Lightning flashed and the fans in the grandstands never flinched. Fans could be heard talking over each other. After all, this was the first time NASCAR was right in front of them-in our own country. We had been hearing about a race on Canadian soil since 2003 when NASCAR officials began scouting out possible race tracks in Canada.

With eight Canadian drivers from five provinces competing in the race, Canadians had a lot to be proud of. Carpentier, a native of Quebec, took full advantage of the opportunity to showcase his talents in front of a hometown crowd. He won the pole, led 14 laps and finished second. Indeed, Canadians were proud to be a part of the historic event.
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In North America we see the US Army splattered across NASCAR and NHRA venues, one conventional race cars. That’s pretty cool, but it’s just sponsorship. The folks Down Under do things a bit differently. The 6 wheeled, $350,000 Land Rover was built by the Aussie military to entice recruits. Those rear tires are being reduced to rubber dust by a 700 hp 7.0 liter Chevy.

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TV host Mike Rowe, creator of the Discovery Channel’s hit show Dirty Jobs is now getting dirty Ford style with the 2007 Ford F-150. Beginning with a series of Dirty Job ad spots this weekend, the Ford & Dirty Jobs team will be taking their promo to the streets.

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With a 21 year history in Toronto, the Molson Indy was one of the most recognizable spots on the Champ Car circuit. Even when the name was sold, it became the Molson Grand Prix of Toronto. Now, Molson has decided to bow out of the event.

The news doesn’t come as too much of a surprise, as organizers have been expecting it since Molson also dropped the Champ Car race in Montreal.

Stay tuned over the weekend for an assortment of race programs from years gone by.

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