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Shirley Goes Wire to Wire (June 29 2007)

#46 Dan Shirley, starting in the #2 position in the front row, took over the lead in the 2nd lap and never looked back to capture the second Siemens Transportation Group Western Elite StockCar Tour race, the CTV 125, on Friday night. Shirley withstood advances by first WEST race winner Todd Nichol from Edmonton a number of times in a race that saw a number of cautions. "That was the longest 125 lap race I've ever been in" offered Shirley after the race. "I'd like to thank all my fellow competitors for racing clean" he continued.

#3 Nathan Weenk and #24 Scott Dennis the recipients of #49 Ben Busch's misfortune finished second and third respectively. Busch was solidly in second position when, just as the white flag dropped for the final lap, when he lost his front right tire, allowing Weenk and Dennis to each move up one position by the time the checkered flag dropped. Busch finished the final lap on three wheels to claim fourth. Dennis almost never made the start of the race, having suffered major damage in his heat race after hitting the back wall. "I busted a tie-rod end and lost almost all of my fiberglass body, but my crew did a great job getting the car back in running condition" Dennis remarked after the race. The Next Siemens Transportation Western elite StockCar Tour race is scheduled to be held at Race City in Calgary on August 18th.

Anderson, Johnson Back to Winning Form (June 29, 2007)

#98 Bryan Johnson (Street Stock) and #19 Aaron Anderson (Mini Stock) were each able to regain their winning touch Friday evening at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway. Johnson staved off #99 Cory Kallis in the Tiger Automotive Street Stock Feature race and Anderson held #78 Matt Bartsch at bay in the Saskatoon Hyundai Sports Compact Mini Stocks.

Allen Pulls Double Race Duty by Kevin Mitchell of the Star Phoenix (June 29, 2007)

Ask Nick Allen if he prefers driving drag race motorcycles or stock cars, and he replies: “Yep.”

The Saskatoon speedster can’t pick a favourite out of his summer-time pursuit of high speeds and (occasional) crashes.

“It’s like . . . do you like soft ice cream or hard ice cream? I like them both,” Allen said Thursday.

He’ll indulge both tastes this weekend. Allen competes in tonight’s Western Elite series at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway. Then he’ll jump in his rig and head to Edmonton for the Canadian Motorcycle Drag Race Association stops Saturday and Sunday. [click here for more].

Matt Bradley's Column in Today's Star Phoenix (June 28, 2007)

From time to time this summer, track announcer Matt Bradley will be writing a column on auto racing for The StarPhoenix. The eighth of Bradley's column's appeared in this morning's edition of The StarPhoenix and can be read by clicking here.

Canada Day in the Park (June 27 2007)

Registered drivers at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway are reminded about an opportunity to showcase their car/truck sponsors at the Canada Day in the Park festivities in Diefenbaker Park on Canada Day, July 1st. As many as 30 vehicles can be accommodated. Interested drivers are asked to contact Cliff Yelland by email.

Siemens Transportation Group Western Elite StockCar Tour's Second Appearance (June 26, 2007)

Friday night racing returns this Friday with the feature race being the Siemens Transportation Group Western Elite StockCar Tour's second race of the year, the CTV 125. Both the winner of the first race, #6 Todd Nichol, and runner up, #35 Kevin Dowler, from Edmonton are expected to be on hand.

Local Western Elite Division drivers have been working hard in the past four weeks and are determined to better their performances from the last race on June 2nd. Click here for the results from the last race.

Friday's race program also includes the Tiger Automotive Street Stocks and the Saskatoon Hyundai Sport Compact Mini Stocks.

2004 Lamborghini Gallardo Fastest at Test Drive Day (June 26, 2007)

Rob Carey took his 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo around Auto Clearing Motor Speedway last Friday night in a time of 17.543 seconds. Next fastest was Dennis Beck in his 1993 MR2 with a time of 17.655 seconds. Rob Carey driving a 2007 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG was third fastest with a time of 18.348 seconds. A total of 20 cars and 23 drivers registered for Friday's event which was co-sponsored by Jaltronix Technologies, Windshield Wizard, and Ellenn Plastics Manufacturing. For a full list of results please click here. For videos of some of the cars, as taken by Chris Wilson, please click here. The next opportunity to test drive your car on the track is Friday, August 31st.

Points Grid (June 25, 2007)

Over the course of each race season, registered drivers at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway earn points according to their official finish in heat, qualifier, and feature races. At the end of the season the driver in each division that has accumulated the most points is declared the season Champion. For those that have wondered how points are awarded, please click here for the points grid.

Bartsch Earns Second Place Honors at Kings Park Speedway (June 25, 2007)

Auto Clearing Motor Speedway Mini Stock driver, #78 Matt Bartsch did his best to win the Mini Stock Invitational hosted by King's Park Speedway in Regina on Saturday night, but had to settle for second place. Bartsch was one of several Mini Stock drivers that made the trip to Regina. The #19 duo of Aaron Anderson and Kelly Voss followed Bartsch across the finish line, finishing in third place.

Heartfelt Thanks! (June 25, 2007)

A very huge heart felt "Thank You" is extended out to all who participated in the "steak night" last Thursday. It was a very overwhelming surprise. Your caring and generosity will never be forgotten. Thanks again everyone! Phil & Carla Kucher

Lee's Win in Truck Race Reads Cautionary Tale by Daren Zary of The StarPhoenix (June 25, 2007)

A One day at a time, one lap at a time. The figure of speech almost became reality Saturday night for the Super Trucks feature race at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway.

The 100-lap feature race — featuring the top Super Truck Series drivers from Alberta and B.C. — took almost twice as many laps to complete thanks to nine caution flags and restarts.[click here for more]

Rylan Utigard wins his First Race (June 24, 2007)

Seventeen year old Rylan Utigard driving the #19 Stan Caron Motor Sports Little 'U' Impala won his first ever race on Saturday night. Utigard, in his rookie season behind the wheel of a stock car, outpaced #81 Barry Stefaniuk and #2 Sheldon Bradlow for the win. The other two Hertz Equipment Rental Thunder Stock races, the Full Throttle Qualifier and the Feature were won by #2 Sheldon Bradlow. Stefaniuk finished 2nd in the Qualifierand #23 Kevin Nixey did the same in the feature. Another seventeen year old rookie, Adam Yelland claimed 3rd spot in both the Full Throttle Qualifier and the feature.

In the NAPA Auto Parts Pro Truck Division Saturday, #67 Ken Ross opened the night by winning the heat race, edging out #1 Mike Dionne and #48 Roger McConnell. The Full Throttle Qualifier was won by #69 PJ Kondra, his first trip to the podium this season. Kondra finished ahead of #8 Stew Pearce and #18 Ray Utigard. The current NAPA Auto Parts Pro Truck Division points leader #1 Mike Dionne wasn't to be denied in the feature as he finished in first place, ahead of #8 Andrew Clewes and #48 Roger McConnell. For a list of all the results from Saturday, please click here.

Lee Best of the Super Trucks (June 24, 2007)

Wayne Lee of Calgary, driving the #80 Super Truck was the best of the bunch on Saturday claiming top honors in the 100 lap Super Truck Racing Series feature race. Lee who had the second fastest qualifying time, held off #48 Dan Sounders from Edmonton and #33 Jamie McLennan from Wainwright. For the complete details from the race please click here. The Super Truck next race a t Auto Clearing Motor Speedway on Saturday September 1.

Street Car Test Drive Today Today (June 22, 2007)

The street car test drive day is upon us. Among the cars to pre-register are a 1984 Porsche, 1987 Mercury Cougar, 1991 Nissan Skyline, 2002 Hyundai Accent, 1986 Mazda RX-7 GXL, and a 1995 Honda Accord. The process for tonight's Test Drive event is simple, bring your vehicle to the track, starting at 6:30 pm and on, pay a $25 fee, sign a waiver and get in line. When your turn comes up you will get 2 timed laps, after which you can get in line again. It's a simple as that. This event is proudly brought to you by Jaltronix Technologies, Windshield Wizard, and Ellenn Plastics Manufacturing.

New Speedway Brings Diverse Classes of Racing by Kevin Mitchell of the Star Phoenix (June 22, 2007)

Their little baby just keeps growing up. Auto Clearing Motor Speedway president Andrew Clewes says a decision to build a new stock-car track on the northern outskirts of Saskatoon has been a boon to local racing.

“I didn’t think it would grow this fast. I had a plan for five years, but it’s really growing,” Clewes said Thursday. [click here for more].

Matt Bradley's Column in Today's Star Phoenix (June 15, 2007)

From time to time this summer, track announcer Matt Bradley will be writing a column on auto racing for The StarPhoenix. The seventh of Bradley's column's appeared in this morning's edition of The StarPhoenix and can be read by clicking here.

First 3 Vehicles Signed up for the Street Car Test Drive Day (June 19, 2007)

The first three vehicles have registered for Friday's street car test drive day. We have a 1995 Jeep YJ Wrangler, a 1998 Dodge Dakota, and a 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo. You can bring your vehicle out as well, all you have to do come to the track Friday night (6:30 pm or thereabouts), pay a $25 fee, sign a waiver and get in line. When your turn comes up you will get 2 timed laps, after which you can get in line again. It's a simple as that. To pre-register click here.

Volunteer of the Month (June 19, 2007)

Auto Clearing Motor Speedway is pleased to announce that Merv Kosar has been chosen as Volunteer of the Month for the month of May. Merv is a mainstay on our 'fan side', greeting, ushering, and generally helping our fans out in anyway he can. You can see Merv (pictured at the left receiving a $50 gift certificate to a local store) in the parking lot, on the concourse level, or in the stands.

