EDMONTON, AB. – The Northern Provincial Pipelines Late Model Series kicked off its 10th season of racing action Saturday night at Edmonton’s Castrol Raceway. Spruce Grove, Alberta’s Bruce Broughton ended a 2-year Feature win drought by grabbing the checkered flag at the Lucas Slick Mist 2010 Season Opener. “It was a good race against some…

EDMONTON, AB. – This weekends scheduled appearance of the Northern Provincial Pipelines Late Model Series at Bridge County Raceway in Lethbridge, Alberta has been cancelled (the Lethbridge race is not). The fuel gauge is reading close to empty for many NPP race teams. “The NPP Late Model Series uses leaded racing fuel,” says Series announcer…

EDMONTON, AB – A major fuel crisis for competitors in the Northern Provincial Pipelines Late Model Series and for many drag and oval racers right across Canada is coming to an end. “It looks like the Canadian ban on the sale of leaded race fuels has been lifted,” says NPP Series announcer Gord Craig, “paperwork…

DEVON, AB – Below normal temperatures (+7C) and the constant threat of rain did not stop a hearty crowd of about 500 people from enjoying the 6th annual River of Hope Baptist Church Burnout and Show ‘n’ Shine on Friday night (May 28). The big show was part of the annual Devon Days festivities. For…

VICTORIA, BC – The defending season champion of the Northern Provincial Pipelines Late Model Series kicked off his 2010 pavement season with a win at his home track in British Columbia on the weekend. Sidney, BC’s Darrell Midgley lead all but 15 laps in the crash marred 100-lap Season Opener of the Katana Late Model…

EDMONTON, AB – The Northern Provincial Pipelines Late Model Series has been forced to cancel this weekend’s scheduled appearance at Edmonton’s Castrol Raceway. Current NPP Series point leader Bruce Broughton is disappointed but understands the decision. “You hate to cancel races but it’s not a show if you’re only going to have five or six…

STONY PLAIN, AB – With a light breeze and a partly cloudy sky, thousands of Parkland County residents lined the streets of Stony Plain for the annual Farmers Day Rodeo and Exhibition Parade. For the first time, the Northern Provincial Pipelines Late Model Series participated in this year’s extravaganza. NPP Series competitor Mike Tom says…

EDMONTON, AB – The Northern Provincial Pipelines Late Model Series resumes its chase for the 2010 Championship at Central Alberta Raceways in Rimbey, Alberta this weekend. Series announcer Gord Craig indicates teams are ready. “The NPP Series and Rimbey have a unique relationship. It began back in July of 2005. We got to christen the…

RIMBEY, AB – Three days of heavy rain have forced track officials at Central Alberta Raceways in Rimbey to cancel this weekends scheduled event. “We have yet to hold a single Oval event this season,” says Rimbey mayor and track manager Dale Barr, “this is our third race in a row we’ve had to cancel…

EDMONTON, AB – There was little fanfare as the official pace car of the Northern Provincial Pipelines Late Model Series reached a major milestone this week. On a stretch of highway south of Drayton Valley, Alberta, the 2008 Dodge Charger turned over 100,000 kilometers. “I did give it a little pat on the dash and…