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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..

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..

Airborne concerns return after Keselowski accident
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Elliott Sadler didn't seem to care much about who was at fault in the simmering feud between Carl Edwards and Brad Keselowski. He was much more concerned about the No. 12 car flipping through the air after the two drivers clashed Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway. read more..

Humphrey new managing director of business for ISC
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

International Speedway Corporation announced it has named Rick Humphrey as managing director of business operations. Humphrey accepted the role from his most recent position as president of Talladega Superspeedway. W. Grant Lynch Jr., chairman of Talladega Superspeedway and vice president of strateg.. 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..

Merrittville Speedway: Saturday night is Speedway Night at Merrittville
Monday, March 8, 2010

Thorold, Ontario (March 5) – Since last November … Merrittville Speedway Race Fans and Race Teams alike have known of at least one event on the 2010 Schedule with the announcement of the first ever visit of the World of Outlaws Late Models on Thursday June 17th. With the release today o.. read more..

Busch wins at Atlanta after crashes set up restarts
Monday, March 8, 2010

Kurt Busch won two races Sunday: the Kobalt Tools 500 and the Carl Edwards 25. read more..

American-Canadian Tour: 25th season sees near record entry list
Monday, March 8, 2010

Waterbury, VT – The American Canadian Tour (ACT) will celebrate 25 years of Championship Stock Car Racing with one of its largest number of pre-season full season entered teams. The balance of veteran champions and new teams joining the US touring division represents five New England states and two.. read more..

New ENVigor marries Yokohama performance, green pedigree
Monday, March 8, 2010

LANGLEY, B.C. (March 8, 2010) – ENVigor, the new all-season high performance touring tire line from Yokohama, brings together the performance of a premium Yokohama tire with environmental benefits like low rolling resistance and light weight for improved fuel economy, long life and reduced use of h.. read more..

Mixed Weekend for Multimatic Motorsports at Homestead
Monday, March 8, 2010

Homestead, Fla. (March 8, 2010) - Following a tough debut at Daytona in January, the Multimatic Motorsports Ford Mustang Boss 302R team came back with a strong performance in Round 2 of the 2010 Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge at Homestead-Miami Speedway. However, although both cars were extr.. read more..

2010 Atlantic Championship Season Placed on Hold
Monday, March 8, 2010

From the Atlantic Championship website... ALPHARETTA, GA - Due to the downturn in the global economy and the subsequent shortage of funded drivers, the Cooper Tires Presents the Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda will go on hiatus until global conditions improve. The Atlantic Championship has an.. read more..

Targa Newfoundland: 400 year-old town Carbonear joins Targa 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010

ST. JOHN’S March 8th, 2010 – Known as the “Hub of the Bay” one of the oldest and most historic towns in Newfoundland will join the Targa family of communities. Carbonear, a town which was founded some 400 years ago in the early 1600’s has agreed to bring what is arguab.. read more..

Conor Daly to Compete with Juncos Racing in 2010 Season
Friday, March 5, 2010

VERO BEACH, Fla., March 5, 2010 - Conor Daly has announced his plans to compete with Juncos Racing in the 2010 Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear. After topping the time sheets at the first official series test in Sebring at the end of January with the fastest overall time of 2:00.588, t.. read more..

Reliance Performance Works is on the Move!
Friday, March 5, 2010

Milton Ontario, February 25 2010: Reliance Performance Works move to their new facility at 5237 Regional Road 25 Milton will be completed by March 1st 2010. "Our new location, halfway between Oakville and Milton gives us more room and allows for future expansion" Reports general manager Steve Adams.. read more..

Kawartha Durham Kart Club Spring Meeting and Swap Meet
Friday, March 5, 2010

On Sunday, March 21 the Kawartha Durham Kart Club will be holding its spring meeting, open house and swap meet at Kawartha Downs and Speedway under the grandstand. Enter through the main front doors. Doors open at 11:00 with meeting starting at 12:00 sharp. Meeting is mandatory for all members and .. read more..

NASCAR: Dodge, Mopar, FLO TV Paint Scheme for No. 12 at Atlanta
Friday, March 5, 2010

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (Friday, March 5, 2010) - Brad Keselowski's No. 12 Dodge Charger from Penske Racing will carry a special paint scheme featuring Dodge, Mopar(r) and FLO TV(tm) this weekend for the Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway (AMS). Keselowski will be making his first NASCAR Sp.. read more..

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

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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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