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Old 02-17-2011, 11:47 AM
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Hey everyone, just a heads up that IMSA is planning a foray into Canada n 2011 with a 3 race series for 996 and 997 Cup cars, similar to the Patron series in the US. Right now Mosport and Calabogie are on the schedule, the 3rd venue is in discussion. But, we need competitors to pull this off - looking to get a field of at least 12 cars out. So, if you have a Cup car and a race license, come on out! I'm working with IMSA right now to put the numbers together, so if you are interested in running, please email me bruce.gregory@calabogiemotorsports.com and let me know.

Current date for Calabogie is May 14-15, with a test day on the 13th. Mosport is, I believe, the ALMS weekend.
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The more racing the better Bruce! A couple of question? Are you running a sub group within the July ALMS race at Mosport? ie Like a Canadian Cup points race within the US based series in the same session or your own group alone? Is the plan to use the long track at CMP? The 3rd date - perhaps the UCR race weekend???

And good luck on your plans.
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Looks like I might have to come out of "retirement"!
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EPIC! This is great news!
I love the concept of spec series races.
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Within the Rennsport Region there are probably 10 cup cars.
I hope you can get the 12 cars together, this series would be awesome.
Good Luck
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Originally Posted by brucegre
Current date for Calabogie is May 14-15, with a test day on the 13th. Mosport is, I believe, the ALMS weekend.
We should start getting a RL support groups for these events.
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Originally Posted by brucegre
Hey everyone, just a heads up that IMSA is planning a foray into Canada n 2011 with a 3 race series for 996 and 997 Cup cars, similar to the Patron series in the US. Right now Mosport and Calabogie are on the schedule, the 3rd venue is in discussion. But, we need competitors to pull this off - looking to get a field of at least 12 cars out. So, if you have a Cup car and a race license, come on out! I'm working with IMSA right now to put the numbers together, so if you are interested in running, please email me bruce.gregory@calabogiemotorsports.com and let me know.

Current date for Calabogie is May 14-15, with a test day on the 13th. Mosport is, I believe, the ALMS weekend.
Great idea. Looking forward to being a spectator!
Old 02-22-2011, 09:47 PM
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Great news hope you guys can get it to fly.
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Originally Posted by brucegre
Current date for Calabogie is May 14-15, with a test day on the 13th. Mosport is, I believe, the ALMS weekend.
Very cool! good luck Bruce. Mary-Lee's birthday that weekend, maybe I should get her a cup car this year

which I will then proceed to crash into the wall at T2. (Thought I'd get that in before Dwayne did)
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I'm in.
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Originally Posted by pkjense
Very cool! good luck Bruce. Mary-Lee's birthday that weekend, maybe I should get her a cup car this year

which I will then proceed to crash into the wall at T2. (Thought I'd get that in before Dwayne did)
Get Mary-Lee the same vacuum Andy got his wife....She's really happy with it!
I would never joke about an accident
Chris R driving or spectating?
Love to watch Bruce run a '11 Cup at Calabogie.
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Originally Posted by fryd
Looks like I might have to come out of "retirement"!
Yes, you do.

Got word today that it's a go, have to work some details out in the next week or so, but I'm getting excited about it.
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NICE
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Fan-freakin-tastic! I'll be there to watch for sure.



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