Sportscar Boutique releases all NEW Alpinestars SP Series Race Suits

Alpinestars has released new items this season: THE SP-SERIES.SP-SUIT (retail CAD $ 699.00)

Alpinestars’ SP is a performance suit designed for all forms of auto racing. The flat seam construction and pre‐curved sleeves and legs combine to offer exceptional comfort and fit when in the cockpit.

Complies with the following homologation standards:
•FIA 8856‐2000
•SFI 3.2 A/5
Construction :

• Two‐layer fireproof construction.
• 380g/sqmt.
• Outer shell constructed from Nomex® maximum heat transfer protection.
  Inner lining made of plush aramidic fiber.
• Pre‐curved sleeve and leg construction for superior fit in the driving position.
  Comfort
• Shoulder epaulettes with clean, single panel design.
• Adjustable collar with Velcro® fastener.
• Elasticized lower back for enhanced freedom of movement.
• Waist belt closure allows a customized fit.
• Ribbed wrist and ankles cuffs.
• Dual storage pockets for added convenience when you’re out of the cockpit.

For more information, please contact:

Sportscar Boutique

85 Glen Cameron
Thornhill, ON L3T 1N8
Canada
Tel. (905) 731-0700
info@sportscarboutique.com
http://www.sportscarboutique.com/

Sports Car Club of BC November 'Pit Pass' Newsletter

Click here to see the November edition of the SCCBC's Pit Pass Club Newsletter. Thanks to 'Pit Pass Pete' Weedon for sending it along.

TORONTO SUN: Dean McNulty is reporting that the Edmonton Indy is dead

According to Dean, the death of the Edmonton Indy will be confirmed on Wednesday... click here for his story.

FORD RACING OFFERS RALLY PACKAGE FOR FIESTA, ANNOUNCES FIESTA CLASS FOR RALLY AMERICA SERIES

las vegas, Nov. 2, 2010 – For rally fans looking to imitate what successful Ford rally drivers Mikko Hirvonen, Jari-Matti Latlava and Ken Block have accomplished, a new Fiesta R2 rally package is the place to start.

Currently available throughout Europe, Ford Racing Performance Group is bringing the competition-ready package stateside to let enthusiasts turn their five-door Fiesta into a Fiesta R2 that’s ready to compete on the roads of RallyCar’s Rally America National Championship. The package is now available for order through Team O’Neil Motorsports, a division of Team O’Neil Rally School in New Hampshire (info@teamoneil.com).

“The spirit of One Ford is making it possible for us to bring the best of European rally racing to competitors in the U.S.,” said Jamie Allison, director, Ford North America Motorsport. “The Fiesta R2 has already proven itself in Europe as a great platform for aspiring rally drivers.”

The winner of the 2011 U.S. Fiesta Sport Trophy Championship will also have the opportunity to compete in the R2 class during next year’s Wales Rally GB.

Developed by M-Sport, Ford’s WRC partner since 1997, the kit will convert a production Fiesta to rally specification. Included in the package are engine parts that will increase the performance of the 1.6-liter Ti-VCT four-cylinder engine: pistons, conrods, camshafts, valve springs, injectors, airbox, air filter and a sump baffle kit. The performance enhancements deliver 168 horsepower and 134 lb.-ft. of torque, a 40 percent increase in horsepower over the production Fiesta.

Other upgrades include:
Five-speed Sadev sequential gearbox with flat shift gear cut
Reiger adjustable dampers with Eibach springs
Ventilated disc brakes with AP four-piston competition calipers
T45 steel multipoint roll cage
Team O’Neil Motorsports is the official reseller and authorized installer for the R2 kits. Only cars prepared by Team O’Neil will be eligible for the U.S. Fiesta Sport Trophy Championship.

“The R2 kit provides a fantastic performance and dynamic upgrade for the already strong and light Fiesta platform, transforming it into an instantly competitive and durable rally car,” said Tim O’Neil, founder and president. “We’re really excited to be able to offer this to North American rally drivers.”

In addition to the full R2 kit, Ford Racing will also offer a Stage 1 kit based on the R2 package.

