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Mobile-Shop to sponsor McDowell in Bristol Nationwide race
Thursday, March 11, 2010

Mobile-Shop will adorn the hood and quarter-panels of Michael McDowell's No. 81 Dodge Charger as the primary sponsor for the Nationwide Series race at Bristol on Saturday, March 20. read more..

Cup Series test scheduled at Talladega for March 16
Thursday, March 11, 2010

Cup Series teams will assemble on Tuesday, March 16 for an important early-season test at Talladega Superspeedway. read more..

Tire Rack SCCA National Solo Season Begins In Georgia
Thursday, March 11, 2010

With a record-breaking field, the 2010 Tire Rack® SCCA Solo National season brushes off its winter dust to begin the season this w read more..

Roush satisfied with penalty for Edwards
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Team owner Jack Roush said Wednesday he's satisfied with the penalty NASCAR levied against driver Carl Edwards for his intentional accident with Brad Keselowski. read more..

NOTES: Heading North for testing, then on to Bristol
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

It might be tough for the race fans in Elkhart Lake, Wis., to imagine right now, but the inaugural Nationwide Series race at Road America in June isn't that far off. And in two weeks, a car on the track will make that event seem even closer. read more..

Historic GP Series at the Grand Prix of Canada
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

MONTREAL, QC - Thirty or so of the open wheel cars that made history in the Formula 1 World Championship from the late sixties through the mid-eighties period, will be competing next June 11-13 at the Grand Prix of Canada, at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Octane Racing Group, promoter of the Formula 1.. read more..

SimpleFueltax.com powers Canadian Kyle Marcelli Through 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

TORONTO, ON - With the 58th running of the Mobile 1 12-Hours of Sebring just around the corner, driver Kyle Marcelli recognizes the importance and value of his sponsor partners. Announced today, simplefueltax.com has joined forces to power Marcelli throughout his 2010 campaign in the American LeMan.. read more..

NASCAR Champ Kurt Busch to drive Mopar-Powered Dodge Challenger Super Gas Car at..
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

AUBURN HILLS, MI - Fresh off his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series win last weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Kurt Busch will swap his No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge Charger for a Mopar®-powered 1970 Dodge Challenger Super Gas car. The 2004 NASCAR Sprint Cup champ is set to do battle on the drag strip in the .. read more..

Aston Martin Racing and Fernandez choose Michelin
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

GREENVILLE, S.C. - Aston Martin Racing knows the difference, as does Adrian Fernandez. So, when Fernandez, the 2009 Twelve Hours of Sebring LMP2 class winner and American Le Mans Series Champion, decided to team with Aston Martin Racing, one decision was easy. “We both wanted to c.. read more..

NASCAR concerned with flying cars, vows action
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Despite NASCAR president Mike Helton's concern about Brad Keselowski's airborne car Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway, don't look for a solution to flying stock cars in the short term, if ever. read more..

David Ostella returns with AIM Autosport for 2010 - Focus on strong second seaso..
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Woodbridge, Ontario, March 9, 2010 – AIM Autsoport is pleased to announce that Ontario native David Ostella is returning for a second season in 2010 to contest the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear. The eighteen-year old Ostella will be driving the AIM Autosport / Global Precast No 16 F.. read more..

Funding from Yokohama Tire Canada helps launch Sunstang student solar car projec..
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

LONDON, Ontario (March 10, 2010) – Sponsorship from Yokohama Tire (Canada) Inc. will help an enthusiastic team of engineering students explore a new approach to making solar-powered electric cars practical for use in everyday driving. The Sunstang solar car program at the University of Western Onta.. read more..

Those with tire problems point finger at Goodyear
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Asked following Sunday's Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway if Goodyear took a step in the right direction with the type of tire it brought to the 1.54-mile track, driver Ryan Newman pulled no punches. read more..

NHRA: Canadian Commisso enters Pro Mod season with target on his back
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

GAINESVILLE, FLA - Canadian racer Raymond Commisso is a veteran of Pro Mod competition, and as he enters this weekend's 41st annual Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals as part of the inaugural class of the NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series he will carry the mantle of a class favouri.. read more..

Trans-Am Series Adds Autobahn Date to 2010 Schedule
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

SCCA Pro Racing and Autobahn Country Club announced today that the SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am Series will make its inaugural appeara read more..

NASCAR places Edwards on three-race probation
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

NASCAR president Mike Helton on Tuesday announced Sprint Cup driver Carl Edwards had been placed on probation for the next three Sprint Cup races as a result of Edwards intentionally wrecking Brad Keselowski this past Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway. read more..

NASCAR: 3 race probation for Edwards
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Prior to the season, NASCAR said it was putting the racing back in the hands of the racers. Competition Director Robin Pemberton was quoted saying , "It's in their hands now. Anything can happen" and "... we will say 'Boys, have at it and have a good time.'" NASCAR boss Mike Helton said , "There's a.. read more..

Mid-Ohio School begins 18th season of operation
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

DUBLIN, OH - The Mid-Ohio School, owned and operated by TrueSports, Inc., will host the first class of its 18th season on Saturday, March 13 with the Honda Teen Defensive Driving Program. The school, located at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, will offer almost 150 driving days a.. read more..

Northeast Modified Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Announced
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

WEEDSPORT, NY - By Tom Skibinski, DIRTcar Racing Northeast PR Director - Southern Tier standout Lin Hough, popular Pennsylvania pilot Ralph Quarterson and north country favorite Gary Reddick will be inducted into the Northeast Modified Hall of Fame on Memorial Day Weekend ‘10. These three dri.. read more..

LAST CHANCE: Canadian Racers Contingency Program submissions
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

If you're eligible for a free 'Thank Your Sponsor(s)' ad (see here for details) in the next issue of Inside Track Motorsport News, we've extended the window for submissions to the end of day on Wednesday, March 10. For those who: a) subscribe to Inside Track, b) finished in the top 10 in points at .. read more..

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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....

Submitted by BreOwen on Mon, 02/15/2010 - 1:51pm.

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BARC is now on Facebook and Twitter...

Submitted by BreOwen on Wed, 02/03/2010 - 1:50pm.

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

Submitted by BreOwen on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 10:52am.

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 50^th 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!

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The 2010 Board of Directors are...

Submitted by BreOwen on Mon, 11/09/2009 - 8:46am.

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

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Volunteers are needed...

Submitted by BreOwen on Tue, 05/19/2009 - 7:36am.

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...

Submitted by BreOwen on Fri, 05/15/2009 - 6:28am.

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...

Submitted by BreOwen on Thu, 05/07/2009 - 1:17pm.

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

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BARC Emergency Plan Practice Meeting

Submitted by BreOwen on Tue, 05/05/2009 - 8:03am.

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