Not only has Merv been an active volunteer he has recruited some of his family members as well. The next time you see Merv, why not stop him and tell him what a good job he is doing. Congratulations Merv!

If you would like to volunteer, its still not too late .. simply give our Fan Side Manager Laurel Thompson an email or a call (221.3161).

Photos (June 19, 2007)

For those interested in looking at photographs of what's been happening at the track, we'd like to refer you to our photo gallery, where you can find a link to pictures taken by professional photographer Cindy Moleski. You can also find photos taken by amateur photographers Doug Cooper, and most recently by another amateur photographer, Vanessa Neufeld, sister of the #82 Mini Stock driver Jonathan Neufeld.

Out-of-Towners Dominate Stock Feature by Dustin Munroe of The StarPhoenix (June 18, 2007)

Wayne Osborne would have liked to have seen his family sweep the podium at the Living Sky Magazine Martensville 100 Street Stock car invitational at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway on Saturday night.

“I wish my brother Dale would have been here, but he blew up (his car) today,” said Osborne. “My other brother, Dean, blew up on Wednesday.” [click here for more]

Street Car Test Drive Day This Friday (June 17, 2007)

Have you ever wanted to drive a car on a real race track?

You can do just that this Friday, June 22, 2007 at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway. Bring your car out, pay a $25 fee, sign a waiver and get in line.

As long as the registration for the vehicle you bring out is valid and IN YOUR name you are set to go. The procedure is simple, a line is formed and one at a time cars go on the track and drive 2 timed laps. You then go back into the pits and, if you wish go to the back of the line and try it again, as many times as you wish. To pre-register please fill out this form. For a list of times from last year's test drive day please click here.

Krahn Turns the Triple (June 16, 2007)

#44 Jesse Krahn turned the triple Saturday night in the Saskatoon Hyundai Mini Stock Division. Krahn won the heat race, the Full Throttle Qualifier race, and the Feature race, all wins coming from the back of the pack. "I started at the back of the pack all three times, ... and its getting harder and harder to work your way through, the rookies are getting better and better, a bit more experience and getting faster all the time", offered Krahn after the race.

A good example of a rookie getting better was the 3rd place finish by #82 Jonathan Neufeld in the heat race. The #19 Aaron Anderson/Kelly Voss team finished 2nd in the heat and Full Throttle Qualifier. #41 Jim Barnsley showed signs of regaining his form with 3rd place finishes in the Full Throttle Qualifier as well as the feature. Super Late Model driver Greg Vangool, substituting for his father Frank Vangool in the #77 car finished 2nd in the feature. The newest rookies in the Saskatoon Hyundai Sport Compact Mini Stock Division, the Wohlford boys driving the #69 car, steadily improved on the night, finishing 16th in the heat, 12th in the Full Throttle Qualifier and 8th in the feature. For full results please click here.

Osborne Does What he Set out to Do (June 16, 2007)

Wayne Osborne did what he set out to do Saturday night, win the Living Sky Magazine Martensville 100 Street Stock Invitational. Osborne driving the #34 Comet Autobody Buick Regal took over the lead near the 50 lap mark and never looked back in a relatively caution-free race. "I've got a bit more experience on this track and my tires made a big difference", noted Osborne after the race. Osborne who drives regularly at King's Park Speedway in Regina, elected to take the trip to see the Subway 500 in Martinsville, Virgina during the third week of October in lieu of the cash offered for first place.

Finishing well back of Osborne in second place was another King's Park Speedway driver #60 Lorne Ostrom. Rounding out the podium results was Mike Dionne in the SKL Racing team's #1 Monte Carlo. Dionne led for most of the first half of the race, before a flat tire in the 50 lap competition caution moved him to the back of the lead lap. Ken Ross driving the #28 Magna Electric Nova SS for Cale Siemens was fourth. For full results click here.

Drysdale, Werk, Wrennick, Hobbis Ready to Go! (June 16, 2007)

With the addition, this morning, of #69 Robin Drysdale, #88 Brad Wrennick, #47 Gerry Hobbis, and #16 Kent Werk, the field for today Living sky Magazine Martensville 100 Street Stock Invitational continues to grow. By race time, its expected that plus or minus 30 cars will be ready to roll, all gunning for a piece of the $7,500 in prize money and the big prize, the trip to Martinsville, Virgina that goes to the winner. Race time is 6:00 pm. Joining the street stocks tonight are the Saskatoon Hyundai Sport Compact Mini Stocks.

No Complaints Here! (June 15, 2007)

I raced the #55 Legends car on June 9th at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway and thought I would thank you for making our first trip from Calgary so worthwhile. The track, facilities and people are fantastic and we will definitely be back. Thanks again for a great day of racing.

Colin Freind (#55 Legend Car)

Martinsville Speedway Extra Incentive for Drivers This Weekend by SP Staff (June 15, 2007)

The Living Sky Magazine Martensville 100 Street Stock Invitational is the main attraction Saturday at the Auto Clearing Motor Speedway.

Besides the usual suspects in the street stock division, there will be some special guests for Saturday’s event as drivers will be doing their best to capture first place and, as an added bonus, claim a trip to Martinsville, Va., which is being offered to the race winner. [click here for more].

Four more drivers Pre-Register (June 15, 2007)

Four more Street Stock drivers have pre-registered for Saturday's Living Sky Magazine Martensville 100 Street Stock Invitational race. Among the four are regular Auto Clearing Motor Speedway drivers #99 Cory Kallis and #27 Scott Lucas. Kallis is hoping that his crew has solved a series of mechanical issues that have plagued his Adobe Inn Monte Carlo SS, and will be looking to make a good showing on Saturday.

Saturday's Invitational will be Scott Lucas's first, and most likely not his last. Lucas, regularly makes the trek in from Prince Albert, to race the #27 Lone Star Parts Camaro and has been improving every time out.

Although Justin Tooley lives in Saskatoon he drives his #90 Dodge Diplomat on the dirt track in Outlook and has entered Saturday's race. Also entered is #43 Dale Osborne, the second of the racing Osborne brothers that race out of King's Park Speedway in Regina. Osborne is a regular at Street Stock Invitational races in Saskatoon.

Matt Bradley's Column in Today's Star Phoenix (June 15, 2007)

From time to time this summer, track announcer Matt Bradley will be writing a column on auto racing for The StarPhoenix. The sixth of Bradley's column's appeared in this morning's edition of The StarPhoenix and can be read by clicking here.

Livewire Racing, D & E Racing, and All Brite Racing Join the Field (June 14, 2007)

The #28 Magna Electric Nova SS owned by Livewire Racing is one of the latest three cars to pre-register for Saturday's Living Sky Magazine Martensville 100 Street Stock Invitational. Even though his car will be there regular driver of the #28 car, Cale Siemens, will not. Due to other commitments, Siemens has handed over driving duties to Ken Ross, who in his own right is no stranger to Auto Clearing Motor Speedway. Ross drives the #67 Pro Truck.

D & E Racing's Doug Davies brought the #7 Advance Home Inspection Monte Carlo out of storage earlier this week and, after giving it a thorough going over, has decided to give it a go and "have some fun" on Saturday. Davies last raced on a regular basis in 2005 at the old Bridge City Speedway, but couldn't pass up the chance to race in the Invitational.

Also joining the field and looking for a trip to Martinsville, Virgina is the #8 All Brite Signs Camaro driven by Nyle Cockwill from Craven, SK. Cockwill is a member of Kings Park Speedway in Regina and is the 2006 Kings Park Speedway Street Stock Rookie-of-the-Year.

Osborne and Hansen Pre-Register (June 14, 2007)

2005 and 2006 King's Park Speedway Street Stock Champion Wayne Osborne has pre-registered for Saturday's Living Sky Magazine Martensville 100 Street Stock Invitational. Osborne who finished 4th in last year's Invitational will be driving the #34 Comet Autobody Buick Regal.

Wayne Osborne is one of three Osborne brothers that race regularly at King's Park Speedway in Regina. The other two, Dean and Dale were both expected to be on hand Saturday, however Dean "blew an engine last night", leaving Dale and Wayne to carry the Osborne name.

Also pre-registering for Saturday's race is James Hansen driving the #49 OSB Racing Team's 1985 Monte Carlo. Hansen is from Ebenezer, SK and races at the Yellowhead International Speedway in Yorkton. Drivers wishing to pre-register can still do so by downloading the registration form and faxing it into the office.

Street Stock Cars and Drivers on Display Saturday Morning in Martensville (June 14, 2007)

All Street Stock drivers are reminded that their presence is requested during a pancake breakfast at the Martensville Civic Centre Saturday morning from 8:30 to 11:00 am. Come have some breakfast, show off your car and talk to the people of Martensville. The breakfast is hosted by the Martensville Voyage Club.

Other activities planned during Saturday's Living Sky Magazine Martensville 100 Street Stock Invitational include a Show and Shine on Centennial Drive North, across form the A & W, with cars from The Road Huggers, 567 Club, and MOPAR car clubs on hand to display their cars.

At 4:30 pm there will be a 'Fish Fry' at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway and the race program starts at 6:00 pm. The schedule of events at the track can be accessed by clicking here.

Pluhator and Johnson Intent on Winning the Living Sky Magazine Martensville 100 Street Stock Invitational (June 14, 2007)

Two more Camaro's, the Good Times Racing Team's 78 Camaro, carrying the #15 and driven by Todd Pluhator and 'The One and Only' #98 Value Tire Streestock, driven by current Tiger Automotive Street Stock Division points leader Bryan Johnson. While Johnson is a regular at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway, Pluhator last raced on a regular basis in 2005. Both drivers will be doing their best to capture first place and claim the trip to Martinsville, Virgina that is being offered to the race winner.

