 8, 2010

This is the first installment in a five-part series on some of the best Daytona 500 finishes in the history of the Great American Race. Finishes were chosen based on the drama they created -- and the historical value that resulted. read more..

MIS to donate more than $6,600 for Haiti relief
Monday, February 8, 2010

With the help of generous race fans, Michigan International Speedway's charitable arm -- MIS Cares -- will donate $6,651 for the Haiti relief effort. read more..

Despite a successful 2009, Ask.com leaves NASCAR
Monday, February 8, 2010

This time a year ago, Ask.com was preparing to make the splash of the season at Daytona. It had a custom-made motor coach, pretty girls dressed in red and white to act as Ask Ambassadors throughout the speedway, and up to 30 new 15-second ad spots. read more..

Canadians Take top Honours in BMWCCA Club Racing
Monday, February 8, 2010

Toronto, ON - Feb 8th/2010 - It is my distinct pleasure to announce that Peter Carroll has just been confirmed as the BMWCCA Club Racing C-Modified National Champion (again). This is a ‘threepeat’ for RAVEN Racers. 2009 is the third year running that a RAVEN driver has taken this North American Tit.. read more..

Danica to race Daytona after successful ARCA race
Monday, February 8, 2010

Danica Patrick will make her Nationwide Series debut in the No. 7 Chevrolet Saturday at Daytona, JR Motorsports general manager Kelley Earnhardt announced Monday. read more..

Canadian Rally Championship: Bruno Carré takes first national win at Rallye Perc..
Monday, February 8, 2010

Maniwaki (Quebec), Feb. 7, 2010.- Icy conditions and mechanical issues took their toll on the field of 54 entrants at the 2010 Rallye Perce Neige on Saturday. Only 36 cars made it to the finish of the first round of the 2010 Canadian Rally Championship, presented by Subaru and supported by Yokohama.. read more..

New Smyrna Speedway: Hooker Brothers Racing - Post Race Update #3 from Florida
Monday, February 8, 2010

(February 7, 2010 Report) The last Canadian heading to Florida must have left the door open as cool temperatures were blowing in from the north as Hooker Brothers Racing headed to New Smyrna Speedway on Super Bowl Sunday. Racing was scheduled to start at 4:00pm to allow teams time to watch the.. read more..

New Yokohama social media campaign will meet consumers on their own terms
Monday, February 8, 2010

LANGLEY, B.C. (February 8, 2010) – Yokohama Tire (Canada) Inc. will meet it’s newest customers where they live – on-line – in a bold initiative to use digital media to reach a broad spectrum of consumers with news, information and attractive offers on Yokohama tires. Yokohama Canada has launched a .. read more..

Team BRP to launch assault on victory lane at Volusia
Monday, February 8, 2010

St. Catharines, Ontario – (February 5) With Pete Bicknell himself perhaps the final driver to score a win in 2009 – one of the largest ever contingents of Team BRP drivers are all looking to be among the first to win in 2010. Bicknell’s December pre-Christmas win of course came in.. read more..

Steve Kinser Wins Finale of DIRTcar Nationals
Monday, February 8, 2010

Barberville, FL- February 7, 2010-Heading into the 2010 season, 20-time World of Outlaws champion Steve Kinser said that he felt better than he had in two or three years, after having off-season surgery to fix a bulging disc in his neck. He started the season off very strong and was in contention f.. read more..

2/08 :: Swift proposals
Monday, February 8, 2010

Officials of the Indy Racing League have been in ongoing discussions with Dallara Automobili, DeltaWing, Lola and Swift Engineering about designing, manufacturing and supplying the IZOD IndyCar Series chassis scheduled to hit the racetrack for the 2012 season. Swift Engineering, Lola, Dallara and D.. read more..

2/08 :: 'I liked what I saw'
Monday, February 8, 2010

In the past three weeks, Justin Wilson: • Hastily returned to his Colorado home from the Indy Racing League preseason meetings in Indianapolis to be present for the birth of his second daughter. • Co-drove a Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates Daytona Prototype to a runner-up finish in.. read more..

Baker Curb hires Parrott to be crew chief for 27 Ford
Monday, February 8, 2010

Baker Curb Racing on Monday announced that it has reached an agreement with Brad Parrott to be the crew chief on the team's No. 27 Ford Fusion which will be driven by Greg Biffle in the Nationwide Series this season. read more..

Chance to work for Wallace too good for Parrott to pass
Monday, February 8, 2010

Brad Parrott hardly ever makes the same mistake twice. read more..

Patrick finishes sixth in stock-car debut at Daytona
Monday, February 8, 2010

If you didn't know the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway was Danica Patrick's first stock-car race, her first question after rolling across the finish line in sixth place was a dead giveaway. read more..

2/06 :: PEAK Fantasy Racing prep
Saturday, February 6, 2010

Let's see, Helio Castroneves is a given for the Indianapolis 500. But should I slot in him or Danica at Texas? Hmm. What are Dixie's career results at Texas anyway? Maybe he would be best. Let the strategizing begin. The PEAK Fantasy Racing contest through IndyCar Nation brings together the excitem.. read more..

