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May 22, 2022
Bowmanville, Ontario – After an exciting qualifying round Saturday morning in the Sports Car Championship Canada (SCCC) presented by Michelin race series with 14 cars in the TCR class and six cars in the GT4 class, the first of two scheduled races at the Castrol Victoria Day Speedfest was cancelled Saturday afternoon following a severe thunderstorm that pummeled Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. There was extensive damage to the teams’ equipment and paddock setups, in addition to other weather-related issues.
Following a meeting that FEL Motorsports held with the teams and drivers, it was determined that the field of 20 cars could not run equitable points races and needed to cancel the weekend’s races and will look at options to make up the two races at a later date. Details will be announced as soon as possible.
Sports Car Championship Canada (SCCC) is a series of races open to GT4 and TCR sports cars. The series now in its second year is a Canadian national championship. SCCC is organized by FEL Motorsports which is involved in revitalizing and reinvesting in motorsports in Canada.
Launched last year, the SCCC race series saw some of the best sports car teams and drivers in Canada competing for prizes and money.
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FEL Motorsports grew out of a deep base of automotive roots from FEL Automotive Learning and Promotion. FEL Motorsports is focused on growth and sustainability in the Canadian Motorsports landscape by giving back to its teams through prizing and prize money.
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May 16, 2022
The traditional sights and sounds of auto racing at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) on the May long weekend will finally return this weekend with the Castrol Victoria Day SpeedFest.
The event will be an all-Canadian display of racing action, with the NASCAR Pinty’s Series main event going green on Sunday May 22 for the eBay Motors 200.
“This event has always been our “kick off” to the summer season, and we would not be able to keep this tradition alive without the great support of our partners at Castrol, Canadian Tire, Chevrolet, and others,” said CTMP President and General Manager, Myles Brandt. “We’re also very pleased to have eBay Motors as the new title sponsor for the NASCAR Pinty’s Series race, and we’re very excited of course to have all of our loyal fans back once again at the track.”
The weekend event will also feature exciting action from the FEL SportsCar Championship Canada presented by Michelin, Emzone Radical Cup Canada presented by Michelin, Nissan Sentra Cup, and the Super Production Challenge.
Great off-track action and access to paddock areas is included with the purchase of an event ticket. The Canadian Tire Fun Zone features excitement and action for kids of all ages, while the CTMP Marketplace will feature food vendors, displays, and other interactive booths. On Saturday night there will be a live band playing in the CTMP Marketplace, and don't forget about the traditional Victoria Day Weekend fireworks display on later on Saturday night!
Advanced discount tickets are available until May 18th. Children 16 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Limited Reserved Camping sites located trackside (some of the best seats in the house), General & RV camping sites, and VIP Hospitality packages are also available.
For more info or to purchase tickets please visit us at canadiantiremotorsportpark.com
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May 12, 2022
St Catherines, Ontario – The Emzone Radical Cup Canada (Emzone RCC) presented by Michelin race series will feature 18 drivers for the 2022 race season, according to FEL Motorsports, race series promoter. The 2022 race season will get underway at the Castrol Victoria Day Speedfest, May 20-22, at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park.
“These purpose-built, high-performance race cars are designed to deliver racing excitement lap after lap,” said Chris Bye, president of FEL Motorsports which oversees the race series. “We are committed to providing Canadian racing fans the best in wheel to wheel competition,” said Bye.
Emzone RCC is building on its brand of motorsports excellence after an exciting inaugural season in 2021. Canadian Radical race teams and drivers will be competing for prizes at twin races each race weekend. “We are committed to giving back to the teams and drivers through prizing, which includes fuel and a set of racing tires every race weekend,” he added.
Registration for the FEL Motorsports 2022 race season is still open. For more information or to register as a competitor, go to www.felmotorsports.com.
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FEL Motorsports grew out of a deep base of automotive roots from FEL Automotive Learning and Promotion. FEL Motorsports is focused on growth and sustainability in the Canadian Motorsports landscape by giving back to its teams through prizing and prize money
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May 12, 2022
St Catherines, Ontario – FEL Motorsports, promoter of the successful Sports Car Championship Canada (SCCC) presented by Michelin race series, announces 22 drivers are now registered for the 2022 race season which kicks off at the Castrol Victoria Day Speedfest, May 20-22, at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park.
“We are thrilled to see this Canadian sports car race series, now entering its second season, quickly growing in popularity with fans, drivers and team sponsors, with an even greater number of teams competing this year” said Chris Bye, president of FEL Motorsports which oversees the race series.
“The 2022 race season promises to deliver exciting racing from many of Canada’s top race drivers.”
Launched last year, the SCCC race series saw some of the biggest and best sports car teams and drivers in Canada competing for prizes and money that racing in Canada has not seen for many years. “Our primary focus at FEL Motorsports is on giving back to the teams and drivers through prizing, which includes sets of tires, fuel and cash prizes every weekend, thereby offering excellent value and support,” he added. New for 2022 is the addition of SCCC racing at the Honda Indy Toronto, July 15-17 and at Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, August 5-7.
Registration for the FEL Motorsports 2022 race season is still open. For more information or to register as a competitor, go to www.felmotorsports.com.
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FEL Motorsports grew out of a deep base of automotive roots from FEL Automotive Learning and Promotion. FEL Motorsports is focused on growth and sustainability in the Canadian Motorsports landscape by giving back to its teams through prizing and prize money
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May 11, 2022
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) today announced a new partnership with Chevrolet Canada that will see the automotive brand become the title sponsor of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race at the legendary road course on July 1-3.
“It’s an exciting time for Chevrolet Canada as we present the Chevrolet Grand Prix at CTMP this summer. Corvette fans are enthusiasts with a deep appreciation for our race program, so it’s a natural fit for us to be the title sponsor for the IMSA race,” said Michael MacPhee, Chevrolet Canada Brand Director. “For the first time in Canada, the Chevrolet Grand Prix will debut the C8.R and we can’t wait to cheer the team on!”
Now called the Chevrolet Grand Prix, the event is the only stop in Canada on the world class IMSA WeatherTech Championship calendar, and the first since the event was cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The series features closed-wheel prototypes and GT Sports Cars, which include world renowned events on such iconic tracks as Daytona, Sebring, Watkins Glen and Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.
CTMP also has a special connection to Chevrolet and the Corvette brand, with track co-owner Ron Fellows being a former Corvette Racing driver, having achieved numerous wins and championships for the team. Fellows also continues to represent the Corvette brand as an ambassador and through the Ron Fellows Performance Driving School.
“We’re all very excited to have IMSA returning to our circuit after a multi-year hiatus,” Fellows said. “Having the support of Chevrolet and GM Canada makes it even more special. I think I speak for all our fans too when I say we can’t wait to see the teams and drivers of IMSA return to CTMP.”
In 2022, the Corvette Racing team continues their title hunt in the GTD Pro class with the No. 3 and 4 cars driven primarily by Antonio Garcia, Jordan Taylor, Tommy Milner, and Nick Tandy.
The Chevrolet Grand Prix is the eighth round on the 12-race IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship calendar. For tickets and info, visit www.canadiantiremotorsportpark.com
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