With another 15 - 20 cars expected to register by race time, Saturday's field promises to be a good one. Race time is 6:00pm.

Potts, Wohlford, Sawatzky Confirm Entry in Living Sky Magazine Martensville 100 Street Stock Invitational (June 13, 2007)

Frankenstang, the #36 Street Stock driven by Darryl Potts from Watrous, SK is one of the latest drivers to register for this Saturday's Street Stock Invitational. Potts, currently sits in second place in the Tiger Automotive Street Stock Division points standings at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway, 16 points behind leader #98 Bryan Johnson.

BNT Motorsports driver Wade Wohlford will be making his season debut on Saturday driving the #14 Grip-on Camaro. Wohlford is in the final stages of building a new pro truck and has yet to race this season. With Potts's Frankenstang, and one of Wohlford's sponsors being Krankenstein it sure looks like a monster battle in the making. Also pre-registered for Saturday's race is the Goodwench Racin Team's, #11 Tiger Automotive Camaro driven by the ever smiling Trudy Sawatzky.

Ostrom, Hill, Zubrecki Enter Living Sky Magazine Martensville 100 Street Stock Invitational (June 13, 2007)

Two local Street Stock drivers, #3 Jordan Hill and #18 Bill Zubrecki, as well as #60 Lorne Ostrom from Regina, have all reduced their wait times at the back gate by pre-registering for Saturday's race. Whilst Hill and Zubrecki are still tagged with the 'rookie' designation in the Street Stock Division, Ostrom is a Street Stock veteran who call King's Park Speedway in Regina his home track.

Utigard First to Enter Living Sky Magazine Martensville 100 Street Stock Invitational (June 12, 2007)

Within an hour of making the registration forms for the Living Sky Magazine Martensville 100 available on-line the first official entry was received. Ray Utigard, driver of the #18 Pro Truck at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway, and member of the Stan Caron Motorsports race team, has registered car #19 for this Saturday's big race.

By being the first to pre-register, Utigard will be able to head to the front of the "pre-registered" line when the back gate opens at 11:30 am on Saturday.

Registration Forms now Available for the Living Sky Magazine Martensville 100 Street Stock Invitational (June 12, 2007)

Plans are well underway for this Saturday's Living Sky Magazine Martensville 100 Street Stock Invitational Race. This race offers $7,500 in prize money, with the winner able to take advantage of a trip to the Subway 500 NASCAR Nextel Cup race in Martinsville, Virgina on October 21, 2007.

Guidelines for the race as well as registration and team information is now available by clicking here. The tentative race day schedule is also available by clicking here. To lessen their wait times at the back gate and to ensure they reserve their car number drivers are encouraged to complete the registration form as soon as possible. The form can be faxed to the Auto Clearing Motor Speedway office at 306.956.0607.

Living Sky Magazine Martensville 100 Street Stock Invitational (June 10, 2007)

The first of two Street Stock Invitational races will be held this Saturday, with over 30 cars from across Western Canada and the USA expected for the "Living Sky Magazine Martensville 100". Drivers in the many classes of Street Stock racing, from dirt track to paved track, will battle it out over 100 laps for the grand prize, a trip to the Subway 500 NASCAR Nextel Cup race in Martinsville, Virgina on October 21, 2007. Total prize payout is expected to be in excess of $7,500. Driver registration forms will be available on-line on Tuesday.

Race fans can enjoy a full day of events on Saturday - starting in Martensville, where Street Stock Drivers, their cars and the Auto Clearing Motor Speedway Pace Car will be on hand at a pancake breakfast. Following the breakfast, fans will be treated to a classic car "Show & Shine" all along Centennial Drive North in Martensville, with classic muscle cars and cruising machines from three local car clubs. The fun then moves to Auto Clearing Motor Speedway for a "Fish Fry" at 4:30pm, fan prize draws and the big race - 100 laps of Street Stock racing action - which begins at 6:00pm. Click here for more information.

Sik Racing Brings 'Drifting' to Auto Clearing Motor Speedway (June 10, 2007)

Sik Racing has entered into an agreement with Auto Clearing Motor Speedway to host three 'Drifting' events at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway. The relatively new sport of 'Drifting' is fast catching on in North America and will be coming to Saskatoon on June 17, July 15, and August 5.

Drifting is basically getting your car to go sideways down a road. For more information on Sik Racing please click here.

Laughy Wins Dent Clinic Doritos 50 (June 09, 2007)

Auto Clearing Motor Speedway was a buzz Saturday evening. A buzz with 30 Legends Cars of Alberta in the Dent Clinic Doritos 50, the first of two visits by the Legends to Auto Clearing Motor Speedway this year.

Leading the pack on Saturday was #38 Ira Laughy from Calgary, AB. Laughy was followed by #42 Hugh Williamson. Williamson recorded the fastest lap of the day, a 16.648 in the 33rd lap. Darrell Buckingham was 3rd in his H2O car and #14 Curtis Blanchette and #12 Rick Blanchette were 4th and 5th respectively.

Dionne continues Rapid Pace (June 09, 2007)

The #1 Napa Auto Parts Pro Truck driven by Mike Dionne continued its rapid pace at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway on Saturday night winning all three races on the night. Dionne appears to be having a lot of fun driving the #1 truck, for co-owners SKL Trailers and Scott Lewchuk.

#67 Ken Ross did his best to keep pace with Dionne, with second place finishes in the qualifier and feature races. #18 Ray Utigard was 2nd in the heat race and 3rd in the qualifier before dropping to 7th in the caution free feature. #8 Andrew Clewes led more than half of the feature race before dropping back to finish 3rd.

Vangool, Hertzke, Seidel Hog the Podium (June 09, 2007)

The trio of #77 Greg Vangool, #14 Glen Hertzke, and #70 Trent Seidel were the only Lucas Oil Super Late Model drivers to reach the podium on Saturday night. Vangool, won the opening heat race, challenged Seidel for the win in the qualifier, and settled for third place in the feature race.

Hertzke, followed Vangool to the checkered flag in the heat race, dropped to 3rd in the qualifier and finished a close second in the feature. Seidel followed a third place finish in the heat race with wins in both the qualifier and feature races.

Long-time retired Saskatoon racer, Al Bakke, came out of retirement Saturday night to drive Doug Bienia's #09 car, in Bienia's absence.

Racing with Legends by Doug McConachie, SP Sports Editor of The StarPhoenix (June 09, 2007)

—SP Photo by Gord Waldner
Lane Sorenson of Saskatoon is hoping tonight’s race is the start of something big

For recreation, some people buy boats and go fishing. Others mount their ATVs and hit the back woods.

Lane Sorenson decided he’d buy a car and go racing. It’s no more expensive than a lot of toys, Sorenson says of his Legends ’34 Chevy Coupe. “For $16,500, you can get a factory-produced car,” said Sorenson, who owns Saskatoon’s Dent Clinic.

The Legends class of racers — the majority from Alberta — head to Auto Clearing Motor Speedway for a 50-lap feature race tonight. Action begins at 6 p.m. .....[click here for complete article]

Jesse James/West Coast Chopper Trailer to Visit Auto Clearing Motor Speedway (June 08, 2007)

SKL Trailers, co-owner of the #1 Pro Truck has arranged for the Jesse James/West Coast Choppers trailer to be on display during Saturday night's race program at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway.

The 34' long eye catching trailer is on a cross Canada tour and catches the attention of people wherever it goes.

The #1 Pro Truck, driven by Mike Dionne, will be racing in Saturday's race program. Also racing on Saturday are the Lucas oil Super Late Models and the Legend Cars of Alberta. Saturday will be the first of 2 visits by the Legends to Auto Clearing Motor Speedway. Please click here for Saturday's tentative race program.

Matt Bradley's Column in Today's Star Phoenix (June 07, 2007)

From time to time this summer, track announcer Matt Bradley will be writing a column on auto racing for The StarPhoenix. The fifth of Bradley's column's appeared in this morning's edition of The StarPhoenix and can be read by clicking here.

Canada Day in the Park (June 06, 2007)

Registered drivers at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway are advised that there is an opportunity to showcase their car/truck sponsors at the Canada Day in the Park festivities in Diefenbaker Park on Canada Day, July 1st. As many as 30 vehicles can be accommodated. Interested drivers are asked to contact Cliff Yelland by email.

Yelland in Saskatchewan Skills Competition (June 06, 2007)

17 year old driver of the #3 Thunder Stock car at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway, Adam Yelland, recently (June 4th and 5th) participated in the 9th Annual Saskatchewan Skills Competition. The highlight of this Olympic-style skills competition is to promote careers in skilled trade and technology occupations at the provincial/territorial and national levels. These competitions showcase students’ technical and leadership skills through participation in practical challenges. This year's Saskatchewan Skills Competition was held in Saskatoon.

Yelland, a student at Mount Royal Collegiate, competed in the Automotive Service area of the competition against high school students from across the province. With Yelland's mark of 99% in his Grade 11 Mechanics class, Glenn Moody, Head of the Industrial Arts Program at Mount Royal Collegiate had no hesitation in registered Yelland, when it came to register students for the competition. The top three competitors in each area advanced to the Canadian Skills Competition. Yelland narrowly missed out on this opportunity. Congratulations Adam!

WEST Points Clarified (June 05, 2007)

Earlier today the Points Standings after the June 2nd race were posted on this site. Regretfully the points from Saturday's first Siemens Transportation Group Western Elite StockCar Tour race, the Affinity Credit Union 125 were incorrect. The corrected points, in accordance with the 2007 Points Fund established for the Tour, are now available by clicking here. Drivers registered in the Western Elite Division at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway also receive points from Saturday's race and these calculations are currently being reviewed. A notice will be posted if any changes are required as a result of this review.

