The 2012 Cornwall Motor Speedway Car Show starts on March 26

Cornwall, Ont – Friday, March 23, 2012 – Martin Bélanger – The annual Cornwall Motor Speedway car show is right around the corner as the 2012 edition will start next Monday, March 26^th at the Cornwall Square Shopping Centre located at 1 Water Street in Cornwall.

A great display of cars will be on hand for the delight of race fans. The Modified category will be represented by veteran driver and long time Cornwall support Brian McDonald, joining him will be rookie of the year contender Shane Pecore who will have his mount at the mall. A total of 3 Sportsman cars will be present with rookie contestant Corey Wheeler leading the way with returning female competitor Tammy Jalbert and her colleague Jenna David who will complete the Junior David team with Pecore. Another veteran returning to racing will be at the mall with his Pro-Stock as Dave Seguin is making a charge the full fender class for 2012. The Cornwall Karting club will also be well represented with several karts on exhibit.

For fans that would like to have a chance to meet their favourite drivers, they will be able to do so on Wednesday, March 28^th between 6:30pm and 7:30pm at the Cornwall booth, as an autograph session will be organized.

During this week of festivities, the Cornwall Motor Speedway will take the opportunity to honour their 2011 champions as the annual banquet of champions will be held at the South Stormont Community Hall in Long Sault on Saturday, March 31^st.

A great week of celebration starting next Monday with the annual car show and also the banquet of champion on Saturday, for more details on hours of the Cornwall Square Mall, please visit the http://www.cornwallsquare.com and for more information on the upcoming season at the speedway, you can visit the website at www.cornwallspeedway.com

Cornwall Motor Speedway: THE place to be in 2012!

By Martin Belanger - March 8, 2012

Ron Morin and his management team presented the highlights of the 2012 season in a special press conference held at the Vieux-Duluth restaurant in Cornwall. A lot of effort during the off-season was put towards the next summer events and you can expect that 2012 will be the best year ever at the speedway.

The season will officially start on Sunday, May 20th with first of three events of the Canadian Nationals for the 358-Modifieds. This race will also be counting towards the MrDIRTcar 358-Modified Series. What a way to start the season with a 100-lap event of the headline class!

As previously announced, Cornwall will host for the first time ever the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series; the best in the business on DIRT will be at the track on Sunday July 29^th as this event will be presented in conjunction with LKQ Headline Autoparts and Oshweken Speedway. Special cash awards will be given to drivers who run regularly in 360-sprint associations. The top qualifier of the Empire Super Sprints (ESS), Patriot Sprint Group (PST) and Southern Ontario Sprints (SOS), will receive a 500$ bonus. These drivers could double up their bonus as the top A Main finishers for one of these groups will get $500. The top 24 qualifiers for the main event will at least get 800$ for taking the initial green. Along with the WOO Sprints, the Lightning Mini-Sprints will also be on hand during that event. With that amount of money on the line, expect to see a huge turnout of sprint cars!

After a two-year absence the World of Outlaws Late Models are making a return at the speedway on Sunday, June 24^th. The 2-time winner and series champion Josh Richards will try to win another $10,000 after the completion of the Nortrax 50. At this date, around 20 tour followers are in the hunt of the coveted WOO championship with up to 6 new faces in the mix. The speedway is putting a $1,000 bonus amount to the highest WOO non-regular finisher in the finale. We could easily see more than 30 Late Models in the pits.

Along with the opening night, the MrDIRTcar 358-Modified series will also make another appearance at the speedway part of the final race of the Canadian Nationals Series on Sunday, September 2^nd part of the Jiffy 200, again a 125-lap race including a mandatory on track pit stop on lap 75. The second race of the Canadian Nationals is scheduled for Sunday August 5^th. The first two editions of this series attracted nearly 40 cars per night!

