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BACK TO THE PAST: THE JOHN DeLOREAN STORY (PART 5)

BACK TO THE PAST: THE JOHN DeLOREAN STORY (PART 5)

Troy Media - by Bob Weinstein 

It was no surprise that John DeLorean’s long-awaited sports car, the DeLorean DMC-12, was a big disappointment, according to Karl Brauer, editor-in-chief of Edmunds.com, an online automotive information website based in Santa Monica, Calif. Continue Reading

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NOVICE THRILLS AT CMRA ROUND 4

NOVICE THRILLS AT CMRA ROUND 4

Novice class rider Joanne LeBlanc

By Josh Penner, reporter

The 2010 CMRA Open Superbike Championship was locked up last weekend in yet another phenomenal performance by Expert Rider Mikal Zottmann. Much like most of the previous rounds of racing, the former champion took the checkered flag nearly 20 seconds ahead of second place. Continue Reading

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WET CALGARY SUMMER FRUSTRATING FOR MOTORSPORT FANS AND BUSINESSES

WET CALGARY SUMMER FRUSTRATING FOR MOTORSPORT FANS AND BUSINESSES

By Josh Penner, reporter

This summer’s weather has been a frustrating road block for some of Race City Motorsport Park’s customers that has included cancelled events and, too often, poor racing conditions. Continue Reading

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MATTEL BRINGS LIFE-SIZED COLOUR SHIFTERS HOT WHEELS MUSTANG TO CALGARY

MATTEL BRINGS LIFE-SIZED COLOUR SHIFTERS HOT WHEELS MUSTANG TO CALGARY

By Markham Hislop, editor 

The Hot Wheels tour is coming to Calgary and bringing along a life-sized version of its Colour Shifters Ford Mustang.  Hot Wheels Colour Shifters™ cars use thermochromatic paint, a revolutionary colour memory technology that creates multi-coloured changes, says Mattel, the manufacturer of the iconic toys. Continue Reading

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CALGARY RACER JAKE THOMPSON CONTINUES CHAMPIONSHIP BID AT ROUND 6 OF TDI CUP

CALGARY RACER JAKE THOMPSON CONTINUES CHAMPIONSHIP BID AT ROUND 6 OF TDI CUP

Jake Thompson

Calgary professional driver Jake Thompson heads to Chicago this weekend for Round 6 of the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup at Autobahn Country Club. Coming off an up and down start to the season, Thompson enters the second half sitting 3rd in the championship standings, and a serious contender for the overall crown. Continue Reading

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CONFUSION MARS CMRA ENDURANCE RACE, BUT GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP TRIUMPHS IN END

CONFUSION MARS CMRA ENDURANCE RACE, BUT GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP TRIUMPHS IN END

Lindsey Redfern of Missoula, MT finished 5th in the Ducati Cup 
By Josh Penner, reporter
 

Who’s was on first?  It wasn’t clear when the CMRA endurance race wrapped up Saturday afternoon at Race City.  No one was quite sure because of confusion in the hot-pits about how long the 60 minute session actually was. Continue Reading

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KART RACING IN CALGARY A GREAT SPORT FOR ALL AGES

KART RACING IN CALGARY A GREAT SPORT FOR ALL AGES

Kart enthusiasts say racing is family-oriented sport 
By Josh Penner, reporter
 

It’s a motorsport that has been around almost as long as any other type of racing. Kart Racing in Calgary puts racers of all ages behind the wheel of the most affordable motorsport in the world. Continue Reading

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SZOKE SWEEPS SUPERBIKE AT MOSPORT, MATECHUK HAS DISAPPOINTING WEEKEND

SZOKE SWEEPS SUPERBIKE AT MOSPORT, MATECHUK HAS DISAPPOINTING WEEKEND

Cody Matechuk during Sunday’s action. Photo: Rob O’Brien/cdnsuperbike.com 
By John Hopkins and Josh Penner
 

In what is proving to be a familiar script for the Parts Canada Superbike Championship this season, Jordan Szoke triumphed on both Saturday and Sunday, while Calgary representatives endured a tough weekend. Continue Reading

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SZOKE BLISTERING AT MOSPORT, CALGARY RIDERS FINISH BACK IN THE PACK

SZOKE BLISTERING AT MOSPORT, CALGARY RIDERS FINISH BACK IN THE PACK

Jordan Szoke, middle, is on the pole once again for the latest leg of the Parts Canada Superbike Championship 
By John Hopkins and Josh Penner, reporter
 

Parts Canada Superbike Championship leader Jordan Szoke set a red hot pace in testing for this weekend’s fourth and fifth rounds of the series at Mosport International Raceway on Thursday. Continue Reading

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VIDEO: PARTS CANADA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP WRAP UP!

VIDEO: PARTS CANADA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP WRAP UP!

16-year old local racer Cody Matechuk placed 3rd  in spite of an injured hand 
By Josh Penner, reporter
 

The Parts Canada Superbike rolled into Calgary the last weekend of June and provided local race fans with plenty of exciting action.  The Calgary Beacon is pleased to provide this look back at an exciting three days of world class motorsport. Continue Reading

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