The 2011 Canadian Motorsports Expo kicked off yesterday at the International Center in Toronto’s west end. While not on the same scale of PRI south of the border, the show still offers more than enough action to break up the winter with a bit of bench racing. The show is about the same size as last year, but includes a bit more variety in the displays.
For the fans, the highlights will likely be a meet and greet with Dario Franchitti today or Brad Keselowski tomorrow, along with lots of race cars from 3,000 horsepower alcohol funny cars to on and off road racers.
Interestingly, the most excitement yesterday (aside from the Inside Track girls of course) seemed to center around a crusty old 1972 Chevy Nova! This wasn’t just any Nova though, this was a car raced by legendary Canadian racer Don Biederman. It is about to be restored to racing condition.
John Walker is at the show today and I’ll be back tomorrow afternoon, so you know we’ll have tons of photos to share! For now, we’ve got a teaser gallery after the break.
To get all the details and print discount tickets, visit the CME Website.
- Kerry Micks describes where he wants to finish in 2011
- Cassie Simonton pilots this 3,000 HP alcohol funny car!
- Lawrence Hacking hopes to be back at Dakar next year
- CTCC is running on Continental slicks this year
- Stop by and visit Sweetie Girl Racing and Sailun Tires
- Inside Track has this super cool race simulator
- The Petty Experience
- Jason White shows off the new colors
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