Archived News & Events - April/May/June 2006
June 27, 2006 - Condolences to the Skakun Family
The following appeared in the obituary section of the Star-Phoenix - "Skakun - Wesley Brian, age 52, beloved husband of Heather, passed away at Royal University Hospital on Saturday, June 24th, 2006. ....Wes also loved cars and motorcycles and for many years raced his "Peppi's " stockcar at the Saskatoon Race Track. For the last few years both Wes and Heather have been working as the "crew "......". For the full obituary and an opportunity to leave a message in a guest book please click here. Condolences may also be emailed through www.mourningglory.ca. The Memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 29th, at 1:00 p.m. from the Mayfair United Church (902 33rd Street West).
June 26, 2006 - Media Release - Rains Force Delayed Season Opening
Auto Clearing Motor  Speedway regretfully announces that the opening of our new multi-purpose motor sports entertainment facility will be delayed for two weeks, and will now take place on Friday, July 14, 2006. “The persistent rains that have fallen in and around the City of Saskatoon throughout the month of June has played havoc with the final stages of our construction schedule” explains Club President Shawn Hill, “as much as we would like to start racing this Friday as originally planned, we’re just not quite ready”.  For the complete media release please click here.
June 20, 2006  - Division Sponsors Announced
Auto Clearing Motor Speedway is pleased to announce the following Division Sponsors for the 2006 Race Season. Long time supporters of stock car racing in Saskatoon, Tiger Automotive are sponsors of the Street Stock Division. NAPA Auto Parts are excited to be sponsoring an all new Division of racing at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway, the new Pro Truck Division.

Hertz Equipment Rentals, sponsors of the Thunder Stock Division and Trader Publications sponsors of the Super Late Model Division are repeat sponsors of these respective Divisions. Canadian Forces have joined our corporate team as sponsors of the CASCAR Sportsman Division and Saskatoon Hyundai is proud to be sponsoring the Mini Stock Division.

All of the Division sponsors are excited to be able to sponsor their respective Divisions and will be providing drivers in each Division with a window decal to not only signify their sponsorship but to increase the overall image and perception of the entire race program at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway.

Note to Drivers - Drivers who have already registers their cars please call the Auto Clearing Motor Speedway Business Development office (956-3225 or 956-7353) to arrange for delivery of your decal. Drivers who have not registered will be provided their decal upon registration or can also call to obtain their decal in advance.


June 20, 2006 - Mac's Convenience Stores now Selling Tickets
Auto Clearing Motor Speedway is very pleased to confirm that Mac's Convenience Stores are the Official Ticket Outlet for tickets to Auto Clearing Motor Speedway race dates. Beginning tomorrow (Wednesday) fans can visit any of the 11 Mac's Convenience Stores in Saskatoon to purchase tickets to any race date in the 2006 race season. Tickets will also be available at the 2 Mac's Convenience Stores in Prince Albert later in the week. Purchasing tickets, at any Mac's Convenience Store, will allow fans to enter Auto Clearing Motor Speedway without having to stand in a line-up to buy their ticket. For a listing of Mac's Convenience Store locations please click here.

June 19, 2006 - Past Season Ticket Holder Sees the New Track for the First Time
"I was at the track on Sunday.  Awesome – I can hardly wait for the first race. I got the jitters just looking down at the track, I’ll miss the old track but looking at the new track, wow, – it’s GREAT!!  I am anxiously waiting for the race season to start." - these comments are from a past season ticket holder, Martha Loewen who is purchasing seats for 2006.

June 18, 2006 - Volunteers of the Day
Heavy rain on Saturday, once again, played havoc with the weekend plans to undertake a good old fashioned 'work bee'. Thanks to the few determined volunteers who did turn out on Saturday to do what they could.

The weather on Sunday, proved to be much better with things drying up significantly in the afternoon. The Volunteers of the Day on Sunday were Taryn and Taylor Freemantle who took their dad Trevor out to the track to do some painting on Fathers Day. As you can see from these pictures when they got home, there was still a little bit of mud around the track on Sunday. 

The weather forecast for the next couple of days looks good, so anyone that can spare even an hour or two, please drop by the track and give us a hand.

June 14, 2006 - Future Racer and Young Sports Enthusiast Invite
Auto Clearing Motor Speedway Junior Racing Program invites future racers and young sports enthusiasts of high school age (14-18) to attend our 1st developmental meeting of the season, right after the season opener on June 30th. Don Pogoda (#84 Eastview Esso Street Stock) will host the meeting in his pit area. The meeting will last about 1/2 hour and include information and a discussion of how the Junior Racing Program can help you get involved - this summer in Saskatoon's Fastest Family Fun Around! If you always wanted to, but never knew how - this is your opportunity to find out! That's Friday June 30, 2006, right after the races in Don Pogoda's #84 pit stall. If you have any questions in the mean time please feel free to contact Don by email at pogodadon@hotmail.com. See you there!