2/06 :: Penske donation to help Haitians
Saturday, February 6, 2010

Penske Corporation and its family of companies announced that it has donated more than $1 million worth of diesel-powered flatbed trucks to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. "I'm pleased the Penske Corporation has stepped up to donate more than $1 million worth of trucks, which will be instrumental in m.. read more..

2/05 :: Dallara's direction
Friday, February 5, 2010

Officials of the Indy Racing League have been in ongoing discussions with Dallara Automobili, DeltaWing, Lola and Swift about designing, manufacturing and supplying the IZOD IndyCar Series chassis scheduled to hit the racetrack for the 2012 season. Dallara, which has supplied the third generation o.. read more..

Pacific MobileT announces 2010 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series team sponsorship
Thursday, February 4, 2010

    FOR RELEASE – February 4, 2010   Pacific Mobile™ Announces 2010 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Team Sponsorship   TORONTO, CANADA – Pacific Group Inc., has begun announcements around its 2010 motorsports sponsorship initiatives, beginning with the confirmation.. read more..

BARC, the British Automobile Racing Club (Ontario Centre) is a volunteer organization that organizes and participates in motorsports activities. Our mission is to be the club of choice for competitors, volunteers, fans and sponsors of motorsports in Ontario. Our culture is one of Continuous improvement in everything we do, driven by teamwork and innovation and governed by the need to act with integrity.

Our members and alumni compete and win in motorsports events in Ontario, across Canada, and throughout the world.

BARC organizes several motorsports events every season;

  • the Grand Prix Of Ontario and Canadian Touring Trophy CASC-OR regional races at Mosport
  • the Ice Prix Of Ontario CASC-OR ice race at Minden, Ontario

For more about BARC Ontario Centre, click here.

 

BARC is now on Facebook and Twitter...

Hey everyone!  You can now keep up with BARC on Facebook and Twitter.  Join in on discussions, share photos, get new information and meeting new people.  Check it out.....

Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=183313619356 

Twitter:

www.twitter.com/BARC_OC

2010 BARC celebration Calendars

2010 BARC celebration Calendars

 NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!!!!!
 
For a low price of $10 you can have one of our 2010 calandars that were created to help celebrate our 50th Anniversary. Calendar goes from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. Many great photos of our BARC members throughout the years...maybe you’re in it too! 
 
Contact Greg Clement now to get your copy! 
 
Only while supplies last – Great Christmas gifts!

The 2010 Board of Directors are...

Your new board members for 2010 are Keith Whorley and Wayne Wanamaker. Congradulation and Welcome to the Board

The 2010 Board of Directors are:

President - Mike McDiarmid
Vice President - Bryan Rashleigh (re elected)
Secretary - Amy Harrison
Treasurer - Keith Whorley (elected)
Directors- Jeff Owen (Ice Race Director)
Pat McDiarmid (re elected - Membership)
Paul Einarson (re elected - Race Director)
Wayne Wanamaker (elected)

Congradulations to all.

There will be a BARC meeting on Tuesday December 1, 2009 to celebrate the end of a great year for BARC.

Regards

Pat McDiarmid
Membership Secretary

Volunteers are needed...

The Race Director is looking to fill two volunteer roles at this years races.  The first is a blend line judge to observe if cars leaving the pits or on the track racing, cross the blend line which exists to safely let race cars integrate onto the race track.A judge is needed for both of our race weekends. The second job is needed for our August race is referred to as Results.  This position takes copies of finishing positions from Timing and completes sheets for the Grid Crew showing the order the cars line up in for the next session.

Training is available for both of these roles.If you know of someone who has an interest in the sport this is a great was to ease them into it.  Have them contact Paul Einarson at 416 392 8308

Information about the 2009 Honda Indy Toronto...

Thank you all for your patience regarding information for the 2009 Honda Indy Toronto. The BARC HIT committee has been in constant touch with Andretti Green Toronto, the new owners and promoters of our favorite stop on the Indy Racing League calendar.

Members choice to have advertising sent from new CASC sponsor...

We wanted to let people know with PRN being the new sponsor of CASC; you may have received one of their magazines in the mail.  If you did not check the box at the bottom of your membership it would automatically go to yes and you will receive advertising from the PRN sponsor.  If you wish to change this simply go into your own member’s page.  At the bottom of the page there is box to check whether or not you would like these offers sent.

Thanks

 

Pat McDiarmid
BARC Membership
OFFC Operations Director

BARC Emergency Plan Practice Meeting

The BARC Annual Emergency Plan Practice meeting is scheduled for Thursday May 7th at the Three Monkeys.The meeting will start at 7:30 and if you want to eat please arrive by 6:30 PM.The meeting is generally of interest to the Emergency Team Members identified for each event but other interested members can attend if interested

Congratulations to BARC Ice Racers

Congratulations to BARC Ice Racers

The 2009 Magnum Ice Race Championship is complete and BAR members put in fine performances. These are the class podium placings.

Just a quick note in 2009 Class Designations...

For 2009 class designations of Mobil1 Sprints-GT 1,2,A,B,C,D are being changed to GT 1,2,3,4,5,6 so mark your cars accordingly.

Just a reminder about the general meeting...

This is just a reminder to all BARC members that there is no general meeting at the 3 Monkeys in December.  The Next meeting will fall on Tuesday, January 6, 2009.

We wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Years.  All the best, be safe over the holidays, and we look forward to seeing everyone in January.

Thanks

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