If you are looking for something to do on Canada Day, Cornwall Speedway is the place as the Super DIRTcar Big-Block Series will be town for their annual visit. The best Northeast Modified drivers will be in the pits for this Evans Bus Lines 100-lap event. A huge fireworks display will also occur to celebrate our country`s birthday.

The Sportsman and Pro-Stock ranks will also have a busy summer with a doubleheader MrDIRTcar Series event held on June 3^rd for both class. Also the return of the Mohawk Race Parts Pro-Stock Series involving 5 tracks and 6 races, plus a new 3-track St.Lawrence Seaway Sportsman Championship. More details to follow shortly on both series.

Sprint Car fans will be served on July 15th with the Patriot Sprint Tour in town for their lone visit of 2012. Also on the card, the Eastern Ontario Vintage Stock Car club on August 26^th. The popular Fireball Enduro will close out the year on Sunday, September 9^th.

After consultation with fans the start time will be pushed back to 7pm except on the Labour Day Weekend. Also they will be happy to hear that the general admission for regular show was cut to 10$, a two-dollar decrease. To attract a younger generation of fans and families, everyone under 18 years old, will be admitted via general admission on regular night for only 2$. So for under 25$ a family of 2 adults and 2 children will be able to see the best racing in Eastern Ontario.

More details to follow shortly on the upcoming Cornwall Square Car Show held from March 26th to April 1^st and also the annual champion’s banquet scheduled on March 31^st. Be sure to consult the speedway`s website at www.cornwallspeedway.com for all the latest news for the upcoming season.

World of Outlaws Late Models to hit Cornwall Motor Speedway June 24, 2012!

Cornwall, Ont – Thursday, January 5, 2012 –Martin Bélanger - Year 2012 will be a season to remember at Cornwall Motor Speedway. After securing the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at the end of July, promoter Ron Morin as now signed the World of Outlaws Late Models for Sunday, June 24th. This will be their fourth visit in five years at Cornwall.

After a year absence in Canada, the WOO Late Models Series, will have a doubleheader weekend in our country with a first visit at Autodrome Granby before making their way on the 401 to Cornwall for Sunday`s main event.

As per WOO officials, nearly 20 drivers could follow the 2012 tour, with defending champion, Rick Eckert leading the way with popular stars such as Tim McCreadie, Darrell Lanigan, Chub Frank, Shane Clanton, Clint Smith, Tim Fuller and other talented drivers. With a date in Ontario, drivers from this province will also make their way to Cornwall in attempt to have a good presence in the $10,000, 50-lap event.

We could see a new face in the winner`s circle this year as former 2-time winner Josh Richards now pursuing his career in the Nascar ranks and Steve Francis running with another series will open doors to a new frontrunner after the event.

Plans are still undecided for the rest of the schedule for that great night of racing but rest assured that Morin and his team will make sure to have a exciting evening for all the fans.

Make sure to visit the speedway website at www.cornwallspeedway.com as other great news concerning the 2012 season will be announced in the near future. Stay tuned!

The World of Outlaws Sprints will hit Cornwall Speedway on July 29, 2012!

Cornwall, Ont – Thursday, December 8, 2011 –Martin Bélanger - Something special will occur at the Cornwall Motor Speedway in 2012! Promoter Ron Morin was able to conclude a deal with the World Racing Group and the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars will make their first ever visit to Cornwall on Sunday, July 29, 2012. It will be a night to remember as all the biggest stars on DIRT will be in the pits.

Part of a 4-night visit in Canada which includes Autodrome Granby, Autodrome Drummond, Cornwall and then Oshweken Speedway, will attract all the big names of the World of Outlaws Tour. Legends such as Steve Kinser, Joey Saldana will be joined by defending WOO champion, Jason Meyers, former champ, Donny Schatz, Paul McMahan, Craig Dollansky, Jason Sides, Lucas Wolfe, Chad Kemenah and many others.

With perfect track conditions the track record could be shattered as Jared Zimbardi holds the record with 10.9 seconds with a 360 powered engine sprint. We might see a 9 second lap around the ¼ mile bullring.

