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May 11, 2022
Andre Laurin is excited to announce that Demi Chalkias will make her debut next weekend, May 20th/22nd, for Team OTSFF/MOTUL at the legendary Canadian Tire Motorsport Park circuit in Bowmanville, ON. Laurin and team co-owner Bill Clubine will enter Chalkias – piloting a 2021 Hyundai Veloster – in the Canadian FEL Motorsports’ TCR Championship series. Chalkias, who has already established a number of precedents in the male-dominated sport of sports car racing, will be the first woman to compete in the volatile TCR class.
“For OTSFF, this program will introduce a new era for the company’s racing activities in Canada. We’ve been inactive in our own country since 2019, when we folded our long-running motocross, supercross and arenacross program. Needless to say, we’re beyond thrilled to be racing again on our own soil. Well, asphalt in this case and not the off-road stuff for which we are best known.
Bill and I are especially pumped to have an amazing talent like Demi Chalkias taking the seat in our Hyundai Veloster and are looking forward to having her race for us,” Laurin said. “For me personally, I have a long history with Mosport [Canadian Tire Motorsport Park] and raced there many times in the past. It’s a great Canadian track with a fascinating racing history that dates back to the early nineteen-sixties. So, to be there for Demi’s debut with the team on Victoria Day long weekend is something I wouldn’t want to miss for anything in the world.”
Laurin’s OTSFF Sports Marketing Group is no newcomer to helping further the cause of women in motorsports, having won numerous Canadian pro women’s motocross and arenacross races, not to mention a few championships along the way, with the likes of Heidi Cooke, Jocelyn Facciotti, Jolene Van Vugt and Angela Vacchino.
For Bowmanville, Ontario’s Chalkias, her start next weekend at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (her home track), will be the first time she does so as a pro racing team member. In addition to winning numerous individualCanadian Automobile Sports Clubs (CASC) races, Chalkias, who started racing in 2015, claimed the GT4 Pirelli Sprint Championship in 2018. In 2020 she became the first woman to win the GT3 Pirelli Sprint Championship. Furthermore, Chalkias was awarded the Race Ontario Muriel Knap Trophy in 2019, for competing on an equal basis as the men and exemplify sportsmanship, positive attitude, and determination. Demi will be bringing two personal sponsors with her to OTSFF/MOTUL: Utility Advocates and Interworld. We welcome them to the team.
“My ride with OTSFF/MOTUL will allow me to take my racing to the next level and that’s exactly what my goal is, to show what I’m really capable of behind the wheel of a sports car. I am completely elated with this development, after being in the sport for seven years as a privateer.
Anybody who is serious about racing dreams of being signed by a pro team and for me this is a bit like a dream come true. I’m really looking forward to driving the #54 Veloster for Team OTSFF/MOTUL and I’m very grateful for the opportunity that has been presented to me by Andre and Bill,” Chalkias said.
Demi Chalkias will be entering the following events for Team OTSFF/MOTUL in 2022: Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, ON (Victoria Day Speedfest), May 20/22; Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON (Spring Classic), June 3/4/5; Calabogie Motorsports Park (Summer Classic), August 19/20/21; Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (Labour Day Sprints), September 2/3/4. Additional event TBA.
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May 9, 2022
FEL Motorsports is preparing for it’s first blood drive with partner, Canadian Blood Services.
On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, FEL Motorsports is preparing a blood drive event at the Oshawa Canadian Blood Services location in advance of the first race weekend to kick off the 2022 Sports Car Championship Canada and Emzone Radical Cup Canada presented by Michelin.
FEL Motorsports has set a goal of 200 pledges (units) for the 2022 season, and urges anyone who is able to stop in and donate between 10am and 2pm. Donors will be required to register and book an appointment online (see steps below).
There will be series cars parked and on display in the plaza parking lot for spectators to have a close-up and personal interaction with the cars and drivers. In addition, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park has donated fifteen pairs of general admission tickets for the Castrol Victoria Day Speedfest weekend (May 20-22, 2022) to be given out to the first fifteen donors of the day.
FEL Motorsports advises that any eligible donors can donate blood on behalf of the FEL Motorsports team to contribute to the 2022 pledge goal. To register as an FEL Motorsports donor, follow the steps below:
1. Set up an account on blood.ca or on the GiveBlood app for Apple or Android
2. Select “partners” from the menu
3. Select “join a team” and search FEL Motorsports – a drop down list will appear.
4. Select FEL Motorsports;
5. Book your next appointment either through your team bookings (visible under your team) or as an individual.
Location:
Canadian Blood Services, Oshawa - 1300 Harmony Rd. N, Oshawa, Ontario, L1K 2B1
Date and Time:
Wednesday May 18, 2022 - 10am-2pm
*Donors must make appointments online.
