Calgary Oval Racing Association
Calgary Oval Racing Association
UNIT #2, 1115 McKinnon Dr N.E.
Calgary, AB
Canada
ph: 403-669-4210
calgaryo
Daytona 500 Feb 14 2010 CORA fund raiser!
$10.00
Pick 10 cars, combined points of all cars wins position. In the case of a tie, position will be rewarded by your race order.
Must have your picks in 30 minutes before green flag at kroffel@shaw.ca or calling by Chris @ 403-708-1481.
To make payment arrangements contact Chris @ 403-708-1481 or you can pay on this site (go to donations link for Pay Pal Payment includes service charge) & pay $13.50 with Pay Pal 30 minutes before green flag.
50/50 Race Pool 50%: CORA
30% 1st place, 20% 2nd place & 10% 3rd place.
Help save Oval Racing in Calgary!
Daytona 500 Party CORA fund raiser Feb 14/10 CANCELED
Due to location problems, short notice and the race falling on Valentines Day CORA voted to cancel the event this year.
CORA is still doing the Daytona 500 race pool for the cost of $10. For more information contact Chris @ 403-708-1481.
Help save Oval Racing in Calgary!
Come & see the CORA booth at the World of Wheels 19-21/10
Friday Feb 19
3:00 pm –10:30 p.m.
Saturday Feb 20
11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday Feb 21
11:00 a.m. –7:00 p.m.
SATURDAY JUNE 13 / 2009
RACING AT 7:00PM
FOR BIG RIG WEEKEND
VOLUNTEER GATES OPEN @ 2:00 PM
RACER GATES OPEN @ 3:00 PM
HOT LAPS @ 3:30 PM
SPECTATOR GATES OPEN @ 5:00 PM
TIME INS @ 6:00 PM
RACING @ 7:00 PM
Outlaw Hobby Stocks, Claimers, Super-Moto, Big Rigs
Special Event: Big Rigs
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CORA AGM & Big Rigs Meeting -- Thursday, June 11/09 7:00 P.M.,
at the Trailer Park Community Centre (1101 84th St. NE)
MUST ENTER OFF 17 AVE S.E. (16 AVE N.E. CLOSED AT 84 ST N.E DUE TO CONSTRUCTION)
Please RSVP by June 4/09 if you plan to attend – send email to llburmaster@cbe.ab.ca
Nominations are now being accepted for the following positions:
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Volunteers Coordinator
Hobby Stock Class Director
Claimer Class Director
Super Moto Class Director
Mini Stock Class Director
Nominations can be submitted in 2 ways (ensure you indicate the position and the name & contact info for the person you are nominating, so we can ensure they accept the nomination) à Email to Leighsa at llburmaster@cbe.ab.ca or Email to CORA at calgaryovalracing@shaw.ca
Anyone can make a nomination, but at the June 11th meeting, only paid in full members can vote
If you have any Agenda items for this meeting, please contact Chris at velocityme@hotmail.com
Update on Fees for Big Rig Race Days
CORA Executive and members present voted on May 21/09 to pay Driver & Pit Fees for Big Rig Race Days: CORA will be charging regular race fees to their own classes on these dates. The reason is CORA will not be making any income from these dates and needs funds to guarantee other CORA dates.
Memberships & Race Day Fees
Membership--$100
Members--Competitor & Vehicle Race Day Fees: $40.00 if paid 2 days in advance
Non-Members—Competitor & Vehicle Race Day Fees: $70 if paid 2 days in advance
Crew: $20 if paid 2 days in advance
Race Day Fees if Paid on day of Race
Members—Competitor & Vehicle Race Day Fees: $50.00
Non-Members—Competitor & Vehicle Race Day Fees: $80.00
Crew: $20 if paid on day of race
Wednesday June 10/09 CORA Practice Cancelled!
Wednesday June 10/09 CORA Practice Cancelled, we did not get minimum required for booking.
We would like to schedule the next practice for Wednesday July 15/09 but we need minimum 30 drivers pre-paid ($50.00) before or IT WILL BE CANCELLED.
