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Ferrari Challenge Series Returns to GP of Canada
Wednesday, March 17, 2010

MONTREAL, QC - In keeping with Grand Prix du Canada tradition, two exciting support races featuring the beautiful and powerful Ferrari 430 of the North American Ferrari Challenge Series, have been added to the June 11-13 weekend schedule on Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Octane Racing Group, promoter o.. read more..

NASCAR confirms spoiler will return at Martinsville
Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Robin Pemberton, vice president of competition for NASCAR, confirmed for certain Wednesday what many already had assumed. read more..

CONOR DALY FASTEST IN FINAL STAR MAZDA SEBRING TEST SESSION
Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Sebring International Raceway / Wednesday, March 17 – As he did at the pre-season Star Mazda Championship Series Test at Sebring in January, it was Conor Daly, driving the #22 Juncos Racing / INDECK / College Network / Merchant Services Ltd. / Tom Lange Co. Mazda who set the fast time… in the final.. read more..

Notes: Harvick right up there with some of series' greats
Wednesday, March 17, 2010

After two consecutive open weeks, the Nationwide Series makes its return Saturday afternoon at Bristol Motor Speedway. read more..

Younger Truex celebrates 18th birthday with six-race deal
Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Ryan Truex celebrates his 18th birthday Thursday and couldn't be happier with his present from Michael Waltrip Racing. read more..

Ones to watch in Bristol not your typical fantasy studs
Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Two weeks ago, Atlanta was filled with comers and goers, wave-arounds, and two green-white-checkered finishes. Despite all those factors that could have altered the ending, it was a dominant driver who found himself in Victory Lane when Kurt Busch outpaced Matt Kenseth and Juan Montoya. read more..

Minimal change for chiefs after Talladega spoiler test
Wednesday, March 17, 2010

While the drivers were getting used to how NASCAR's new spoiler may affect restrictor-plate racing during Tuesday's Sprint Cup test session at Talladega Superspeedway, most of the crew chiefs in the garage area were much more interested in an upcoming two-day test at Charlotte Motor Speedway. read more..

High drafting speeds lead to reduction in spoiler size
Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Precise calculations, computer-animated drafting and wind-tunnel testing are hallmarks of good engineering. But sometimes the predicted results don't match what happens in real life. read more..

TW Steel Unveils Renault F1 Team Collection
Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Basel, Switzerland (March 17, 2010) – TW Steel celebrated the start of BASELWORLD 2010 by unveiling its new ‘Renault F1 Team’ collection – the first executions produced as the Dutch watch brand begins its association as ‘Official Timing Partner’ to the Renault F1 Team in 2010. TW Steel’s newest off.. read more..

Versus Returns to DIRECTV Channel Lineup
Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Members and fans with DIRECTV will be able to watch World Challenge in 2010 read more..

Trans-Am Series Completes Schedule with Road Atlanta Finale
Wednesday, March 17, 2010

SCCA Pro Racing and Road Atlanta announced today that the SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am Series run the season finale as part of the 13t read more..

JR Motorsports hopeful of running 7 car for full Nationwide season
Tuesday, March 16, 2010

JR Motorsports will try to run two full-time teams this season in the Nationwide Series. read more..

ALMS: Mark Wilkins to compete in 12 Hours of Sebring
Tuesday, March 16, 2010

TORONTO, ON - It was announced today that twenty-six year old Mark Wilkins of Toronto, will join Christophe Bouchut and Scott Tucker in the Level 5 Motorsports No. 55 FLM09 in the LMPC class for the Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida. This will be Wilkins’ first start.. read more..

Pressley to make debut for R3 Motorsports at Bristol
Tuesday, March 16, 2010

If a driver was able to pick one track where he might not want to make a debut with his new team, Bristol Motor Speedway might be at the top of the list. But, when it comes to 21-year old Coleman Pressley, he simply says "bring it on." read more..

Gibbs to be inducted into Texas Motorsports Hall
Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Joe Gibbs will be inducted into the Texas Motorsports Hall of Fame on April 16 at Texas Motor Speedway. read more..

Grand Bend Motorplex - ANNOUNCES NEW RACE SERIES extreme 32
Tuesday, March 16, 2010

For 2010 Grand Bend Motorplex will be adding an exciting new race series sponsored by Rudy Held’s Performance Centre, Armando’s Pizza and Amherst Quarries. The new EXTREME 32 series will be a bracket program based on the quickest 32 vehicles in the park (based on entry/qualifying). The series is op.. read more..

DIRTcar: Super DIRT Week XXXIX 358-Modified qualifying schedule kicks off in Apr..
Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Kicking off in April, the schedule of qualifying races leading up to the Mr. DIRTcar 358-Modified Championship on Oct. 9 of Super DIRT Week XXXIX in Syracuse, N.Y. has been set with 21 tracks slated to host 60 events in 2010. The current format guarantees that automatic starting berths for the head.. read more..

Communique from Sebring... Day 1 from Ed Moody
Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Day 1: As promised by ALMS boss Scott Atherton, in Toronto at the January Canadian Motorsport Expo, the car count for ALMS started the day in the mid 30s. The weather at Sebring was ideal for racing and laying down some rubber after last Fridays torrential rain and tornado. The morning session.. read more..

Kumho Tires Rated Top Level at European Tire Test
Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Kumho Tires ECSTA HM ranked 3rd place, receiving ‘very recommendable’ rating by Auto Bild Technological prowess and product quality acclaimed globally ECSTA HM, the main product in European market with improved product life and noise reduction Kumho Tires, one of the world’s leading tire manufactur.. read more..

Gumout Named Preferred Fuel System Additives of SCCA
Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Gumout is now the Preferred Fuel System Additive of SCCA. 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.

 

Announcing the opening of a new race shop & retail store at Mosport International Raceway....

GATEWAY RACING INC.

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.
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