British Automobile Racing Club - Ontario Centre http://www.barc-oc.com/atom/feed 2008-02-25T07:00:41-08:00 Your Past is Calling http://www.barc-oc.com/node/244 2008-05-07T05:12:21-07:00 2008-05-07T05:12:21-07:00 BreOwen 50 years of BARC means old memories should never be forgotten.  Help bring them back for today’s generation.  Let them know that without these memories and stories today’s BARC would not be what it is today.  To learn and respect BARC’s future one must learn and respect its past.

]]> 50 years of BARC means old memories should never be forgotten.  Help bring them back for today’s generation.  Let them know that without these memories and stories today’s BARC would not be what it is today.  To learn and respect BARC’s future one must learn and respect its past.

BARC’s 50th Anniversary Committee is looking for old memorabilia (pictures, your stories/articles and items).  We would like to use them for our newsletter, website and/or display them at BARC events.

Email: jtippell@gmail.com

 

Thank You for your Support

Jacqueline Tippell

]]> FRIENDS OF THE GRAND PRIX OF TORONTO http://www.barc-oc.com/gp_petition 2008-04-25T07:23:08-07:00 2008-05-07T05:25:02-07:00 Admin This Petition is to ensure that the Grand Prix will once again Grace the City of Toronto for 2009.

We would like Toronto’s Grand Prix Association, Mayor David Miller and Tony George and Kevin Kalkhovan of the Indy Racing League, to know that while the Grand Prix of Toronto has gone on hiatus for 2008, as fans we want our Grand Prix back.

We are asking that the city and business get behind our Festival of Speed and ensure that all be in place so that 2009 brings us back to the forefront of the best place to race in Canada. As fans we know that this event brings in large revenues to Toronto. Let’s keep Toronto a world-class city and let us not forget that the Grand Prix awards us a major part of that distinction. Toronto loves motorsports, Toronto loves the Grand Prix and it’s Festival of Speed.

Sign the petition here.

]]> This Petition is to ensure that the Grand Prix will once again Grace the City of Toronto for 2009.

We would like Toronto’s Grand Prix Association, Mayor David Miller and Tony George and Kevin Kalkhovan of the Indy Racing League, to know that while the Grand Prix of Toronto has gone on hiatus for 2008, as fans we want our Grand Prix back.

We are asking that the city and business get behind our Festival of Speed and ensure that all be in place so that 2009 brings us back to the forefront of the best place to race in Canada. As fans we know that this event brings in large revenues to Toronto. Let’s keep Toronto a world-class city and let us not forget that the Grand Prix awards us a major part of that distinction. Toronto loves motorsports, Toronto loves the Grand Prix and it’s Festival of Speed.

Sign the petition here.

]]> Marcelli will tackle the Ultra Competitive F2000 Championship for 2008 http://www.barc-oc.com/node/228 2008-04-17T07:53:04-07:00 2008-04-17T07:53:04-07:00 amccleary BARRIE, ON (April 3rd , 2008)- Professional race car driver Kyle Marcelli Continues to be on the fast track to international racing stardom as he gears up for the next challenge of his racing career, the 2008 Pro F2000 Championship Series.  Recently crowned Formula Ford Champion Kyle Marcelli made the decision during the off season to tackle the F2000 Championship Series following conversations with prominent figures and drivers in the world of motorsport. Marcelli decided upon the F2000 Championship Series because it became visible that it was next best step to pursuing his professional racing career.