Along with the World of Outlaws, the Lightning Sprint Group will be back for a second try in 2012, their initial trip was cancelled due to weather conditions. We can expect a field of 30 cars as several drivers of that tour are really pumped about racing at Cornwall. A support class will also be added to this memorable evening in Eastern Ontario.

Morin and his team are currently working in finalizing the 2012 schedule that will include the visit of the Super DIRTcar Big-Block Series, the return of the popular Canadian Nationals and other exciting evenings.

Be sure to visit the Cornwall speedway website at www.cornwallspeedway.com for all the details about the upcoming season.

Stéphane Lafrance wins Canadian Nationals and feature at Cornwall

Cornwall, Ont – Sunday, September 25, 2011 –Martin Bélanger - The Cornwall Motor Speedway was presenting is final event of the season with the completion of the Jiffy 200. A combined 125-lap Modified feature counting towards the final race of the Canadian Nationals and the MrDIRTcar 358-Modified Series. Also the Mohawk Race Parts Pro-Stock Series was ending with a 50-lap event. The Sportsman, Semi-Pro and Mini-Stock were also part of the schedule.

Mario Clair and Kayle Robidoux, were on the top row of the 34-car field that took the start in the 125-lap Modified MrDIRTcar/Canadian Nationals feature. Clair took the lead in front of Ladouceur followed by Yan Bussière. Bussière was really strong on top passing both cars on the same lap and grabbed the lead on lap 4. The leaders quickly got into traffic on lap 8. Matt Billings brought the field together on lap 11 has he had some issues with his car. Bussière stays in front as Danny Johnson that started 24th was now flirting with the top 5. In the front, Stéphane Lafrance was using the same lane as Bussière and got closer to the leader with 22 laps completed. Billings brought the second caution on lap 28. On the following green, Kayle Robidoux rolled over in turn 3 and the red flag was out on lap 35. The 2 leaders in the MrDIRTcar Series, Danny O’Brien and Danny Johnson, headed to the pits to change a tire. Bussière still in front with Lafrance and Ladouceur behind him with Carey Terrance and Dale Planck being able to pass him for fifth as caution came out on lap 44. Johnson headed to the pits with issues with his left front wheel. With Bussière keeping his first spot, Ladouceur stepped up to second with Terrance, Lafrance and Planck the top on lap 50. Bruno Lepage slowed down in turn 4 and caution came out on lap 54. A good battle for top positions on the restart on lap 57 with Bussière running in front of Terrance as Lafrance was right behind them. Bussière goes too high in the back shoot and Lafrance took this opportunity to grab the top spot over Terrance and Bussière now running in third. Brian McDonald brought the caution on lap 70 and headed to the pits. The 10-minute mandatory pit stop took place in front of the grandstand.

On the restart for the last portion of the feature, Lafrance stayed in front as he was followed by Terrance, Bussière, Ladouceur and Planck. Brian McDonald hits the wall in the front stretch and the yellow lights were out on lap 77. The positions didn`t change for the top 4 as Dany Bilodeau was now in fifth. Pat Cashman gets out of shape and the yellow is out on lap 87. On the green, Lafrance in front as Planck had a good start and took fourth in front Ladouceur. Planck was running strong on top and took third from Bussière on lap 97. With 100 laps completed, Lafrance was in front over Terrance, Planck, Bussière and Ladouceur. Pierre Dagenais stopped in turn 4 and caution was back on lap 103. Lafrance built himself a great lead with Planck passing Terrance for second, Bilodeau charges back and grabs fourth over Ladouceur with more than 15 laps to be completed. Terrance is able to make a late pass on Planck and retakes second. Lafrance led the final laps to win the race and was crowned the Canadian Nationals champion, Lafrance finished in front of Terrance, Planck, Bilodeau and Pat O’Brien completes the top 5.

