Race Day News
| FIRST CPT RACING EXPERIENCE A GREAT SUCCESS |
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Mar. 20/08: The all-new CPT Racing Experience set a new standard for motorsports-themed events last weekend, March 15th & 16th. Hosted at the London Convention Centre, the CPT Racing Experience drew thousands of race fans into downtown London and gave guests of all ages a chance to truly interact and enjoy many aspects of the motorsports lifestyle. Read more. |
| WIN A CHANCE TO DRIVE A REAL STOCK CAR! |
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Mar. 10/08: Another dynamic opportunity has been added to the list of prizes for the upcoming CPT Racing Experience. Thanks to a new partnership between CPT Entertainment Inc. and Happy Hour Stock Car Driving Experience, one guest and one exhibitor at the CPT Racing Experience will each win the chance to get behind the wheel of a real stock car. Read more. |
| EMPRINGHAM CAR TO APPEAR IN HALL OF FAME DISPLAY |
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Mar. 10/08: The Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame will be bringing a car once driven by former open-wheel star, David Empringham, to the CPT Racing Experience. A former two-time Formula Atlantic Champion, Indy Lights Champion and Grand-Am Cup Champion, Empringham has proven himself to be one of the top racers from Ontario.
The Empringham car on display will replace the Champ Car driven by Jacques Villeneuve Sr., currently unavailable to the Hall of Fame due to unexpected circumstances beyond their control.
Also on display at the CPT Racing Experinece from the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame will be an Indy 500 machine once driven by Scott Goodyear and a Camaro once driven by Ron Fellows in the Players GM Challenge Series. |
| SEMINAR SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED |
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Mar. 05/08: The schedule of seminars for the all-new CPT Racing Experience has been announced. Each of the seminars will take place in the Raymond Brothers Seminar Tent located inside the main exhibit hall on the upper level of the London Convention Centre. Seminars are sponsored in part by Raymond Brothers Tents and Awnings and Jones Brown Insurance.
A variety of programs are being offered to touch on subjects related to both experienced race teams and those interested in becoming involved. There are also components designed just for young people and their families. Read more. |
| WIN IHRA “NITRO JAM” TICKETS! |
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Mar. 04/08: Guest of the upcoming CPT Racing Experience will have the chance to win tickets to the July 18-20 International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) NITRO JAM National Event at Grand Bend Motorplex. Five pairs of tickets of tickets will be given away at the event. check here! |
| WIN ONE OF TWO TRIPS TO “NASCAR CANADA DAY AT MIS”! |
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Mar. 04/08: Have Bus Will Travel will be giving race fans at the CPT Racing Experience two chances at winning at fantastic race weekend package. Each package is a trip to NASCAR Canada Day at MIS (Michigan International Speedway). check here! |
| JUST FOR KIDS -- HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOPS! |
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Feb. 29/08: The Home Depot will be offering two Kids Workshops at the CPT Racing Experience! Make plans to join the team from the Home Depot in London at the seminar tent on Saturday, March 15 at 12:30 pm or 3:30 pm so the kids can work on a variety of fun projects that they can take home as souvenirs! Get there early though - maximum 50 kids per session! And there's no extra cost to enter!
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| WHAT A DISPLAY!!! |
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Feb. 29/08: Where else can race fans to go to see such a great cross section of race vehicles, all in one place?! From NASCAR race-driven vehicles to Lawn Tractors, Indy cars to Junior Late Models, Dirt Sprints to Top Dragsters, you'll see it at the CPT Racing Experience! For a growing list of confirmed race vehicles, check here! |
| MEET THE RACERS! |
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Feb. 29/08: Race car drivers from many types of motorsports will be on hand throughout the weekend at the CPT Racing Experience to meet with you and sign autographs. Your kids will love meeting these heroes of their favourite regional race track. Among those in attendance will be 3-Time IHRA Funny Car World Champion Rob Atchison (Sunday only), mulit-time CASCAR and Delaware Speedway Champion Steve Robblee, NASCAR Canadian Tire Series star Brad Graham, 2-time NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Champion Scott Lindsay, 2007 Grand Bend Motorplex Top Dragster Champion Kevin Knight, 2007 Delaware Speedway track Champion Jesse Kennedy and many, many more! Click here to see the entire list! |
| PRIZE LIST GROWING FOR “CPT RACING EXPERIENCE” |
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Feb. 27/08: Race fans attending the upcoming CPT Racing Experience will have a good chance of coming away with a little something extra. A variety of race tracks, sponsors and suppliers have enthusiastically jumped on board to extend the “experience” beyond the event at the London Convention Centre and well into the racing season. Read More. |
| WIN POCONO RACEWAY “PENNSYLVANIA 500” TICKETS! |
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Feb. 26/08: You could win Terrace Club tickets to the Pennsylvania 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup event at Pocono Raceway at the CPT Racing Experience! Winners will enjoy Reserved Seats for the race (August 3rd), a continental breakfast, buffet lunch including beverages, pre-race Pit and Paddock Access (at designated times) and use of private restrooms.
