Thursday 22 January 2015

2015 WESCAR Schedule Released



WESCAR 2015 schedule release

The WESCAR 2015 racing season schedule is set. We are looking forward to another true short track series. Thanks to all of the racetracks for their support. The best sportsman drivers in western Canada will do battle for the coveted WESCAR championship cup. New to the series is the triple 50 lap races in Agassiz. Two fifty lap qualifying mains will set up a 50 lap feature. 

The series is actively seeking sponsors. If you have a company that is interested in marketing through the exciting world of motorsports, we have several levels is sponsorship available. please contact Gary for more information at gmaccarthy@maccarthygm.com

In the news, WESCAR racer Sarah Cornett-Ching is headed to Daytona for her first ARCA superspeedway debut. Check out her press release on the website for more information, and her gofundme fund raising site.

We are also looking for a race director, and race day tech man. if you are interested, please contact Kendallt@wlake.com. Hotel and stipend are included with these positions. Get involved in shaping the future of WESCAR.

Keep Checking www.wescar.ca for series updates 

Only 128 days to race day 

 
WESCAR 2015 schedule

May 30 Williams lake
June 13 Prince George 
July 4 Agassiz race 1 triple 50's
July 18 Quesnel Billy Barker Days
August 8 Agassiz race 2 triple 50's
September 12 Quesnel points final 

Practice days in Williams lake may 23-24 and Friday night may 29 

Agassiz speedway is running a full schedule of local sportsman nights. Feel free to come on down to Agassiz and support sportsman racing in BC

Agassiz sportsman dates 

April 25
May 9
June 6
June 20
July 4 local and wescar 
August 8 local and wescar 
September 12 
September 19 


Tuesday 20 January 2015

Sarah Cornett-Ching Headed to Race ARCA Race in Daytona






To Help support Sarah's ARCA Race Debut click here : www.gofundme.com/SarahatDaytona







Race 101, LLC
Press Release




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Sarah Cornett-Ching
250-809-1427


Cornett-Ching earns racing opportunity of a lifetime;
Female racer to compete at Daytona Speedway during Speedweeks 

December 29, 2014, SUMMERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA - Sarah Cornett-Ching earned the racing opportunity of a lifetime this month in Daytona Beach, Florida. The witty stock car racer from Canada's west coast traveled to Daytona Speedway last week to participate in the ARCA racing series test session at the World Center of Speed. Her performance and aptitude impressed the right people, and she earned the chance to race in February for an established team.
The exuberant girl from Summerland, British Columbia, signed a contract with Tony Blanchard and Wayne Hixson to compete in the ARCA stock car race at Daytona Speedway during February's Speedweeks.
Sarah Cornett-Ching between test sessions at Daytona Speedway earlier in December
"I'm not sure I can put into words how exciting this is for me," said Cornett-Ching. "I tested last year with Tony's car in hopes to race, but things didn't come together. It might have been for the best because this time I felt really comfortable in the car. Now it's time to find funding."
Cornett-Ching funded the test out of her own pocket. The 23-year-old with 'girl next door' looks chooses to work in remote locations as a certified welder because it pays more. Everything she does is driven by her desire to race at the highest levels.
"For the last year I saved money to pay for this test, but now that I have the opportunity to race I have less than two months to find funding," she said. "It was all a dream until Saturday, but now it's reality."
Cornett-Ching will spend the next few weeks aggressively meeting with potential marketing partners, and she hopes a funding website will garner personal donations to help her achieve her dream. A donation website has been set up at www.gofundme.com/SarahatDaytona , and already people have stepped up to support a young lady well known in her part of British Columbia.
Sarah has nearly 10 years of experience behind the wheel of full-sized stock cars. Her father put her behind the wheel as soon as she was allowed by track rules, and it didn't take long for Sarah to excel. In her young racing career she has seen success in late models, and she competed with the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series at her home track in Vernon, British Columbia.
(From L to R) ARCA team owner Wayne Hixson, Sarah Cornett-Ching, and Tony Blanchard after signing the contract to race in February.
The opportunity to race Daytona is one most racers dream of, but Cornett-Ching has her sights set even higher.
"We discussed the possibility of doing multiple races," she said. "Tony Blanchard has great equipment, and I hope to find backing to compete as much as I can in 2014. I'm excited to drive the cars and work on them as well."
With her welding certifications Blanchard expects to put Sarah's technical skills to great use.
"Sarah is unique in the world of motorsports," said Blanchard. "There are plenty of good drivers, but Sarah's ability to race, fabricate components on the race car and stand in front of a camera and represent herself and her team as well as she does is rare. I want Daytona to be the start of something big for this young lady."
Sarah Cornett-Ching will drive the #2 car in February in Daytona. During testing the car has limited graphics, but she hopes to secure a marketing deal for the race. 
Cornett-Ching is available for interviews and to discuss marketing opportunities. She can be reached at sarah.cornett-ching@hotmail.com , or by phone at 250 809 1427.