Courtesy Bruce F. Mehlenbacher
November 3, 2005, Toronto, ON – Auto racing’s Tara MacLeod, www.TaraMacLeod.com will be profiled on W Network’s hit show, Style by Jury on Tuesday, November 8, at 8:30 p.m. EST.
Style by Jury is a makeover series that focuses on making the best first impression possible. The CASCAR Super Series PowerWater Rookie of the Year and driver of the Central Merchant Services - MacLeod Racing Team get transformed from the inside out.
Tara MacLeod is scrutinized by a nine-person jury, which sits safely behind a two-way mirror. The jury offers their honest first impressions of her – from her mannerisms and deportment, to physical appearance. Over the course of seven days Tara will undergo a makeover by a team of experts that will help her lose the negative first impressions, and gain an image that will allow her to put her best face forward.
“I'm really excited about the make over, I don't get a lot of opportunity to look good at the race track, so this will be a nice change,” said MacLeod. “Most of us never find out what people really think of us.”
With the help of experts in the field of cosmetic dermatology, cosmetic dentistry, image, fashion, hair and make-up, Style by Jury will show how a person can look 10 years younger and get that “wow” factor without having to go under the knife. It’s an extreme makeover without the extreme.
“The Style by Jury candidates must have a dynamic and interesting personality and that fit Tara to a T,” explained Carolyn Meland of Style by Jury. “We tackle everything from make-up, hair, and wardrobe to cosmetic dermatology and dentistry, and etiquette and self esteem.”
Friday, November 4, 2005
McIntosh set for Eastern adventure down-under
Courtesy Stuart Morrison Public RelationsVancouver, Canada (November 02, 2005) While Melbourne, Adelaide aand Surfers Paradise may be more familiar names when it comes to Australian racing venues, the Eastern Creek International Raceway takes its turn in the spotlight this weekend, 4th-6th November, as the A1 Grand Prix Series takes to the Sydney-based track for Round 4 and the first fly-away race of the inaugural season.
Sean McIntosh made the long-haul flight from the United Kingdom to Australia on Saturday. Since arriving down-under the Team Canada racer has spent his time acclimatizing to his new surroundings and taking in the sights and sounds of Sydney, including trips to the famed Opera House and the Sydney Harbor Bridge.
The 20-year-old from Vancouver heads into this weekend’s fourth round of the A1GP Series at the Eastern Creek circuit hungry to bounce back from the disappointment of an early exit from the previous feature race at Estoril. Having qualified comfortably in the top ten for both races in Portugal, Sean claimed his fourth successive top ten finish in the sprint race, collecting four more points for seventh place, before contact with another car while fighting for seventh pitched him out of proceedings in the hour-long feature race.
With Sean collecting points in all three of the opening European rounds, including a magnificent third place podium in Germany, Team Canada starts Sunday’s races in Australia sitting sixth overall from a total of 25 competing nations.
Looking ahead to racing in Australia for the first time at the 3.93km, 12-turn, Eastern Creek circuit Sean remarked:
“I know how much the Australian’s love their racing so I’m really looking forward to this weekend’s event. The track looks pretty interesting, I’ve watched some TV footage of races there and tried it out on a simulator but you just can’t beat the real thing. It’s new to pretty much all the drivers with the exception of the Team Australia and Team New Zealand racers but I’m confident we can get up to speed quickly. We’ve proved that already in our coming together as a team and with our understanding of the car to-date.”
Sunday’s races can be viewed live in Canada by logging on to: www.a1gp.com or visit www.seanmcintosh.com for more info on Sean.
DIRT: Fans Encouraged To Arrive Early For Eckerd 200 Conclusion On Saturday
By DIRT MotorSports PR
WEEDSPORT, N.Y. (November 4) – With weather conditions always a concern for track promoters staging autumn events throughout the Northeast, fans are encouraged to arrive early at the New York State Fairgrounds for the conclusion of the Advance Auto Parts Modified Super DIRT Series Eckerd 200 finale on Saturday, Nov. 5.
"Right now everything is going according to plan yet its important to make both the fans and competitors aware of the possibility that if weather becomes a factor we won't hesitate to start the show ahead of schedule," said Tonya Moschell, Super DIRT Week XXXIV events coordinator and recently appointed DIRT MotorSports NorthEast General Manager. "We have the whole weekend to work with and complete 148 more laps but we're committed to finishing the race as soon as time permits."
