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10/15/2008

Championship Beach Party & Awards Banquet – Saturday, November 1st at Devon Community Center Behind the IGA off hwy. 60). Open to all drivers, crew and staff of Castrol Raceway. Details as follows:

Tickets are $35/person, there are reserved tables available when you purchase 8 tickets. Tickets can be purchased at our office 780-461-5801. Prizes will be awarded for best beach wear so come in your summer best!

Drinks 5:30pm

Dinner 6:30pm

Awards 7:15pm

Party 9pm-1am

For more updates, call our event hotline at (780)468-FAST!

This week’s events – September 29 – October 5:

Last racing weekend of our very successful 2008 season!!

October 4th and 5th – The FINAL JB’s Street Legal takes place! Lots of day light and lots of action will take place at Castrol Raceway. Gates open at 9am and racing starts at 11am. For only $25 to race and $10 to watch, with kids 12 & under free, you can test your car against everyone else. Tech closes at 3PM so you must be in before than to race. ALL cars are welcome!

Championship Beach Party & Awards Banquet – Saturday, November 1st at Devon Community Center. Open to all drivers, crew and staff of Castrol Raceway. Details as follows:

Hat Trick for Castrol Raceway: 3rd Times the Charm

This past week at the IHRA National Track Operators conference in Cleveland, for the third year in a row Castrol Raceway has been honored by the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) with a special award of distinction. Among his peers in the drag racing industry Rob Reeves has been given the 2008 IHRA National Track Operator of the Year Award. In 2007 Castrol Raceway received the IHRA Award of Excellence and in 2006 Rob Reeves was given the IHRA National Track Operator of the Year, now again for 2008.

“We are very proud of our accomplishments and the recognition for all of our hard work” said Reeves, “Castrol Raceway has a great Team, and everyone works endlessly to make the IHRA Rocky Mountain Nationals happen without a hitch.” Work they do and it has definitely paid off. Among all IHRA National event tracks, Castrol Raceway has the highest advance ticket sales and record breaking crowds each day of the event.

Racers come back year after year and proclaim “Edmonton has the Best Fans in all of North America”. This is true and accurate statement. Castrol Raceway would not be where it is today without the support and encouragement from our loyal fans and sponsors. The 2008 IHRA National Track Operator of the Year Award is dedicated to every single fan, sponsor, staff member, and promotional partner involved in bringing International recognition to Castrol Raceway on the motorsport stage. To all of you we say Thank You; let’s go for a four-in-a-row for 2009.

10/01/2008

Vote for the Drag & Oval Sportsman of the Year

Castrol Raceway is calling upon the racers, crews, sponsors, staff and fans to vote on who they consider to be the Drag & Oval Sportsman of 2008. A True Sportsman: A person with striving spirit who displays the Conduct and attitude of one who can take loss or defeat without complaint, or victory without gloating, and who treats his opponents with fairness, generosity, and courtesy. Simply follow this link which will take you to the voting page. You can only vote once for Drag and once for Oval. All votes must be cast by October 15, 2008. The Drag & Oval Sportsman will be presented at the 2008 Championship Awards Banquet on November 1.

Click here to cast your vote!

09/24/2008

Saturday September 20, 2008 Pit Incident:

Castrol Raceway officials have reviewed last Saturday’s Incident involving the #81 driven by Dwight Kennedy and the #55 of Mike Tom that occurred in the pits following the A dash. Mr. Kennedy has received a three race suspension from all competition (including pit access) that will be served in 2009. In addition Mr. Kennedy will be on probation for the remainder of the 2009 season following his suspension.

09/23/2008

This week’s schedule – September 23rd - 28th

Come and check out our FINAL Motocross track practices at Castrol Raceway this Tuesday and Thursday, September 23rd and 25th! Prices for the practice sessions are: just $15 for a 50cc class and $20 for all other classes. Gates open at 5:00pm and racing goes until dusk.

This Thursday, September 25th Drifting is back, your last week night opportunity to race in preparation for the DMCC national event held on Sept. 27 & 28. Its $35 to race and spectators can get in the gates for only $10. Gates open at 5:30PM and run until about 9PM.

Friday September 26th is the last Friday Night JB’s Power Centre Street Legal! Gates open at 5pm and racing starts at 6:30pm. For $25.00 see how you and your car compare against everyone else on our ¼ mile drag strip! Spectators are $10.00 to watch, kids 12 & under are free! Remember, tech closes at 9pm, so you must be in before then to race.

September 27th & 28th – Drift Mania Season Finale
Come and check out the 2008 Castrol DMCC pro drifting series - set to become the biggest, most popular, most attended and most diverse grassroots motorsport event in Canada.

September 27th - Amateur & Pro Practice. Gates open at 10AM and practice starts at 11AM.
Admission is only $10.

September 28th - Pro Competition. Gates open at 10AM, competition starts at 1PM.
Admission is only $20.

Don’t forget our final racing of the season - October 4th and 5th – the First ever 2 - Day JB’s Street Legal takes place!

See you at the races!

09/22/2008

Castrol Raceway Crowns Champions

All the racing is done and the champions can celebrate their victories. Castrol Raceway congratulates the champions in all the classes. The top five in each class were:

Jr. Dragster:

1 Cory Schmucker - 551 Points
2 Chloe Mix - 547 Points
3 Katrina Cherchuk - 539 Points
4 Ian Admiraal - 532 Points
5 Jared Anstead - 497 Points

Non Electronics:

1 Dan Coss - 796
2 Ed Matiejewski - 614
3 Darren Ursel - 567
4 Ty Skjonsberg - 510
5 Kalim Menzel - 490

Electronics:

1 Rick Spargo - 739
2 Jeff Colman - 592
3 Natasha Cherchuk - 485
4 Brent Colman - 484
5 James Pahl - 457

Northern Alberta Super Street Association:

1 James Pahl - 447
2 Scott Hydaman - 397
3 Warren Neitsch - 319
4 Paul Saruga - 317
5 Megan Caston - 242

Top Eliminator:

1 Garth Giroux - 645
2 Geordie Castle - 610
3 Jason Padd - 601
4 Pat McNally - 563
5 Gary Miserva - 549

Pro Street Drag Bike Record Falls

Ethan Barkley of Calgary went to Castrol Raceway on Saturday September 21st with one purpose. To reset the record for Pro Street Motorcycle. He met the challenge in the cooling evening air running at 7.744 at 188.99 mph. He backed it up with a 7.790 at 186.56 mph. Barkley has been trying all season to get to this new record low for his class.

Freedom Ford Bracketeer Series Final Weekend is in the Books

It was a busy weekend at Castrol Raceway with the final Freedom Ford Bracketeer Series races of the season. For Jr. Dragster and Top Eliminator the weekend was just a double header points weekend but for Non Electronics and Electronics classes it was a triple header. With championships up for grabs it was a weekend none of the racers wanted to miss.

Race 1 Results Saturday September 20th were as follows:

Jr. Dragster started the day off with 19 competitors and the top 5 racers in points within 80 points of each other. In the final Ian Admiraal of Edmonton took on Chloe Mix of Leduc. Admiraal dialled an 8.16 and had the better light with a .059 to take the win running an 8.183 to Mixes 8.03 dial, .123 light and 8.052 run. The win moved Admiraal into 4th place in the standing and Mix within 12 points of Katrina Cherchuk points leader.

In Non Electronics Bob Schentag of Calgary took his 70 Nova to the finals for the first time this season to take on current points leader Dan Coss in his 70 duster. Coss dialled a 12.99 and left first to Schentag's 10.68 dial. At the finish line both racers broke out but Schentag broke out by less running a 10.647 to Coss’s 12.955 run. With the runner up day Coss sealed his second championship in a row as no one could catch him in points.

In Electronics Barry Kozicki of Sherwood Park in his 68 Nova took on Brent Coleman of Edmonton in his 68 Chevelle. Coleman had the better light but broke out at the top end giving the win to Kozicki who ran a 9.829 on his 9.80 dial. The runner up finish moved Coleman into 3rd spot just 19 points ahead of 4th place Natasha Cherchuk.

In Top Eliminator the final saw two Stony Plain competitors in action with Curt Smith taking on Paul Glandon. Smith dialled his 63 Corvette in at an 8.46 while Glandon dialled his 68 Camaro in at an 8.75. With an 8.476 run Smith took the win over Glandon who ran an 8.77 run.

Race 2 Results Saturday September 20th was the event that was called back on September 6th: The results were:

In Non Electronics say Ed Matiejewski of Sherwood Park taking on Phil Hall of Camrose. It was the battle of the Nova’s as Matiejewski dialled his 71 Nova in at a 12.20 to Hall’s 9.79 dial in the 72 Nova. Matiejewski left first and won the race running a 12.288 to Hall’s 9.867 run. The win moved Matiejewski to within 5 points of second place Darren Ursel.

In Electronics it was match up between the top two in points Rick Spargo in his 67 Nova and Jeff Colman in his 67 Camaro. Coleman dialled a 10.78 and left first to Spargo’s 9.89 dial. At the finish line Spargo took the win with a 9.898 run to Coleman’s 10.815 run. The win confirmed Spargo’s season championship putting him out of reach with just one race left.

Sunday September 21st was the final day for the Freedom Ford Bracketeer Series. Non Electronics and Electronics championships were already decided but the 2nd and 3rd place finishes were still up for grabs. In Jr. Dragster the championships was still up for grabs for any one of 4 racers and the competition was intense.

In the finals Tyler Gritten of Sherwood Park took on Cory Schmucker of Red Deer. The two racers had to run the finals twice due to a malfunction of the timing equipment. Gritten dialled an 11.37 to Schmucker's 7.92 dial. At the finish line Gritten took the win with an 11.459 run. The runner up finish was enough though to give Schmucker the Jr. Dragster championship by just 4 points over second place finisher Chloe Mix.

In Non Electronics the new 2008 champion Dan Coss took on Ed Matiejewski. Coss dialled his 70 Duster in at a 12.99 and ran a 13.002 to Matiejewki’s 12.270 run on his 12.23 dial. The runner up for Matiejewski moved him up to second in points ahead of Darren Ursel.

In the Top Eliminator final Mike Ferstl took on Blu Hayball. Hayball took the win in the final race of the season.

Top three in each class with be posted as soon as all point are verified.

09/22/2008

9/16/2008

This week’s events – September 16-21:

Tuesday, September 16th and September 18th are our Motocross Practice nights. Gates open at 5pm and racing goes until dusk. Admission is just $15 for a 50cc class and $20 for all other classes.

SCHEDULE ERROR – NITE THUNDER will not be racing Wednesday, Sept. 17th.

This Thursday, September 18th Drifting is back, your last weeknight opportunity to race! Its $35 to race and spectators can get in the gates for only $10. Gates open at 5:30PM and run until about 9PM. For further information check out the website: www.revdrift.com

Friday, September 19th is the JB’s Power Center Street Legal. There are only a few more opportunities left in the season so don’t miss a chance to test your skills. Gates open at 5pm and racing starts at 6:30pm. Tech is only open until 9pm so you must be in before then to race. Its $25 to race and $10 to watch, kids 12 and under are free!

Freedom Ford Bracketeers CHAMPIONSHIP takes place this Saturday/Sunday, September 20-21st. Electronics, Non Electronics, Top Eliminator, Quick Rod and Jr. Dragsters all running. Gates at 9AM and Racing starts at 10AM. Car & Driver $50 and each Crew $20. Admission for Adults is only $20, Youth are $10 and Children 6 and under are free!

Daytona Homes Nite Thunder CHAMPIONSHIP is on this Saturday September, 20th. Come and check out the last race of the season on our 3/8 Clay Oval action featuring 360 Sprints, Sportsman Sprints, Wissota and NPP Late Models. Racing starts at 6 PM. Competitor Gate opens at 2 PM and spectator gates open at 4PM. Car & Driver are $50 and each Crew is $20. Admission for Adults is only $15, Youth are $10 and Children 6 and under are free!

Remember if you come in to watch the drags on Saturday, you can stay and watch the oval for free!

SCHEDULE CHANGE – September 27-28th – Castrol Raceway will be hosting Drift Mania!!

See you at the races!

For more updates, call our event hotline at (780)468-FAST!

9/10/2008

Drag Race Notice

Since September 27 is no longer available as a rain date we will make one attempt to finish the race cancelled after first round on Saturday September 6th. On Saturday September 20th after the race for that day is done we will make every effort to complete the race from the 6th at the end of the day. This is time and weather permitting. If we are unable to complete the race the prize pot will be divided equally among those racers left in competition in both Non Electronics and Electronics.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Lynn at lynn@castrolraceway.com.

9/9/2008

Freedom Ford Bracketeer Results September 6/7

September 6 and 7 was the next to last double header weekend planned for the Freedom Ford Bracketeer Series. Saturday was called after only first round for most classes after numerous weather related delays. Jr. Dragster, Hot Rod and Quick Rod finished up on Sunday morning.

In the Jr. Dragster final Ian Admiraal of Edmonton took on Mackenze Anderson of Wetaskiwin. Admiraal dialed a 8.19 while Anderson dialled a 15.67. At the 1/8th mile Admiraal had the better reaction time and won the race with a 8.242 run.

In Quick Rod two Calgary competitors met in the final round. Eric Goulden in his 99 RED and Mark Kanwischer in his 69 Wood Gilmore. Kanwischer had the better reaction time but broke out at top end running a 9.083 to Goulden’s 9.114 in the 9.10 indexed class.

The Hot Rod Final saw James Pahl of Sherwood Park taking on Eddy Plaizier of Edmonton. The race was over at the tree with a -.016 red light for Plaizier.