Few Surprises Amongst the Early Points Leaders (June 04, 2007)

After the first four race programs, there are few surprises atop the points standings in each of the six divisions racing at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway. After two races in the Siemens Transportation Group Western Elite Division, #46 Dan Shirley leads the standings with 96 points followed closely by #95 Paul Savoie. #21 Nick Allen rounds out the top 3 with 79 points.

In the Lucas Oil Super Late Model Division, only one race has been run and the early leaders are #55 Jim Gaunt, #14 Glen Hertzke, and #38 Dave Bone with 41, 38, and 35 points respectively. The top 3 drivers in the NAPA Auto Parts Pro Truck Division are within 6 points of each other, with #1 Mike Dionne leading with 94 points followed by #67 Ken Ross with 89 points and #18 Ray Utigard third with 88 points.

#98 Bryan Johnson sits atop the Tiger Automotive Street Stock Division after 3 races with 228 points. Johnson is followed by #36 Darryl Potts (212 points) and 28 Cale Siemens (208 points). The Hertz Equipment Rental Thunder Stock Division is led by #2 Sheldon Bradlow with 243 points. Bradlow is followed by #23 Kevin Nixey with 219 points and veteran #81 Barry Stefaniuk with 216 points.

No surprise in the Saskatoon Hyundai Sport Compact Mini Stock Division, the leader is the #19 Anderson/Voss team with 253 points. Next is #44 Jesse Krahn with 237 points and #77 Frank Vangool with 228 points. For the complete points results please click here.

Reichert Wins Night in Corporate Box (June 04, 2007)

Season ticket holder Lorrie Reichert's name was drawn Saturday night from amongst all 2007 season ticket holders and won a night in the Juicy Autobody Corporate Box. Reichert and 15 of her friends will be able to watch the August 3rd race from the comfort of the Corporate box, compliments of Auto Clearing Motor Speedway. Congratulations Lorrie!

Nichol Sets Elite Race Standard by Kenyon Wallace of The StarPhoenix (June 04, 2007)
—SP Photo by Richard Marjan

Edmonton driver wins inaugural race in the Western Elite Stock Car Tour

The Auto Clearing Motor Speedway might smell like oil and gasoline, but Todd Nichol smells championship. The Edmonton-based driver took first place Saturday night at the inaugural Siemens Transportation Group Western Elite Stock Car Tour (WEST) race, the Affinity Credit Union 125.

"I was a little concerned because the battery died on the car about halfway through the race," said Nichol after receiving his first-place trophy. "But I just kept driving hard and the car came through. We smell championship now."

Nichol, in the No. 6 Monte Carlo, spent most of the race battling for first place with four-time CASCAR Western Series champion, Kevin Dowler, No. 35.

Nichol started the race in the pole position, but relinquished his lead to Dowler soon off the jump. It wasn't until lap 89 when Nichol was able to overtake Dowler's blue Ford Fusion and keep the lead for the rest of the race. [for complete article please click here]

Siemens, Potts go Door-to-Door (June 03, 2007)

Whilst #99 Cory Kallis picked up a couple of wins Saturday night in the Tiger Automotive Street Stock Division and #98 Bryan Johnson was held to only one podium finish for the first time in a long time, the most excitement on the night was created by the door to door racing of #28 Cale Siemens and #36 Darryl Potts. Siemens and Potts raced side by side in all three races, with the qualifier race the most exciting of the three,. Siemens and Potts rounded turn 4 side by side and both going full out for the finish line. Siemens was the winner by an extremely close margin. Siemens also out-dueled Potts in the feature race finishing second, just ahead of Potts, in some more door-to-door action.

"Great door-to-door racing", an excited Siemens offered after Saturday's race program. "It was the same thing as last weekend, I'm pretty new at this so to me its just an honor to be racing against someone who has raced for as many years as Darryl [Potts] has. He's such a nice guy, when you race that close to him you know its going to be a clean race, I love it". For Siemens his win in the qualifier was his first win of the season. Other drivers to reach the podium Saturday were #69 Robin Drysdale with a 2nd place finish in the heat race, and #6 Joe Larochelle with a 3rd place finish in the qualifier race.

4 More Thunder Cars Make Their Debut Saturday (June 03, 2007)

The excitement is beginning to mount in the Hertz Equipment Rental Thunder Stocks, with 4 new cars showing up for Saturday's race program. Making its first appearance on Saturday was the #42 car driven by Greg Hesterman. Warren Brakefield will share driving duties in the #42 car. Aaron MacDonald from Prince Albert brought out the #83 car, Lorraine Caron drove the #59 car and the Kevin Nixey crew made their first appearance in the #15 car. The additional cars contributed to some great Thunder Stock racing.

#2 Sheldon Bradlow was the vest driver on the night, winning the feature and qualifier race and coming in 2nd in the heat race. Barry Stefaniuk driving his familiar #81 car seems to be close to regaining his touch as he finished 2nd in the feature after experiencing a bit of mechanical trouble in both the heat and qualifier. #23 Kevin Nixey was 3rd in the feature and won the heat race. While #22 Rick Fredrickson managed a 2nd place showing in the qualifier, #3 Adam Yelland had his best race of the young season with a 3rd place finish in the qualifier. #49 Mickey Pogoda rounded out the podium results on Saturday with a 3rd place finish in the heat race.

Anderson/Voss Continue Early Dominance (June 03, 2007)

The #19 car driven by Aaron Anderson and Kelly Voss continued their early dominance in the Saskatoon Hyundai Sport Compact Mini Stock Division on Saturday night, winning all three races. The Anderson/Voss duo seemed to increase their winning margin as the night worn on, and came close to lapping the second place car in the feature race. Coming in second was the #77 car of Frank Vangool, which is now being driven by Greg Vangool, while regular driver Frank Vangool recovers from knee surgery. Vangool took home third in the heat and qualifier.

Jesse Krahn in the #44 car secured the other podium position on Saturday, coming in second in the heat and qualifier and 3rd in the feature. #7 Darnell Schick ran a very strong feature race, taking home 4th place, ahead of #78 Matt Bartsch, and #41 Jim Barnsley.

Saturday Results (June 03, 2007)

The results from Saturday's race are available by clicking here. Stories and more information will follow this evening.

Nichol Inaugural Winner (June 02, 2007)

Edmonton driver, #6 Todd Nichol, opened the inaugural Siemens Transportation Group Western Elite StockCar Tour race, the Affinity Credit Union 125, and closed it in the lead. Nichol was one of only two drivers that saw the lead in Saturday evening's race. The other was #35 Kevin Dowler, also from Edmonton. Nichol started in the pole position, relinquished the lead to Dowler after only a few laps, and then regained the lead on lap 89, after repeated attempts to overtake him earlier in the race. Dowler was set to regain the lead himself a few laps later, but was foiled when a caution flag came out just as he was about to pass Nichol.

Nichol kept Dowler behind him the rest of the night. Finishing 3rd on the night was #46 Dan Shirley who over took #21 Nick Allen with only a few laps to go. Allen who ran 3rd for almost the entire race finished 4th. #95 Paul Savoie was 5th and Prince Albert's Ben Busch 6th on what turned out to be a perfect night of racing.

Perfect night that is, except for #29 Les Harding. Harding experienced some trouble in hot laps, losing his fiber glass hood, fenders, and nose cone when hit by #46 Dan Shirley. Shirley suffered the same fate. Both drivers were able start the feature race after their crews sis a fantastic job fixing the damage. In the feature Harding happened to be in the wring place at the wrong time a couple of times, experiencing more damage to his front end, and finally had to park it with about 10 laps to go.

The next Siemens Transportation Group Western Elite StockCar Tour race at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway is on Friday June 29. For complete results of Saturday's race please click here.

New Stock Car Series Packs Hefty Horsepower by Doug McConachie, SP Sports Editor of The StarPhoenix (June 02, 2007)

Edmonton’s Paul Dennis can’t believe his good fortune.

He spent $50,000 last summer to keep his sons Chris and Scott racing stock cars, and he was looking forward to this season when CASCAR pulled the sparkplugs on its western Canadian series. Then things took a sudden turn. With Siemens Transportation Group signed on as a major sponsor, organizers in Saskatoon announced they were launching a five-race Western Elite division. [click here for complete article]

Inaugural Siemens Transportation Group WEST race set for this Saturday. (May 31, 2007)

Drivers and fans wishing to find out more about the Siemens Transportation Group Western Elite StockCar Tour (WEST) are encouraged to click on the logo at the left, or near the bottom of the right hand column.

The first of 5 Siemens Transportation Group WEST races is set to take place this Saturday, June 2nd at Saskatoon Auto Clearing Motor Speedway in Saskatoon. A field of 25 cars is expected to be ready on Saturday to race at the drop of the green flag.

The race day schedule for Saturday's race can be obtained by clicking here. Drivers not already registered in the local Western Elite Division at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway can pre-register on-line by using this on-line form.

Matt Bradley's Column in Today's Star Phoenix (May 31, 2007)

From time to time this summer, track announcer Matt Bradley will be writing a column on auto racing for The StarPhoenix. The fourth of Bradley's column's appeared in this morning's edition of The StarPhoenix and can be read by clicking here.

WEST Race Day Procedures (May 30, 2007)

All drivers in the upcoming Siemens Transportation Group Western Elite StockCar Tour race at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway are asked to download and read the procedures that have been developed for this race. Please click here for a 'pdf' copy of the procedures.