Pole-sitter and race-long leader Billy Decker will resume his position out front of the field with 52 of the scheduled 200 laps already scored. Race time is 12 noon.
Infield pit gates will unlock at 7 a.m. on Saturday morning and pre-race technical inspection of all qualified cars will take place on pit road beginning promptly at 8 o'clock. The main covered grandstands will open at 9 a.m. for reserved ticket-holders and those retaining ticket stubs from the original Oct. 9 date while one hour later the general public will first be allowed grandstand access on a first come-first served basis.
Press registration will take place at Gate 11 on Saturday beginning at 7 a.m. Proper wristbands are still required for authorized entry into the infield hot pit area and vests remain mandatory for individuals seeking cinder track access. Wristband and credential identification must be made clearly visible by reporters and photographers at all times during raceday coverage.
Eckerd 200 Schedule – Sat., Nov. 5, 2005:
7:00 AM ....... Pit Gates Open;
8:00 AM ....... Advance Auto Parts Modified Inspection;
9:00 AM ...... Grandstands Open (reserved seating with wristbands/ticket stubs ONLY);
10:00 AM .... Grandstands Open to Public;
10:00 AM .... Mandatory Advance Auto Parts Modified Driver’s Meeting;
11:00 AM .... Advance Auto Parts Modified Practice (Qualified Cars);
11:45 AM .... Advance Auto Parts Modified Driver Introduction;
12 Noon ...... Eckerd 200 Modified Championship.
WEEDSPORT, N.Y. (November 4) – With weather conditions always a concern for track promoters staging autumn events throughout the Northeast, fans are encouraged to arrive early at the New York State Fairgrounds for the conclusion of the Advance Auto Parts Modified Super DIRT Series Eckerd 200 finale on Saturday, Nov. 5.
"Right now everything is going according to plan yet its important to make both the fans and competitors aware of the possibility that if weather becomes a factor we won't hesitate to start the show ahead of schedule," said Tonya Moschell, Super DIRT Week XXXIV events coordinator and recently appointed DIRT MotorSports NorthEast General Manager. "We have the whole weekend to work with and complete 148 more laps but we're committed to finishing the race as soon as time permits."
Pole-sitter and race-long leader Billy Decker will resume his position out front of the field with 52 of the scheduled 200 laps already scored. Race time is 12 noon.
Infield pit gates will unlock at 7 a.m. on Saturday morning and pre-race technical inspection of all qualified cars will take place on pit road beginning promptly at 8 o'clock. The main covered grandstands will open at 9 a.m. for reserved ticket-holders and those retaining ticket stubs from the original Oct. 9 date while one hour later the general public will first be allowed grandstand access on a first come-first served basis.
Press registration will take place at Gate 11 on Saturday beginning at 7 a.m. Proper wristbands are still required for authorized entry into the infield hot pit area and vests remain mandatory for individuals seeking cinder track access. Wristband and credential identification must be made clearly visible by reporters and photographers at all times during raceday coverage.
Eckerd 200 Schedule – Sat., Nov. 5, 2005:
7:00 AM ....... Pit Gates Open;
8:00 AM ....... Advance Auto Parts Modified Inspection;
9:00 AM ...... Grandstands Open (reserved seating with wristbands/ticket stubs ONLY);
10:00 AM .... Grandstands Open to Public;
10:00 AM .... Mandatory Advance Auto Parts Modified Driver’s Meeting;
11:00 AM .... Advance Auto Parts Modified Practice (Qualified Cars);
11:45 AM .... Advance Auto Parts Modified Driver Introduction;
12 Noon ...... Eckerd 200 Modified Championship.
Thursday, November 3, 2005
'THANK YOUR SPONSORS' Ads in Inside Track
Calling all racers!
The annual 'Year-in-Review' issues of Inside Track are already in production. As usual, we're offering "smokin' deal" ad rates to the racers and teams for these issues. We have the staff and material to make things easy for you to look good in the eyes of those who supported your efforts in 2005... as you prepare to line up your sponsorship for next season. Make a statement that everyone in the racing community will see!