Next CORA Practice Wednesday July 15/09 booking deadline Wednesday July 8/09
Please contact Chris or email CORA to let us know if you want to practice on that date and we will set it up. calgaryovalracing@shaw.ca
You can pay race & practice fees online (extra fees apply): http://www.calgaryovalracing.com/
Thanks,
Chris Paavola
403-708-1481
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CORA Practice Wednesday June 10/09 booking deadline Wednesday June 4/09.
Please contact Chris or email CORA to let us know if you want to practice on that date and we will set it up. calgaryovalracing@shaw.ca
You can pay practice & race fees at: (if you have not paid your May 23/09 Race fees by then please do so.)
CORA Executive Meeting-May 21
We are having a CORA Executive Meeting on May 21st, to do final prep for the May 23rd Race Day.
Everyone is invited to attend, but I will need RSVP’s to ensure the room we have booked is large enough for everyone.
Meeting will be May 21st, 7:00 pm at Ambers Restaurant – 802 16th Ave NE.
Please rsvp if you plan to attend no later than May 14/09 – at llburmaster@cbe.ab.ca
If you have any Agenda items for this meeting, send them to Chris at velocityme@hotmail.com
You can pay race & practice fees (extra fees apply): http://www.calgaryovalracing.com/
CORA MEDIA RELEASE:
May 4 2009
There will be Oval racing at Calgary in 2009 and into the future!!!!!!!
The Calgary Oval Racing Association (CORA) is proud to announce our :
2009 Oval Racing Schedule
Saturday May 23, 2009 Outlaw Hobby Stocks, Mini-Stocks, Claimers, Super-Moto
Feature: Outlaw Hobby Stocks 150
Saturday June 13, 2009 Outlaw Hobby Stocks, Mini-Stocks, Claimers, Super-Moto, Big Rigs
Special Event: Big Rigs
Saturday July 18, 2009 Outlaw Hobby Stocks, Mini-Stocks, Claimers, Super-Moto
Feature: Outlaw Hobby Stocks Twin 150’s
Saturday August 15, 2009 Outlaw Hobby Stocks, Mini-Stocks, Claimers, Super-Moto
Feature: Super Claimer 50 & Feature: Super-Moto 50
Saturday August 29, 2009 Outlaw Hobby Stocks, Mini-Stocks, Claimers, Big Rigs
Special Event: Big Rigs
Saturday September 19, 2009 Outlaw Hobby Stocks, Mini-Stocks, Claimers, Super-Moto
Feature: Mini-Stock Invitational 50
Racer Information: Gates open 10:00 a.m. Hot laps at 11:00 a.m. Time-ins at 1:30 p.m.
Spectator Information: Gates open 12:00 Racing at 2:00 pm
Adult: $10.00 Youth/Senior: $5.00 Children 12 & younger Free
Special Event $20.00
Location: Race City Motorsport Park 68 Street and 114 AVE S.E. Calgary AB
Have you ever wanted to race before? This is your chance! You can rent or buy a Bucks Auto Parts Claimer and go Racing!
Remember watching racing can fun but being part of the race is even better. So if you are not racing come-out and volunteer the second best way to watch a race, the best way is to be in the car or on the bike.
Sincerely Submitted;
Chris Paavola
CORA President
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The Calgary Oval Racing Association (CORA) is Proud to Announce
Bucks Auto Parts Claimer Rentals.
CORA will be charging $125.00 for a one day Rental plus CORA race fees. If the car is claimed at the end of the day the claim goes to CORA.
We could also use a volunteers to coordinate the rentals or help building the cars.
If you are interested in renting a Claimer car for a race or volunteering, please contact us.
Thanks,
Chris Paavola
403-708-1481
velocityme@hotmail.com
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CORA TRACK CONDITIONS MEETING
APRIL 20/09
AT RACE CITY
In Attendance:
Chris Paavola
Dave Jackson
Gary Finley
Vern Jensen
Paul Ritchot
Ryan Middleton
Shauna Taylor
The severe winter did not do damage to the track and the condition is the same as last year 2008.
Sponsorship sales for track repairs have been bad mostly due the city’s decision to vote down the Race City lease and at this moment the track closes after the 2009 season.
The city has broken up the road from 114 AVE S.E. to V.I.P. gate with track access down to one entrance.