Hertzke Shaves 0.161 seconds off Track Record (May 29, 2007)

Saskatoon's Glen Hertzke in the new look #14 SPI Security Ford Fusion paced the field with a sizzling 14.751 pole winning lap, just prior to the start of this past Saturday's NEWLALTA Late Model Challenge Series race. Hertzke was the 14th driver to qualify. Two other drivers broke the old track record of 14.912 seconds set by the #50 Sky Financial Chevrolet Monte Carlo driver Jim Gaunt at the season finale of the NEWALTA Late Model Challenge Series on October 1st, 2006.

"I'm very excited to have broken the record, particularly since Jim Gaunt held it all winter. Maybe it was the race suit I bought from Trent Seidel a few months back, but I was really able to pick the right groove on Saturday" noted Hertzke on his record setting achievement. Hertzke is also the holder of the Super Late Model track record at the now defunct Bridge City Speedway.

Following Hertzke out on the track, Calgary driver Jarrod Johnston rocketed the #7 Alamo Industries Chevrolet Monte Carlo to two consecutive laps under 15 seconds, a 14.921 and a very quick 14.783 seconds. Johnston was the only driver to post two laps under 15 seconds.

Another Calgary driver Brian Levant in the #49 Baja Bar and Grill Chevrolet Monte Carlo was the only other driver to break the previous track record by circling the fast Auto Clearing Motor Speedway at 14.850 seconds. Levant was the 22nd car in the qualifying order. Complete time trial and race results can be seen by clicking here.

What a Track! (May 29, 2007)

The following email was received yesterday from a fan who attended Saturday's race, "I attended the NEWALTA race Saturday night and was more than impressed with your facility. I attend races at Wetaskiwin, what a difference. It seems to me your cars are as fast or faster than the competitors in the NASCAR late model series. Here's hoping it is a real success and brings a new meaning to motor sports in Saskatchewan. Thank you for a great night of racing, I will be back."

New York Race Fans Impressed with Visit (May 28, 2007)

Roger and Gail Herb from Camden, New York were heading to Alaska last Friday when, at the border crossing, they heard about Saturday's NEWALTA Late Model Challenge Series race at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway on the radio. "When we heard that, we knew Saskatoon was where we were going to stay for a few days" Roger recounts. "We follow stock car racing in the US and didn't want to miss an opportunity to see a race up here."

Roger (pictured here on the right with Marketing and Business Development Manager Herm Hordal), and Gail dropped by the track Friday afternoon, found out about the practice, booked a campsite at Gordie Howe Campground, and then came back to watch Friday night's practice. Roger watched most of Saturday's practice times, headed by to the campsite to pick up Gail to watch the race program in their motor home in the RV parking area. Roger was even given an opportunity to ride in the pace car. "This is one heck of a track you got up here, and the hospitality has been great, if we'd been treated any better we'd have to move up here." Thanks for the visit Roger and Gail, and we hope to see you on your way back to New York.

Gaunt Crew do Bang-Up Job, Turn Smashed Car to Fast Car by Kenyon Wallace of The StarPhoenix (May 28, 2007)

—SP Photo by Gord Waldner

Saskatoon-area drivers dominated the opening round of the NEWALTA Late Model Challenge and the first Border Challenge on Saturday night at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway.

Veteran Saskatoon driver Jim Gaunt took first place in his Chevrolet Monte Carlo, ending a winless drought. Martensville’s Dave Bone, in a Pontiac Grand Prix, was second and Saskatoon’s Glen Hertzke third in a sleek Ford Fusion. ... click here for full article

Results from Saturday's Race Program (May 27, 2007)

For a list of the results of Saturday's race program please click here.

Gaunt Gets It Done (May 26, 2007)

Veteran Super Late Model driver Jim Gaunt #15 Sky Financial Chevrolet Monte Carlo ended a winless drought and won the opening round of the NEWALTA Late Model Challenge Series and the first Border Challenge event of the year at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway in Saskatoon, SK.

The near capacity crowd saw local drivers claim all three spots on the podium as Dave Bone #38 Pontiac Grand Prix took the second spot with third place going to Glen Hertzke in his new look #14 SPI Security Ford Fusion.

The next four sports went to touring cars from the NEWALTA Late Model Challenge Series. Newcomer Rob Dowler in the #4 Fastray Pontiac Grand Prix paced the 27 out-of-town cars with a fine fourth place finish in his Series debut.

2006 CodeWest Rookie of the Year Dean Craig, driver of the CCI Motorsports #67 WeatherShield Insulation System Chevrolet Monte Carlo was fifth.

Defending NEWALTA Late Model Challenge Series champion and three time 2006 race winner Craig Ball with the #54 Mac's Motorsports / Pepsi / Super8 Pontiac Grand Prix opened his title defense with a sixth place finish.

2006 series runner-up, Gary Lister #55 Big Daddy Bobcat Chevrolet Monte Carlo was seventh.

In all 35 Super Late Model cars were on track this weekend.

The above story is courtesy of the www.justturnleft.ca web site - the official web site of the NEWALTA Late Model Challenge Series

Johnson Maintains Perfect Record (May 26, 2007)

#99 Bryan Johnson maintained his mastery over the Tiger Automotive Street Stock field on Saturday night, winning all 3 races he raced in, bringing his early season record to 6 wins in 6 tries. Other winners Saturday were #69 Robin Drysdale in the first heat race and #99 Cory Kallis in the first qualifier race.

#36 Darryl Potts and #28 Cale Siemens also had good nights. Potts, who hails from Watrous, collected three 2nd place finishes and Siemens a couple of seconds and a third.

Gaunt Capture NEWALTA Late Model Challenge Season Opener (May 26, 2007)

Jim Gaunt, the 34th and last car to register for the NEWALTA Late Model Challenge Series Season Opener was the first car to take the checkered flag on Saturday night. Normally one to be on time, Gaunt needed every hour he could get on Saturday to finish repairing his car from the damage it suffered in a Thursday evening collision with the wall. The 20 or so hours that Gaunt spent repairing his car, between Thursday night and Saturday afternoon, turned out to be well worth it.

"The car was strong, and it stayed consistent, in fact it actually got better as the race ran on. I'm a big fan of long races", Gaunt offered after the race. Gaunt took over the lead at around the 80 lap mark and never relinquished it, staving off some late charges from local drivers #33 Dave Bone

With #14 Glen Hertzke completing a Saskatchewan sweep of the podium results, by finishing 3rd, it's fair to say that the Saskatchewan has maintained its grip on the Border Challenge Trophy. The 34 cars that raced Saturday was the highest Super Late Model car count in Saskatoon for several decades. The count would have even been one higher had #99 Bill Joyce not blown an engine in practice on Friday night.

The order of finish for Saturday's race was as follows: 15, 33, 14, 4, 67, 54, 55, 53, 70, 69, 77, 89, 07, 6, 36, 41, 82, 5, 12, 20, 97, 29, 49, 56, 88, 424, 7, 69.

Ready To Bring It (May 26, 2007)
Super Late Model debut for #60 Phil Habberjam

Saskatoon, SK - Auto Clearing Motor Speedway was open for practice Friday night and many of the teams of the NEWALTA Late Model Challenge Series that arrived early in Saskatchewan's largest city made their way to the track under clear and sunny skies.

CCI Motorsports driver Dean Craig in the #67 WeatherShield Insulation System Chevrolet Monte Carlo was quickest in the session with unofficial lap times under the track record of 14.912 held by local Super Late Model driver Jim Gaunt.

Cranbrook, BC driver Clint Harbart and the #09 Minute Muffler Ford Taurus has made his return to the track. Habart also made the trip to Saskatoon for the 2006 season finale.

Making his first appearance at the new and fast Auto Clearing Motor Speedway and his debut in a Super Late Model was Edmonton, AB driver Phil Habberjam and the #60 Habberjam Mechanical Chevrolet Monte Carlo.

The session ended early for Edmonton, AB driver Bill Royce #99 Pitlane Racing Depot Pontiac Grand Prix when his motor expired coming out of turn 2.

Also on track was #41 SFE Global Pontiac Grand Prix driven by Devon, AB driver Kevin McMillan. Along with Dean Craig and Bill Royce, McMillan finished in the top 10 in last year's season ending Border Challenge Race in Saskatoon.

Practice continues at 11am and 1.30pm on Saturday in preparation for the season opening Border Challenge 150 that goes at 6pm.

Tickets at all Macs Stores in Saskatoon.

The above story is courtesy of the www.justturnleft.ca web site - the official web site of the NEWALTA Late Model Challenge Series

A steady stream of haulers could be seen late Friday afternoon and early evening rolling down Saskatchewan highways to Saskatoon for the NEWALTA Late Model Challenge Series season opener. In excess of 30 cars, 25 or so from out of province, are expected to be on the front straight when introductions are made Saturday night. Saturday's race is also the first of four Border Challenge races, pitting Saskatchewan drivers against their counterparts from across the border. And the Albertans are determined to do better than they did in the last Border Challenge on October 1, 2006 at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway when only 1 Alberta driver was in the top 6 finishers. As determined as the Albertans are to achieve better results, Saskatchewan drivers are just as determined to maintain their dominance on 'their' track.

With a promising weather forecast, and a high car count, Saturday's race program is one that race fans will not want to miss. Front gates open at 4:30 pm, with the race program starting at 6:00pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance from any Mac's Convenience Store or can be purchased at the gate.

—SP Photo by Greg Pender

Veterinarian finds his passion in a stock car. Doug Bienia's first race didn't go quite as anticipated. In fact it didn't go at all.