Sunday had started late due to heavy fog but by 11 am the track was ready to go.

In Jr. Dragster the final was between Chevalie Rose and Corey Thomas both of St. Albert. A red light start by Thomas with a -.180 handed the win over to Rose.

In Quick Rod it was repeat of the earlier run final left from Saturday with Kanwischer and Goulden meeting up. Once again the race ended at the tree with a -.022 start for Goulden.

In Top Eliminator Scott Hearn of Sherwood Park took on Tom McAvoy of Edmonton. Finally a green light start by both competitors with Hearn taking the advantage with a .022 to McAvoys .049. At the top end both competitors broke out but Hearn’s 27 Brogie Roadster broke out less with a 8.536 run on his 8.54 dial. McAvoy’s RED ran a 7.904 on his 7.91 dial.

In Electronics Curtis Pudlowski of St. Albert took on Rick Spargo of Edmonton. Pudlowski dialed his 48 Camaro in at a 9.32 to Spargo’s 10.06 dial in the 67 Nova. Pudlowski had a better light and needed it as both competitors ran 1/100ths off their dial.

In No Box Steve Leighton of Daysland took on Dan Coss of Sherwood Park. Leighton dialed his 68 Cougar in at a 10.97 to Coss’s 12.92 dial in the 70 Duster. Leighten too the win with a .005 light and ran his dial with a 2 to Coss’s 12.909 run.

The next race of the season is the Freedom Ford bracketeer final weekend September 20 and 21.

9/8/2008

This week’s events – September 8th – 14th:

Come and check out our Motocross track practice course at Castrol Raceway this Tuesday and Thursday, September 9th and 11th! Prices for the practice sessions are: just $15 for a 50cc class and $20 for all other classes. Gates open at 5:00pm and racing goes until dusk. Practices continue until the end of September, weather permitting.

Friday September 12th is the JB’s Power Centre Street Legal! Gates open at 5pm and racing starts at 6:30pm. For $25.00 see how you and your car compare against everyone else on our ¼ mile drag strip! Spectators are $10.00 to watch, kids 12 & under are free! Remember, tech closes at 9pm, so you must be in before then to race.

September 13th and 14th – CMDRA All Bike Drags presented by The Harley Dealers of Alberta. If you like speed, you won’t believe how fast these guys go on 2 wheels! This event features a number of different classes including the Nitro Bikes going over 200 mph! This 2 day show is packed full of excitement. Its just $20.00 for adults each day or $30.00 for both days, kids 12 & under are free. Gates open at 10AM.

Competitor Information:

Gates for Teams will be open at 8AM.

Entry fee for Driver is $20 and each Crew is $20 or two days for $30.

Daytona Homes Nite Thunder is on this Saturday September 13th. Come and check out the 3/8 Clay Oval action featuring 360 Sprints, Sportsman Sprints, Wissota and Stocks. Racing starts at 6 PM. Competitor Gate opens at 2 PM and spectator gates open at 4PM. Car & Driver are $50 and each Crew is $20. Admission for Adults is only $15, Youth are $10 and Children 6 and under are free!

Remember if you come in to watch the drags on Saturday, you can stay and watch the oval for free!

See you at the races!

Congratulations Tim Boychuk

Epping, N.H. (Sept. 7, 2008) – Tim Boychuk has only been behind the wheel of a Top Fuel Dragster for a very short time. Prior to the July Mopar Canadian Nationals in Grand Bend, Todd and Barry Paton tapped Boychuk to drive their 2004 McKinney for the remainder of the 2008 season.

The big payoff probably came a little sooner than they expected.

Boychuk (Edmonton, Alb.) drove past Terry McMillen in the final round at New England Dragway to claim his first career win at the Amalie Oil North American Nationals. Boychuk had a rough road to travel, but he was able to drive through Mike Strasburg (who set the track speed record) in the first round and points leader Spencer Massey in the semifinals to get to the run for the money.

There he posted a 4.758 at 306.19 mph to knock off a tire-smoking McMillen.

“This is the best feeling in the world…it’s just awesome,” Boychuk said from the New England Dragway winner’s circle. “I have to thank the Patons for letting me drive the car; they really helped me out and have a great crew. It was a wonderful weekend.”

It didn’t take long for Boychuk to get the hang of Top Fuel racing.

“I’m still learning to drive it,” he said. “This was my fourth race and it’s spectacular. At the end of the track I had to get on the radio and ask how we made out because I really didn’t know. I wanted to make sure I didn’t mess up and Barry came on the radio and told me we’d won. It was really cool.”

From everyone at Castrol Raceway, Congratulations Tim!

9/2/2008

This week’s events – September 2-7:

Tuesday September 2nd and September 5th are our Motocross Practice nights. Gates open at 5pm and racing goes until dusk. Admission is just $15 for a 50cc class and $20 for all other classes.

This Thursday, September 4th Drifting is back! This is the second last drifting opportunity of the season so don’t miss this chance to test your skills. Its $35 to race and spectators can get in the gates for only $10. Gates open at 5:30PM and run until about 10PM. For further more information check out the website: www.revdrift.com

Friday September 5th is the JB’s Power Center Street Legal. Gates open at 5pm and racing starts at 6:30pm. Tech is only open until 9pm so you must be in before then to race. Its $25 to race and $10 to watch, kids 12 and under are free!

Drag and oval racing are back this weekend!

Freedom Ford Bracketeers takes place Saturday, Sept. 6th and Sunday, Sept. 7th. Race 10 of the Freedom Ford Bracketeers Series with Electronics, Non Electronics, Top Eliminator, Hot Rods, Quick Rod and Jr. Dragsters all running. Gates at 9AM and Racing starts at 10AM. Car & Driver $50 and each Crew $20. Admission for Adults is only $20, Youth are $10 and Children 6 and under are free!

Daytona Homes Nite Thunder is on this Saturday Sept, 6th. Come and check out the 3/8 Clay Oval action featuring 360 Sprints, Sportsman Sprints, Wissota and NPP Late Models. Racing starts at 6 PM. Competitor Gate opens at 2 PM and spectator gates open at 4PM. Car & Driver are $50 and each Crew is $20. Admission for Adults is only $15, Youth are $10 and Children 6 and under are free!

Remember if you come in to watch the drags on Saturday, you can stay and watch the oval for free!

See you at the races!

8/26/2008

Castrol Raceway Events for August 26 – August 30

Tuesday August 26 & Thursday August 28 are Motocross Practice nights. Gates open at 5pm and racing goes until dusk. There are only a few weeks left to ride the track so be sure to bring your bike out and get some more seat time before the season is over, Admission is just $15 for a 50cc class and $20 for all other classes.

Friday August 29 is the JB’s Power Center Street Legal. Gates open at 5pm and racing starts at 6:30pm. Tech is only open until 9pm so you must be in before then to race. Bring out your ride and take it down the quarter mile to see how it measures up! Its just $25 to race and $10 to watch, kids 12 and under are free!

Saturday August 30 is the Absolute Annihilation Night! If you have never seen this show before then you don’t want to miss it! Everything we can find is smashed, crashed and blown up at Castrol Raceway. There will be cars dropped by a crane, School Bus Racing, Jet Car Burn, Bump to Pass, Freestyle Motocross, Fireworks and so much more. Bring the whole family and come and watch to as Castrol Raceway absolutely annihilates everything! Gates open at 5pm and the show starts at 7pm. Its just $20 for adults, $10 for youth & seniors and kids 6 and under are free!

There is no drag or oval racing this weekend. Check back next weekend for our regularly scheduled Bracket (Sept 6/7, Sept 20/21) and Nite Thunder (Sept 6, 13, 20) Series.

See you at the races!

8/25/2008

Alberta Loves Doin’ it in the Dirt!

This past weekend the Boston Pizza: Oil City Cup descended on the Dirt Oval at Castrol Raceway and what a race! A tornado of fans joined us on Friday and Saturday to witness Canada’s only World of Outlaws Sprint Car event. Saturday brought about the largest crowd ever on the oval track; by 7pm it was standing room only. Ticket sales for each night far exceeded the expectations of both Castrol Raceway management and World of Outlaw officials. Officials were so impressed with the crowds they have already established the date for next years event; August 28 & 29, 2009. Watch our website closely as the Save Your Seat program will be up and running in the next few weeks. If you want to be guaranteed a seat for next years event-purchase early!

A huge Thank You goes out to Kelly McClung and the Team at Boston Pizza. It is with their support we can make this event possible. As the Title sponsor of the Oil City Cup we hope they are proud to be involved with Canada’s ONLY World of Outlaws event. Boston Pizza a great friend of racing. Make sure to visit your local Boston Pizza, thank them and they may be back. (Let’s see if we can convince Boston Pizza to create a “Methanol” Pizza for the die hard race fans)

Another Big Thanks goes to Power Plus and the Lassu Family for hosting the very Exclusive VIP Checkered Flag Club. Guests of Power Plus Checked Flag Club enjoyed great seats, private autograph sessions, excellent food and beverage service, and of coarse the annual collector hat.

Our Staff went above and beyond both nights; huge crowds and intense activity kept all on their toes. Thank you to each and every member of our team for helping make this the most successful event our oval track has ever seen.

To view the overall race results and to view a few pics of the weekend, go to: www.worldofoutlaws.com

A final and enormous THANK YOU goes out to our spectators and fans; you have all made this venture a truly great experience for us. It is our honor to provide you with the best racing possible; we hope you all enjoyed your weekend.

Unclaimed Rotary 50/50 Raffle Prize from Sunday July 20/08 Motocross Event Ticket # 0264929

The winning raffle ticket must claim this prize within 72 hours of posting on the Castrol Raceway web site.

If unclaimed after 72 hours, the prize amount will be awarded with the next scheduled Castrol Raceway 50/50 raffle event as per Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission raffle licence rules.

Phone (780) 719-0328 to claim the prize and present your winning raffle ticket

8/24/2008

Schatz Continues to Lead World of Outlaws Standings, Though Meyers Gains Ground after Win in Oil City Cup Finale

Donny Schatz used two Top-10 finishes in the second annual Oil City Cup at Castrol Raceway in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada this past weekend to remain atop the Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series championship standings. He is the only driver that has finished in the Top-10 in all 45 A-Feature events this season. That streak was in jeopardy on Friday night, after he was caught up in an accident on the 23rd lap that led to him getting upside and having to go to the work area for extensive repairs before the restart. Over the course of the final 12 circuits of that event, he charged from the 18th spot to finish ninth. The North Dakota native followed that up with a runner-up finish on Saturday night. He leads the series with 12 A-Feature wins this season aboard the Armor All J&J.

Jason Meyers picked up his eighth A-Feature win of the season on Saturday night at Castrol Raceway and coupled with a fourth-place performance on Friday night was able to gain 14 points on Schatz in the standings over the weekend and now trails him by 105 markers, heading into a busy stretch of races at the end of August and into September. Meyers leads the series with 37 Top-Five finishes, as he continues to chase his first series title, piloting the GLR Investments KPC.

Craig Dollansky finished fifth on the opening night of the Oil City Cup, and followed that up with a seventh-place showing in the finale of the two-day event to remain third in the Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series championship standings. He also set fast time both nights to earn 10 bonus points. The driver of the Snap-on Tools Maxim has 39 Top-10 finishes on the season, with 28 of those being Top-Five performances. He has won seven times this season leads the series in laps led, with 284.

Joey Saldana finished fifth in the finale of the Oil City Cup and remains fourth in points, on the strength of 34 Top-10 finishes. He won his third event of the season last week at Billings Motorsports Park in Montana, as he continues his third season behind the wheel of the Budweiser/Open Joist Mopar-powered JEI.

Steve Kinser, the 20-time World of Outlaws champion finished third on both nights of the Oil City Cup in the Q Oil Maxim and moved to within 13 points of Saldana in the standings, as they battle for the fourth position. Kinser has won six A-Feature events this season, and has 32 Top-10 finishes, with 21 of those being Top-Five performances.

Jac Haudenschild picked up his first win of the season on Friday night in the opener at Castrol Raceway, after his team had to change an engine after the Crane Cams Dash. He is solidly in the sixth spot in points, on the strength of 34 Top-10 finishes, as he continues his first season behind the wheel of the Owens-Corning Fiberglass Maxim for the Carnahan Motorsports team.

Chad Kemenah finished second on Friday night in the Oil City Cup and was ninth on Saturday night to remain seventh in points. The native of Findlay, Ohio has racked up 27 Top-10 finishes this year with 10 Top-Fives among those, as he continues to close in on his first win of the 2008 campaign in the Kantor Oil Company Maxim.

Kerry Madsen, the reigning Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year, finished sixth and eighth at Castrol Raceway aboard the TK Concrete Maxim, and is just five points behind Kemenah in the standings. He was fifth in time trials on Friday night and third on Saturday night, to earn four bonus points as he continues to battle for the seventh spot with Kemenah.

Daryn Pittman finished fourth in the finale of the Oil City Cup to earn his 23rd Top-10 finish of the season. He is solidly in the ninth position in points, and has won four A-Feature events this season, driving the Titan Garages Maxim.

Terry McCarl finished seventh on Friday night and bettered that one spot on Saturday night to earn his 19th Top-10 finish of the season, as he too chases his first win of the year in the Big Game Treestands Maxim.

The Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series returns to action on Friday, August 29 and Saturday, August 30 at Skagit Speedway in Washington.

