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Season Planning Almost Complete
Championship President, John Bondar and Technical Director, Peter Mills, attended the Peformance Racing Industry trade show in Orlando, Florida, this past December. Their goal was to meet industry suppliers and to develop contingency partnerships.
"We were flattered with the response we received. When we introduced ourselves, they said we know all about you! and we want to know about your secret formula for a successful Championship," explained John.
Peter met with representatives from Traqmate to learn more about their GPS data aquisition technology. The Championship tested one unit in 2009 and was very satisfied with the results and is now looking at wider use of the Traqmate GPS. "Traqmate has offered to custom-build the units to our specifications which will make them easy-to-use and tamper proof," stated Peter. "I believe the units will help us to verify vehicle performance and ultimately make the racing more competitive."
John met with members of the international motorsports community at the Motorspors Business Forum that was held prior to PRI. He made some valuable contacts and learned about how corporations benefit from national and international motorsport marketing plans.
Lombardi Confirms Driver Line-up
Lombardi Honda Racing Team, victorious in the 2009 Canadian Touring Car Championship, announced its new line-up of drivers to sport their colours throughout the 2010 season. At the helm of their Super Touring Honda Civic Si’s will be 2009 Champion driver Nick Wittmer and he will be joined by Ontarian Alex Healy and Quebecer Benjamin Distaulo.
"The Lombardi Honda Racing Team is not leaving anything to chance with their selection of an experienced and talented driver line-up." explained Tony Lombardi, team owner. “I am very happy with our choice of drivers for 2010. They all have the potential to win races and the title,” he declared. “We wanted three drivers that would battle during every lap to ensure our colours would triumph and that’s exactly what we have with – in order of car number - Nick, Alex, and Benjamin.”
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CCTCC is Top Story of 2009!
The Championship was recognized by The Toronto Star motorsports journalist, Norris McDonald, as one of the Top Auto Racing Stories of 2009.
Thank you Norris!
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Canadian Motorsports Expo
The Championship will be on display at the Canadian Motorsports Expo at the International Centre in Toronto on January 22-24, 2010.
Championship officials and drivers will be on hand to answer questions and sign autographs for the fans. There will be two Championship cars in the booth and race video from Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres will be playing to entertain attendees. Four other Championship cars will be on display in other booths at the show.
www.canadianmotorsportsexpo.com
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