The Stage 1 kit will include parts designed for the rigors of rallying, including a roll cage, ball joints, engine performance upgrades, dampers and a limited-slip differential. The package will offer competitors a lower-cost entry point to take a Fiesta rallying.

New Fiesta Sport Trophy classEnthusiasts who add the R2 package to their Fiesta will have the ability to compete in the Fiesta Sport Trophy Championship in RallyCar’s Rally America National Championship 2WD class in 2011. The winner of the Fiesta Sport Trophy Championship will be awarded a ride in the R2 class in a Fiesta at Wales Rally GB. Additionally, the winner from the class will have the opportunity to compete in the Fiesta SportTrophy International Shootout in Great Britain for a chance to win a year’s residential placement at M-Sport, working with the BP Ford World Rally team.

“Over the last two years, Ford Racing and the Fiesta have made a significant impact in the AWD Open class of RallyCar’s Rally America, at X Games and in the debut of RallyCross,” said JB Niday, managing director of RallyCar. “To see that emphasis expand into the 2WD class with an opportunity like the Fiesta Sport Trophy Championship is a tremendous indicator of the value placed on the Fiesta program and the commitment to growing Fiesta through rally by Ford.”

The rally kit also is the perfect way for enthusiasts to appreciate all that the Fiesta offers.

“Not only are we offering rally enthusiasts a way to experience the full capabilities of Fiesta, but we’re also giving them an amazing opportunity to test their skills in Europe on their way to perhaps realizing a dream of competing in the WRC,” said Allison.

18% CAR SALES INCREASE HELP DRIVE FORD TO #1 IN CANADA; BEST OCTOBER SINCE 1999

Overall sales up 20% year-to-date

October Highlights:
Overall vehicle sales increased 8%
Total car sales were up 18%
Total truck sales rose 5%
Total CUV sales increased 18%
Ford Focus sales were up 8%
Ford Mustang sales rose 8%
Ford Taurus sales increased 45%
Ford Transit Connect sales were up 127%
Ford Edge sales rose 40%
Ford F-Series increased 4%
Total Lincoln sales were up 64%
Lincoln MKX sales jumped 142%
Lincoln MKT sales increased 135%

OAKVILLE, Ontario, November 2, 2010 – Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited saw sales increase 8 per cent compared to last October and continues to lead the market for 2010. Products across the entire lineup showed positive results including car sales, which increased 18 per cent, while CUV sales and truck sales rose 18 per cent and 5 per cent respectively. Year-to-date, Ford Canada sales are up 20 per cent.

"We're focused on delivering more cars and crossovers with the best fuel economy in the industry, creating great value for Canadian consumers," said David Mondragon, president and CEO, Ford of Canada. "This approach is attracting new customers to Ford, especially car buyers, and that momentum will continue next year with more new products like the 2012 Ford Focus."
Cars continue to be in the spotlight as Lincoln’s first-ever hybrid – the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid – has had its first sale at Donway Ford Lincoln in Scarborough. Also recently announced, the 2011 Ford Fiesta won the category of 'Best New Small Car under $21,000' at the annual Automobile Journalists Association of Canada's (AJAC) Car of the Year TestFest.

Helping to boost overall crossover sales, the newly redesigned, Canadian-built Ford Edge saw sales increase 40 per cent while Lincoln MKX sales jumped 142 per cent. In addition to Fiesta's award, the 2011 Ford Edge won AJAC's 'Best New CUV ($35,000 - $50,000)' during TestFest.
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited

Kia Canada Inc. sales streak continues at 22 months of consecutive sales increase while surpassing year-to-date total sales in 2009

- Best October on record for Kia Canada
- Sales growth streak continues at 22 months
- October year-to-date sales surpass 2009 total sales
- October 2010 sales increase 24.6 per cent
- 2010 year-to-date sales increase 17.0 per cent
- Kia Canada continues to out-pace industry sales in 2010

Mississauga, ON, November 2, 2010 -- Kia Canada Inc. continues to break best-ever sales months through 2010 while extending the industry-leading sales streak at 22 months sales growth. Kia’s design-led transformation continues to be the winning formula that is propelling growth in Canada. A record October was achieved in Canada with 4488 vehicles sold, up 24.6 per cent versus October 2009. Kia Canada continues to out-pace the industry in 2010 with a 17 per cent increase in 2010. A total of 46,821 vehicles have been sold through October 2010.