In the Mohawk Pro-Stock Race Parts Series, Dion Oakes took the lead over Dave Bissonnette and Stéphane Lebrun. Bissonnette uses the outside lane and passed Oakes for the lead has point`s leader Joey Ladouceur was running in third. Ladouceur attacks Oakes and took second on lap 7. The outside lane seemed to be the way to go in the early stages as Corey Wheeler passes Ladouceur for second on two laps later. A new player comes in as George Renaud as joined the leaders and was now in second on lap 13. The race had taken a good pace when Wheeler hits a lapped car and caution is out on lap 32. On this same yellow, Bissonnette had issues and gave the lead to George Renaud with Ghislain Valade and Ryan Stabler behind him. Stabler used the inside lane and took the lead on lap 39. Stabler never looked back and got his first feature of his career in the Pro-Stock by finishing in front of Renaud, Valade, Rosco Garreau and Joey Ladouceur completed the top 5.

A good field of 22 Sportsman cars took the green flag in the 20-lap event. Corey Winters was the early leader when second place runner Mitch Primeau loses his car and yellow is out on lap 4. Shane Pecore is strong on the restart and passes Winters with Chris Herbison running in third. Herbison is able to pass Winters for second on lap 11. Pecore leds the final laps to win the feature over Herbison and Phillips.

The 15-lap Semi-Pro feature closed the evening. Nico Leblanc made a late pass on the final lap to win the race over Derek Cryderman and Kevin McCrae.

In the 12-lap Mini-Stock feature, Ernie Cree took the lead over Mathieu Aubin and Marc Usereau. Cree led from wire to wire to capture the win over Aubin and Usereau.

This event completed the 2011 season at Conrwall Motor Speedway. We would like to thank all our fans, race teams and sponsors for their support throughout the season. Please visit the speedway website for all the future details on the 2012 season at www.cornwallspeedway.com

Gage Morin winner at the Cornwall Motor Speedway!

Cornwall, Ont – Sunday , August 14, 2011 –Martin Bélanger - The Cornwall Motor Speedway presented a full show of Modified, Sportsman along with 25 laps feature race for the Semi-Pro and Mini-Stock classes. The Eastern Ontario Vintage Modified Club was also on hand on Cayer Motor Sales Night.

Gage Morin takes the early lead in the 30-lap Modified feature race over Pat Cashman and Brian McDonald. Morin gets a comfortable lead over the field with 10 laps completed. The first caution came out on lap 12 for an accident between Laurent Ladouceur and Brian McDonald. On the restart, Morin still in front with Kayle Robidoux and Stéphane Lafrance making their way through the top 3. Morin still the leader at the halfway point with Jeff Sykes and Joel Doiron completes the first five with Robidoux and Lafrance between them. Ladouceur brings the caution on lap 23. Morin really fast in first leads the final laps to capture his first feature of the season over Robidoux, Lafrance, Sykes and Doiron.

In the 25-lap Mini-Stock feature, Dave Seguin took the lead over Mathieu Renaud and Trevor Gaucher. Seguin leads the first half of the feature when Mike Gaucher passes him. Séguin and Trevor Gaucher got together on lap 19 as they were in battle for third spot. Mike Gaucher leads the final laps to win his fourth feature of season over the son-father duo of Ben Nurse and Scott Nurse.

Jason Powers won the 20-lap Eastern Ontario Vintage Modified Club feature race over Paul Billings and regular Modified driver Kyle Dingwall.

A field of 19 cars took the green in the 20-lap feature when an accident involving 8 cars blocking the turn 1, the red flag came out. While the cleanup was occurring on the track the rain started falling forcing the cancellation for the rest of the program. The rest of the Sportsman feature race will be completed at the start of the August 28th show.

Next week, the 25-lap Semi-Pro feature will start the night that will include the visit of the Ontario DIRT Late Models along with a full show for the Modifieds, Pro-Stock, Semi-Pro and Mini-Stock as the Sportsman will have a night off.