The CORA executive voted at this point to do some preventative maintenance to keep track from getting worse and patch work through-out the 2009 season.
If CORA finds a sponsor who directly wants to repair the track the money will be directed to do so. If the political or legal situation changes to extend the life of the track past the 2009, CORA will work towards helping to bring the track to top standard.
WARNING!
If you raced last year the track condition is the same as last year and you assume your own risk in all aspects of racing.
Respectfully Submitted,
Chris Paavola
CORA President
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CORA Executive Meeting-May 21
We are having a CORA Executive Meeting on May 21st, to do final prep for the May 23rd Race Day.
Everyone is invited to attend, but I will need RSVP’s to ensure the room we have booked is large enough for everyone.
Meeting will be May 21st, 7:00 pm at Ambers Restaurant – 802 16th Ave NE.
Please rsvp if you plan to attend no later than May 14/09 – send to myself atllburmaster@cbe.ab.ca
If you have any Agenda items for this meeting, send them to Chris atvelocityme@hotmail.com
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CORA Annual General Meeting-June 11/09
Now that we have been officially incorporated, we need to call an Annual General Meeting, to vote in our permanent Executive positions.
As required by law, we are giving at least 40 days notice of this meeting.
Meeting will be Thursday, June 11/09, at the Trailer Park Community Centre (1101 84th St. NE)
Please RSVP by June 4/09 if you plan to attend – send email to myself atllburmaster@cbe.ab.ca
Nominations are now being accepted for the following positions:
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Volunteers Coordinator
Hobby Stock Class Director
Claimer Class Director
Super Moto Class Director
Mini Stock Class Director
Nominations can be submitted in 2 ways (ensure you indicate the position and the persons’ name & contact info):
Email to myself atllburmaster@cbe.ab.ca
Email to CORA website atcalgaryovalracing@shaw.ca
Anyone can make a nomination, but at the June 11th meeting, only paid in full members can vote.
If you have any Agenda items for this meeting, please contact Chris atvelocityme@hotmail.com
Nominations being accepted: they can email the website
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
Due to scheduling difficulties at Race City, we have had to move our first race date.
Race was originally scheduled for May 16th.
1st Race Date will now be MAY 23 RD
Details are below regarding time gates open, hot laps & racing times.
Please make sure you change your calendars to show we are racing May 23rd; not May 16th.
Gates open @ 10:00 am
Hot Laps 11am -- 1pm
Time Ins 1:15 if needed
Racing @ 2pm
We would like to schedule a practice for Wednesday May 20 / 09
but we need minimum 20 drivers pre-paid ($50.00) before or
IT WILL BE CANCELLED. Please contact Chris or email CORA to let us know if you want to practice on that date and we will set it up.
PS: Please view attachments page for all forms needed
PSS: Gary and Dave did some hot laps in Dave's Windstar (rofl) today and the feedback is that the track is actually smoother than last year...especially out of 2....yahooooooooo!!!!
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CORA Media Release April 15/09
We are having a CORA meeting on Thursday, April 16/09, 7:00 pm at the Community Hall of the Trailer Park (1101 84th St NE)
The Agenda for the meeting and a Registration Form for drivers are attachments you can view from attachments page. If you have any questions about the Registration Form, please contact Chris Paavola at velocityme@hotmail.com
If you are going to be racing or volunteering with CORA this year please be at this meeting!
Membership: $100
Race Fees:
30 Days before event (50% due to Race City) Members car & driver $40.00, Crew $20, Non-Members car & driver $60.00
2 Days before event (100% due to Race City) Members car & driver $40.00, Crew $20
Non-Members car & driver $70.00
Day of event: Members car & driver $50.00, Crew $20, Non-Members car & driver $80.00
Race Day Volunteer Positions required to be filled.
Race Director: (To be voted on by Exec following this meeting. Accepting Nominations)
Assistant Race Director: (To be voted on by Exec following this meeting. Accepting Nominations)
Rescue Director:(To be voted on by Exec following this meeting. Accepting Nominations)
Volunteer Track Announcer:(To be voted on by Exec following this meeting. Accepting Nominations)
Timing Chief, 1-5 Timing personnel, Starter, Assistant Starter, Turn three, Pitlane, Stop & go, Lineups x 3, 3 Tech, Pace Car Driver, 6 Rescue personnel in Rescue Truck, 2 Fireman in Firetruck, Registration & Back Gate, 10 Clean-up Crew:
To add something to the agenda contact Chris Paavola velocityme@hotmail.com
Thanks,
Chris Paavola
403-708-1481
You will be thrilled to know I received the documents back from the Government yesterday, and…drum roll please…we have been approved!!!!