He got the racing itch in the mid-1980s when he and wife Marj sat in the stands, listening to the cars on the old Bridge City Speedway track. "It just sounded so exciting . . . I just wanted to try it," says Bienia, whose day job is as a veterinarian.

"It was a moment of weakness," says the 57-year-old from Hague. Two decades later, as he prepares for Saturday's 150- lap NEWALTA challenge for Super Late Models and as many as 25 challengers, it's still just as exciting. ........ [click here for entire article]

From time to time this summer, track announcer Matt Bradley will be writing a column on auto racing for The StarPhoenix. The third of Bradley's column's appeared in this morning's edition of The StarPhoenix and can be read by clicking here.

"The feeling of sitting in the staging lane and getting the adrenaline rush, just before a race when you start to shiver - I just love that feeling and I can't wait to get back out there."

A comment from an Indy 500 driver perhaps? Not quite. Try the owner of a local Dairy Queen.

[Click here to read this story, written by Lee Harding, that appeared on page 6 of the May/June issue of Living Light News].

The highly anticipated season opener for the NEWALTA Late Model Challenge Series goes this Saturday, May 26th at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway. Depending upon who you talk to there should be anywhere from 25 to 35 cars here for the first of 9 NEWALTA Late Model Challenge Series races this year. Joining the Super Late Models on Saturday will be the Tiger Automotive Street Stocks. Race time Saturday is 6:00 pm with the front gates opening at 4:30 pm. Click here for the tentative schedule of events for Saturday. For more information on the NEWALTA Super Late Model Challenge Series please click here.

NEWLATA Late Model Challenge Series drivers - if you plan on taking in Saturday's race please take a moment or two to complete a driver profile.

Work Party - A concerted effort is needed this Wednesday to take on a number of jobs that are listed on the black board on the pit building.

General Meeting - With the Victoria Day Holiday today, this month's General Meeting will take place at the track on Wednesday night, May 23, starting at 7:00 pm. All members are invited to attend.

Volunteer Meeting - The Fan Side is still in need of some volunteers to fill various positions. Volunteers are not required to work the entire race program - you can be scheduled to race those races in which there is a need and for which you are available. Benefits of volunteering include a uniform, meal voucher each time you volunteer, tickets to future races, and for almost everyone, an opportunity to see some exciting race action while you work. If you can help us out for a few races, please contact the Fan Side Manager, Laurel Thompson by phone at 931.3116 or by email. She will be more than happy to hear from you.

Some very familiar names are atop the early points standings in each of the five Auto Clearing Motor Speedway Divisions that have seen action this year. #98 Bryan Johnson is the early points leader in the Tiger Automotive Street Stock Division. Rounding out the top 5 in the this Division are #69 Robin Drysdale, #88 Brad Wrennick, #11 Trudy Sawatzky, and #99 Cory Kallis.

In the Siemens Transportation Western Elite Division, #95 Paul Savoie has a very slim 1 point lead over #46 Dan Shirley. #56 Howard Crossman, #3 Nathan Weenk, and #21 Nick Allen round out the top in this division.

In the Hertz Equipment Rentals Thunder Stock Division, #2 Sheldon Bradlow has the early lead. Bradlow is followed by #81 Barry Stefaniuk, #23 Kevin Nixey, #19 Rylan Utigard, and #49 Mickey Pogoda.

In the NAPA Auto Parts Pro Truck Division, the #1 truck driven by Mike Dionne is the best of the bunch so far. Not far behind are #67 Ken Ross, #18 Ray Utigard, #8 Andrew Clewes and #48 Roger McConnell.

After two very strong performances, the Aaron Anderson/Kelly Voss team is leading the Saskatoon Hyundai Sport Compact Mini Stock Division. Within striking distance of the #19 car are #44 Jesse Krahn, #77 Frank Vangool, #41 Jim Barnsley, and the #07 car driven by Darnell Schick.

The Luca Oil Super Late Model cars have yet to hit the track. For a full listing of the Points Standings after Friday night's races please click here.

The results of Friday night's race program are available by clicking here or by clicking on Results on the Schedule (obtained by clicking on the Schedule menu button).

#46 Dan Shirley established the Western Elite Division track record on Friday night with a recorded time of 15.062 seconds in the first of two time trial laps he was allowed. Interesting enough Shirley's speed of 145 kph on the front straight in his best lap was 2 kph lower than his speed on his second lap. Shirley's recorded time was lower than both his CASCAR Sportsman Division record time of 16.141 from last year as well as #35 Jim White's CASCAR Western Series best time of 15.181 seconds.

The Competition Committee ruled this week that only cars/trucks conforming to Division rules are eligible to maintain Division track records. As a result of this ruling the Street Stock Division track record time of 17.587 recorded by #1 Deb Newnham on May 13, 2007 is ineligible and #98 Bryan Johnson is the official track record holder in the Street Stock Division with a time of 17.714, recorded on May 13, 2007.

The Saskatoon Hyundai Sports Compact Mini Stock #19 duo of Aaron Anderson and Kelly Voss bettered last week's 2 win performance by capturing all 3 of their races Friday night. The #19 Anderson/Voss car was clearly the best on Friday, no matter who was driving it, winning by comfortable margins in all three races.

Friday night's cold track conditions were very much to #1 Mike Dionne's liking as he raced to first place finishes in all three of the NAPA Auto Parts Pro Truck Division. "The truck seems to be gripping pretty good tonight, even though it's cold" Dionne said after his qualifier win. Dionne who lives in Brock, SK drives the #1 Pro Truck for owner Scott Lewchuk and SKL Trailers of Dundurn, SK.

#2 Sheldon Bradlow came close to matching the performances of Anderson/Voss and Dionne, winning the qualifier and feature races in the Hertz Equipment Rental Thunder Stock Division. Bradlow's quest for a triple win night was thwarted by #23 Kevin Nixey won won the heat race.

Whilst the Thunders, and Minis next action is in 2 weeks time, the Pro Truck's next race is not until June 9th.

Paul Savoie in his #95 2006 Dodge Charger had just enough on a cold and windy Friday night to hold off #46 Dan Shirley in both the Qualifier and Feature Siemens Transportation Western Elite Division races. Savoie narrowly missed winning his heat race, losing to #21 'Nitro' Nick Allen by a fraction of a second. "I got a bit better restart than Dan did in the last caution, and was able to stay in front. Dan was certainly closing hard and fast": offered Savoie after the race. Shirley did win his heat race and #45 Trent Guest from medicine Hat won the 2nd qualifying race. #56 Howard Crossman followed Savoie and Shirley home in the feature race.

A total of 15 cars took to the track in the Siemens Transportation Western Elite Division Friday night, offering some relatively exciting racing. The 15 cars were divided in half for the heat and qualifier races which saw caution free driving for the most part. With all 15 cars on the track for the feature race the story was a little different, as a number of cautions were required, one for a multi-car pile up in corner #4. Next action for Western Elite drivers is Saturday June 2 when the first of 5 Siemens Transportation Western Elite StockCar Tour races will be held right here at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway in Saskatoon.

A full complement of Siemens Transportation Western Elite Division drivers is expected to be in the line-up at to-night's race program at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway. As of this morning there were a total of 16 drivers fully registered in the Siemens Transportation Western Elite Division. Full a list of all 16 registered drivers please click here. Tonight's race will be the first of 8 Western Elite races on the season. Time trials start at 6:20 pm.

Also on tap tonight are repeat performances by the Saskatoon Hyundai Sport Compact Mini Stocks, Hertz Equipment Rental Thunder Stocks, and NAPA Auto Parts Pro Trucks. Race time tonight is 7:00 pm. Front Gates open at 6:00 pm. For tonight's race program please click here.

From time to time this summer, track announcer Matt Bradley will be writing a column on auto racing for The StarPhoenix. The second of Bradley's column's appeared in this morning's edition of The StarPhoenix and can be read by clicking here.

—SP Photo by Richard Marjan

Rick Fredrickson (foreground) spins out, while Bill Rae (No. 18) and Barry Stefaniuk steer clearin a thunder stock race Sunday at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway

Rick Fredrickson (foreground) spins out, while Bill Rea (No. 18) and Barry Stefaniuk steer clear in a thunder stock race Sunday at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway

There it was, opening day at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway and the street stock feature race — with only a few laps to go — was dressed to the nines.

Car 98 Bryan Johnson had raced to the lead. No. 99 Cory Kallis was right behind, followed by No. 69 Robin Drysdale.

However, instead of giving Johnson, the seven-time defending street stock champion, a run for his motor Sunday afternoon, Kallis got knocked out of the race..... [Click here for the complete article]

Track records in 3 of the 4 Divisions that ran on Sunday afternoon were lowered when it was all said and done. A total of 11 vehicles bettered the previous best times. Four NAPA Auto Parts Pro Truck drivers lowered the bar, with #17 Stu Pearce the lowest at 18.095 seconds. Three Tiger Automotive Street Stock drivers lowered the Street Stock record with #1 Deb Newnham the fastest at 17.587 seconds. In the Saskatoon Hyundai Sport Compact Mini Stocks Division, four drivers enjoyed better times than the previous record, with #19 Aaron Anderson recording the fastest time of 18.197 seconds. The 18.825 second record Sheldon Bradlow holds in the Hertz Equipment Rentals Thunder Stock Division was unchallenged. For a complete list of time trials please click here.

Roger McConnell, from Gaslyn, SK enjoyed a pretty good Mother's Day afternoon at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway winning the NAPA Auto Parts Pro Truck heat and feature races. McConnell, driving the #48 Pro Truck, also finished 5th in the qualifier and 7th in time trials. After an opening 7th place finish in the heat race, #8 Andrew Clewes made some adjustments to his truck and won the qualifier and finished 2nd in the feature race.