June 11, 2006 - Official Pace Car Unveiled
The Official Pace Car for the 2006 Race Season at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway was unveiled on Thursday morning at the Mall at Lawson Heights. The Official Pace Car is a 2006 Dodge Charger, complete with Hemi, courtesy of Auto Clearing Chrysler Superstore. It can be viewed at the Auto Clearing Motor Speedway retail space in the Mall at Lawson Heights (near the food court end of the mall) through the end of June. Drop on by to get information on the new track, pick up a copy of the 2006 race schedule, take a look at the Corporate Tent that is available for rent at the track, sign up for season tickets. Come sign up to be a volunteer at, soon to be, Canada's best motor sports facility!

June 11, 2006 - New name/New Logo
In accordance with the terms of their partnership agreement with Bridge City Speedway and Saskatoon Stock Car Racing Association, Auto Clearing Chrysler Superstore are pleased to announce that they have decided on the name Auto Clearing Motor Speedway as the name for the new track. Auto Clearing Motor Speedway is the name chosen most popular by race fans in an online pole that was conducted during the later part of April. The logo at the left is the official logo for Auto Clearing Motor Speedway. Media, drivers, printers, or others requiring an electronic copy of the new logo in either color or black and white are asked to contact the Business Development Office by calling 651-FAST or emailing info@autoclearingmotorspeedway.ca.

June 01, 2006 - Wow!!!!
I stopped at the track last Friday as I was coming into Saskatoon. All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!! What a cool track. That place looks AWESOME and it is not even done yet. Unbelievable view from the grandstands, WOW, WOW, WOW!!! I cannot wait to get my Legends car on the track. Please give me a shout or contact me via email about the car display you and I spoke about in Lloydminster and my store (NAPA). I am also interested in the corporate tents that are going to be available. I may be interested in one for the Legends race Aug 19 (FROSTER 50)? I am also interested in trying to find some seat time in one of the Pro Trucks you are going to have running this year????? Once again Kudos to the association - WHAT A TRACK - WELL DONE!!!!!! I will support you all I can from here. Have a great day. WOW !!!!!!! Dave McKean

May 17, 2006 - New Track Update
The Track Relocation (Building Committee) met Tuesday evening. Although progress is moving along quite nicely, many tasks remain to be completed. The main grandstands are on schedule and a little over half done; the Steeplejack stands require two good days of work to complete; the movement and leveling of dirt is only a few days away from completion; almost all of the smaller items have been moved over from the old track, and the lighting, safety fence, and guard rails are being prepared for installation.
The facility that is being built is arguably the best facility in Canada! With this in mind, the Committee is at a loss to explain why many of the drivers and their crews that will undoubtedly be racing at the facility are not coming out to lend a hand. Different incentives to bring more people out have been discussed. These will be announced as they are finalized. With some 44 days to opening day, much is yet to be done. Work is continuing every day, all day, 7 days a week. so if you can do your part and spend a few hours come on out and lend a hand, Thanks to those that are coming out on a regular basis - your efforts have not gone unnoticed. Thanks to all non members such as the 8 boys from Holy Cross Collegiate, pictured here, that were out on Tuesday evening helping with the Steeplejack grandstands.

May 13, 2006 - Caron "Spins-Out" at SIR
Cliff Yelland reports that Bridge City Speedway member Stan Caron took his new Pro Truck for a "spin" at SIR on Friday evening. Not satisfied with turning what is believed to be the fastest 1/4 mile speed for a stock car vehicle ever at Saskatchewan International Raceway, Stan Caron spun his truck around just past the starting tree. His left rear axle came loose and the axle and tire hit Stan's own left rear fender before rolling on down the track by itself. His truck stayed between the guard rails and off the competition, coming to rest backwards in his own lane. Although "tire doughnuts" are nothing new to Stan, this is probably the first time he ever made one on his own vehicle with his own tire.

May 10, 2006 - Results of Naming Poll
Over the course of the past couple of weeks we have sought your input on a name for the new track. Following are the results:
Auto Clearing Motor Speedway - 31%
Auto Clearing Speedway - 23%
Auto Clearing Motor Sports Park - 22%
Auto Clearing Raceway - 12%
Auto Clearing Raceway Park - 6%
Auto Clearing Speedway Park - 6%
Thank you for your input - watch for an official announcement very soon.

May 06, 2006 - Track Taking Shape
A bevy of painters are on the track today, painting planks for installation on the Steeple Jack stands that were erected last weekend. Work is progressing on a daily basis. For photos of today's activities click here.

April 15, 2006 - Full speed ahead at new race track
The little club that could is getting ready for its dream date. click here. for the full article written by Kevin Mitchell in today's Star Phoenix.

April 13, 2006 - Corporate Partnerships Announced!
Saskatoon Stock Car Racing Association (SSCRA) and Bridge City Speedway Inc. (BCS) are pleased to announce the formation of corporate partnerships with Affinity Credit Union, Langham Credit Union, Auto Clearing Chrysler Superstore, and Lafarge Canada Inc.

These partnerships are a testament to the extremely exciting future that SSCRA and BCS are poised and ready to capitalize on. click here. for complete press release, or here for a PDF version of the press release.

April 08, 2006 - "Jewel of the Prairies" noted in Inside Track article!
Not too long ago, Inside Track ran a story on SSCRA/BCS's new multi-purpose motor sports facility. This is sure to be only the first of a number of articles that will be written about stock car racing and Saskatoon and area's finest new entertainment facility. If you haven't read the article, click here.
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