8/22/2008

Greatest Show on Dirt This Weekend

The Greatest Show on Dirt has returned to Castrol Raceway! The Boston Pizza World of Outlaws Oil City Cup is on this weekend, August 22 & 23. Come and watch as the best 410 Sprint Cars compete to be crowned the Oil City Champion! Donny Schatz returns to as the defending Champion here in Edmonton. Steve Kinser, Joey Saldana, Jason Meyers and the rest of the Outlaws will ripping up the Oval track to be this years Champ!

Friday August 22 gates open at 4pm and the action on track starts at 6pm.

Saturday August 23 gates open at 3pm, where you can come in and meet some of the Racers from the World of Outlaws, the action on track will start at 6pm.

Single day tickets are just $40 for Adults, $15 for Youths (6-12) and kids 5 and under are free. There are a limited number of reserved upgrades available for $10.00 per seat.

See you at the races!

Winning is all that matters for Tony Stewart Racing’s (TSR) Donny Schatz.

The two-time Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series champion continues to lead the way this season with a series-best 12 wins. He’ll look to add to that total this weekend with a pair of races north of the border on Friday and Saturday at Castrol Raceway in Edmonton.

Following three top-10 finishes in his home state of North Dakota and a runner-up finish Tuesday night at Billings (Mont.) Motorsports Park (BMP), Schatz returns to action behind the wheel of the TSR No. 15 Armor All/Chevy/ParkerStore J&J on Friday looking to stop his WoO winless streak at eight. Even though he won the prestigious Knoxville Nationals on Aug. 9 and has finished inside the top-five in 19 of his last 22 WoO starts, the Fargo, N.D., resident is adamant about returning to a WoO victory lane for the first time since July 26, when he won at K-C Raceway in Chillicothe, Ohio.

Friday night, Schatz and the TSR Armor All team return to Canada for the second annual Oil City Cup at Edmonton’s Castrol Raceway. Schatz will be looking to repeat his performance from last year at Castrol, where he established a new track record in qualifying, finished third in the opening-night feature event, and won the finale to earn the inaugural Oil City Cup. The victory in Edmonton was his 14th WoO triumph in 2007 and broke a seven-race winless drought.

Tuesday’s second place finish at BMP gave Schatz 32 top-five finishes to date in 2008 WoO competition. The current WoO championship leader continues to lead the standings with 6,198 points, 119 ahead of Jason Meyers. He’s finished in the top-10 in all 43 nights of action this season.

Race fans unable to attend this weekend’s events at Castrol Raceway can follow along online on DIRTVision.com. Fans can listen live as Johnny Gibson, “Voice of the Outlaws,” calls the action as he does at all WoO Sprint Series events on the DIRTVision.com cybercast, as well as on the DIRT Radio Network. Go to www.DIRTVision.com for more information on all the site features, including updated results from each night of racing, as well as a chat room to interact with other race fans.

For both Friday and Saturday’s events at Castrol Raceway, pit gates will open at 2 p.m. MDT and the grandstands will open at 4 p.m. Hot laps are scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. The official track Web site is www.castrolraceway.com. For ticket information, call (815) 344-2023, or visit www.slspromotions.com.

Donny Schatz, driver of the No. 15 TSR/Armor All/Chevy/ParkerStore J&J:

You base your success on wins, and wins only. You’ve been stuck on 12 since July 26. How much attention do you pay to the time between wins?

“I try to forget the last race as soon as it’s over and start thinking about the next one. Experience tells me that your next race is always the most important one. But, yeah, we think about the wins and why we haven’t been winning in-between them. The only way you get better is by staying ahead of the competition, and we’re trying to do that.

“Last week, we found ourselves at three tracks where track position was everything. We qualified well all three nights in North Dakota, and in two cases didn’t make the draw positions for the dash and that really hurt our chances. Tuesday night we put ourselves in a good position to break through by winning our heat and drawing the pole for the dash, but traffic didn’t go our way in the feature. So we’ll have to keep fighting out there. We seem to be streaky at times, as far as getting wins in bunches. We’re hoping to start another streak in Edmonton Friday night.”

This weekend, you return to Castrol Raceway. Does previous success at the track add to your confidence?

“We’re always pretty confident, but going to places where you’ve been good before helps. The thing you can’t do is be overconfident because things in this sport are always changing. Something that worked before may not work now, and what we did at Castrol last year may not be good this year. That’s where having a good crew comes into play. This TSR crew (Rick Warner, Shane Bowers, and Kyle Sundby) is the best out here and I know we’ll all be paying attention to details so that we can get the Armor All, Chevy, ParkerStore No. 15 back where we want to be – in victory lane.”

8/20/2008

World of Outlaws Return to Castrol Raceway this Weekend for Second Annual Boston Pizza Oil City Cup

Edmonton, AB— August 19, 2008—The Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series returns to Castrol Raceway in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23 for the second annual Boston Pizza Oil City Cup, as the series continues their 30th Anniversary season, after making their debut at the high-banked 3/8-mile last season.

Steve Kinser, the 20-time Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion put his name in the record books as the first winner at the track last season, leading all 35-lap of the A-Feature event. The win made him the first World of Outlaws driver to win in the United States, Canada and Mexico. He has won six times this year to bring his career win total to 549 A-Feature events.

Donny Schatz, the two-time defending World of Outlaws champion was victorious on the second night last season at Castrol Raceway, taking the lead from Joey Saldana on the 22nd lap. Schatz is the current World of Outlaws championship point leader as he chases his third consecutive title. He tops the leader board with 12 A-Feature wins this season. He is the only driver that has finished in the Top-10 in each and every event this season. The North Dakota native is in the midst of his first season behind the wheel for two-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart’s team.

Jason Meyers, who is second in points, as he chases his first series title finished fifth in both events at Castrol Raceway last season. The California native has seven A-Feature wins this season and leads the series in Top-Five finishes.

Craig Dollansky, who is currently third in points finished third and seventh last season at Castrol Raceway, in his inaugural visit to the track. He has won seven times this season as he too chases his first series title.

Joey Saldana, who drives for NASCAR star Kasey Kahne finished second and fourth last season in his debut races at Castrol Raceway. The Indiana native has won twice this season including on a 3/8-mile track at Dodge City Raceway Park in Kansas.

Other drivers that are in the Top-10 in points that will in action at Castrol Raceway will be veteran Jac Haudenschild, who picked up a Top-10 finish at the track last season, along with Kerry Madsen, the reigning Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year, Chad Kemenah, the 2006 rookie of the year, Daryn Pittman who picked up a Top-10 finish at the track last season and Terry McCarl who is a six-time Knoxville Raceway and Huset’s Speedway track champion.

Shane Stewart, the series top rookie in 2005 will be making his debut at Castrol Raceway on August 22 and 23. Sam Hafertepe Jr., who is in his sophomore season with the World of Outlaws picked up a Top-10 finish in the finale at the high-banked track last season. Jason Sides, the series top rookie in 2003 will make his second appearance at the state-of-the-art facility, while Kraig Kinser who wore the rookie crown in 2004 will make his debut north of the border.

Tony Bruce Jr. who won his first World of Outlaws event last month at 34 Raceway in Iowa will make his second visit to Castrol Raceway as well for the 2008 edition of the Boston Pizza Oil City Cup. Chad Hillier, who hails from Burlington, Washington has made three starts in his career at the track, earning a best finish of fourth in 1998. Lucas Wolfe, who is in his first full season on the road with the World of Outlaws will make his first trip to Canada to race. Paul McMahan set fast time on the first night of the Oil City Cup last season and was running strong in the finale, before a flat tire ended his night.

On Friday, August 22 at Castrol Raceway, adult general admission tickets will be $40 Canadian, with general admission tickets for children ages 6-12 $15 Canadian, with kids 5-under admitted free of charge. Adult reserved tickets will be $50 Canadian, with reserved tickets for children ages 6-12 $25 Canadian, and reserved tickets for kids 5-under will be $10 Canadian.

Two-day adult general admission tickets will be available for $65 Canadian, with two-day general admission tickets for children ages 6-12 $25 Canadian. Two-day adult reserved tickets will be $85 Canadian for adults and $45 for children ages 6-12. For ticket information visit: http://www.castrolraceway.com or call 1-877-331-RACE (7223).

On Saturday, August 23 at Castrol Raceway, adult general admission tickets will be $40 Canadian, with general admission tickets for children ages 6-12 $15 Canadian, with kids 5-under admitted free of charge. Adult reserved tickets will be $50 Canadian, with reserved tickets for children ages 6-12 $25 Canadian, and reserved tickets for kids 5-under will be $10 Canadian.

8/18/2008

World Of Outlaws - Racer's Border Crossing Letter

Attention all World of Outlaw racers crossing the border to Canada this weekend. Please review the following document by clicking HERE

This week’s events:

Back again in full swing Tuesday, August 19th and Thursday, August 21st are the Motocross Practices. Come out and try our newly redesigned Motocross track! Gates open both days at 5pm and racing goes until dusk. Its only $15 for 50cc and $20 for all other classes.

Thursday, August 21st, Drifting is back! Come out and fine tune your drifting skills. Gates open at 5:30pm, last race goes until about 10pm. Car and driver is only $35 and spectators are $10. New comers are always welcome!

August 22nd and 23rd – Boston Pizza World of Outlaws Oil City Cup – Back in town are the greatest sprint car drivers in the world for the series’ ONLY two-day event in Canada - featuring the World of Outlaws 4-10 Sprint Car Series and NPP Late Models! Come and see the return of Donny Schatz, Steve Kinser, Joey Saldana and so many more as they compete to be crowned our 2008 Champion! Gates open at 4pm and racing starts at 6pm.

Two day passes are still available for Reserved Seats - Adult $85, Youth $45, and Children 5 and under $20. General Admission - Adult $65, Youth $25, Children 5 and under Free.

Single day Admission Friday or Saturday- Reserved tickets are Adult $50, Youth $25, and Children 5 and under $10. General Admission - Adult $40 Youth $15, Children 5 and under Free.

Camping is offered for only $100 for the weekend.

Come and experience the luxury of the Power Plus Checkered Flag VIP Club. Your Saturday ticket gets you a catered buffet Saturday night, gift bag with collector’s hat and lanyard, private autograph session before the race and reserved grandstand seating. Tables are going fast!

For more updates, call our event hotline at (780)468-FAST!

8/14/2008

Another Action Packed Weekend at Castrol Raceway!

Last night was another amazing event at Castrol Raceway. With record crowds, record speeds and beautiful weather, our annual Hot August Night went off with a BANG.

Big thank-you to all our sponsors – Southgate and Ron Hodgson Pontiac, IBEW Local 424 and NADP. We appreciate your support!

Don’t forget this weekend is JB’s Street Legal! Gates open at 5pm and racing starts at 6:30pm. Its only $25 to race and $10 to watch, with kids 12 & under free, you can test your car against everyone else. Note: tech closes at 9pm, so you must be in before then to race.

August 16th and 17th – NADP 5th Annual August Blackout

This is a DIESEL engine vehicle only eventIn the 2 days of competition, you can take in the many sights and sounds at Castrol Raceway - drag racing, sled pulling, burnout contest, show n shine contest, exhibition racing from 2 Jet Cars, and pulls from ATPA members. Adult admission is $10/day, kids 12 and under are $5/day. VIP all weekend passes are $50.

More info at www.augustblackout.com. Proceeds form admissions go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northern Alberta

For more updates, call our event hotline at (780)468-FAST!

The 2008 Hot August Nite - A Huge Success

The line up of cars include 8 jet cars, 3 Nostalgia Nitro Funny Cars, 1 Nitro Funny Car, 4 Top Alcohol Funny Cars, 8 Pro Nostalgia 7.0 Funny cars, 2 Top Alcohol Dragsters, 9 Nitro Harleys and 1 wheelstander. The stands were packed under the warm August evening at Castrol Raceway.

The overall winner of the Nitro Harley Shoot Out was Ron Houniet out of Mission BC over Mike Scott from Fort St. John. Houniet has the slightly better light to take the win running 6.924 at 172.57 over the number one qualifier Scott.

In Top Alcohol Funny Car action John Evanchuk out of Edmonton was the fastest with a 5.893 at 245.56 mh. The remaining cars were Sean Bellemeur of Tustin California running 6.015 at 243.11 mph; Jordan Pawluk of Thorsby ran a 6.073 at 214.95 mph; Nathan Sitko of Edmonton ran a 6.189 at 228.07 mph and Trevor Lebsack of Slave Lake ran a 6.383 at 226.01 miles per hour.

The Pro Nostalgia cars run on a 7.50 index and Cal Tebb came in number one running 7.505 at 177.23 mph. The remaining Pro Nostalgia cars were Jason Bussey of Edson with a 7.537 at 187.38 mph,Brent Harris of Edmonton with a 7.581 at 186.99 mph, Darrel Well of Edmonton at 7.977 176.19 mph. Three cars ran faster than the 7.50 index – Tim Boychuk of Edmonton with a 7.488 at 185.56 mph, Joey Steckler of Edmonton ran a 7.452 at 185.07 and Corey Sekura of Drayton Valley ran a 7.43 at 174.75 mph. Rod Elliott was having transmission problems and was unable to complete his runs.

Troy Sitko of Edmonton took on Greg Sereda of Spruce Grove in the Top Alcohol Shoot out. Sereda came out on top with a 5.918 at 239.29 mph to Sitko’s 6.305 at 194.63 mph.

Randy Bykowsky of Edmonton is still chasing down the demons in his Nitro Funny car and after a lot tire shake managed to pull out a 8.219 at 104.54 mph.

Terry Capp of St. Albert was the fastest Nostalgia Nitro Car of the night running a 5.921 at 237.96. Andy Beauchemin of Sherwood Park was number 2 with a 6.358 at 219.13 mph. Jay Mageau came in third with a 7.816 at 137.93 mph.