Volume 9, Issue 10 will include extensive coverage of the 2005 Shouldice ALSTAR Series season, featuring interviews, photos and features on this successful stock car tour. This issue will go to press in the next few weeks, so if you're looking to thank your sponsor(s) or congratulate your team, please contact Mike Galipeau or Rob Morton ASAP (or by phone at: (416) 962-7223). This issue will also include the annual Holiday Buyers' Guide.
Volume 9, Issue 11 will have the huge CASCAR Year-In-Review, along with the Ontario Pro Challenge, the OSCAAR Outlaw Super Late Model and CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour Reviews.
Finally, Volume 9, Issue 12 will be our Issue of Champions, including our grassroots track champions listings.
The annual 'Year-in-Review' issues of Inside Track are already in production. As usual, we're offering "smokin' deal" ad rates to the racers and teams for these issues. We have the staff and material to make things easy for you to look good in the eyes of those who supported your efforts in 2005... as you prepare to line up your sponsorship for next season. Make a statement that everyone in the racing community will see!
Volume 9, Issue 10 will include extensive coverage of the 2005 Shouldice ALSTAR Series season, featuring interviews, photos and features on this successful stock car tour. This issue will go to press in the next few weeks, so if you're looking to thank your sponsor(s) or congratulate your team, please contact Mike Galipeau or Rob Morton ASAP (or by phone at: (416) 962-7223). This issue will also include the annual Holiday Buyers' Guide.
Volume 9, Issue 11 will have the huge CASCAR Year-In-Review, along with the Ontario Pro Challenge, the OSCAAR Outlaw Super Late Model and CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour Reviews.
Finally, Volume 9, Issue 12 will be our Issue of Champions, including our grassroots track champions listings.
MOLSON AND GRAND PRIX ASSOCIATION OF TORONTO CONFIRM NEW MOLSON INDY TORONTO AGREEMENT
New company to promote race, Molson to retain title sponsorship
Toronto, Nov. 03, 2005 - Molson Canada and Grand Prix Association of Toronto today confirmed the transfer of race rights for the Molson Indy Toronto from Molson to Grand Prix Association of Toronto.
Grand Prix Association of Toronto, a company wholly-owned by Champ Car World Series (CCWS) co-owners Gerald Forsythe and Kevin Kalkhoven, will become the race promoter and Molson will remain title sponsor of the event to be known as the Molson Champ Car Grand Prix of Toronto in 2006. The agreement is subject to final documentation and approvals.
"Given our long-standing commitment to this event, we are pleased to have reached an agreement that continues our partnership with Champ Car and our involvement in the race," said Mark Hunter, Chief Commercial Officer, Molson Canada. "The Molson Champ Car Grand Prix of Toronto has been a popular fixture on the City's cultural scene for the past 20 years and this move ensures that race fans will continue to enjoy this world-class event."
"Grand Prix Association of Toronto is very pleased that the future of the Molson Champ Car Grand Prix of Toronto has been secured by today's announcement. The Toronto event is one of the cornerstones of the Champ Car World Series and is a key to the continued success of the series," said Kalkhoven. "The event has a huge positive impact on the City of Toronto. We will work with the city to continue this quality event as established by Molson."
Molson's decision to transfer the race rights to Champ Car comes as a result of a thorough examination of the Company's role in the sports and entertainment industry. The analysis concluded that focusing its involvement as the title sponsor of the event is best aligned with the Company's commercial agenda and brewing roots. Molson remains committed to continue its deeply-rooted tradition of supporting community groups and maintaining an active involvement in sports and entertainment activities that are relevant to its consumers.
Today's announcement caps a twenty-one month period of acquisition activity for Kalkhoven and Forsythe, who also respectively own PKV Racing and Forsythe Championship Racing Champ Car teams.
"The acquisition of the race rights for the Molson Champ Car Grand Prix of Toronto furthers our mission of ensuring the long-term future and prosperity of the Champ Car World Series," continued Kalkhoven. "It is our intention to capitalize on the exceptional support Champ Car has in Canada and ensure that Canadian race fans continue to have access to North America's most exciting open-wheel racing series."