Don’t miss your chance to win! Read More. |
| ROB ATCHISON TO APPEAR AT “CPT RACING EXPERIENCE” |
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Feb. 20/08: Three-time International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Alcohol Funny Car Champion, Rob Atchison, will headline the drag racing contingent at the upcoming CPT Racing Experience, March 15 and 16 at the London Convention Centre. Atchison’s car will be on display throughout the weekend, while Rob himself will be on hand to meet with fans and sign autographs all day on the Sunday. Read More. |
| HISTORIC CANADIAN RACE CARS AT CPT RACING EXPERIENCE
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Feb. 07/08: Three historic Canadian race vehicles have been confirmed for display at the upcoming CPT Racing Experience, March 15 and 16 at the London Convention Centre. At the event will be a Champ Car once driven by Canadian racing legend, Jacques Villeneuve Sr.; the Indy car Scott Goodyear drove to a second-place finish in the 1992 Indy 500; and Ron Fellows’ Player’s GM Challenge Series Camaro from the late 1980’s. All three vehicles will be on hand as part of CPT Entertainment’s partnership with the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame. Read More. |
| DALE EARNHARDT CAR COMING TO CPT RACING EXPERIENCE |
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Feb. 04/08: CPT Entertainment has confirmed that two authentic, NASCAR raced-used vehicles will be transported from Richard Childress Racing in North Carolina and put on display at the upcoming CPT Racing Experience, March 15 and 16, 2008 at the London Convention Centre. On display will be Clint Bowyer’s number ‘07’ Chevrolet and one of the famous black number ‘3’ GM Goodwrench cars, once driven by the late Dale Earnhardt.
“We’re thrilled to be able to offer this to people in Southwestern Ontario,” said Kevin Bulmer of CPT Entertainment Inc. “It’s incredible, the excitement that Earnhardt still generates. Thinking about getting close to a little piece of Dale’s spirit and outstanding career is very exciting. He was – and still is – a hero to countless people who love motorsports.” Read More.
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| VARIETY OF LIVE MUSIC TO MAKE THE PARTSOURCE MAIN STAGE COME ALIVE |
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Feb. 04/08: Music and motorsports have always gone together to create – and recall -- great memories. And as with racing, while everyone loves the beat and the energy, tastes can range wildly. That’s why the CPT Racing Experience will feature a variety of different musical offerings to keep the exhibit hall hopping throughout the two-day event, and add to the fun and excitement in the atmosphere. Read More.
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| CPT ON BOARD WITH “RACE TIME RADIO”! |
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Jan. 30/08: CPT Entertainment is proud to be a part of upcoming “Race Time Radio” (RTR) broadcasts, in promotion of the CPT Racing Experience! Catch RTR live every Monday night at 8:00 p.m. on 560AM CFOS in Owen Sound or live on the internet at www.racetimeradio.com. Check out the online archived broadcasts too!
Listen for the CPT Racing Experience announcements in the coming weeks, and a live interview on March 10th, RTR’s mission is to present race fans with the most up-to-date racing information for the Ontario racing scene. Don’t miss it! Read More. |
| LET THE GOOD TIMES ROAR! |
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Jan. 30/08: Tiger Jacks Bar & Grill has your back covered! Well ... the back of your ticket at least. Hang on to your CPT Racing Experience ticket and bring it to Tiger Jacks for some great savings on your next lunch or dinner entree any Monday or Tuesday. "Let the good times roar" at Tiger Jacks Bar & Grill, 842 Wharncliffe Road South in London! |
| THE LONDONER TO PARTNER ON SHOW PROGRAM |
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Jan. 28/08: London’s only full-city community newspaper, The Londoner, has entered a partnership with CPT Entertainment Inc. to produce a unique show program for the CPT Racing Experience! Delivered to 106,000 households every week and read by 200,000 people, The Londoner will feature the CPT Racing Experience in its March 12th issue! The program will also be available at the event. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of it! Read More. |
| WIN TICKETS TO OHSWEKEN’ S WORLD OF OUTLAWS SHOW! |
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Jan. 28/08: Wanna see the “Six Nations Showdown” this summer? At the CPT Racing Experience, you could win a pair of Reserved-seat tickets to the WORLD OF OUTLAWS show at Ohsweken Speedway for either July 22 or July 23! A pair of tickets will be given away for each day of the WORLD OF OUTLAWS show, courtesy of Ohsweken Speedway! Ohsweken is also giving some lucky race fan at the CPT Racing Experience pair of tickets to the CANADIAN SPRINT CAR NATIONALS (Sept. 13). Good luck! Read More. |
“CPT RACING EXPERIENCE” COMING TO LONDON
London Convention Centre will host new event, March 15 & 16, 2008 |
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Dec. 05/07: The all-new “CPT Racing Experience” event will be held at the London Convention Centre on Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16, 2008. Designed as a family-friendly, interactive event, the “CPT Racing Experience” will bring together enthusiasts of all forms of motorsports in a fun and relaxed environment. Over the two days of the event, guests will enjoy seeing various show cars, special guests, a wide variety of exhibitors and live entertainment. Interactive areas will be an important part of the weekend while various seminars will be offered for both new and experienced racing enthusiasts. Read More.
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