In the Jet Car category it looks like Brad Janishewski will be doing the dishes in their Drayton Valley home for his wife Heather for a couple weeks as Heather took the two of three race victory. Heather in Heracane ran a personal best of 6.230 at 261.02 while Brads best run of the night was a 6.585 at 236.96 mph.

Northern FX driver Bruce Andrew’s best run of the night was a 6.595 at 245.70 mph. Kevin Therres of Humboldt SK only managed two of his three runs after problems at the starting line caused him to have to shut down the InVigor Biodiesel Jet Car before his third run. Therres’s best run of the night was a 6.357 at 250.20 mph.

Nitehawk and Warhawk out of Bend Oregan made the show. Richard Smith in Nitehawk ran a 6/149 at 254.52 mph as his best run while Derek Snelson of Anchorage Alaska marked a 6.155 at 261.24 as his best run of the night in Warhawk.

In the night all about speed the two car Jet team of Volcano and Gravity Storm did not disappoint the fans. In his second run of the night Haynes took out his old track record when he ran a 5.192 at 308.05 mph. Curt White in Gravity Storm has his best pass of the night on his last run going a 5.770 at 249.93 mph.

Also running at the event were Hot Rod, Top Eliminator and a Box/NoBox bracket shoot out.

In Hot Rod James Pahl took the win over Paul Saruga. Pahl in the 66 Coronet ran under the 11.10 index but his opponent Saruga in the 69 Nova ran under by more giving Pahl the win. In the Bracket Shoot Out Adolph Sabourin dailed his 67 Mustang in at a 10.88 and would give chase to Dean Watts in his 67 Chevelle dialed in at a 11.65. Watts had the better light but Sabourin ran closer to his dial with the margin of victory just .0215. In Top Eliminator Maurice Boissonnault of Onoway came out on top in his 94 Beretta over Kurt Smith of Stony Plain in the 63 Corvette.Boissonnault dialled a 7.85 and gave chance to Smith dialed in at a 8.52. Curt had a great light but ran under dial while Boissonault took the win with a .0263 margin of victory.

Next up on the dragstrip with the NADP August Blackout. If it’s a diesel it can run Saturday and Sunday starting at 9 am. For more information on this event visit http://www.augustblackout.com.

8/13/2008

Hottest Event of the Season, Hot August Night

Tonight August 13 is the HOTTEST show of the season at Castrol Raceway! It's the Southgate and Ron Hodgson Pontiac HOT AUGUST NIGHT presented by the IBEW Local 424 and North American Diesel Performance, NADP.

This show is jammed full with fast cars exceeding 300 mph! You don't want to miss Canada's Largest Jet Car show featuring 8 Jets! Also featuring Nitro Funny Cars, Nitro Bikes, Pro Nostalgia Funny Cars, Top Alcohol Dragsters, Alcohol Funny Cars and so much more!

Competitor gates open at 12:00pm and qualifying begins at 3:00pm.

Spectator gates open at 4:00pm, the show starts at 6:00pm and the first round of Jets is at 7:00pm.

Admission is just $30.00 for adults, $15.00 for Youth and Seniors and kids 6 & under are free. Tickets are available at the gates or at participating Mac's Convenience Stores.

For more updates on this event, please call the Castrol Raceway Event Hotline at 780-468-FAST!

We will see you at the HOTTEST show of the season at Castrol Raceway!

8/11/2008

This weekend’s events:

Come and check out your bikes skills this Tuesday, August 12th and Thursday, August 14th for our weekly Motocross Practices. Gates open both days at 5pm and racing goes until dusk. Its only $15 for 50cc and $20 for all other classes.

Wednesday, August 13 is the Southgate and Ron Hodgson Pontiac Hot August Night presented by presented by IBEW Local 424 and NADP; “Canada’s Largest Jet Car Show”. Record breaking crowds see 8 Jet Cars Light up the skies up with flames, smoke and speeds exceeding 300MPH. Not only does Hot August Night give us a great big ball of Jet fire, it showcases the best of the best of Western Canada’s extreme motor heads. Nitro Funny Cars, Alcohol Funny Cars, and 200MPH Top Fuel Harleys are just the tip of the iceberg. Don’t miss Castrol Raceway’s Single Largest drag race day of the year. Gates open at 4pm, Track Action at 6pm. Admission $30, Youth and Senior’s half price. Children 6 and under ALWAYS FREE! Competitor gates open at Noon.

Friday August 15th, marks the midway point for JB’s Street Legal! Gates open at 5pm and racing starts at 6:30pm. For only $25 to race and $10 to watch, with kids 12 & under free, you can test your car against everyone else. Note: tech closes at 9pm, so you must be in before then to race.

August 16th and 17th – NADP 5th Annual August Blackout

This is a DIESEL engine vehicle only event. Over $35,000 in cash available! In the 2 days of competition, you can take in the many sights and sounds at Castrol Raceway. Drag racing, sled pulling, burnout contest, show n shine contest, a huge Midway with suppliers and memorabilia, exhibition racing from 2 Jet Cars, exhibition pulls from ATPA members, a huge after party and some of the best diesel competition you will ever see in Canada. Adult admission is $10/day, kids 12 and under are $5/day. VIP all weekend passes are $50.

More info at www.augustblackout.com. Proceeds form admissions go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northern Alberta

For more updates, call our event hotline at (780)468-FAST!

8/6/2008

This weekend’s events:

Tuesday, August 5th and Thursday August 7th are our Motocross Practices. Come out and try our newly redesigned Motocross track! Gates open both days at 5pm and racing goes until dusk. Its only $15 for 50cc and $20 for all other classes.

Thursday, August 7th, Drifting is back! Come out and fine tune your drifting skills. Gates open at 5:30pm, last race at dusk. Car and driver is only $35 and spectators are $10.

Friday August 8, is JB’s Street Legal! Gates open at 5pm and racing starts at 6:30pm. Spectators are $10.00 to watch, kids 12 & under are free, and competitors are $25! Remember, tech closes at 9pm, so you must be in before then to race. See how you and your car compare against everyone else on the brand new ¼ mile drag strip!

Saturday, August 9th and Sunday, August 10th is the Ironman Classic Weekend. Open Test & Tune session for all classes plus Top Eliminator, and Quick Rod. Race 9 of the Freedom Ford Bracketeers takes place Sunday as the Electronics, Non Electronics, Top Eliminator, Quick Rod and Jr. Dragsters all running. Gates open at 8 AM. Car & Driver $50 Crew $20. Spectator gates open at 10 AM. Adults are $20, youth are $10 and children 6 and under are free!

Remember if you come in to watch the drags on Saturday, you can stay and watch the oval for free!

For more updates, call our event hotline at (780)468-FAST!

8/10/2008

Ironman Weekend Race Results

The Ironman Classic weekend at Castrol Raceway started on Saturday August 9th with the IHRA Ironman up for grabs in Top Eliminator and Hot Rod.

At the end of the day with the track temperature topping 48 degrees C Top Eliminator honor went to Aaron Giroux while Ken Goldade took home the Hot Rod trophy.

In the final round of top EliminatorGiroux of Canyon Creek dialed his 02 Cavalier in at a 7.54 while his opponent Natasha Cherchuk of Beaumont dialed her 94 Spitzer in at a 8.06. At the top end Giroux ran a 7.562 to take the win over Cherchuks 8.090. In Hot Rod Goldade of Medicine Hat took a lucky win in the final when his opponent Jayson Thomson in the 69 Camaro couldn’t hold his car at the line and rolled through to red light.

In the King of the Hill race Les Splett took his 66 Acadian to the finals against Bob Jordan in his 69 Camaro. Splett of Edmonton dialed a 9.85 which Jordan of Chestermere dialed a 9.27. Splett took the win with a .032 light and a 9.866 at the top end to Jordan’s .099 light and 0.305 at the finish line.

Sunday August 10th day two of the Ironman Classic weekend started with over 140 cars vying for the coveted trophy in four classes – Jr. Dragster, Non Electronics, Electronics and Quick Rod.

Jr. Dragster got under way first and at the end of the day Melissa Scheu of Calgary took on Jared Anstead of Edmonton. Both racers broke out but Scheu broke out by less running a 7.952 on her 7.97 dial to Anstead’s 7.900 on his 7.96 dial.

In Quick Rod the final saw two Calgary racers Eric Goulden and Mark Kanwischer. Goulden took the win when his opponent ran under the 9.10 dial with an 9.061 to Goulden’s 9.108.

The No Box final had the 2007 champion Dan Coss of Sherwood Park taking on Chris Melnyk of Leduc. Melnyk dialed his 73 Duster in at a 11.42 to Coss’s 13.10 in the 70 Duster. A better reaction and run gave Coss the Ironman with a 13.118 to Melnyk’s 11.421 run.

In Box the final Ironman was up for grabs between Jeff Colman of Edmonton and Travis Ringuth of Grande Prairie. Colman dialed his 67 Camaro in at 10.95 to Ringuths 12.42 in the 81 Camaro. At the finish line Coleman took the win with a .009 light and running 11.031 run to Ringuths .114 light and 12.517 run.

Top Eliminator also raced and the final saw Garth Giroux of Canyon Creek taking on Jason Padd of Chestermere. Despite a better light Padd in his 02 Camaro couldn’t beat Giroux in the 06 TNT. Giroux ran a 7.497 on his 7.48 dial to Padd’s 8.120 on his 8.09 dial.

The Next Drag racing activity is Wednesday August 14 for Hot August Nights featuring Jet Cars, Nitro Funny Cars, Top Alcohol Funny Cars, 7.50 Funny Cars, Nitro Harley’s and the Full Tilt Boogie Wheelstander. Competitor gate open at 1 PM, Time Trials at 3 PM, The show starts at 630 PM.

7/22/2008

This weekend’s events:

Back again in full swing Tuesday July 29 and Thursday July 31 are the Motocross Practices. Come out and try our newly redesigned Motocross track! Gates open both days at 5pm and racing goes until dusk. Its only $15 for 50cc and $20 for all other classes.

Friday August 1, marks the return of JB’s Street Legal! Gates open at 5pm and racing starts at 6:30pm. For $25.00 you can see how you and your car compare against everyone else on the ¼ mile drag strip! Spectators are $10.00 to watch, kids 12 & under are free! Remember, tech closes at 9pm, so you must be in before then to race.

For more updates, call our event hotline at (780)468-FAST!

This weekend’s events:

Tuesday July 22 and Thursday July 24 mark the return of the Motocross Practices. Come out and try our newly redesigned Motocross track! Gates open both days at 5pm and racing goes until dusk. Its only $15 for 50cc and $20 for all other classes.

Thursday July 24 is Drifting! If you like going fast and sliding around corners, you will love this! Gates open at 5:30pm and goes until 10pm. Its just $35 to ride and $10 to watch.

Friday July 25, Saturday July 26 and Sunday July 27 marks the return of the Monsters! This weekend is the Paradise RV Monster Madness presented by Alberta Fuel Distributors. Come watch as Big Foot, Iron Outlaw, Bounty Hunter and more cause destruction at every turn! This event will also feature for the 1st time ever, the 26 foot tall Transformer Robots, Freestyle Motocross and Quad Wars!

Gates open Friday & Saturday at 5pm and Sunday at noon. Tickets are available at Mac’s convenience Stores and at the gates. Adults are $25.00 Youth 2-12 are $15 and kids under 2 are free!

Saturday afternoon will be the Pit Party! For just an extra $5.00 along with your Saturday front gate admission ticket, come in and see your favorite trucks and drivers up close and personal, come and get their autographs or your picture taken!

FREE PIT PASS – If you have paid in advance for a Saturday ticket purchased from Castrol Raceway or your local Mac’s, come to the gates between 3-5pm and we will reward you with a free pit pass.

Re-Designed Motocross Reopens Today

The newly re-designed motocross track is reopening today for practice sessions and will be running almost every Tuesday and Thursday. Gates will open at 5pm and racing goes until dusk. Its just $15.00 for 50cc and $20.00 for all other classes. Come and ride this awesome new track that all the pro’s are raving about!

MONSTER ENERGY CMRC MOTCROSS NATIONALS

According to discriminating MX forums, “No detail was spared at Castrol Raceway in Edmonton, AB. From track prep to dirt to layout to pits, everything was top notch at Castrol”

“Well guy’s, that track in Edmonton has just set the standard for motocross in this country. It is the best facility, hands down in this country. A nice flat mowed grass pit area, awesome for the factory rigs, made working on the bikes a dream, lots of grandstands for the spectators. Yes they actually had spectators, lots of them! Track was excellent, dirt was the best I've ever seen, lots of banners, hay bale covers and checker flag track markers all around, very good presentation. How about the concert by Nova Scotia’s own The Truze (spelling?)** at the Budweiser facility. Top notch entertainment, plus motocross to boot. That’s how it's done. Track is next to the airport, hotels and restaurants, what more is there to say. It was one hell of an event!!!”

Facciotti shows no mercy in MX1 – Harvey stomps competition in MX2

Under hot sunny skies, Team Toyota Yamaha Blackfoot Fox Racing's Colton Facciotti and Aron Harvey took no prisoners at Round 6 of the Monster Energy Motocross Nationals at the brand new Castrol Racing facility in Edmonton, AB on Sunday. Facciotti, who displaced Team Suzuki Rockstar Energy OTSFF's Tyler Medaglia from the lead in the MX1 points standings, booked his fourth clean sweep of the season. Harvey, who recorded his second consecutive clean sweep in MX2, clearly has set his sights on points leader Eric Nye, who nailed down 5th overall on the strength of 5-5 motos.

