JR Hildebrand Gears Up New England for INDYCAR Racing

by | Aug 10, 2011 | New England, New Hampshire

LOUDON, N.H. (Aug. 8, 2011) – IZOD IndyCar Series rookie JR Hildebrand kick started his race week early, revving up New England for the MoveThatBlock.com INDY 225 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway this Sunday.

The 23-year-old California native visited the N.H. State House to welcome fans to the Granite State with Governor John Lynch and NHMS executive vice president and general manager Jerry Gappens. Hildebrand then visited the Larz Anderson Museum in Boston, Mass. preparing for the 225 lap event on Aug. 14.
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Be the Ultimate Back Seat Driver at NHMS

by | Aug 10, 2011 | New England, New Hampshire

LOUDON, N.H. (Aug. 9, 2011) – To celebrate the return of INDYCAR to New England, New Hampshire Motor Speedway is offering race fans a once in a lifetime opportunity to take a spin in an actual Indy car during the MoveThatBlock.com INDY 225 weekend.

Any fan who has already purchased a ticket to this exciting 225 lap event or who purchases a ticket within the next two days is automatically registered to be chosen for some hot laps in a two-seat Indy car.
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Black Flags Fly in Shediac as Bourque scores “Grand Slam”

by | Aug 9, 2011 | Canada

Black Flags Fly in Shediac as Bourque scores “Grand Slam”

Sunday August 7th (Grand Barachois, NB) – Despite deteriorating weather throughout the day including a minor rain delay it was an exciting day of racing featuring local and visiting drivers during the POGO Inivtational 50’s here at the CENTRE for Speed.

Scott Bourque of Cap Pele, piloted his 69 Ministock to a “Grand Slam” in the MiniStock division edging out Josh Simon (#71) of Boucthouche at the finish line by less than a 12″ margin to capture a perfect day. Julien Leblanc (#07) of Haute Aboujagane picked up seconds in the Heat and Semi and a third in the Feature. Simon also had a strong day, picking up thirds in the Heat and semi, coupled with a second in the Feature. (more…)