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- VA-bred championships highlight Colonial's Saturday card - The U.S. Trotting Association Newsroom
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| VA-bred championships highlight Colonial's Saturday card - The U.S. Trotting Association Newsroom Posted: 04 Nov 2009 06:02 PM PST New Kent, VA--Colonial Downs will usher out its 2009 harness racing season this Saturday (Nov. 7) when it hosts the 12th annual $334,500 Virginia-bred "Day of Champions." A total of eight championship races featuring Commonwealth-bred 2- and 3-year-old pacers and trotters of both sexes will highlight a 14-race afternoon card. Two of the title races will be non-betting, and will take place at 12:25 and 12:40 p.m., respectively. The first of 12 pari-mutuel harness races will start at 1 p.m., and they will be held in conjunction with the eight Breeders' Cup championship Thoroughbred races simulcast live from Santa Anita. The most competitive of the Virginia eight is the $43,800 3-year-old colt and gelding pace. A total of nine are in-to-go including Rick's Crossroads, who beat Nicota by a neck in last Saturday's prep in 1:55.2. Richie's Place finished a length back in third. The $47,800 2-year-old colt and gelding pace features a Fran Raia-trained three-horse entry. Whatamach, Rick's Jackpot and Rick's Luck all finished either first, second or third in their elimination races last week. Whatamach, who was victorious in 1:55.2, took the first elimination race while Bart Dalious's Charlie By Far captured the second one in 1:56.3. Another three-horse entry from Charlottesville's Edenridge Farms highlights the $41,700 3-year-old filly and mare trot. Sadie Eden, the fastest of the trio, won last week's prep by eight lengths in 1:59. Charlie Dunavant's Blue Motorcycle is favored early in the $40,400 3-year-old colt and gelding trot. Colonial's leading driver Chris Page directed the Hobokenbahamamamas gelding to his first career win last Saturday in 2:00 despite breaking stride just before the wire. Betting choice The Doctor finished second. Doors on Saturday will open at 12 Noon. Live racing will run from 12:25 – 5:00 p.m., and the Breeders' Cup simulcast races will run from 1:45 – 7:00 p.m. The Jockey Club and Turf Club Dining Rooms will both be open. There will be a unique parade of carriages on the track between the second and third pari-mutuel race. Thirteen horse-drawn units will follow each other the length of the stretch in a 10-minute demonstration. Fans are also asked to bring canned food donations to benefit the Central Virginia Food Bank. Anyone who brings a donation will become eligible to win one of three rides in the starter car that afternoon. This content has passed through fivefilters.org. |
| Factory Polaris Rath Duro Team - ATV Rider Magazine Posted: 04 Nov 2009 03:46 PM PST The Factory Polaris Rath Duro Team had a busy 2009 season tearing up race tracks, and what a successful season they have had. The Rath team has put their machines on the podium and top of their classes multiple times in multiple series. They have taken home wins in all disciplines this season including Cross Country, MX, Supermoto, Ice Racing and TT. This team knows what it takes to put their winning Polaris ATVs out front and on top. The Rath team has enjoyed success with both the Outlaw 450 MXR and the all-new Sportsman 850 XP with Power Steering. The Rath Outlaw 450 MXR's with Daryl Rath and Casey Martin piloting them, have taken wins in Supermoto, TT and MX respectively. Martin even holds the honor of the highest place finish at the Pro Am Level in the AMA ATV MX National Series with his amazing third place overall finish at the final round on MX at Loretta Lynn's. Since then, Martin has continued his winning ways competing in a winter series close to his hometown in Frenchburg, KY, while training for next season. Martin once again will be contending for the 2010 AMA ATV MX Pro Am Championship in a class stacked with talent. When asked about his thoughts on 2010 Martin said, "I plan on racing throughout the winter season to train for 2010. The Outlaw 450 MXR has been awesome. I made the switch mid-season and while it may have taken me a round or two to get comfortable, I can say I am feeling 100 percent aboard this machine." Daryl Rath added, " With the double schedule we ran in 2009, Jennifer was going to all the MX races and myself to the XC events. I had the first opportunity to watch Martin compete at Loretta Lynn1s and he was amazing. He put his head down and charged the entire race. I couldn't ask for a more determined young rider to be part of my team. It was extremely clear we have this bike figured out and Casey is getting comfortable, and I am glad to have him back on the roster for 2010 and will enjoy watching him head for the front." The Rath Sportsman 850 XP piloted by Daryl Rath has taken the wins in the AMA National Hare Scramble Series and the IATVHSS Series in the "Utility Unlimited" class. Rath also has finished in the top three of