#67 Ken Ross also had a good afternoon, with a 2nd place finish in the heat race, a 4th place finish in the qualifier and a 3rd place finish in the feature. One of the newcomers to the NAPA Auto Parts Pro Truck Division this year, #17 Stu Pearce, more than held his own. Pearce broke the Pro Truck track record with a clocking of 18.095 seconds and finished 3rd in the heat race, 6th in the qualifier and 5th in the feature. Pearce, who won the 2006 Thunder Stock Points Championship, posted a speed of 122 kph on the front straight in his record setting lap.

Three other drivers, #67 Ken Ross, Mike Dionne in the #1 SKL Trailers truck, and #18 Ray Utigard also bettered the previous track record. For the complete results of Sunday's races please click here. The Napa Auto Parts Pro Truck will next see action on Friday May 18th.

#98 Bryan Johnson picked right up were he left off last season, in front of the pack. Johnson won all three of the Tiger Automotive Street Stock races on Sunday afternoon, the heat, the qualifier, and the feature. #99 Cory Kallis gave Johnson all he could handle in the heat and feature, finishing 2nd in both of those races. With a new engine in his #69 car, Robin Drysdale also challenged Johnson, but had to settle for 3rd in the heat race and 2nd in the feature.

Three drivers broke the Street Stock track record Sunday afternoon; Johnson, #11 Trudy Sawatzky, and #1 Deb Newnham, with Newnham now holding the record with a time of 17.587 seconds (121 kph on the front straight). For the complete results of Sunday's races please click here. Next action for the Tiger Automotive Street Stocks is Saturday May 26th.

#2 Sheldon Bradlow, #81 Barry Stefaniuk, and #23 Kevin Nixey held onto the top three positions in the Hertz Equipment Rentals Thunder Stock Division Sunday afternoon at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway. Bradlow won 2 of the Thunder's 3 races, the opening heat race and the closing feature race. #81 Barry Stefaniuk put all his 24 years of driving experience to work, winning the qualifier and finishing 2nd in both the heat and feature races. #23 Kevin Nixey with a totally new paint scheme rounded out the top three with a 3rd place finish in the heat and feature races and 2nd place in the qualifier. Bradlow placed 3rd in the qualifier.

Mickey Pogoda spent Mother's Day behind the wheel of the #49 Thunder with her pit crew, children Ben and Sara, by her side in the pit area. For Pogoda, racing is "all about spending time with her family", so spending Mother's Day at the track is no big deal. For the complete results of Sunday's races please click here. You can catch more Hertz Equipment Rental Thunder Stock action this Friday, May 18th.

If the results of today's Saskatoon Hyundai Sport Compact Mini Stock races are any indication, the Kel-Cor Racing team has definitely solved any suspension problems they may have had on the #19 car last year. The driving duo of Aaron Anderson and Kelly Voss started the day off with Anderson shaving more than a full second off the Sport Compact Mini Stock track record. Anderson was clocked at 110 kph on the front straight in his very impressive record setting lap of 18.197 seconds.

Anderson followed up his record setting time trial by winning the opening heat race. Kelly Voss then took over the #19 car for the qualifier race, finishing a strong third. Anderson capped the night off by winning the feature race to lay claim on the early lead in the points championship. "We weren't happy with the suspension last year, so the boys worked really hard on it in the winter, and their hard work seems to have made a really big difference" a happy Anderson said after the race.

A total of 15 cars took to the track in the Saskatoon Hyundai Sport Compact Mini Stock Division on Sunday afternoon, with 5 of those cars, bearing the yellow rookie stripe on their back bumper. #44 Jesse Krahn had a pretty good day, winning the qualifier and finishing 3rd in the heat and 2nd in the feature. #41 Jim Barnsley, who always seems to be near the front, finished 2nd in both the heat and qualifier, before slipping to 4th place in the feature. Last year's champion Frank Vangool, switched his car number from #59 to #77 and improved throughout the evening, starting with a 6th place showing in the heat race, moving up to 4th in the qualifier and 3rd in the feature. For the complete results of Sunday's races please click here. The next action for the Saskatoon Hyundai Sport Compact Mini Stocks is this Friday may 18th.

From time to time this summer, track announcer Matt Bradley will be writing a column on auto racing for The StarPhoenix. The first of Bradley's column's appeared in Thursday's edition of The StarPhoenix and can be read by clicking here.

Preparations are well underway to hold yesterday's postponed Opening Day this afternoon. The tentative schedule of events is much the same as it would have been yesterday. Please click here for the schedule. Pit assignments for drivers is also much the same as yesterday. Please click here for your assigned pit area. The Back gate opens at 11:00 am and the Front gate opens at 12:30 pm. Why not treat your Mother to an afternoon at the races.

To check on the status of today's or any future race days .. please call 651-FAST and listen to the message, or check this web site.

Due to the hail and extremely heavy rain that came down on Auto Clearing Motor Speedway and surrounding areas between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm this afternoon, tonight's season opening race program has been postponed and rescheduled to tomorrow afternoon (pending the weather of course).

Even though, as of 4:30 pm this afternoon, the skies are bright and sunny, at 3:30 pm the area around Auto Clearing Motor Speedway looked like a winter wonderland, the result of a heavy hail storm. The hail and accompanying rain was too much for the parking lot and infield pit area to handle in such a short time frame. As a result, even though the weather looks fine right now, the damage has already been done.

The race program tomorrow will remain the same as today, with the Saskatoon Hyundai Sport Compact Mini Stocks leading the way, followed by the Tiger Automotive Street Stocks and Hertz Equipment Rental Thunder Stocks. The feature Division tomorrow will be the NAPA Auto Parts Pro Truck Division. The tentative race program for tomorrow remains the same as it would have been today, except for the change in times. Tomorrow's race program starts at 2:00 pm with the front gates opening at 12:30 pm.

Please check the web site tomorrow morning for a further update.

Auto Clearing Motor Speedway made a presence in downtown Saskatoon Saturday morning as last year's Division Champions and a handful of other vehicles were stationed in front of various 2nd Avenue businesses as a part of a promotion with The Partnership. Fans got an opportunity to talk to drivers and see a stock car up close.

At 11:30 am drivers "started their engines" and had a short parade down 2nd Avenue and back up 1st Avenue, with Saskatoon City Police leading the way. The morning promotion was designed to bring attention to tonight's Opening Day race program which kicks-off at 6:00 pm. Front gates open at 4:30pm. Four of the six local race Divisions will be racing tonight, with each holding time trials before the races start to determine starting order.

The evenings program will start with the Saskatoon Hyundai Sport Compact Mini Stocks, followed by the Tiger Automotive Street Stocks and Hertz Equipment Rental Thunder Stocks. The feature Division on opening night is the NAPA Auto Parts Pro Truck Division. Fans can expect to see increased car counts in all 4 of the Divisions racing tonight. For a look at tonight's tentative race program please click here.

Drivers participating in Saturday's Opening Day race program are advised that the pit area has been divided up into four sections. Each division has been assigned an area. Please click here for your assigned area.

After a bit of a delay, season tickets are finally ready. Season Ticket holders please take note that there are three ways in which to get your tickets.

1) They can be picked up from the "Season Ticket Pickup Window" in the left side Ticket Booth at the track on Saturday starting at 4:30 pm.
2) You can pick them up at the Marketing and Business Development office located at 112C - 116 Research Drive (in Innovation Place) from 8:00 an to 4:00 pm on Friday.
3) They can be couriered to your home or office on Friday .. please call Ken or Cheryl at 956.7353 to arrange for this option.

The purchasers of all 2007 season tickets who buy season tickets by the end of the race program on May 12 will have their names entered into a draw for the opportunity to treat their family and/or friends (up to 16 people) in a corporate box during one of this year's 23 races. The value of this opportunity is $500. To purchase season tickets, please complete the Season Ticket order form and fax (956-0607) it into the office, or call Ken at 956.7353 on Friday. Ken will be at the track on Saturday should you want to purchase season tickets there.

A total of 18 cars took in Thursday's open practice session at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway; the last chance to practice before Saturday's season opener. Not only did the drivers get a chance to test their cars, a mechanical failure on the back straight in the #1 Street Stock car driven by Deb Newnham provided the track's safety crew an opportunity to test out the club's new tow truck.

After a bit of an unexpected delay, tickets to race events at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway will be available from all Mac's Convenience stores in Saskatoon later this afternoon - by 5:00 pm at the latest. Tickets will also be available at the two Mac's Convenience Stores in Prince Albert within the next day or two.

Mac's Convenience Stores are the Official Ticket outlets for all race events at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway. Ticket prices at Mac's are slightly lower than at the gate, so not only can you purchase your race tickets when it is convenient for you, you can save a dollar or two as well. For a list of all the Mac's Convenience Stores in Saskatoon please click here.

In the very near future, viewers of Global Television will be seeing a new Auto Clearing Motor Speedway advertisement. The newly developed ad captures the excitement of stock car racing and is bound to bring more fans into our great facility. If you have high speed internet you can view the ad by clicking here.

A big thank you is extended to the 35 racers, crew, and fans who came out to the track on Saturday April 28. After a very busy day, only a few smaller tasks remain before opening day. Thanks again to all those that took part in making sure that things are ready for opening day on Saturday May 12.

All drivers, crew, and interested fans are reminded that there is a Track Preparation Work Party this Saturday April 28. A schedule of activities and project leaders has been developed. The more people that come out and lend a hand the quicker the work will go. For a list of the planned tasks and/or activities please click here. If you have a rake, shovel, or power drill bring them along.