We are now incorporated!!!
I will bring an extra copy of the documents to the meeting tomorrow for Brian, so he can bring them to the bank to open our bank account.
See you tomorrow, Leighsa
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CORA Media Release
Calgary Oval Racing Association (CORA) General & Executive Meeting
Thursday March 26/09 Time: 7:00P.M.
Location 1101 84th St. N.E. (The club house of the mobile home park)
Please RSVP by Thursday March 19/09 Meeting please contact Leighsa Burmaster leighsa@shaw.ca
To add something to the agenda contact Chris Paavola velocityme@hotmail.com
Thanks,
Chris Paavola
403-708-1481
Remember watching racing can fun but being part of the race is even better. So if you are not racing come-out and volunteer the second best way to watch a race, the best way is to be in the car or on the bike!
Volunteer Race Positions: Race Director, Assistant Race Director, Chief Timing, 1-5 Timing personnel, Starter, Assistance Starter, Turn three, Pitlane, Stop&go, Lineupsx3, 3 Tech, Rescue Director, 6 Rescue personnel in Rescue Truck, 2 Fireman in Firetruck. Registration & Back Gate. Clean-up Crew (10)
Volunteer Association Positions: President, Vice- President, Treasurer, Secretary, 5-Class (Directors), Volunteer (Director).
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CORA Media Release
Friday Feb 27/2009
Calgary Oval Racing Association (CORA) is pleased to announce Bucks Auto Parts is the CORA Claimer sponsor for 2009!
Bucks Auto Parts will supply CORA with eight four cylinder front wheel drive automatic cars.
CORA will then sell these cars to any CORA member for the purpose of building these cars into claimer race cars for $125 per car. In the event of the car meets it’s end, it shall be returned to Bucks Auto Parts for disposal.
CORA will post car selection on Calgaryovalracing.com and Claimercar.com. Cars are on a first come first served basis.
For more information contact the following.
Thanks,
Chris Paavola
403-708-1481
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CORA Media Release
Monday Feb 23/2009
Many Thanks to Christina Blumhagen for her awesome job on our new logo !!!!
Thx Christina from everyone at CORA.....You ROCK !!!!!!!!!!
Anyone needing any Graphic Artwork done please email Christina at
Monday Feb 16/2009
Daytona Party a HUGE SUCCESS !!!!!
Thanks to all that attended and all the people that helped put together an awesome event.
Thank You CORA
Friday Feb 6/2009
Calgary Oval Racing Association (CORA) General/Executive Meeting Thursday February 12/09, Time: 7:00P.M. Location 1101 84th St. N.E. (The club house of the mobile home park)
Invited: Racers, crew, sponsors & volunteers.
We have also invited Alderman McIver, Ward 12, Race City President Art MacKenzie, Rick Francescone Calgary Motorsports Association & Sneha Kulkarni of CFCN.
Please come and show your support for CORA & Oval Racing at Race City in 2009 and into the future.
Agenda:
Race City Update: What can we do now? IT IS NOT OVER UNTIL THE CHECKERED FLAG!!!
CORA Daytona 500 party fund raiser Sunday Feb 15/09: Ticket sales & Door prizes
World Of Wheels Feb 20-22 2009 Cars & Bike on Display: Display & shift times
Cowboys Bar fund raiser Feb 28/09: World Of Wheels Ok'd sales of these tickets in show: Ticket sales & Door prizes
Logo Vote: Will be voting on new Logo
Volunteer Positions:
New Business:?
January 15/08
There will be Oval racing at Calgary in 2009 and into the future!!!!!!!
The Calgary Oval Racing Association (CORA) a Non-Profit Association was formed December 03/08 for the purpose of setting up and operating safe and fair motor races.