For more information on following events, results, photos and other useful information, we invite you to consult the website at www.cornwallspeedway.com

Dale Planck wins at Cornwall Motor Speedway!

Cornwall, Ont – Sunday , July 31, 2011 –Martin Bélanger - A big night of racing at Cornwall Motor Speedway with the second race of the Canadian Nationals along with the MrDIRTcar 358-Modified Series. A great field of 43 cars were in the pits. The Pro-Stock, Semi-Pro and Mini-Stock had regular events on Jiffy Auto Services and Pennzoil.

Tommy Flannigan and Danny O’Brien were on the first row of the 30-car field that took the initial green in the 100-lap 358-Modified Series. O’Brien took the early lead as Stéphane Lafrance charged for the second spot on lap 2. Danny Johnson moved up to third 2 laps later with Dale Planck right behind Johnson. Johnson and Planck were able to pass Lafrance before the caution came out on lap 10. O’Brien kept the lead over Johnson as a good battle was going for fifth between Pat O’Brien and David Hébert as Flannigan went slowly to the pits on lap 20. Johnson grabbed the lead as Planck followed him sending O’Brien to third with 26 laps down. Mark D’Ilario stopped in turn 2 on lap 29 and second caution came out. Johnson and Planck quickly got away from the rest of the field as a 3 way battle involving Lafrance, Danny O’Brien and Brett Hearn, the Corporate Jet won the battle over Lafrance and O’Brien but Lafrance charged back from the high side but Hearn managed to stay third with 55 laps to go. At the halfway point, Johnson, Planck, Hearn, Lafrance and Danny O’Brien were the top 5 as the leaders got into heavy traffic. Planck dove inside of Johnson and took command on lap 54. Planck a got great lead over Johnson as Hearn got close to him with 30 laps to be completed. Hearn got by Johnson with 75 laps in the books as Lafrance and O’Brien were in battle for fourth with Carey Terrance who made his way through sixth after starting last. Planck was wicked fast as he lapped up to 8th place with only 15 laps to go. The yellow lights were out on lap 91. Planck got a good jump with Lafrance got third as Carey Terrance was now in fifth. Terrance made a late charge to pass Johnson for fourth on the last lap. Planck got to the finishing line first in front of Hearn, Lafrance, Terrance and Johnson completes the top 5.

In the 20-lap Pro-Stock feature, David Papineau got ahead first and led for the first five laps as Ghislain Valade got the lead with Dave Bissonnette in third. Valade was alone in front with 5 cars racing together for top 6 positions as the feature got to the halfway. George Renaud got second with Bissonnette still in third as Corey Wheeler charged from the top and took third. The first caution came out for an accident on lap 14. On the restart, Renaud and Wheeler got by Valade as he headed to the pits with 3 laps to go. Joey Ladouceur got into the leaders as he took third on the last lap. Renaud led the final laps to win his first feature of the season in front of Wheeler and Ladouceur completing the podium.

The 15-lap Semi-Pro feature completed the night with 17 cars taking the green. The lead was swapped 3 times in the first 5 laps as Derek Cryderman was the leader over Andrew Giroux and Benoit Dubois at that point. Dubois got by Cryderman on lap 7 and never looked back to win his third feature of the year in front of Cryderman and Kevin Fetterly in third.

Marc Chartrand took the early lead in the 12-lap Mini-Stock feature, Chartrand went too high in turn 2 on lap 5 giving the lead to Mike Gaucher while Marc Usereau is second with Ben Nurse and Ernie Cree in battle for third at the halfway point. Gaucher led the final laps and won his third feature of the year over Usereau and Joe McNicholls.

A regular night of racing will start the month of August at Cornwall next Sunday night as all 5 divisions will be in action with the Semi-Pro having a 25-lap event. The first qualifying event is scheduled to start at 6pm. For all details, results, points and other useful information, you can visit the www.cornwallspeedway.com.