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The First Fifty Years – Shannonville Motorsport Park

Greg MacPherson — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:46:41 +0000

Shannonville Motorsport Park has carved out a very significant place in Canadian motorsport history. Known as ‘The Birthplace of Champions,’ this facility has built a solid reputation as a premier motorsport racing and development venue. To mark the track’s 50th anniversary, award-winning automotive and motorsport journalist Stephanie Wallcraft has authored a new publication titled The […]

VRRA – Through the Lens

Patrick Lambie — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 21:15:33 +0000

The Vintage Road Racing Association (VRRA) Festival of Speed was held on August 5 to 7 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park north of Bowmanville, ON. With motorcycles from as early as the 1950s competing on the 10-corner four-kilometre CTMP circuit, the Festival of Speed remains the headliner of the VRRA season, attracting racers and fans […]

TSN Confirms Upcoming Broadcast Schedule For Continuing 2021 CSBK National Tour

Wally Nesbitt — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:06:09 +0000

Toronto, ON – The Sports Network, TSN, have confirmed additional episodes and broadcast dates for the 2021 Canadian National Motorcycle Road Racing National Championship series, CSBK. The 2021 Canadian Superbike Championships on TSN are principally supported by Yuasa Battery, Mopar and Joe Rocket. Episode seven premiers on Monday, October 4 and focuses on the final […]

Colin Fraser: RACE launches in 1981 – Canadian Roadracing revamp started on this day, 40 years ago

Colin Fraser — Mon, 03 May 2021 18:41:40 +0000

Exactly forty years ago – May 3, 1981 – marked a significant day in the history of motorcycle competition in Canada. This is the anniversary of the first event staged at Shannonville Motorsport Park by the new sanctioning body RACE, or Roadracing Association Canada East, as the group was then known.

Colin Fraser: Real Road Racing in Canada

Colin Fraser — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:47:06 +0000

One of the basic items of confusion in motorcycle competition are the terms road racing and roadracing. Roadracing defines pavement competition where leathers are worn and knees – and sometimes elbows – are dragged on the ground. In road racing, the activity is similar, but the action takes part on formerly open public roads. The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy is the most famous active road race.

Szoke, Casas Look To Defend National Titles As 2018 CSBK Season Begins At Shannonville This Weekend

Professional Motorsports Productions — Tue, 22 May 2018 23:44:37 +0000

Toronto ON – (May 22, 2018) – The Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship is set to get underway this weekend, May 25-27, at Shannonville Motorsport Park, where three-time defending champ Jordan Szoke will look to win his sixth consecutive season opener.

Wiseco Named Official Piston of American Flat Track

American Flat Track — Thu, 10 May 2018 16:38:05 +0000

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 9, 2018) – American Flat Track is excited to introduce Wiseco as the series’ Official Piston for the 2018 season.

Make Melandri’s A Double: Ducati Rider Beats Rea In Stunning Photo Finish

WorldSBK Press Office — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 22:11:17 +0000

PHILLIP ISLAND, AUS (February 25, 2018)- After the announcement on Saturday that Race 2 of #AusWorldSBK would be a flag to flag with a maximum of 12 laps allowed on one set of tyres, the scene was set for a showdown with a difference and Sunday didn’t disappoint.

Melandri Sliced Past Sykes To Reign The Island

WorldSBK Press Office — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 22:05:52 +0000

PHILLIP ISLAN, AUS (February 24, 2018)- Marco Melandri (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) put in a stunning ride at Phillip Island to win the opening race of 2018, stalking his way through the podium places before being able to catch and pass earlier race leader and polesitter Tom Sykes (Kawasaki Racing Team).

Jonathan Finn Advances To The Spanish RFME CEV Pre-Moto3 Championship In 2018

Jonathan Finn Motorsports — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 23:04:56 +0000

Barcelona, Spain (December 6, 2017) - Canadian Jonathan Finn is thrilled to announce that he has re-signed with the XCtech Team to contest the 2018 RFME CEV Pre-Moto3 Championship.

CTMP Special Christmas Packages Available NOW!

CTMP Media — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 18:09:14 +0000

Bowmanville, ON (December 6, 2017)- SPECIAL CTMP CHRISTMAS TICKET PACKAGES AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME!

Runaway Rea Wins Penultimate Race Of The Season

WorldSBK Press — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 03:19:03 +0000

QATAR (November 3, 2017)- Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team) produced a masterclass in the Qatari desert on Friday night at the Losail International Circuit, getting away brilliantly from pole to dominate the penultimate race of season and eventually cross the finish line a clear 4.944s distance ahead of second placed Chaz Davies (Aruba.it Racing - Ducati).