his respective class at the GNCC Cross Country Nationals a remarkable eight times, giving Rath the third place overall in the "Utility Unlimited" class, along with earning a "Top Ten" National Ranking in the Overall Morning Class. "We have a lot to be proud of and worked hard to get those results. We took a brand new bike and finished top three, it is amazing what can be done with good people behind you and supporting your drive to win. There will be no off-season for us as we are already testing and make additional improvements for 2010," said Rath. Cody Anderson also enjoyed his first year as a cross country contender on a Sportsman 850 and was happy about the opportunity. Anderson will be returning to his MX roots as well and will return to an Outlaw 450 MXR to compete in the regional series along with a select number of AMA Nationals. "It allowed me to experience something new and different and though I am going to return back to the Polaris Rath MX Team for 2010, it was a great experience," said Anderson. Another change for the team in 2010 will be the return of Rath on an Outlaw 450 MXR for some non-GNCC conflicting cross country races in select series. "I have always been one to race many different types of ATVs and I still enjoy challenging myself by racing all across the board. It is one of the best ways to cross train which helps me stay on top of the game." stated Rath. "We are excited to bring almost all of our same sponsors back for 2010, a consistent program with consistent partners plays a major role in success." "I'm extremely impressed with the accomplishments of the team this year. It is not easy to take a whole new quad and make it competitive the first year out and the success with the Outlaw 450 MXR and Sportsman 850XP with EPS in several different venues is a great testament to the work and dedication of the Rath team," said Eric Nault, race team manager for Polaris. "With how much has been accomplished in 2009, 2010 should be an excellent race year for the Factory Polaris Rath Duro Team." About Polaris With annual 2008 sales of $1.9 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets off-road vehicles (ORVs), including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER, snowmobiles and Victory motorcycles for recreational and utility use and has recently introduced a new on-road electric powered neighborhood vehicle. Polaris is a recognized leader in the snowmobile industry; and one of the largest manufacturers of ORVs in the world. Victory motorcycles, established in 1998 and representing the first all-new American-made motorcycle from a major company in nearly 60 years, are rapidly making impressive in-roads into the cruiser and touring motorcycle marketplace. Polaris also enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel, accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships. Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "PII," and the Company is included in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock price index. Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories is available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from the Polaris homepage at www.polarisindustries.com This content has passed through fivefilters.org. |
| Series news on departure of Yamaha - Motorsport.com Posted: 04 Nov 2009 03:10 PM PST YAMAHA WITHDRAWS FROM NATIONAL SERIES TORONTO, Ont. (November 4) -- Yamaha Motor Canada has announced its withdrawal from the Parts Canada Superbike Championship. Company spokesman Tim Kennedy revealed the decision at a meeting of the series partner manufacturers in Toronto earlier today. "We are sorry to have Yamaha leave us," said Colin Fraser of Professional Motorsports Productions, which runs the national motorcycle road racing series. "They have been a valued manufacturer partner from day one and have a long history of success in our sport." The company played a key role in the restructuring of the series and the growth of television coverage in the mid-1990s. Five riders have ridden Yamahas to six Canadian national Superbike titles. The first came from Toronto's Miles Baldwin in 1982 aboard a TZ750. West Hill, Ont.'s Art Robbins rode a similar model to the 1985 championship. Maple Ridge, B.C.'s Steve Crevier and Michel Mercier of Thetford Mines, Que. rode the OWO1 to back-to-back titles in 1989 and 1990, respectively and Granby, Que. racer Pascal Picotte won successive championships on the YZF-R1 in 2003 and 2004. Additionally, Yamaha riders have taken seven National Pro 600 Sport Bike championships since 1986, the most recent coming courtesy of Picotte in 2004 aboard the YZF-R6. Last season Andre Laurin and his OTSFF squad handled Yamaha's Canadian road racing program with assistance from Evan Steele Performance and sponsorship from Toyota Canada. Lead rider Kevin Lacombe of Granby rode a YZF-R1 to sixth in Parts Canada Superbike points with podium finishes in four of the seven races and took third in the Yoshimura Pro Sport Bike standings. His rookie team-mates Royce McLean