The plan is to rent the oval track at Race City Motorsport Park and conduct competitive oval racing.
Five-two day race weekends, one a month from May to September. 10 Races in total.
This is a multi-class Association combined with Member Classes and Associate Classes
Member Classes:
Hobbies, Claimers, Mini Stock, Super Moto
Associate Classes:
Legends, IMCA, Baby Grands, Late Models
CORA has a lot of work ahead of them to get started: look at the track for repairs required, find sponsorship for track repairs, class sponsorships and race operations.
Things to come: keeping the pressure on the city to keep legal racing alive in Calgary, Daytona 500 fund raiser, booth at the World of Wheels and racing at Race City Motorsport Park
Remember watching racing can fun but being part of the race is even better. So if you are not racing come-out and volunteer the second best way to watch a race, the best way is to be in the car or on the bike.
Calgary Oval Racing Association CORA Executive
Interim Executive was formed December 03/08
President: Chris Paavola, Vice- President: Kim Roffel, Treasurer: Brian Minto, Secretary: Leighsa Burmaster, Hobby Stock (Director) Steven King, Mini Stock (Director) Rob Hamilton, Claimers (Director) Gary Finley, Super MoTard (Director) Ryan Midleton, Legends (Director) Wayne Miller, Volunteer (Director) Penny Finley
For more information you can go to the Calgary Oval Racing Association CORA General Meeting: Thursday January 8/09, General Meeting: 7:00P.M. Location 1101 84th St. N.E. (The club house of the mobile home park)
To RSVP for the Thursday January 8/09 Meeting please contact Leighsa Burmaster leighsa@shaw.ca
Sincerely Submitted;
Chris Paavola
CORA Interim President
403-708-1481
velocityme@hotmail.com
CORA Media Release
January 7, 2009
Lets Add More Pressure To The City!
I had a good meeting with Art MacKenzie today about the future of Race City.
He has a good legal case to keep the track until 2015 –2025.
The City wants it back 2010 unless they change their thinking to keep motorsports alive in Calgary.
They are getting a report on the track this month. So before they get it lets tell them the track is important to us!
Please ask everyone you know that wants Race City to stay to write their Alderman and Mayor now!
One letter that says keep the streets safer with a proper race track will make a difference if we send lots of them out.
Sincerely Submitted;Chris Paavola
CORA Interim President
Thursday, 30 October 2008
Aldermen McIver and Connelly have a motion before City Council that will be voted on during the Council meeting on Monday November 3 or Tuesday November 4. The motion basically asks Council to direct the City Administration to honour the existing lease they have with Race City. This would give Race City the opportunity to continue to exist and keep Motorsport active in Calgary. ...if it passes.
I would ask that you, as a user of this facility, email your local alderman for your business or home and ask them to support this motion, and explain the affect of the loss of this facility on your business or life.
The motion does not ask for anything not already granted by the City, and I think our Aldermen need to recognize that their constituents are affected if Race City is forced to close.
This is the website for the Ward offices:
http://www.calgary.ca/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_771_200_0_43/http;/content.calgary.ca/CCA/City+Hall/Municipal+Government/Office+of+the+Aldermen/Ward+Offices/Alderman+by+ward.htm
Thank you for taking the time to do this so that your local alderman gets the message before they vote on Monday.
Art MacKenzie
President, Race City Motorsports Inc.
Wednesday, 05 November 2008
The motion before Council was discussed behind closed doors at this weeks meeting, at the request of the City's Legal Department. The result of the discussion was that the City Council needed a more complete package of information from the City Administration on all aspects of the issue. The Administration is supposed to bring back this information soon. How soon would likely be affected by the City's concept of time . I am hoping this month, but maybe they will take until January, or longer. Race City has had no official notice from anyone yet and this is the just the best information I can gather. I would like to thank all of your who have notified your Aldermen and asked them to support this motion. I think it has already made some difference, Hopefully it will continue to show Council that residents of Calgary use and enjoy this sports facility as much as others, even though we are not publicly funded.
More to follow when I get real information...
Art MacKenzie
Calgary Oval Racing Association
UNIT #2, 1115 McKinnon Dr N.E.
Calgary, AB
Canada
ph: 403-669-4210
calgaryo