Canadian motocross icon Blair Morgan, who greeted the checkered in 5th place in moto one, pulled out all the stops in the second moto to claim 2nd spot, which saw him finish the day with 2nd overall, making it another banner weekend for Team Toyota Yamaha Blackfoot Fox Racing. Medaglia, who proved fastest out of the gate in both motos, carded 3rd overall on the strength of 4-3 motos. With his reign at the top of rankings over, he now trails Facciotti by 11 points. Monster Energy Cernics Kawasaki's Dusty Klatt, 3rd in the points chase, claimed 4th overall on the strength of 2-6 motos.

In the first MX1 moto, Medaglia snared the holeshot with Yamaha/Blackfoot's Jimmy Nelson, Factory Connection Yamaha's Simon Homans, Suzuki OTSFF's Mitch Cooke and KTM Royal Distributing Thor Riverside MX's Jeff Northrop chasing him into turn one. Medaglia, who has been unable to find his groove on the hard western tracks, quickly lost his lead to Northrop. The Californian's position at the head of the pack was nearly just as short-lived, when Facciotti stormed by him a few laps later.

Once in control, Facciotti stepped up the pace and took it home to the checkered flag. He was followed by Klatt, who had to work his way through the pack from a 15th place start, and Northrop. Meanwhile, Nelson found himself dropping out of the top-five mix with mechanical problems while Cooke, who ran in 4th for a while, crashed and dropped back to an 8th place finish.

An on fire Medaglia nailed the second moto holeshot, but once again he was unable to hold onto the lead. Facciotti, who clearly has his mind set on winning the MX1 Championship, installed himself into the lead early on in the race to basically check out and claim his second victory of the day. His teammate Morgan also stuck a pass on Medaglia to go on and run his own race in 2nd place. With 2nd overall on the day, Morgan recorded his best finish of the season to date.

In the first MX2 moto, Aron Harvey pegged the holeshot taking Clearbrook Yamaha's Kyle Beaton, Leading Edge Kawasaki's Nick Evennou, and Suzuki Rockstar OTSFF's Jeremy Medaglia with him. Beaton put in a number of assaults on Harvey's lead but a bobble saw him finish the moto in 8th place. Fourth place finisher Evennou's teammate Teddy Maier, also a top starter, finished 3rd behind Medaglia who occupied 2nd place for most of the moto.

In moto two, Beaton proved to be the fastest out of the gate but Harvey had every intention of taking over the lead to make it a double-moto win. Maier, looking for an overall podium finish as well, also stuck a pass on Beaton as did KTM Royal Distributing Thor Riverside MX's Mason Phillips, who finished 7th in moto one. Meanwhile, Medaglia managed to secure 3rd overall on the podium, thanks to a 6th place finish behind Eric Nye who settled for his second 5th place moto finish of the day.

In the Suzuki Women's Series, KTM's Jacqueline Ross further solidified her lead in the title hunt by adding another 50 points to her bounty, thanks to a clean sweep. She was followed onto the podium by Kawasaki's Heidi Cooke, who carded 2-2 motos, and Blackfoot Suzuki's Jolene Van Vugt, who clinched 3rd overall on the strength of 3-3 motos.

7/18/2008

TOMORROW AT CASTROL RACEWAY; MUSIC & MOTOCROSS

Join the Paper Lions Band tomorrow at 4:30pm on the BIG Bud Rig AFTER THE Monster Energy CMRC Motocross Nationals. Paper Lions (formerly the Chucky Danger Band) is a Canadian indie rock band, formed in Belfast, Prince Edward Island in 2004 by singer and guitarist John MacPhee, drummer David Cyrus MacDonald, guitarist Colin Buchanan and bass guitarist Rob MacPhee. John and Rob MacPhee are brothers, and Buchanan grew up next door to them. The band is now based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

Their debut full-length release is Colour, released in 2006.

They won the 2006 East Coast Music Award for Pop Recording of the Year for their EP 6-pack.

They received three nominations (but no wins) at the 2007 East Coast Music Awards: Group Recording of the Year, Single of the Year ("Marching Machine"), and Rock Recording of the Year.

Their third release, Chucky Danger, was released August 29, 2007.

They were nominated for four awards at the 2008 East Coast Music Awards.

On February 21st, 2008, the band announced on their Myspace blog that they were changing their name to Paper Lions.

Moto X Schedule

Gate Admission:
Weekend - $35.00 Adults, $20.00 Under 12, Pre-schoolers free
Saturday - $20.00 Adults, $15.00 Under 12, Pre-schoolers free
Sunday - $25.00 Adults, $15.00 Kids, Pre-schoolers free

Amateur Sign in:
Friday 7:00pm 9:00pm
Saturday 6:30am 8:00am

Pro Sign In:
Friday 3:00pm 5:00pm
Saturday 8:00am 11:00am

TENTATIVE Saturday's Race Schedule:

50cc 7-8 Pee Wee
50cc 4-6 Pee Wee
MX 2 Beginner
MX 1 Intermediate
MX 2 Junior
85cc 7-11 Pro Tech inspection 8:00am 11:00pm
Vet Junior/ Vet Master
85cc 12-16 Pro Practice 12:00 to 1:00pm
MX 1 Beginner
65cc Pee Wee
MX 1 Junior
GP Beginner
Super Mini
Plus 40
GP Junior
GP Intermediate

Second Motos:

50cc 7-8 Pee Wee Track Maintenance
50cc 4-6 Pee Wee
MX 2 Beginner
MX 1 Intermediate
MX 2 Junior
85cc 7-11
Vet Junior/ Vet Master M
85cc 12-16
MX 1 Beginner
65cc Pee Wee
MX 1 Junior
GP Beginner
Super Mini
Plus 40
GP Junior
GP Intermediate

* LADIES RACE SUNDAY

7/14/2008

Freedom Ford Bracketeer Results sunday July 13

Despite threatening clouds all around the track Castrol Raceway remained dry for the sixth race in the 2008 Freedom Ford Bracketeer series.

In Jr. Dragster the final saw Chloe Mix of Leduc taking on Katrina Cherchuk of Beaumont. Mix dialed her Jr. in at 8.24 and took the win running a 8.282 while Cherchuk hasd the better light but ran way off her 8.35 dial with a 8.447.

In No Box Ray Peck of Edmonton took on Dan Coss of Sherwood Park. Peck dialed his 70 Dodge Dart in at a 12.89 while Coss dialed his 70 Duster in at a 13.03. The all Mopar finish had Peck come out on top running his dial 12.892 while Coss ran under his dial with a 13.007.

The Box final was a classic Calgary vs Edmonton match up. Mike Ferstl of Calgary dialed his 34 Roadster in at a 9.93 while James Pahl of Sherwood Park dialed his 66 Coronet in at a 10.23. Ferstl had the better light and needed it to take the win running a 9.942 to Pahl’s 10.239.

The day ended at 6:15 pm.

The next bracket race weekend in August 9 and 10 with the Ironman Classic weekend for all classes. Saturday will feature an open Test & Tune for all classes as well as races for Quick Rod and Top Eliminator. Hot Rod will race for their Ironman during the Saturday program. Sunday the remaing classes including Quick Rod, Top Eliminator, Jr. Dragster, Non Electronic and Electronics wil get their chance at the Ironman. Gates open at 8AM both days for Competitors.

Attention all NPP Oilmen’s Invitational Participants

For those of you who participated in the NPP Oilmen’s, please note the following:

NPP Late Model Series drivers will be paid by NPP directly. Stocks and Trucks will be paid by Castrol Raceway. If you are not a registered driver at Castrol Raceway in the Stocks or Trucks please email your name, car # and address to Jennifer@castrolraceway.com to have your payout send to you.

7/7/2008

Matt Hagan Finds the Nitro Funny Car Winner’s Circle at IHRA Rocky Mountain Nationals Despite Heavy Heart

EDMONTON, Ab. (July 7, 2008) – Matt Hagan knocked off Grant Downing to claim the Nitro Funny Car title at the CARS RV & Marine & Motorsport Rocky Mountain Nationals in Edmonton, but his visit to the Winner’s Circle was less than joyous. Though his focus was on racing his mind was worlds away, on friend and teammate Dale Creasy Jr. at Royal Alexandria Hospital in downtown Edmonton.

Creasy suffered severe leg trauma following his semifinal round crash Sunday afternoon and was airlifted to the hospital. He was scheduled for surgery Monday with a broken right foot and compound fractures in his left leg. Creasy is the driver responsible for getting Hagan into a competitive Nitro Funny Car this season after he moved up from the Pro Modified ranks, and the win at Castrol Raceway. He considers Creasy his mentor and, after watching the life-flight helicopter take him away from Castrol Raceway, found it virtually impossible to keep his focus.

“That’s the toughest part. You can’t find out any information about what happened because no one knows,” Hagan said. “You watch your friend be taken away in a helicopter, then you have to get re-focused on doing your job. You try to stay focused but all you can do is think about Dale. It was a really tough deal.”

Hagan was able to focus enough to defeat Steven Macklyn in the semifinal. He then, after the rains washed away the final rounds Sunday, made a solo pass for the win Monday morning when racing resumed and Grant Downing, his finals competition, could not answer the call. Hagan made a strong lap for the fans Monday but blew the body off his Monte Carlo, causing a bit of cosmetic body damage. But he couldn’t have cared less about the car when he knew Creasy was scheduled for surgery a couple of hours later.

“Blowing the body off the car didn’t help things, but that was the least of it,” Hagan said. “Now we’re going to go to the hospital to see Dale. I’m giving him the trophy from this race because he deserves it. He’s helped so many people in this class and has been such a big part of my career. This Ironman isn’t mine, it’s his. I just hope he’s okay.”

Hagan is going to stop at chassis-builder Murf McKinney’s shop on the way home. He had to get his wheelie bars repaired after breaking them in the final round, but he has other things on his agenda as well.

“I want to talk to Murf to see if there is something we can come up with to better protect the driver’s legs in these cars,” he said. “These things are dangerous; we know that every time we strap ourselves in. But if we can come up with something to protect the driver better I think we should make every effort to do it. We all have families. I have a year-and-a-half old son and a wife. I want to make sure everything is as safe as possible. I know I’m taking a risk when I get in the car, but I want to eliminate risks that might be unnecessary. Murf is a smart man, hopefully we can come up with something to address this.”

Kevin Jones (Berea, Ky.) claimed his second career Ironman in the Torco Pro Nitro Top Fuel class, stopping Budds Creek winner Bobby Lagana Jr. in the final round. Jones is a fan of rain-delayed events…his first career victory came at the rain-delayed Sooner Nationals in Tulsa last season. Jones defeated Spencer Massey in the first round and Tim Boychuk in the semifinals to advance to the final round.

There, against Lagana, neither driver could put together a smooth lap. Both had to pedal their cars, but Jones was able to get his Interstate Batteries rail hooked up sooner and reached the finish line first with a 5.271 pass at 280.84 mph. Lagana clocked a 6.301 at 182.90.

Carl Spiering (Jordan Station, Ontario) has not been a regular on the IHRA circuit this season, but when he shows up to race he always makes his presence felt. Spiering drove his Eaton-backed Corvette to the Pro Modified championship in Edmonton, defeating Thomas Patterson in the final.

“This is just terrific,” an elated Spiering said after the race. “We tried to stay on our game plan for this deal and it worked. We didn’t put down any big numbers, but neither did anyone else. We remained consistent throughout and it paid off.”

Laurie Cannister (Johnstown, Ohio) claimed the Alcohol Funny Car championship Sunday before the rains came, defeating Paul Noakes in the final round for the second time this season. Canadian Bob Bertsch claimed the Pro Stock Ironman in memory of his fallen crew member, John Weisler, who passed away during the President’s Cup Nationals in Maryland three weeks ago.

EDMONTON, Alb. -- Monday's final results from the CARS RV & Marine & Motorsports Rocky Mountain Nationals presented by TORCO Racing Fuels at Castrol Raceway. The race is the fifth of 10 in the 2008 Knoll-Gas Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series:

Top Fuel -- Kevin Jones, 5.271 seconds, 280.84 mph def. Bobby Lagana Jr., 6.301 seconds, 182.90 mph.

Nitro Funny Car -- Matt Hagan, Chevy Monte Carlo, 28.891, no speed def. Grant Downing, Monte Carlo, broke.

Pro Modified -- Carl Spiering, Chevy Corvette, 6.555, 214.25 def. Thomas Patterson, Dodge Charger, 6.848, 192.36.

Alcohol Funny Car -- Laurie Cannister, Chevy Camaro, 5.906, 241.37 def. Paul Noakes, Dodge Avenger, 5.950, 238.43.

Pro Stock -- Bob Bertsch, Mustang, 6.533, 215.07 was unopposed.

Nitro Bikes -- Damien Cownden, 6.707, 211.59 def. John Breckenridge, 7.722, 179.61.

Pro Nostalgia -- Joey Steckler, Chevy Corvette, 7.509, 185.79 def. Brent Harris, Willys Coupe, 7.634, 168.94.

Quick 16 -- Scott Hearn, Dragster, 7.157, 186.54 def. John Childs, Chevy, 7.251, 192.71.

Super Stock -- Rick Paton, Camaro, 9.371, 140.80 def. Casey Setters, Firebird, 10.129, 133.50.

Stock -- Ed Matiejewski, Nova, 12.387, 105.04 def. Tim Richards, Malibu, 11.966, 106.49.

Quick Rod -- Mike Shannon, Dragster, 9.094, 157.72 def. Garth Giroux, Dragster, 9.047, 168.45.

Super Rod -- Tom Patterson, Corvette, 10.119, 137.51 def. Pat McNally, Camaro, 10.053, 148.56.

