EDMONTON, AB – Northern Provincial Pipelines Late Model Series race teams hope this is a sign of better times ahead at Edmonton’s Castrol Raceway. The Stock Car class, which was cancelled by Castrol Raceway officials due to a dwindling car count, is poised to return after a two-year hiatus. An energetic group of competitors gathered…

PHOENIX, AZ. – The Canadian flag will be waving in Arizona this weekend. DJ Kennington is competing in the NASCAR K&N Series West 2012 season opener at Phoenix International Raceway. “Sure looking forward to this Saturday,” exclaims the St. Thomas, Ontario driver, “first race of the year for me and my team.” Ironically the last…

RIMBEY, AB. – Central Alberta Raceway’s is quietly becoming the major hub of motorsport activity in Western Canada. Dale Barr, former mayor of Rimbey, Alberta and current business owner in the town of 2,500, has been part of the track organizing committee since day one. “It has certainly been an incredible experience watching this facility…

EDSON, AB. – At just over 137,000 kilometers on the odometer, the original pace car of the Northern Provincial Pipelines Late Model Series has been retired. “It was an incredible promotional tool both on and off the race track,” says NPP Series announcer Gord Craig, “not only was this car a daily driver it was…

EDMONTON, AB. – It will be at least another season before the Northern Provincial Pipelines Late Model Series competes south of the border. “We were aiming for a two-day show at Grays Harbor Raceway,” says NPP Series announcer Gord Craig, “unfortunately the dates we had weren’t meshing well so the plan [to race at GHR]…

EDMONTON, AB. – The Northern Provincial Pipelines Late Model Series has finalized its race schedule for the 2012 season. NPP Late Model Series announcer Gord Craig made the announcement today. “We are pleased to announce that the NPP Late Model Series will be competing at four tracks in 2012. Along with eight scheduled events at…

EDMONTON, AB. (April 27) – Track officials in Edmonton have informed the Northern Provincial Pipelines Late Model Series that the open test ‘n’ tune scheduled for Saturday, April 28th has been cancelled due to inclement weather. “We got the word Friday morning that the track is pulling the plug,” says NPP Series announcer Gord Craig,…

EDMONTON, AB. – The brand new Official Pace Car of the Northern Provincial Pipelines Late Model Series will be on display at the 2012 Castrol Raceway season opener this Saturday night. “The NPP Late Model Series has basically called Castrol Raceway its home track since 2001,” says NPP Series announcer Gord Craig, “so it’s only…

EDMONTON, AB. – The Northern Provincial Pipelines Late Model Series is pleased to announce that Integra Tire Auto Centre has signed on as a major sponsor. “This is a perfect fit for both organizations,” says NPP Series announcer Gord Craig, “we are a traveling racing Series and all of the tracks we will visit this…

EDMONTON, AB. – The Northern Provincial Pipelines Late Model Series is pleased to announce that All Weather Windows returns as a major sponsor for 2012. Henry Banman, Sr. Vice President of All Weather Windows, is looking forward to the upcoming race season. “It is good to be back at the track with our name on…