About Canadian Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services is a not-for-profit charitable organization. Regulated by Health Canada as a biologics manufacturer and primarily funded by the provincial and territorial ministries of health, Canadian Blood Services operates with a national scope, infrastructure and governance that make it unique within Canadian healthcare. In the domain of blood, plasma and stem cells, we provide services for patients on behalf of all provincial and territorial governments except Quebec. The national transplant registry for interprovincial organ sharing and related programs reaches into all provinces and territories, as a biological lifeline for Canadians.
To join FEL Motorsports’ team and help to meet the pledge goal for 2022, visit blood.ca
FEL Motorsports: 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.
For further information on FEL Motorsports visit felmotorsports.com
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May 5, 2022
FEL Motorsports has added the weekend of July 22, 23, 24 to the 2022 schedule for the Emzone Radical Cup Canada presented by Michelin. This announcement completes the 2022 schedule:
May 20, 21, 22 – Victoria Day Speedfest, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
June 3, 4, 5 – Calabogie Spring Classic, Calabogie Motorsports Park
July 22, 23, 24 - BARC Regional, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
August 19, 20, 21 – Calabogie Summer Classic, Calabogie Motorsports Park
September 2, 3, 4 – Labour Day Sprints, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
FEL Motorsports would like to thank Scott Ellsworth from BARC for giving the Emzone RCC presented by Michelin space on the weekend schedule.
FEL Motorsports has received 17 registered Radical entries as of May 5, 2022 for the Emzone RCC, well surpassing the entries for the series as of this time last year. Adding this weekend will make for a very busy summer for FEL Motorsports with impressive growth and momentum in just year two.
About Emzone
Emzone, a premium auto care line, is a proud Canadian manufacturer with over two decades of industry experience. They offer high performance, quality products for automotive maintenance, detailing and A/C systems. Through constant innovation and development, Emzone always focuses on making the lives of their customers easier. Emzone is endorsed by mechanics, trusted by professionals, and loved by DIY consumers. The Emzone brand spans a wide range of markets including computer care, household care, air horns and industrial products.
Emzone products are available through distributors and at major retail chains and independent stores across Canada and the USA.
For more information about Emzone, please visit: www.emzone.ca
About FEL Motorsports
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.
For further information on FEL Motorsports visit felmotorsports.com
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May 6, 2022
Shannonville, Ontario –The inaugural Pirelli Supercar Challenge race is set to get underway this Wednesday May 11, 2022.
As part of the Shannonville Racing Club’s exclusive events, the Pirelli Supercar Challenge serves as a great way for both rookie and experienced club members to not just race in a safe environment but have a lot of fun in the process.
The series will see two division housing both street legal performance cars and race cars, these will be known as the Super GT and Super Street divisions. Races will be run on Wednesday evenings, once a month and be open exclusively to the members of the brand new Shannonville Racing Club.
The Super GT division welcomes any type of race car, while the Super Street division will be dedicated to street cars with a specific set of safety and passing rules. This program is open to all and welcomes women in motorsport.
In a typical race format, the events will consist of practice, qualifying and a race for both divisions taking place in the span of one evening. The goal of the Pirelli Supercar Challenge is to provide a fun and friendly environment, giving our customers a full race experience condensed into one evening.
“This is something that our customers really asked for,” said RACE Events General Manager Dominique Bondar. “With the success of club racing all across Canada, the Pirelli Supercar Challenge is something we are excited to announce to the Shannonville community. With round one nearly here, we’re ready to get the ball rolling and create a fun activity for Wednesday nights.”
Registration for the four events can be found on the Shannonville website, with specifics rules and regulations available for both divisions.
The 2022 calendar will include four dates:
EVENT 1 – May 11, 2022
EVENT 2 – June 15, 2022
EVENT 3 – July 13, 2022
EVENT 4 – August 17, 2022
The Shannonville Racing Club’s objective is to be the preferred motorsports community in Canada, built on fun, shared passion and access to an energizing motorsports community. Our mission is to stimulate, promote and organize fun and exciting motorsport experiences for all motorsport enthusiasts in an environment free from discrimination.
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May 4, 2022
FEL Motorsports is excited to announce that they have committed to a second season of broadcasting the Sports Car Championship Canada presented by Michelin on TSN and RDS.
The agreement was made with motorsport production house, Fuel MediaLab, to produce five 1-hour shows that will air in both of Canada’s official languages on TSN (English) and RDS (French) in addition to multiple races being live-streamed.
TSN and RDS are the industry motorsport leaders in Canada, and in 2021, the FEL Motorsports Sports Car Championship Canada races saw an average viewership of 55,000 Canadian viewers per episode aired.
For more details about TSN/RDS airtimes, follow FEL Motorsports on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
About Fuel MediaLab
Fuel MediaLab is a full-service video production company based in Toronto. The company is focused on passionate highspeed story-telling, whether filming a car race or promotional material for businesses. Their productions include network programming, commercial production and commercial conversion, promotional training and sales videos, social media content and more. They have bi-lingual crews and talent for English and French productions.
About FEL Motorsports
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.
For further information on FEL Motorsports visit felmotorsports.com
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