Hot Rod -- Chad Barclay, Maverick, 11.114, 132.82 def. Scott Hydaman, Chevelle, 11.065, 115.06.

Top ET -- Derek Rose, Acadian, 10.736, 117.82 def. Justin Ronnie, Camaro, 10.588, 128.65.

ET Bracket -- Derek Rose, Acadian, 10.741, 115.99 def. Darren Ursel, Nova, 10.556, 125.26.

Mod ET -- Darren Ursel, Nova, 10.530, 126.86 def. Mario Brun, Camaro, 12.000, 107.65.

ET Bikes & Sleds -- Dave Wiebe, Ninja, 9.423, 106.50 def. Shawn Graham, Kawasaki Z1R, 10.990, 125.80.

Junior Dragster -- Corey Thomas, Dragster, 10.322, 62.51 def. Ian Admiraal, LMH, 8.263, 76.69.

EDMONTON, Alb. -- Final round-by-round results from the CARS RV & Marine & Motorsports Rocky Mountain Nationals presented by TORCO Racing Fuels at Castrol Raceway, the fifth of 10 events in the 2008 Knoll-Gas Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series:

TOP FUEL:

ROUND ONE -- Mike Strasburg, 5.551, 224.85 def. Mitch King, 8.534, 84.69; Tim Boychuk, 5.082, 262.33 def. Terry McMillen, 11.225, 83.70; Bobby Lagana Jr., 4.990, 268.38 def. Bruce Litton, 5.051, 298.34; Kevin Jones, 5.194, 252.99 def. Spencer Massey, 5.252, 270.05; SEMIFINALS -- Lagana Jr., 8.018, 93.27 def. Strasburg, 17.996, 77.77; Jones, 4.797, 298.21 def. Boychuk, 4.982, 286.86; FINAL -- Jones, 5.271, 280.84 def. Lagana Jr., 6.301, 182.90.

PRO MODIFIED:

ROUND ONE -- Mike Castellana, Pontiac Firebird, 6.933, 196.96 def. Pat Stoken, Chevy Camaro, 7.812, 129.12; Carl Spiering, Chevy Corvette, 6.197, 228.58 def. Gary Mason, Corvette, 6.413, 228.00; Thomas Patterson, Dodge Charger, 6.165, 229.51 def. Ross Hogenson, Corvette, 9.504, 93.63; Tommy D'Aprile, Chevy Bel Air, 6.096, 233.76 def. Quain Stott, Corvette, 10.456, 86.38; Joe Delehay, Camaro, 7.900, 156.99 def. Ed Hoover, Camaro, 15.406, 56.24; Scott Cannon, Firebird, 6.373, 231.28 def. Dan Vogt, Corvette, 6.556, 213.47; Kenny Lang, Corvette, 6.316, 229.24 def. Lee Frank, Corvette, 6.436, 216.20; Jason Stock, Corvette, 6.292, 225.67 def. Mike Janis, Firebird, 6.336, 233.03; QUARTERFINALS -- Spiering, 8.234, 209.75 def. Cannon, 10.524, 84.57; Delehay, 6.430, 226.20 def. Castellana, 6.522, 228.15; Patterson, 6.298, 229.16 def. Lang, 10.003, 92.13; D'Aprile, 6.136, 225.37 def. Stock, 6.341, 224.58; SEMIFINALS -- Patterson, 6.372, 227.84 def. Delehay, 6.576, 224.32; Spiering, 6.249, 227.61 def. D'Aprile, 6.301, 227.04; FINAL -- Spiering, 6.555, 214.25 def. Patterson, 6.848, 192.36.

ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR:

ROUND ONE -- Thomas Carter, Chevy Monte Carlo, 5.908, 241.45 def. John Evanchuk, Pontiac Firebird, 6.036, 236.75; Rob Atchison, Monte Carlo, 5.973, 241.63 def. Mark Thomas, Monte Carlo, 6.089, 233.60; Laurie Cannister, Chevy Camaro, 5.958, 240.72 def. Scott McVey, Dodge Avenger, 6.023, 234.94; Paul Noakes, Avenger, 5.955, 236.51 def. Jordan Pawlick, Avenger, 6.174, 219.26; SEMIFINALS -- Cannister, 5.841, 242.02 def. Carter, 6.076, 239.61; Noakes, 5.900, 238.26 def. Atchison, 5.951, 243.37; FINAL -- Cannister, 5.906, 241.37 def. Noakes, 5.950, 238.43.

PRO STOCK:

ROUND ONE -- Bob Bertsch, Ford Mustang, 6.533, 215.07 was unopposed;

NITRO FUNNY CAR:

ROUND ONE -- Dale Creasy Jr., Chevy Impala, 5.250, 284.75 def. Cory Lee, Pontiac Firebird, 10.340, 92.61; Matt Hagan, Chevy Monte Carlo, 5.208, 238.22 def. Jeff Diehl, Monte Carlo, broke; Steven Macklyn, Monte Carlo, 5.698, 201.61 def. Terry Haddock, Dodge Stratus, 5.884, 229.24; Grant Downing, Monte Carlo, 5.529, 277.20 def. Jason Duchene, Chevy Camaro, 5.836, 202.36; SEMIFINALS -- Downing, 5.367, 219.40 def. Creasy Jr., 5.930, 173.96; Hagan, 6.671, 144.64 def. Macklyn, 8.181, 116.58; FINAL -- Hagan, no time, no speed def. Downing, DQ.

EDMONTON, Alb. -- Point standings (top 10) for IHRA professional categories following the CARS RV & Marine & Motorsports Rocky Mountain Nationals presented by TORCO Racing Fuels at Castrol Raceway, the fifth of 10 events in the 2008 Knoll-Gas Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series -

Top Fuel

1. Bruce Litton, 438; 2. Spencer Massey, 405; 3. Bobby Lagana Jr., 371; 4. Mike Strasburg, 369; 5. Kevin Jones, 303; 6. Terry McMillen, 256; 7. Scott Palmer, 222; 8. Chris Karamesines, 108; 9. Tim Boychuk, 74; 10. Michael Gunderson, 50.

Pro Modified

1. Kenny Lang, 377; 2. Mike Castellana, 303; 3. Scott Cannon, 295; 4. Tommy D{Aprile, 265; 5. Mike Janis, 260; 6. Jim Halsey, 256; 7. Thomas Patterson, 213; 8. Jason Hamstra, 198; 9. Ed Hoover, 187; 10. Pat Stoken, 177.

Alcohol Funny Car

1. Laurie Cannister, 572; 2. Rob Atchison, 401; 3. Thomas Carter, 377; 4. Paul Noakes, 345; 5. Dale Brand, 232; 6. Mark Thomas, 221; 7. Larry Dobbs, 167; 8. (tie) Terry Munroe, 120; Tim Stevens, 120; 10. Tony Bogolo, 107.

Pro Stock

1. Jeff Dobbins, 327; 2. Elijah Morton, 300; 3. Frank Gugliotta, 292; 4. John Montecalvo, 284; 5. Pete Berner, 239; 6. Bob Bertsch, 218; 7. Richard Freeman, 183; 8. Robert Patrick, 157; 9. Cary Goforth, 154; 10. Rob Mansfield, 149.

Nitro Funny Car

1. Dale Creasy Jr., 392; 2. Matt Hagan, 348; 3. Terry Haddock, 293; 4. Steven Macklyn, 283; 5. Paul Lee, 271; 6. Andy Kelley, 188; 7. Jeff Diehl, 176; 8. Jack Wyatt, 168; 9. Todd Simpson, 165; 10. Cory Lee, 128.

Creasy Injured in Semifinals at Rocky Mountain Nationals

EDMONTON, Alb. (July 7, 2008) - Dale Creasy, Jr., driver of the Torco Race Fuels Nitro Funny Car, was injured during a semifinal loss at the Rocky Mountain Nationals yesterday.

Somewhere near the finish line Creasy's car had a catastrophic parts failure in the drive line, his legs became entangled in the wreckage. He was air lifted to Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

Creasy suffered broken bones in his right foot that will require a cast. His left leg suffered a crushed shin and a compound fracture that will require surgery. Creasy is scheduled for surgery between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Mountain Time at Royal Alexandra Hospital.

The Creasy family asks that cards and well wishes be held until Dale returns home. The team also wants to thank Jet Label & Tape for the support they are providing to the family during this time.

7/6/2008

Mother Nature Has the Last Say at Jam-Packed Castrol Raceway

EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada (July 5, 2008) – For the second day in a row rain and lightning brought an exciting day of qualifying for the CARS RV & Sport & Marine Rocky Mountain Nationals to an early end.

The day which started with a huge crowd enjoying top-notch racing action under clear blue skies ended prematurely when, as Friday, strong winds blew rain into the area. And, as Friday, attempts to dry the track after an initial stoppage proved futile despite the best efforts of Castrol Raceway and IHRA staff.

Pro Stock and Alcohol Funny Car fields were set before the first showers struck, while Pro Mod has in the middle of its session. A revised ladder put Mike Janis, who carded a best pass of 6.173, 232.19, at the top of the list.

In Pro Stock, Bob Bertsch, with his Rislone Engine Treatment-backed team from Willis, Michigan, claimed top qualifying honors as well as the Last Man Standing bonus with a pass of 6.568 at 213.33 mph. Bertsch is the lone Pro Stock driver at Edmonton. His decision to attend the race was twofold. He lost crew member and friend John Weisler during the previous event, at Budds Creek, Maryland, and Weisler's widow urged him to continue racing.

Said Bertsch, "I needed to get back to the racetrack." He said he also had made a commitment to his sponsor, who had been counting heavily on the two Canadian races to promote a product recently introduced north of the border. "My sponsor asked me to go, and that's what I signed up for at the beginning of the year," he said.

He said that "it's weird" to be the only driver "competing" in the class this weekend. "Some moments it feels good, and other moments it feels sad," Bertsch said. Prior to his run tonight a moment of silence was observed in honor of his fallen friend.

Dr. Thomas Carter is the only competitor other than Laurie Cannister to have claimed an Alcohol Funny Car Ironman this season, taking the win at the Motor City Nationals at Milan, Michigan, in May. Carter, of Cuero, Texas, currently sits third in championship points behind Cannister and Rob Atchison.

Saturday evening he claimed both the No. 1 qualifying spot and Last Man Standing honors and the accompanying five bonus points by pacing his “Jawbreaker” 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo to an elapsed time mark of 5.849 at 243.28 mph.

“We’ve been working to get this car to run since the beginning of the season and it’s finally performing the way we knew it could,” Carter said. “We have been working real hard and I have to thank my whole crew for their effort. They have done an outstanding job. And I’d also like to thank this great crowd here at Edmonton for coming out to see us.”

The No. 1 qualifier in Top Fuel was Kevin Jones, who claimed the spot on the strength of his 4.911, 275.96 pass in the class’ only session.

On the Nitro Funny Car front, defending champion and most recent event winner Dale Creasy Jr. laid claim to the top spot with his run of 5.319, 278.17.

EDMONTON, Alb. -- First-round pairings for professional eliminations Sunday for the CARS RV & Marine & Motorsports Rocky Mountain Nationals presented by TORCO Racing Fuels at Castrol Raceway, the fifth of 10 events in the 2008 Knoll-Gas Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series. Pairings based on results in qualifying, which ended Saturday.

Top Fuel -- 1. Kevin Jones, 4.911 seconds, 275.96 mph vs. 5. Spencer Massey, 6.328, 137.43; 2. Bruce Litton, 5.053, 276.63 vs. 6. Bobby Lagana Jr., 7.227, 108.86; 3. Tim Boychuk, 5.228, 207.46 vs. 7. Terry McMillen, 7.461, 113.24; 4. Mike Strasburg, 6.024, 153.53 vs. 8. Mitch King, 13.321, 65.98.

Nitro Funny Car -- 1. Dale Creasy Jr., Chevy Impala, 5.319, 278.17 vs. 5. Cory Lee, Pontiac Firebird, 5.785, 232.99; 2.

Steven Macklyn, Chevy Monte Carlo, 5.341, 279.32 vs. 6. Terry Haddock, Dodge Stratus, 6.331, 159.57; 3. Jason Duchene, Chevy Camaro, 5.650, 230.53 vs. 7. Grant Downing, Monte Carlo, 6.445, 148.90; 4. Matt Hagan, Monte Carlo, 5.750, 259.51 vs. 8. Jeff Diehl, Monte Carlo, 6.899, 147.42.

Pro Modified -- 1. Mike Janis, Pontiac Firebird, 6.173, 232.19 vs. 9. Jason Stock, Chevy Corvette, 6.292, 226.09; 2. Kenny Lang, Corvette, 6.207, 231.36 vs. 10. Lee Frank, Corvette, 6.295, 221.27; 3. Scott Cannon, Firebird, 6.211, 231.28 vs. 11. Dan Vogt, Corvette, 6.323, 220.37; 4. Ed Hoover, Chevy Camaro, 6.230, 227.77 vs. 12. Joe Delehay, Camaro, 6.344, 227.04; 5. Tommy D'Aprile, Chevy Bel Air, 6.235, 230.57 vs. 13. Quain Stott, Corvette, 6.421, 220.76; 6. Thomas Patterson, Dodge Charger, 6.240,

228.81 vs. 14. Ross Hogenson, Corvette, 6.481, 213.43; 7. Carl Spiering, Corvette, 6.243, 225.37 vs. 15. Gary Mason, Corvette, 6.809, 209.04; 8. Mike Castellana, Firebird, 6.291, 219.15 vs. 16. Pat Stoken, Camaro, 7.111, 142.03.