An aggressive, design-led product offensive that commenced 21 months ago has provided Kia the formula for demand with Canadians. “Kia’s current product line-up combined with exceptional value continues to provide Canadians a mix of fuel efficient vehicles and world-class quality” said Maria Soklis, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Kia Canada Inc. “We are on-track to achieve a first time 50,000 plus sales in Canada for 2010 and surpassing our 2009 total sales mark in October is exciting news for our Company”.

Kia Canada’s product offering was further strengthened in late October with the launch of the all-new 2011 Kia Forte5-Door compact vehicle. “The Forte5-Door is another key ingredient to the design-led transformation that Kia Motors is currently in the midst of” said Maria Soklis, Chief Operating Officer (COO) Kia Canada Inc. “The Forte5-Door provides Canadians with the practicality and utility from our best-selling line-up in Canada”.

October Highlights
Kia Canada Inc. experienced the best October on record in its eleven year history in Canada:
-The all-new Kia Sorento CUV that arrived in Canadian showrooms earlier in 2010, achieved 1168 total sales in Canada marking its best month on record
-The Kia Forte model lineup, Kia Canada’s best-selling vehicles for the month and year-to-date recorded 1126 total sales in October 2010
-The Kia Soul, urban crossover continues to be a volume favorite with Canadians with 788 vehicles sold in the month of October
-The all-new 2011 Kia Sportage launched in late July 2010 sustained a 33.4% increase versus October 2009

November Incentives
Kia Canada is providing Canadians with the “Kia WINterFEST Event” allowing all purchasers to win up to $10,000 over and above all existing incentive offers. Incentive offers for November are up to $6000. A unique offering of 0% financing over an 84 month term will be available on all 2011Kia Rio sub-compact vehicles. In addition, other low rate financing for other 2010 and 2011 will be available along with the offer of “Don’t Pay until Spring 2011”. These options make it easier to acquire a new Kia vehicle. Cash buyers can also select up to eight vehicles from Kia Canada’s line-up for under $20,000.

Kia Canada Inc. (www.kia.ca) -- a maker of quality vehicles for the young-at-heart -- is a subsidiary of Kia Motors Corporation (KMC) in Korea was founded in 1999 and sells and services high quality class leading vehicles like the Soul, Forte and Sorento through a network of 168 dealers nationwide. Kia Canada Inc. employs 140 people in its Mississauga, Ontario headquarters and four regional offices across Canada. Kia Motors Corporation continues to showcase the company's global commitment to surpassing customer expectations through continuous automotive innovation.

Inside Track Mo-torsport News takes on Movember

This Movember, the month formerly known as November, Inside Track Communications employees have decided to donate their faces to raising awareness about prostate cancer. Their donation and commitment is the growth of a moustache for the entire month of Movember, to generate conversation, controversy and laughter.

Inside Track Communications employees will be updating their exploits online for all to see.

4,400 men die of prostate cancer in Canada each year and one in six men will be diagnosed during his lifetime. Donations go to Prostate Cancer Canada.

To help, you can choose an Inside Track Communications employee of your choice (or donate to the team as a whole) by clicking on the following links:

Mark Hoffberg
Art Director
http://ca.movember.com/mospace/633490/

Jeff Morgan
Editor – Inside MotoX & Off Road
http://ca.movember.com/mospace/702834/

Derek Rockel
Sales – Inside MotoX & Off Road / Inside Motorcycles
http://ca.movember.com/mospace/703090/

Mike Galipeau
Sales – Inside Track Motorsport News
http://ca.movember.com/mospace/703404/

James Neilson
Editor – Inside Track Motorsport News
http://ca.movember.com/mospace/881228/

All donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

For more details on how the funds raised from previous campaigns have been used and the impact Movember is having please visit: http://ca.movemberfoundation.com/research-and-programs.

Thank you in advance for helping us to support men’s health.