Posted on 29 August 2010.
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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Posted on 26 August 2010.
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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Posted on 15 August 2010.
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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Posted on 13 August 2010.
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
Posted in Calgary, Motorsport, News0 Comments
Posted on 30 July 2010.
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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Posted on 19 July 2010.
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
Posted in Bikes, Motorsport0 Comments
Posted on 13 July 2010.
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
Posted in Karts, Motorsport0 Comments
Posted on 11 July 2010.
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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Posted on 09 July 2010.
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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Posted on 05 July 2010.
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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