Alcohol Funny Car -- 1. Thomas Carter, Chevy Monte Carlo, 5.849, 243.28 vs. 5. John Evanchuk, Pontiac Firebird, 6.004, 235.97; 2. Rob Atchison, Monte Carlo, 5.895, 241.37 vs. 6. Mark Thomas, Monte Carlo, 6.004, 233.92; 3. Laurie Cannister, Chevy Camaro, 5.902, 240.08 vs. 7. Scott McVey, Dodge Avenger, 6.024, 233.16; 4. Paul Noakes, Avenger, 5.968, 237.00 vs. 8. Jordan Pawlick, Avenger, 6.071, 227.84.

Pro Stock -- 1. Bob Bertsch, Ford Mustang, 6.541, 213.16 is unopposed.

RMN UPDATE

The track is almost dry and racing will comence at 12:00 PM. Hitting the drag strip first will be the Top Fuel Eliminations; don't miss another exciting race day at Castrol Raceway.

Weather Update

The clouds have broken and officials are drying the track. As soon as the track is dry we will be going straight into eliminations starting with Top Fuel.

RMN Weather Update

We are currently under rain delay here at Castrol Raceway. Please keep posted to the Event Hotline and the website for up to date weather info.

We still plan to finish up the Rocky Mountain Nationals today if the weather cooperates.

7/2/2008

15th Annual Oilmens Invitational Results

Click HERE to check out the results from another exciting Oilmens Invitational!

6/30/2008

The Rocky Mountain Nationals Are Back!

Cars RV & Marine Rocky Mountain Nationals are rolling back into town this upcoming weekend July 4 – 6th, 2008! Canada’s biggest drag race welcomes the IRHA for this action packed 3 day event. Our record setting attendance and expected hot weather is not going to be the only thing heating up Edmonton. Teams from all over Canada and the USA will be coming to race in the Sportsman and Pro Series over the weekend. Edmonton will bring the thrill of the Knoll Gas Nitro Jam to race fans in Western Canada for the sixth time since the race’s inaugural event in 2003. It is one of the hottest tickets in our Festival City.

July 4th and 5th presents the Cervus Contractors Equipment and JCB Night of Fire. Cervus Contractors Equipment LP. is a Sales and Rental company dealing in the JCB full line of equipment as well as JLG and CMI products. JCB is one the world’s top five privately-owned manufacturers of construction and agriculture. Come and check out their famous drag military machine.

July 6th presents Partsource Championship Sunday. PartSource is an automotive parts specialty store designed to meet the needs of major purchasers of auto parts - professional automotive installers and serious do-it-yourselfers. Make your way to your local PartSource and pick up your $5.00 off Sunday coupon for the finals at the Cars RV Rocky Mountain Nationals.

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If you do not have your tickets yet, please click HERE. Seats are going fast!!!

For more updates, call our event hotline at (780)468-FAST or visit one of our websites: www.ihra.com OR www.castolraceway.com

6/26/2008

JB’S Power Centre Street Legal on June 27

The JB’s Power Centre Street Legal scheduled for June 27 is a tentatively ago and a decision will be made on Friday by noon as to whether or not the track will be open for the Street Legal event. Crew’s have been working day and night to get the track grinding completed for Friday night’s show. However, a hold up with Custom’s on grinding equipment being shipped from the States has caused a small delay. Jim Weinert, from IHRA, and his crew will be working all through the night on Thursday to complete the grinding. Jim Weinert will be informing the track by noon on Friday whether or not they will be ready to go for the Friday night event. Please keep in mind that the crew working will do everything possible to get track ready in time for the Street Legals but will have the track in prime condition for the CMDRA All Bike Drags on Saturday and Sunday. Check back for more updates on the Street Legal event scheduled for June 27.

Get Your 2008 Rocky Mountain Nationals Run Schedule

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Attention All Rocky Mountain National Competitors

All competitors must check into the Ritchie Bros. lot in Nisku PRIOR to entering the track on Thursday July 3. Anybody who heads right to the track, will be turned around and sent back to Ritchie Bros. In order to try and speed up the credentialing and parking issues relating this event, Castrol Raceway will be instituting the following procedures:

The Ritchie Brothers lot does not open until 7 AM on Wednesday July 2nd.
Anyone arriving in Nisku early will NOT be allowed to park in the designated lot until Wednesday morning. Ritchie Bros has asked that no one enter the lot prior to Wednesday morning. Ritchie Bros is a business ans we do not want to disrupt their day to day operations, so please respect the posted date and times for entry.
Please follow the staff and signage to enter the lot. Someone will be there helping to direct you and park you accordingly. Please listen to them and park where you are asked to. Anyone not following the directions will not be numbered until the end.
The numbering process will include a number on the front of the tow vehicle and a ticket to person registering. You must hold on to the ticket until registration begins. People will be called to the registration in order by the numbered tickets. If you do not have a ticket you will be ask to wait until the end.

Note* Due to limited parking all race teams will be limited to one tow vehicle and and trailer. All ‘extra’ vehicles will have to park in the spectator parking area.

We will be pitting ET Bracket cars on the return road starting at 9 AM on Monday June 30th. This will run until 5 PM. Any vehicles not on site by 5 PM will have to go to the Ritchie Brothers lot on Wednesday.

6/25/2008

Drag Strip Has A New Smooth Finish

The IHRA sanctioned ¼ mile drag strip at Castrol Raceway has a newer, smoother finish. Crews have been working steadily since Sunday June 22 to complete the work being done on the ¼ mile. The entire surface has been grinded to a smooth, even level and is then being polished to finish. The track will be running the fresh surface for the first time this weekend starting with the JB’s Power Centre Street Legals, followed by the 2 day CMDRA All Bike Drags present by the Harley Davidson Dealer’s of Alberta. Next weekend, July 4-6, will be the 6th Annual Nitro Jam Cars RV & Marine & Motorsports Rocky Mountain Nationals. With the ¼ mile being refinished, old records should be broken and new records set at the 5th stop on the Nitro Jam Series circuit.

Click here to check out the pictures of the track work.

6/24/2008

Motocross Track Under Construction

June 24 & 26 will be the final 2 Motocross Practice sessions until after the Monster Energy Motocross Nationals on July 19 & 20. After the Motocross Nationals, regular practice nights will resume on Tuesday and Thursday’s. During this shut down period, the track is getting an overhaul to ensure it is ready and meets the requirements of hosting a National level event. For more updates on the track, please check back on the website. To purchase tickets for the Monster Energy Motocross Nationals, please click on the Buy Tickets Online icon on the left hand side of the Castrol Raceway home page.

Attention All Stock and Super Stock Racers:

Castrol Raceway is pleased to announce that there will now be a Stock/Super Stock Combo race on Friday July 4th as part of the Cars RV & Marine & Motorsports Rocky Mountain Nationals. The race is being organized by Chuck Porter a local Stock racer All money collected and the guaranteed payout will be managed by Chuck.

Entry for the Stk/SS Combo race is $50. 100% of the entries goes to the purse. In addition a number of individuals and companies are contributing funds to the purse.

The “MINIMUM” payout is as follows:

Win-$1,000.
R/U - $500.
Semi’s - $250.
Quarters- $125.

All “bye’s” in the money rounds will be paid back into the purse.

Based on the commitments from contributors so far, the payout should be significantly higher.

DO NOT PAY FOR THE COMBO RACE AT THE GATE. You will pay entries directly to Chuck or one of his assistants. If you have any questions you can email Chuck at qstocker@sasktel.net OR autolift@shaw.ca

6/22/2008

Edmonton Mopar at Castrol Raceway

Castrol Raceway was the home the Edmonton Mopars at the track event on Saturday June 21st. Along with the show and shine almost 100 cars participated in drag racing activities.

The elimination race was a MOPAR only King of the Hill. At the end of the race John Melnyk in his 68 Plymouth Valiant took on Terry Antosko in his 70 Cuda. Melnyk dialed a 10.33 and ran a 10.381 to take the win over Antosko.

In the All Makes and Models King of the Hill all the Chevy’s and Fords were on the trailer by the ¼ finals leaving an all MOPAR final. The final saw James Pahul in his 66 Cornet taking on Larry Thompson in his 70 Challenger. Thompson left first and had trouble hooking at the line ad continued with a trouble trip down the ¼ mile. Pahl took the win running 11.052 on his 10.35 dial.

On the show side there were over 135 cars on the property. Five Vipers joined the count. The overall Best in Show honors went of Jaime Hogg of Red Deer with his 69 Hemi Dart.

The other cars of note included a numbers matching 69 GTX Hemi.

Also recognized at the event was Harvey Pahl for his commitment to the Edmonton Mopar community and drag racing.

The beautiful first full day of summer wrapped up at 5:45 pm.

The next event on the ¼ mile dragstrip at Castrol Raceway is All Bike Drags June 28 & 29th

6/19/2008

This weekend’s events:

Come and check out our Motocross track practice course at Castrol Raceway this Thursday, June 19th! Prices for the practice sessions are: Adults $15.00 and Kids (15 & Under) $10.00. Gates open at 5:00pm and racing goes until dusk. Practices continue for the remainder of the season every Tuesday and Thursday, weather permitting.

Friday June 20th is JB’s Power Centre Street Legal. Gates open at 5pm and racing starts at 6:30pm. For $25.00 you can see how you and your car compare against everyone else on the ¼ mile drag strip! Spectators are $10.00 to watch, kids 12 & under are free! Remember, tech closes at 9pm, so you must be in before then to race.

Edmonton Mopar Back to the Track will take place on Saturday, June 21st. The 11th Annual Car Show includes Mopar King of the Hill and an Open King of the Hill elimination rounds, as well as a lot of test and tune. For more info please contact the Edmonton Mopar Club: http://www.edmontonmoparclub.ca

This Saturday is the Nestle First Night of Summer – the first 200 kids thru the gate for the Nite Thunder event with receive a FREE Nestle treat.

Remember if you come in to watch the drags on Saturday, you can stay and watch the oval for free!

For more updates, call our event hotline at (780)468-FAST!

06/18/2008

The Ultimate VIP Race Weekend

The TriTech Thunder Alley Experience offers the most exciting Seat in the House(Next to the Drivers Seat).

Order Your Seats On-Line today, Space is limited.

Added Incentive for Rocky Mountain Nationals

Professional Racers making the trip to the 2008 Rocky Mountain Nationals at Castrol Raceway in Edmonton will have additional incentive this season.

The Rocky Mountain National IHRA Crew Bonus will provide the top 12 Alcohol Funny Car drivers and the top 18 in both Pro Stock and Pro Modified (according to IHRA points standings following the President’s Cup Nationals) with a free car and driver entry, plus four crew entries, for the 2008 event. This will be in addition to the Edmonton travel incentive already in place.

“This is another way we want to take care of our racers. We understand the tow to Edmonton for the Rocky Mountain Nationals is the longest on our circuit and, with the price of fuel, our racers could use a break,” IHRA president Aaron Polburn said. “With our cash incentives this is a great opportunity we hope our professional drivers will take advantage of. We think a free car and driver, with the additional crew entries, is an excellent added value. This is a great idea Rob Reeves from Castrol Raceway wanted to see in place and we all owe him a thanks for this.”

Here are the details of the cash incentive program:

Category	Points Position Incentive
Torco Racing Fuels / Knoll Gas Pro Nitro Top Fuel	Top 12 $7,500
Torco Racing Fuels / Knoll Gas Pro Nitro Funny Car	Top 12 $7,500
Alcohol Funny Car	Top 12 $2,000
Torco Racing Fuels / Knoll Gas Pro Modified	Top 18 $2,000
Torco Racing Fuels /Knoll Gas Pro Stock	Top 18 $2,000

In order to receive these incentives, a team must hold a top 12 or 18 standing in their class, make two rounds of qualifying (including the “Night of Fire”), and if qualified, run the first round of eliminations. If you do not qualify, but otherwise meet the above criteria, you will still receive the incentive amount.

06/17/2008

Racer Standings Updated

The Drag Point Standings from the weekend have been updated. Click on Racer Info to check out the latest standings and see who is leading the pack.

Weekend Race Results

The first double header Freeedom Ford Bracket race of the 2008 season was a success despite attempts by Mother Nature to delay the racing. The Saturday races had to be finished on Sunday Morning for all classes except Jr. Dragster.

The Jr. Dragster final had James Stelte of St. Albert taking on Katrina Cherchuk of Beaumont. Both racers ran under their dial in the final but Stelte ran under by less. Stelte dialled a 7.97 and ran a 7.968 to take the win over Cherchuk who dialled a 8.52 and ran a 8.496.

In Box Carey Borchuk of Beaumont took on Jeff Colman of Edmonton. Coleman dialled his 67 Camaro in at 10.85 and ran 10.935 while Borchuk dialled his 97 Camaro in at 10.07 and ran under his dial with a 10.055. This was Borchuk’s first trip to the finals in his new car.

In No Box it was Rob Inkster of Gibbons in his 82 Camaro taking on Darren Ursel of Edmonton in his 69 Nova. Inkster dialled a 11.60 and ran a 11.611 to take his first win ever when Ursel ran under his dial.

In Top Eliminator Shane Boissonault of Onoway took his first win in his new ride over Tom McAvoy. McAvoy red lit in the final to give Boissonault the win.

Then on Sunday afternoon, after a 2 and ½ hour rain delay the racing finally got wrapped up at 8:30 PM.

In Jr. Dragster Jared Anstead took the win from Saturdays winner James Stelte in the final Anstead dialled his car in at a 8.03 and ran an 8.034. Stelte red lighted in the final but Anstead didn’t need it almost running right on his dial.