]]> BARRIE, ON (April 3rd , 2008)- Professional race car driver Kyle Marcelli Continues to be on the fast track to international racing stardom as he gears up for the next challenge of his racing career, the 2008 Pro F2000 Championship Series.  Recently crowned Formula Ford Champion Kyle Marcelli made the decision during the off season to tackle the F2000 Championship Series following conversations with prominent figures and drivers in the world of motorsport. Marcelli decided upon the F2000 Championship Series because it became visible that it was next best step to pursuing his professional racing career. Marcelli will be following in the footsteps of many other successful drivers such as Greg Moore, Paul Tracy, Dan Wheldon and many others as they all went through the Formula Ford / F2000 route as well. “This year we have a big task to tackle. The F2000 championship series is the largest and most competitive series in Jr. Formula car level of racing. That said, Kyle is the type of driver, to live up to and exceed team expectations and prove to be a great competitor and make a hard run for the upcoming season title”. – Brian Graham (Brian Graham Racing Team Owner) With over 60 drivers scheduled to battle it out this season, the opener at Virginia International Raceway April 17th - 20th in Alton, Virginia will be extremely thrilling to watch. This should be the most exciting and grueling season of Marcelli’s promising career thus far. Marcelli has been patiently awaiting the 2008 season to begin, and is looking forward to many podium celebrations and his ultimate goal, the F2000 Championship Title. The ultra competitive 2-liter series is going to field 8 champions from different Jr. Formula car series in 2007. The race cars in the series are single seaters with a mid engine set-up ,powered by a 2000cc Ford Zetech engine putting out approximately 170 hp. There are 4 available chassis manufacturer choices in the series: Van Diemen, Mygale, Piper, and Citation. This season Marcelli will be piloting a Van Diemen RF03 prepared by Brian Graham Racing. “I’m really excited to get back behind the wheel, this year in the ultra competitive F2000 Championship Series. The series has been a great proving ground for many great, successful drivers in the past and I hope to be the next. It seemed like this grueling winter took forever. It is going to be a tough but fun season ahead of us. I feel confident that I’m going into the season both mentally and physically prepared for what it takes. My goal is to come out at the end of the year having learned a lot and developed as a driver to be ready for the next step in the evolution of my career. Ultimately I want to win races and win the championship, which will be tough; I definitely have my work cut out. Being back with the Brian Graham Racing squad makes me feel right at home, it’s going to work well as we have a great working chemistry this way we can go into the first round at Virginia 100% ready”. - Kyle Marcelli  The F2000 Championship series isn’t the only place Kyle will be mastering his skills behind a wheel this season. Marcelli will also be driving a SAAB 93-Turbo for North America only factory supported Saab team in a few endurances races, along with the possibility of 1-2 races in the Indy Pro Series. “We’re very pleased to have Kyle back for a 2nd season, and look forward to going after another championship. Everyone on the team from the engineers, owners and rest of the crew are glad to have Kyle back for the 08 season. We are looking forward to helping Kyle grow & mature as a driver towards the next steps of  his career”. – Brian Graham (Brian Graham Racing) Brian Graham Racing and Marcelli are taking off April 13th for a day of testing prior to the season opener at Virginia International Raceway April 17th – 20th.  Kyle would like to send a very special thank you to all his sponsors Green Valley Electric, Trudel and Son Roofing, Lafarge, MG Homes, Barrie Trim and Moldings, GP Masonry, MMG Financial, The Robert Simpson Brewery, Brown Window Corp., Mullins Pub, Stif Creative Works, Simcoe Building Center and Alpinestars.

]]> Fellows at Sebring http://www.barc-oc.com/node/212 2008-03-15T07:18:32-07:00 2008-03-15T07:18:32-07:00 amccleary Member Ron Fellows is racing at the 12 hours of Sebring today.
Tune in to Speed Channel for coverage or speedtv.com
Good Luck Ron!!!!!

]]> Member Ron Fellows is racing at the 12 hours of Sebring today.

Tune in to Speed Channel for coverage or speedtv.com

Good Luck Ron!!!!!

]]> On-Track Online http://www.barc-oc.com/node/211 2008-03-14T08:21:10-07:00 2008-03-14T08:21:10-07:00 amccleary The latest issue of On-Track is now available for download.
Click on over to the resources section in the On-Track Newsletter Folder and download the February 2008 edition!

]]> The latest issue of On-Track is now available for download.

Click on over to the resources section in the On-Track Newsletter Folder and download the February 2008 edition!

]]> Ice Winners Info Online! http://www.barc-oc.com/node/210 2008-03-10T07:35:27-07:00 2008-03-10T07:35:27-07:00 amccleary Courtesy of Bill Lobban, the Ice Racing Season standing are now available. Click on over to the Resources section of the site and into the 2008 Ice Prix Folder. Download '2008 Winners' and start celebrating!
 
 

]]> Courtesy of Bill Lobban, the Ice Racing Season standing are now available. Click on over to the Resources section of the site and into the 2008 Ice Prix Folder. Download '2008 Winners' and start celebrating!

 

 

]]> EMERGENCY PLAN PRACTICE http://www.barc-oc.com/node/207 2008-03-06T07:38:52-08:00 2008-03-06T07:38:52-08:00 amccleary On May 3rd, BARC will be holding the second annual practice of our emergency plan starting at 1PM sharp! All the members of the race committee, and others anxious to join this illustrious group, are encouraged to come to this event. You are also asked to bring a lawn chair. Last year's event was well attended and everyone found it a very useful exercise.