and Tony Kasper finished ninth and 12th in the Pro Sport Bike championship, respectively. The 14-year-old McLean was particularly impressive and the Coaldale, Alta. rider looked set to take the HJC Pro Rookie of the Year award before an injury in the penultimate race of the year sidelined him. "Andre Laurin and the OTSFF team were a welcome addition to our series last year," added Fraser. "They brought a very professional program to the national tour and we were looking forward to working with them in 2010." The national series continues with the support of Parts Canada, Pirelli Tires, BMW Motorrad Canada, Canadian Kawasaki Motors, Honda Canada and Suzuki Canada. The Parts Canada Superbike Championship will shortly be releasing its 2010 schedule. -credit: www.cdnsuperbike.com This content has passed through fivefilters.org. |
| Mid-Ohio Sport Car Course ... - Motorsport.com Posted: 04 Nov 2009 03:10 PM PST 2010 MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED DUBLIN, OH (November 4, 2009)-- TrueSports, Inc., owner and operator of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, announced details of the five race weekends composing its 2010 schedule, the 49th season of racing at the Lexington, Ohio-based road course. Starting off the season at Mid-Ohio, the Daytona Prototypes and GT cars of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series are featured from June 18-20 as a part of the EMCO Gears Classic presented by KeyBank. The weekend is supported by the production-based cars of the KONI Challenge, the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup and the Ford Mustang Challenge. The weekend of June 25-27, the Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio returns for the 25th year with Nissan Datsun as the featured marque. Over a dozen classes of SVRA-sanctioned vintage racing are joined by off-track action such as the Concours d'Elegance car show and the British Car Showdown. The 16th annual Mid-Ohio edition of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is set for July 9-11, returning to its familiar date immediately preceding the superbikes of the Honda Super Cycle Weekend presented by Dunlop Tire. Motorcycle enthusiasts and riders came from all corners of the country for this weekend of classic racing and the largest motorcycle swap meet in North America. The two-wheeled rockets of AMA Pro Racing take to Mid-Ohio during the Honda Super Cycle Weekend presented by Dunlop Tire on July 16-18. All four of the series classes -- American Superbike, Daytona Sportbike, Supersport and Moto-GT -- will get their turn to lap the most competitive track in the U.S. as the best riders in the country line up to reach speeds of up to 185 mph. The Wiseco Superbike 100 Doubleheader is the highlight of the weekend with races on Saturday and Sunday. The season ends with the largest motorsports weekend in the state on August 6-8 with the Acura Sports Car Challenge and the Honda Indy 200 presented by Westfield Insurance. Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course hosts the doubleheader highlighted by the American Le Mans Series on Saturday and the IndyCar Series wrapping up the weekend on Sunday for the fourth straight year. "We're happy to bring the finest road racing series in America to our facility again this year. Fan support is crucial to our success each season and we want to give them events that are easy to support," said Michelle Trueman Gajoch, president of Truesports, Inc. VIP season passes, tickets for each event as well as camping and motor home passes go on sale Monday, November 30 and can be purchased online at www.midohio.com, or by phone at 1-800-MID-OHIO (800-643-6446). Special holiday discounts are available through December 23, 2009. A comprehensive motorsports facility, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course features a permanent road-racing circuit with two primary configurations: a 2.4-mile, 15-turn, and a 2.25-mile, 13-turn circuit. The park-like, 330-acre complex in Lexington, Ohio is located 60 miles north of Columbus and 75 miles south of Cleveland near Mansfield. The track has been called the most competitive in the U.S. and annually hosts a diversity of locally, regionally and nationally sanctioned racing events for amateur, club and professional drivers and riders. -credit: moscc [ Part 2, Image/JPEG 9.4KB. ] [ Unable to print this part. ] This content has passed through fivefilters.org.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Highlights Infineon Raceway 2010 Season ... - Who Won Posted: 04 Nov 2009 02:49 PM PST Wednesday, November 4, 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Highlights Infineon Raceway 2010 Season Schedule SONOMA, Calif. -- The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series' 22nd annual visit to the Sonoma Valley will highlight the 2010 Big O Tires Racing Season at Infineon Raceway, raceway officials announced today. This content has passed through fivefilters.org. |
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