As of today, 15 drivers have registered their cars in Auto Clearing Motor Speedway's Siemens Transportation Group Western Elite Division. With a hand full of others indicating that they have every intention of filling in their registration papers prior to the first race of the year, the Western Elite Division promises to be an exciting Division this year. Among those already registered are last year's local CASCAR Sportsman Division Champion #46 Dan Shirley as well as runner up #95 Paul Savoie. Returning after driving the Jurassic Attack Monster Truck throughout Canada and the US the past couple of year's is Nathan Weenk. Weenk, the 2004 CASCAR Sportsman Champion at Bridge City Speedway. Weenk currently resides in Lethbridge, Alberta and will be traveling to Saskatoon each race day to drive Mid West Motorsports's #3 car that was driven by Rusty Martin last season. At last report Martin has decided to take this year off.

Weenk is only 1 of 4 Alberta drivers who will be seen regularly at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway this summer. Brothers Chris and Scott Dennis from Edmonton will be on hand driving the #48 and #24 cars respectively, and #45 Trent Guest will make the trip in from Medicine Hat.

Prince Albert's #49 Ben Busch and Kinistino's #28 Gary Svenkeson are registered, as are returnees from Saskatoon, #26 John Rees, #16 Goran Jablan, #56 Howard Crossman, #03 Raichelle Wagner, and #21 Nick Allen. Allen has abandoned #7 and reverted back to #21, a number he previously raced with. Rounding out the 15 registrants to date are #89 Nathaniel Wagner (Hague, SK) making the jump from Thunder Stock, much like his sister Raichelle did last season and #29 Les Harding who recently relocated to Saskatoon. Harding has previously raced Modified's in Estevan and Arizona.

TORONTO, ON – Voting for the fifth annual Inside Track Readers’ Choice Awards is underway. Thousands of Canadian racing fans have already stopped by www.insidetracknews.com to register their ballots for who they feel were Canada’s top racers of 2006. Visitors to the Inside Track website will find a list of nominees for most of the 10 categories, representing various popular forms of racing in Canada.

The categories include Racer of the Year and Up and Coming Racer of the Year awards for Stock Cars, Road Racing and Motorcycles. As well, Inside Track readers will identify Racer of the Year winners for Drag Racing, Rallying and Karting. They will also have an opportunity to vote for the Canadian Racer of the Year Participating at the Highest Levels of International Competition, as well as to select an Overall Canadian Racer of the Year. Finally, voters will be polled as to who they believe is Most Deserving of Induction into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame.

Voting for the “Castrol Presents the Inside Track Readers’ Choice Awards” is being conducted via a controlled balloting procedure. The polls will remain open until midnight on Thursday, May 31, 2007. The results of the readers’ selections will be announced shortly afterward..

All 2006 season ticket holders are reminded that they have until Monday, April 30, to reserve the same seat they had last year. All you have to do is complete the season ticket order form and get into our business development office, by fax (306.956.0607), in person (112C - 116 Research Dr) or mail.

The newly formed Western Elite StockCar Tour was officially unveiled at a Friday afternoon Media Conference at Prairieland Park. The WEST was organized over the course of the last three months, specifically for drivers of the former CASCAR Western Series and local CASCAR Sportsman drivers. The series is administered by Auto Clearing Motor Speedway and in its inaugural season will consist of 5 races, 4 at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway in Saskatoon and the other one at Race City in Calgary, Alberta. It is intended that WEST races will be hosted by other tracks in the future.

The objective of the WEST is to build a competitive race series with a professional image and appearance. The race program will be consistent from track to track and the emphasis will be to provide fans and corporate partners with some exciting competitive racing that showcases drivers and their crew. The WEST rules package was developed with both cost and competition in mind. Racers will be allowed to run crate engines to reduce costs and the official tire for the series is the 8" Goodyear race tire.

From a local perspective, the WEST provides local drivers an opportunity to improve their skills by racing against the best. As of April 22th, 14 drivers had registered for the Western Elite Division at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway - which provides them access to the 4 WEST races being held in Saskatoon. It is expected that a minimum of 20 drivers will be on hand for the first WEST race in Saskatoon on June 2nd.

Siemens Transportation Group Inc. is the title sponsor of the Western Elite StockCar Tour Additional sponsors will be announced when they are confirmed.

A total of 48 drivers are guaranteed inclusion in this year's souvenir program. Over the next few days we will be working with those drivers that have registered to ensure that the information for the program is accurate and that we have the most appropriate picture of them and their vehicles.

Once we have processed the information on the 48 currently registered drivers we will do our best to get information and pictures processed for any drivers that register over the next few days. The sooner you register the better chance you have of getting into the program. For more information please email Ken.

All drivers thinking of racing this season at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway are reminded that to be guaranteed inclusion in this year's Souvenir Program they must register their car/truck by midnight tomorrow night. We will be in touch with all registered drivers over the course of the next week to ensure that we have the correct photographs and information (sponsors, etc). If you have any new information, or photographs feel free to email them to us at info@autoclearingmotorspeedway.ca.

If you do not register by midnight tomorrow night we will do our utmost best to get you into the program, however can not guarantee inclusion, as we will be concentrating on those that have registered. If you have any questions please call Ken at 956.7353.

Competition Chairman, Bryan Johnson, announced at tonight's General Meeting that the first two open practice sessions of the season will be on Sunday, May 6th and Thursday, May 10th. Both of these practice sessions are 'single car' sessions, with actual times to be announced at a later date. Drivers are reminded that in order to be able to participate in either of these two sessions, they and anyone else with them must have a valid 2007 membership, their car/truck must be fully registered (forms completed and at least the $100 pit levy paid), and their vehicles must have been safety inspected. Johnson also announced that the although the club would like to hold regular weekly practice sessions throughout the season, they are unable to commit to this yet due to a lack of the manpower required to conduct them. If you think you can help out, please contact Johnson directly.

As of earlier this afternoon there was a total of 31 cars/trucks already registered for the 2007 season at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway. Registrations in the Siemens Transportation Western Elite division have reached 10, with a least a half dozen or so still expected to turn in their paperwork. The Tiger Automotive Street Stock division sits at 6, the Saskatoon Hyundai Sports Compact Mini Stocks at 5, the NAPA Pro Trucks at 4, and both the Lucas Oil Super Late Models and Hertz Equipment Rentals Thunder Stocks at 3. Among the 6 Street Stocks registered are 3 that didn't race Street stock in 2006 - #18 Bill Zubrecki, #27 Scott Lucas, and #47 Gerry Hobbis. #36 Darryl Potts, who only ran 2 races last year has registered for the full season.

Prospective drivers are reminded that if they wish to be guaranteed inclusion in this year's Souvenir Program they must register by Tuesday, April 17, 2007. Registrations can be dropped off at the Marketing and Business Development office at 112C - 116 Research Drive (Innovation Place) or with Jim Barnsley at Street Wise Service on 42A Street, (a half a block east of Faithful Avenue). Registrations will also be accepted at Monday night's General Meeting at the Sandman Hotel.

The final revisions to the rules for Auto Clearing Motor Speedway's Western Elite Division are now available and can be accessed by clicking here. An update to the Enduro rules has also been posted - the rules now include an application form.

Super Late Model driver #5 Jeff Reimer, seen here getting some tips from a young race fan, is one of six drivers representing Auto Clearing Motor Speedway at the Rod & Custom Car Show today and tomorrow at Prairieland Park.

Pro Truck drivers #64 Stan Reddekopp and #18 Stan Caron were on hand to showcase the NAPA Pro Truck Division.

Brad Wrennick had his #88 Street Stock all spiffed up and attracting a ton of attention. Kevin Nixey used the show to unveil a whole new paint scheme on his #23 Thunder Stock. Looking good Kevin!

Rounding out Auto Clearing Motor Speedway's display was the #28 Sport Compact Mini Stock car owned by Forseille Family Racing. This may well be the best looking Mini Stock ever to hit the track in Saskatoon. #99 Cory Kallis Street Stock and Stew Pearce and his new Pro Truck were also in the show manning their own displays.

With just over 5 weeks to go to the opening race of the season, our attention has turned to this year's Official Souvenir Program. We are committed to having this year's Official Souvenir Program ready for distribution at the first race of the season on Saturday May 12th. To accomplish we have set a deadline of Tuesday April 17th for inclusion of information from drivers. Only drivers who have completed a Car/Truck Registration Form by that date (April 17th) will be guaranteed inclusion in this year's program.

Advertisers will have until Monday, April 23rd to have booked their ad and to have their ad copy submitted to our office.

The cost of advertising is $300 for a quarter page black & white ad, $500 for a half page black & white ad, and $1,000 for a full page black & white ad. Advertisers wishing to place a colored ad may do so, at additional cost.

Please click on the graphic at the left (or here) for a rate sheet and information on placing an ad.

At their meeting last evening the Executive Committee approved some minor rule changes in the Sport Compact Mini Stock and Pro Truck Divisions. The 2007 Enduro Rule Book have now been posted as well. To access all the 2007 rules please click here.

The Executive Committee is seeking individuals, to fill two vacant positions - Pro Truck Technical Advisor and Junior Director. Anyone interested in either of these two positions is asked to contact President Andrew Clewes.

President Andrew Clewes is pleased to report the appointment of Cliff Yelland to the position of Director, filling a position that became vacant upon the resignation of 2nd year Director Neil Wagner. Yelland, elected as one of six Junior Directors in October 2006, has worked with Wagner in the Ethics and Junior Racing areas for the past six months and will complete the remaining year and a half left in Wagner's term as Director.