Through a series of high-profile purchases, starting with the acquirement of the Champ Car World Series in January 2004, Kalkhoven and Forsythe have moved aggressively to further the growth of Champ Car and the development of the series' premiere North American events. Purchases include engine manufacturer Cosworth (November 2004), Pi Electronics (December 2004) as well as the Grand Prix of Long Beach (May 2005).. Today's transfer of the rights for the Molson Indy Toronto solidifies Champ Car's reputation as North America's premiere open-wheel racing series.
"This is yet another positive for the Champ Car family," says CCWS co-owner Paul Gentilozzi. "These are exciting times and the racing will be better than ever. In 2006 we introduce a new formula for the Champ Car Atlantic Championship - the Swift 016.a chassis design with a 2.3 liter Cosworth engine, which has reached more than 40 orders for 20 teams. Then in 2007 Champ Car will roll-out its new package, the Panoz DP01 chassis built by Élan Motorsports Technologies combined with a 2.65 litre turbocharged Ford-Cosworth V8 engine. Everything is lining up as we had hoped and the real beneficiaries of all these changes are race fans around the world."
"The success of Champ Car events in 2005 both in Canada and elsewhere clearly demonstrate that our formula for creating weekend-long festivals of speed and entertainment are a winning combination and attractive to the urban audiences we reach out to," stated Forsythe. "More that 1.6 million people have attended Champ Car races to date including 200,000 at our inaugural event in Edmonton and 318,000 at our most recent event in Surfers Paradise! People enjoy our brand of racing along with the exciting events that surround a race weekend."
About Molson Canada:
With roots dating back to 1786 and a time-honoured tradition of brewing quality beers, Molson Canada is proud to be the nation's preferred brewer. The company proudly offers the most popular brands in Canada with an award-winning brand portfolio which includes, Molson Canadian, Coors Light, Molson Export, Molson Dry, Rickard's, and A Marca Bavaria. Molson Canada also partners with other leading brewers to offer such global brands as, Heineken, Corona, Miller Genuine Draft and Foster's Lager. With 3,100 employees across Canada, Molson operates six breweries, including the boutique brewery Creemore, and is actively involved in communities from coast-to-coast through its various charitable initiatives and sports and entertainment sponsorships. Molson Canada is part of the Molson Coors Brewing Company, the world's fifth largest brewer.
About Champ Car:
The Bridgestone Presents the Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford features some of the world's greatest race car drivers competing on the most diverse and exciting venues around the globe. Champions Sebastien Bourdais, Jimmy Vasser and Canadian Paul Tracy along with 2004 Roshfrans Rookie of the Year A. J. Allmendinger and Canadians Alex Tagliani and Andrew Ranger are among the series competitors. Drivers compete annually for the Vanderbilt Cup during three-day festivals of speed on oval circuits, temporary street circuits and permanent road courses.
Toronto, Nov. 03, 2005 - Molson Canada and Grand Prix Association of Toronto today confirmed the transfer of race rights for the Molson Indy Toronto from Molson to Grand Prix Association of Toronto.
Grand Prix Association of Toronto, a company wholly-owned by Champ Car World Series (CCWS) co-owners Gerald Forsythe and Kevin Kalkhoven, will become the race promoter and Molson will remain title sponsor of the event to be known as the Molson Champ Car Grand Prix of Toronto in 2006. The agreement is subject to final documentation and approvals.
"Given our long-standing commitment to this event, we are pleased to have reached an agreement that continues our partnership with Champ Car and our involvement in the race," said Mark Hunter, Chief Commercial Officer, Molson Canada. "The Molson Champ Car Grand Prix of Toronto has been a popular fixture on the City's cultural scene for the past 20 years and this move ensures that race fans will continue to enjoy this world-class event."
"Grand Prix Association of Toronto is very pleased that the future of the Molson Champ Car Grand Prix of Toronto has been secured by today's announcement. The Toronto event is one of the cornerstones of the Champ Car World Series and is a key to the continued success of the series," said Kalkhoven. "The event has a huge positive impact on the City of Toronto. We will work with the city to continue this quality event as established by Molson."
