CPT Racing Experience

about your fire suit, gloves, helmet and more, and keep yourself safe! Jamie Hakonson from Fast Eddie Racewear (Simpson Race Products) will present some very valuable information you absolutely need to know if you’re involved – or thinking of being involved – with a race team.

This is an especially valuable seminar for newcomers and for parents who have children in a junior racing series. Don’t miss it!

3:30 pm - THE HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP

Join the team from the Home Depot in London at the seminar tent so the kids can work on a variety of fun projects that they can take home as souvenirs! The Home Depot team will work with your kids as they have the chance to work on new creations and have fun! Get there early though - maximum 50 kids per session! And there's no extra cost to enter!

4:30 pm - “SPONSORSHIP STRATEGIES”
with Kevin Bulmer, CPT Entertainment

One of the toughest challenges faced by race teams, tracks and series is communicating with potential and current sponsors. From working with current partners to finding new business, Kevin Bulmer will share some tips and information on ways to communicate with the corporate world, to find new supporters and grow current relationships. Stop by this seminar and start building the future of your race team!

SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2008

11:30 am – “DRAG RACING 101”
with Bob Elliott, Northern Force Racing

Bob Elliott will take you through all the various aspects of drag racing, from burnout and staging to dialing-in and matching cars at the finish line, all the way up to the finer points of Canada’s largest drag racing events. With a chance for question and answer period also included, you’re sure to enjoy your drag racing experience – as a fan or a new competitor – even more this summer after this seminar!

12:30 pm - “INTRODUCTION TO JUNIOR STOCK CAR RACING”
with John Houghton, Delaware Speedway Announcer / Junior Racing League Instructor

Is your son or daughter interested in racing? This is the place for you! Delaware Speedway announcer and Junior Racing League instructor, John Houghton, will help you understand how easy it is to become involved in Junior stock car racing. You may be surprised at how many programs are out there, and how much they have to offer to kids. For instance, did you know that Delaware’s Junior Racing League incorporates classroom time into the program and helps teach kids about subjects such as safety, public speaking, taking responsibility, the dangers of drugs and alcohol, vehicle maintenance, sponsorship, aerodynamics, engines and much more.

Bring your kids with you but don’t miss it!

1:30 pm - “STOCK CAR 101”
with Jeff Wilcox, Delaware Speedway Race Director

Go inside the world of stock car racing with Delaware Speedway Race Director, Jeff Wilcox. As a Race Director at Canada’s premier weekly oval track and a former National Championship-winning crew chief, Wilcox knows the ins and outs of short track racing. At this seminar, Wilcox will offer information about short track stock car racing from all angles, and will offer some valuable tips on team organization and how newcomers can get involved. If you love stock car racing, you’ll love this seminar. Don’t miss it!

3:30 pm - “SPONSORSHIP STRATEGIES”
with Kevin Bulmer, CPT Entertainment

One of the toughest challenges faced by race teams, tracks and series is communicating with potential and current sponsors. From working with current partners to finding new business, Kevin Bulmer will share some tips and information on ways to communicate with the corporate world, to find new supporters and grow current relationships. Stop by this seminar and start building the future of your race team!