]]> On May 3rd, BARC will be holding the second annual practice of our emergency plan starting at 1PM sharp! All the members of the race committee, and others anxious to join this illustrious group, are encouraged to come to this event. You are also asked to bring a lawn chair. Last year's event was well attended and everyone found it a very useful exercise. Mark your calendar now and, as soon as possible, let either Paul Einarson  or Mary Lobban  know you are coming. Location: Global Warehouse: 1195 Courtney Park Drive East, Mississauga, Ontario (just west of the 401 – east of Dixie – north of the 401)

]]> FOR SALE http://www.barc-oc.com/node/206 2008-03-04T08:48:46-08:00 2008-03-04T08:48:46-08:00 amccleary 1994 Golf 4 door, 225K, auto, body good, runs rough, has been sitting for 15 months unused. Would make good ice racer. As is, $600.
Contact Paul Einarson for details.

]]> 1994 Golf 4 door, 225K, auto, body good, runs rough, has been sitting for 15 months unused. Would make good ice racer. As is, $600.

Contact Paul Einarson for details.

]]> Casino Rama Extension! http://www.barc-oc.com/node/205 2008-03-03T07:47:33-08:00 2008-03-03T07:47:33-08:00 amccleary The 50th Anniversary Committee have elected to extend the deadline for tickets to March 15th.
 Contact Jackie Tippell for further details.

]]> The 50th Anniversary Committee have elected to extend the deadline for tickets to March 15th.

 Contact Jackie Tippell for further details.

]]> AIM Autosport http://www.barc-oc.com/node/202 2008-02-26T12:06:18-08:00 2008-02-26T12:06:18-08:00 amccleary Check out this article at the Inside Track blog:
http://insidetracknews.blogspot.com/2008/02/aim-autosport-update-feb-23-2008.html

]]> Check out this article at the Inside Track blog:

http://insidetracknews.blogspot.com/2008/02/aim-autosport-update-feb-23-2008.html

]]> Congratulations to Robert Wickens! http://www.barc-oc.com/node/201 2008-02-25T07:21:14-08:00 2008-02-25T07:21:14-08:00 amccleary BARC member Robert Wickens is really taking to the A1GP series taking his first A1GP win and Canada's first A1GP win over the weekend.
Details can be found here:
http://results.a1gp.com/gp.php?l=0&d=201&r=20072113&c=0

]]> BARC member Robert Wickens is really taking to the A1GP series taking his first A1GP win and Canada's first A1GP win over the weekend.

Details can be found here:

http://results.a1gp.com/gp.php?l=0&d=201&r=20072113&c=0

]]> Emergency Plan Practice http://www.barc-oc.com/node/200 2008-02-25T06:52:01-08:00 2008-02-29T07:24:22-08:00 amccleary On April 26th at 1PM, BARC will be holding the second annual practice of our emergency plan.  All the members of the race committee, and others anxious to join this illustrious group, are encouraged to come to this event. Last year's event was well attended and everyone found it a very useful exercise. Mark your calendar now and, as soon as possible, let either Paul Einarson or Mary Lobban know you are coming.

]]> On April 26th at 1PM, BARC will be holding the second annual practice of our emergency plan.  All the members of the race committee, and others anxious to join this illustrious group, are encouraged to come to this event. Last year's event was well attended and everyone found it a very useful exercise. Mark your calendar now and, as soon as possible, let either Paul Einarson or Mary Lobban know you are coming.

]]> REMINDER! http://www.barc-oc.com/node/199 2008-02-21T11:37:53-08:00 2008-02-25T06:53:15-08:00 amccleary A friendly reminder that money is almost due for the BARC Casino Rama Fundraiser event.
Don't miss out, the deadline for tickets is March 4th.
Contact Jackie Tippell  for further details.

]]> A friendly reminder that money is almost due for the BARC Casino Rama Fundraiser event.

Don't miss out, the deadline for tickets is March 4th.

Contact Jackie Tippell  for further details.

]]> The Future of Champ Car http://www.barc-oc.com/node/198 2008-02-20T12:49:58-08:00 2008-02-20T12:49:58-08:00 amccleary Check out the following link for the CBC's take on the Champ Car / IRL debate.
http://stats.cbc.ca/racing/front.asp?page=standings&series=CHAMP

]]> Check out the following link for the CBC's take on the Champ Car / IRL debate.

http://stats.cbc.ca/racing/front.asp?page=standings&series=CHAMP

]]> BARC 2008 Ice Prix Results Available http://www.barc-oc.com/node/154 2008-02-18T12:29:05-08:00 2008-02-25T07:00:41-08:00 amccleary The results from this weekend's event are now on the site. Go to the resources section and the folder for the 2008 Ice Prix and download them in PDF.

]]> The results from this weekend's event are now on the site. Go to the resources section and the folder for the 2008 Ice Prix and download them in PDF.

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