Molson's decision to transfer the race rights to Champ Car comes as a result of a thorough examination of the Company's role in the sports and entertainment industry. The analysis concluded that focusing its involvement as the title sponsor of the event is best aligned with the Company's commercial agenda and brewing roots. Molson remains committed to continue its deeply-rooted tradition of supporting community groups and maintaining an active involvement in sports and entertainment activities that are relevant to its consumers.
Today's announcement caps a twenty-one month period of acquisition activity for Kalkhoven and Forsythe, who also respectively own PKV Racing and Forsythe Championship Racing Champ Car teams.
"The acquisition of the race rights for the Molson Champ Car Grand Prix of Toronto furthers our mission of ensuring the long-term future and prosperity of the Champ Car World Series," continued Kalkhoven. "It is our intention to capitalize on the exceptional support Champ Car has in Canada and ensure that Canadian race fans continue to have access to North America's most exciting open-wheel racing series."
Through a series of high-profile purchases, starting with the acquirement of the Champ Car World Series in January 2004, Kalkhoven and Forsythe have moved aggressively to further the growth of Champ Car and the development of the series' premiere North American events. Purchases include engine manufacturer Cosworth (November 2004), Pi Electronics (December 2004) as well as the Grand Prix of Long Beach (May 2005).. Today's transfer of the rights for the Molson Indy Toronto solidifies Champ Car's reputation as North America's premiere open-wheel racing series.
"This is yet another positive for the Champ Car family," says CCWS co-owner Paul Gentilozzi. "These are exciting times and the racing will be better than ever. In 2006 we introduce a new formula for the Champ Car Atlantic Championship - the Swift 016.a chassis design with a 2.3 liter Cosworth engine, which has reached more than 40 orders for 20 teams. Then in 2007 Champ Car will roll-out its new package, the Panoz DP01 chassis built by Élan Motorsports Technologies combined with a 2.65 litre turbocharged Ford-Cosworth V8 engine. Everything is lining up as we had hoped and the real beneficiaries of all these changes are race fans around the world."
"The success of Champ Car events in 2005 both in Canada and elsewhere clearly demonstrate that our formula for creating weekend-long festivals of speed and entertainment are a winning combination and attractive to the urban audiences we reach out to," stated Forsythe. "More that 1.6 million people have attended Champ Car races to date including 200,000 at our inaugural event in Edmonton and 318,000 at our most recent event in Surfers Paradise! People enjoy our brand of racing along with the exciting events that surround a race weekend."
About Molson Canada:
With roots dating back to 1786 and a time-honoured tradition of brewing quality beers, Molson Canada is proud to be the nation's preferred brewer. The company proudly offers the most popular brands in Canada with an award-winning brand portfolio which includes, Molson Canadian, Coors Light, Molson Export, Molson Dry, Rickard's, and A Marca Bavaria. Molson Canada also partners with other leading brewers to offer such global brands as, Heineken, Corona, Miller Genuine Draft and Foster's Lager. With 3,100 employees across Canada, Molson operates six breweries, including the boutique brewery Creemore, and is actively involved in communities from coast-to-coast through its various charitable initiatives and sports and entertainment sponsorships. Molson Canada is part of the Molson Coors Brewing Company, the world's fifth largest brewer.
About Champ Car:
The Bridgestone Presents the Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford features some of the world's greatest race car drivers competing on the most diverse and exciting venues around the globe. Champions Sebastien Bourdais, Jimmy Vasser and Canadian Paul Tracy along with 2004 Roshfrans Rookie of the Year A. J. Allmendinger and Canadians Alex Tagliani and Andrew Ranger are among the series competitors. Drivers compete annually for the Vanderbilt Cup during three-day festivals of speed on oval circuits, temporary street circuits and permanent road courses.
ST. THOMAS DRAGWAY: Test & Tune Day added
From Dave Mathers at St. Thomas Dragway....
As a result of many racer requests and the favourable weather forecast, an additional Test & Tune Day has been scheduled for this Saturday, November 5. Gates will open at 11 A.M. with time trials running 12 Noon to 5 P.M. Cost is $30/car and driver and $10/crew or spectator.
For further information, contact the track at 519-775-2263 or visit the website at www.stthomasdragway.com.
TORONTO INDY: Sold to CCWS... Toronto Sun Story
Dean McNulty had a story in Tuesday's Toronto Sun, with some of the details on the sale.
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