In No Box it was Dan Coss of Sherwood Park in his 70 Duster taking on Dan Peter of Edmonton in his 66 Satelite. Just before the final Peter said he was just guessing at his dial as his car was not being consistent. He wasn’t a great guesser running a 11.507 on his 11.56 dial. Coss run under his dial too but ran under by less running 12.987 on his 12.99 dial.

In Box Terry O’Connor of St. Albert captured his first ever win in his 83 Ford Ranger over Brent Colman of Edmonton. Both racers red lit but Colman leaving first red lit first and gave O’Connor his first win.

In Top Eliminator Curt Smith of Stony Plain took on Garth Giroux of Canyon Creek. Smith dialled a 8.72 and ran a 8.747 while Giroux ran under his dial running 7.461 on his 7.48 dial.

In the Pro Nostalgia Mattias Hane of Kamloops ran a 7.500 on the 7.50 index to take the win over Eddy Plaizier of Edmonton. Plaizier ran under the 7.50 index with a 7.493.

The next Freedom Ford Bracketeer race is after the Rocky Mountain Nationals on July 13.

06/16/2008

Photos from the 2008 Full Throttle Event

Photos are now available for your viewing pleasure. Check out some wicked footage of the 2008 Paradise RV Full Throttle presented by Boston Pizza

Click here to check them out. Or click on Media and check out all of Castrol Raceway's pictures.

06/11/2008

Castrol Raceway Events for June 13-15

Friday June 13th is a JB’s Power Centre Street Legal. Gates open at 5pm and racing starts at 6:30pm. Participant’s fee is $25.00 and your fans are $10.00 to watch, kids 12 & under are free! Test your car against everyone else on the ¼ mile drag strip. Our, tech closes at 9pm, so you must be in before then to race.

Saturday, June 14th is the Paradise RV Full Throttle presented by Boston Pizza. Our Schedule includes Nitro Funny Cars, Pro Nostalgia Funny Cars, Hot Rods, Quick Rods, Top Eliminator, Box, No Box, Juniors and Nitro Nostalgia Funny Cars! Teams will be coming up from all over North America, including the two car team with Bucky Austin driving the “Northwest Hitter” and Mike Grekul in the “Plueger & Gyger” car. The 2nd generation driver and son to Candian Alcohol funny car driver Ed Grekul, Alberta’s Mike Grekul has landed arguably what is and will be one of the coolest rides of the season for drag racing.The team is owned by Steve Plueger from LaMirada, California (Los Angeles area). Also featuring the return of Terry Capp and his Bubble Up Nitro Nostalgia Funny Car! Tickets are $25.00 for Adults, $15.00 for Youth & Seniors and kids 6 & under are free. Gates open at 2pm.

Sunday June 15th Father's Day Full Throttle presented by Don Wheaton Chev Old’s. A continuation of Full Throttle for Dad's. This is a FREE event for everyone! Collect your free coupon from the Edmonton Sun, or one of our participating sponsors. This is a show you do not want to miss! Gates open at 10am.

06/06/2008

Events for June 6-8 at Castrol Raceway

This weekend is another action packed weekend for Castrol Raceway! Here are the events for June 6-8:

Friday June 6 is a JB’s Power Centre Street Legal. Gates open at 5pm and racing starts at 6:30pm. It’s just $25.00 to race and $10.00 to watch, kids 12 & under are free! Bring your ride out and see how it compares against everyone else on the ¼ mile drag strip! Remember, tech closes at 9pm, so you must be in before then to race.

Saturday June 7 is a double header race day! The day starts with a Test & Tune on the drag strip. Gates open at 8am and racing starts at 9am. It’s just $20.00 for adults, $10.00 for youth & seniors and kids 6 & under are free! Don’t miss watching as some of these cars are racing the ¼ mile in under 8 seconds!

Saturday evening is the Daytona Homes Nite Thunder on the 3/8th mile clay oval! Gates open for competitors at 2pm and for spectators at 4pm. It’s just $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for youth & seniors, kids 6 & under are free! If you want to see some fast action, the oval is for you, as these cars ripe up the clay in Sprints, Stocks and Late Models!

Remember if you come in to watch the drags on Saturday, you can stay and watch the oval for free!

Sunday June 8 is the Freedom Ford Bracketeers Series drag racing. Come and watch as these cars bring it to the line, while the continue their quest to become the 2008 Castrol Raceway Season Champ! Gates open at 8am and racing begins at 9am. It’s just $20.00 for adults, $10.00 for youth & seniors and kids 6 & under are free!

For more updates, call our event hotline at (780)468-FAST!

06/05/2008

Castrol Raceway announcement

Effective the next Oval race Castrol Raceway will be resurrecting the once very popular Jr. Race Fan program. Race fans 15 years old and younger can print their name and the name of their favorite racer on the back of the youth ticket stub and place in the draw box. The lucky winner will receive a trophy and have their photo taken with the Driver that they have chosen.

In addition we will be adding three annual season awards. During the Castrol year end banquet the Most Improved Driver, Best Appearing Team and Most Sportsmanlike Team will be recognized. There will be one overall winner for each award category.

06/04/2008

Craig Gilbert wins ArmDrop Live!

One of Castrol Raceway’s very own local racer won the main event in the Inagural Rich Christensen’s ArmnDrop Live! The main event pitted 128 competitors against each other for a $10,000.00 grand prize, winner take all! In the end, Gilbert won the race in the best 2 out of 3 hot laps. Craig and his wife Jackie, took to the winner’s stage with Rich Christensen, as he handed them the Cash Prize of $10,000! Congratulations on your big pay day! Check back soon for pictures of the event!

More Improvements for the Drag Track

Castrol Raceway is beginning more improvements to the drag strip over the course of the next couple of weeks. The return road is being repaired as are the Sportsman Pit areas. And the Drag strip will also be profiled starting on June 22. The profiling of the track will give the entire surface a smooth & even finish from start line to finish line. This will give Castrol Raceway the best racing surface possible for the Rocky Mountain Nationals where the racers are hoping to shatter some more records here in Edmonton.

Check back for pictures of the work as it gets done!

06/02/2008

Weekend Results

Castrol Raceway’s dragstrip saw 3 days worth of action this past weekend. After the inaugural ArmDrop Live event wrapped over 140 cars stuck around for Sunday’s Freedom Ford Bracketeer race. Despite a one and a half hour rain delay during the first round on Jr. Dragster the day wrapped up at 530 PM.

In Jr. Dragster Cory Schmucker of Red Deer took on Jaedyn Lebsack of Slave Lake. Schmucker dial a 7.90 and despite a better reaction time was defeated by Lebsack. Lebsack dialed a 8.00 and ran closer to her dial with a 8.058 to Schmuckers 7.973.

In No Box the competitor from Ontario, Running Cloud went all the to the finals in the biggest class of the day, 61 cars. The final saw Running Cloud up against Ed Matiejewski of Sherwood Park. Matiejewski dialed his 71 Nova in at a 12.21 and ran a 12.233 to take the win. It was all over at the tree though when it appeared Running Cloud had a problem with his transbrake causing him to red light in the final.

In Box Natasha Cherchuk of Beaumont took on Rick Spargo of Edmonton. Cherchuk dialed her Spitzer in at 8.04 to Spargo’s 10.13 dial in the 67 Nova. Spargo had the better light but Cherchuk drove around him to take the win running a 8.048 to Spargos 8161 run.

The drag event s Saturday June 7 for another test & tune and Sunday June 8th for the next round of the Freedom Ford Bracketeers Series. Gates both days open at 8 AM, On track at 9 AM.

Castrol Raceway Rocked

The debacle in Immokalee is a distant memory…

We floated into Canada and dialed in Armdrop LIVE! Learning from everything in Florida, our resident expert and Armdrop Racing Association president Brian Bossone went back to the laboratory, crunched some numbers, ran some spread sheets and came up with the slickest solution to all this confusion.

It was all so very simple. Organizing the right cars in the right lanes, selecting a floating dial time (an ET that BOTH cars could hit but didn’t require either car to go overly slow…) and handling the ladder like a pro were just three of the contributions that Brian made for the event. The result was a smooth format that was fun for both racer and fan.

We also added a twist and selected several hand picked match ups to run in a best 2 of 3 Heads Up, Hot Lap showdown for cash and prizes. Those races were amazing, one race being decided by .001 seconds. Does Brian Bossone know what he is doing? Yeah, I think so…

We had AWESOME sponsors for this event. A special shout out to Jim at JB’s Power Center, the great folks at Blue Nose Racing, Randy at Mainly Muscle and a cast of many others that I will give special attention to later on this blog. As always, the support from Stewart-Warner and Labonte Motorsports is something that we are HUGELY thankful for.

Rob, Kimberly, Sheena, Lynn, Mike and the rest of the Castrol crew were amazing to work with and ran a tight ship. If you are reading this and you ever get a chance to attend an event in Edmonton (actually a suburb called Leduc…) make SURE you do…

I will break down the event piece by piece in future posts but I wanted to get this written while I am still giddy from the weekend. Armdrop LIVE! was certainly a wonderful experience from our perspective. I can’t wait to see what the comments look like as the racers and fans weigh in.

Don’t quote me on this yet, (okay go ahead…lol) but I think we may have something here…

05/28/2008

Castrol Raceway Racing Events for May 30 – June 1

He’s here! Rich Christensen and his crew are rolling into Castrol Raceway this weekend for the much anticipated ArmDrop Live event on May 30 & 31. Come and watch as this show is going to be fast! Here is some info on the event: Competitors:

• Gates open Friday May 30 at 7:30am and Saturday May 31 at 8:00am.
• You can register at the gates when you get there on Friday, competitors are $50.00 and crew are $40.00
• Racing beings on Friday at noon and Saturday at 9:00am.
• The are new rules posted on our website under the ArmDrop page, click on them to download.

Spectators:
• Gates open Friday at noon and Saturday at 9:00am
• Admission Prices are as follows:

• Friday: Adults $20.00, Youth (7-12) $10.00, and kids 6 & under are free. Reserved Seating is an additional $5.00 per seat.
• Saturday: Adults $25.00, Youth (7-12) $15.00, and kids 6 & under are free. Reserved Seating is an additional $5.00 per seat.

Rich Christensen will be out Friday night to run a Street Car Heads Up Race and he will be out all day on Saturday for the main event, where the will be lots of cash and prizes given away.

Saturday May 31 will also be a Daytona Homes Nite Thunder on the 3/8th mile clay oval. Gates for this event will be at 2:00pm for competitors and 4:00pm for spectators. Come and watch as the 360 Sprints, Xtreme Sprints, Wissota Late Models and the Mini Stocks tear up the track to become the champion!

Sunday June 1 will be the Freedom Ford Bracketeer Series event. Gates will open at 8am and racing beings at 9am. Remember, if you were in for the event on May 25, bring you wristband and payout sticker to receive your rain credit at the gate. This is valid for Sunday ONLY this weekend, otherwise you can use you rain out credit at the next bracket race on June 7 or 8.

For more information and updates please call our event hotline at (780)468-FAST!

Reminder to all Oval Competitors

In order to receive your event payouts you must be registered with Castrol Raceway. If you haven’t done so, click here for the form Simply complete it in full and fax to Jennifer @ 461-5827 or email Jennifer@castrolraceway.com.

05/26/2008

ArmDrop Live Racing Rules

Hey ArmDrop Live registrants, make sure you download yourself a copy of the latest rules. Just click HERE to download your copy!

05/25/2008

Racing Cancelled May 25, 2008

The Freedom Ford Bracketeers Series and the Wissota Western Cup/AST race have been cancelled for today due to the current weather. Please check the hotline or back here for more updates.

05/24/2008

The NEW AND IMPROVED ARMDROP RACING!

Everyone can enter, ANYONE can win!

Armdrop LIVE! is the new live race event created by Rich Christensen. You might be familiar with his track record. He just created a couple little shows like PINKS, PINKS ALL OUT, PASTIME and DRAG RACE HIGH…

We learned a lot from our first event in Immokalee Regional Raceway and MANY changes have been made!

MORE CHANCES TO WIN!

The MAIN EVENTS

ArmDrop - Heads Up Bracket Racing:

This is a new twist on bracket racing with a heads up format utilizing the drop of Rich’s arms and a floating dial in system to determine the best bracket racer of the day. We will accept all entries to qualify (Door cars, Bikes, Quads, Snowmobiles, Front Engine Dragsters. Etc) and all will run together, as host track rules permit.

ArmDrop Q.T.T. (Qualifier test and tune)

ArmDrop Racing wants to make the ArmDrop LIVE event an action packed day of racing. We have added an all day Qualifier Test and Tune (Q.T.T.). The Q.T.T. will run all day during the event and will be closely watched by Rich, Gavin and the ArmDrop staff to determine which of the hardest running cars will be picked for various ArmDrop competitions all day including but not limited to:

ArmDrop - Heads Up Hot Laps
ArmDrop - Dead on Drags - we have a list of cars with there qualifying and test and tune ET’s , we then pick the ET and they need to come within a tenth to win the cash or Prizes.
ArmDrop - All or Nothing - two winners from a previous challenge put their winnings in a two out of three hot lap competition.
ArmDrop - Run What You Brung - 2 unique vehicles race cash or prizes Armdrop Rivals- competing manufactures go head to head for cash or prize.
Armdrop - Street car heads up drag (must be legitimate titled cars)
ArmDrop - 4 vs. 2 - any four wheeled races any 2 wheel vehicles for cash or prizes.
ArmDrop - Stick It Challenge - two Manual transmission vehicles heads up race for cash or prize.
ArmDrop -