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2011 Year in Review

Posted on January 2, 2012 | Leave a comment

As we welcome 2012 and and all the motorsports to come, lets take a few minutes to review 2011. Here is a gallery of 25 of my favorite shots at various events throughout the year. (5 shown here).

Approximately 34 events attended in 2011, hundreds of racers and RALLYSPORT.CA customers enjoying their cars!

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#1 Guess this has to be my favorite as it won a Calgary Tourism photo contest for sporting events!

#2 DirtCup Rallycross at Race City showing lots of gravel flying,

#3 Autoslalom at Deerfoot Mall, Calgary – I like the angle of this shot as well as the closeness of the racing line!

#4 Jet Boat Racing – World Championships in Northern Alberta! The first time I’ve seen jet Boats, 120 mph+ on the river is impressive. One customer bought a HANS device before this event Unfortunately my camera failed in the rain so only got a few shots of the preliminary classes.

#5 Rocky Mountain Rally – worst weather conditions EVER but some cool water shots

There’s 20 more in the gallery! From Rallying in the snow, to Sprint Cars at night, more road racing, drag racing and autoslalom!

Tomorrow we’ll add some FUN PHOTOS to the gallery!

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10 Great Gift Ideas for Auto Racers and Motorsport Enthusiasts!

Posted on December 18, 2011 | Leave a comment

For your last minute shopping here is a list of ideas for the motorsport enthusiast – You can pass this link on to your ‘wishlist’ list … http://wp.me/pienD-9Q …

All of these items, we have some in stock – and of course, if the size, style etc is not correct we will exchange it. As well, if there is something specific, let us know!

New Helmet – every racer needs a good helmet, and with the new Snell standard many will need to upgrade. We have available the full line in Bell, Simpson, HJC and some Peltor.

Tire Gauges and other Pit and Shop tools like Pyrometer or Brake Bleeder would make any enthusiast happy!

Drift Camera – the newest Point of View and wearable HD video and still camera. Accessories too!

Racing Shoes and Gloves – Always a nice gift!

CG-Lock – Stocking stuffer to keep the driver planted in the seat!

HANS Device – “Best Safety Device since the Seat Belt” says Car & Driver

Driving Suit – Alpinestars, Sparco, OMP, Simpson and G-Force – wide range of styles and comfort level!

Gear or Helmet Bags – Something to carry all that gear to and from the track or event!
Underwear – Nope not Victoria Secret – but Nomex (fireproof) underwear, socks and balaclavas!
Last but not least a Gift Certificate for any value or item.

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Drift Camera - POV HD Video or Photos

DRIFT CAMERA

SALE Price until December 31, 2011 is $299 (regular $389)

The Drift HD170 is the worlds first sports action camera which films in full 1080p HD and has a playback screen and remote control. This rugged water resistant camera is the first camera that gives people what they want from an Action Camera:

Full HD for creating crystal clear footage
A playback screen for lining up shots and the ability to play back the footage right away
A remote control to enable you to film what you want to record, not the boring stuff in between
Easy to use mounts so you can use it whenever you want and mount it anywhere your imagination allows you. The shape of the camera and the mounts it comes with make it the easiest camera out there to use

If that isn’t enough the camera also has the following :

A rotating lens so you can mount the camera at any angle and any position to get that shot you are looking for
It can take photos, put it in the photo burst mode and you can take pictures every few seconds for as long as your memory card lasts. If you don?t get a decent photo then you need to do something else or give the camera to someone else who can really use it
You can pair the remote control to your camera, chances are your mates will have the same camera, no turning off their camera just before they hit the tree
A zoom function so you can get even closer to the action or your friend in front
An optional external microphone (sold as an accessory), so no more listening to wind noise, great for in-car filming
Night mode so you can record in darker and duskier conditions

More information and Full Specs

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Posted on September 19, 2011

“The Last Lap” – Final Road Racing Weekend at Race City

Posted on September 12, 2011 | Leave a comment

A sad but fun weekend at Race City Motorsport Park as the final road racing events took place. A good turnout in all 3 racing groups.

Stephanie Barns, who races a really cool Triumph TR6 in the Vintage classes’ posted a great description of the final race.

On the last lap of the last race ever, we slowed, got into tight formation, and then raising our own checkered flags, we drove the final lap in salute to Race City, to the volunteers and to the track workers who kept us safe for all those years. As we crossed the finish line for the last time, we stopped, got out of our cars and hugged each other as the champagne, and the tears, flowed. So many wonderful and warm memories are tied up here. It’s so hard to say goodbye.

Here is a few photos. Here is the full set! (and full size images)