We had our 3rd points race of 2022 on Saturday night at Riverside International Speedway. It was a bad one for us losing radio’s early in the night and forced to pull off the track whenever being lapped.
I then waited for the next yellow to go back out and go scratch again and wait until the starter gave me the move over flag. Once he showed me that flag, I headed for the pits, not racing without a spotter I can here. The full story will be on Diary of a Season 2022 soon. If you are new here, click on the Message Board, on the left side menu, then click on General Chat.
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Petty International Raceway….Our Best Maritime Race So Far
We had a great race on Saturday night at Petty Raceway. A full crew were on hand to help get the car the best its been at this track. I have learned a lot more on chassis set up and the boys count on me to let them know what changes to make. We had our best race so far at Petty with a 9th in the feature….one lap down.
I will have more pictures soon and complete the race report on our Message Board under Diary of a Season 2022. This picture is one of Chris White’s from his phone.
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East Coast International Pro Stock Tour….Petty International Raceway
It might be cold after 6pm tomorrow night, but our race team is ready to go for the second of 18 scheduled races we have planned for 2022. It’s also #2 in the East Coast International Pro Stock Tour.
This track is smaller than most we race, but very fast with high banks. I really enjoy racing here and look forward to making our car better each time out.
Special thanks to my crew Shannon Riley, Bob Landry, Chris White, Tyler Hallahan, Jack Lynds, Jeff DeCoste and Alex Coggins for all their help getting our car ready after a hard hit on May 21st at Scotia Speedworld. Our car is ready, all the beat up parts replaced, re lettered thanks to Kirk Alexander if Finish Line Graphic Vinyl. Maintenance and set up are also complete.
I should have some decent pictures after this race.
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Car Ready To Race….Lettering For Left Side Soon
Shannon and I worked on the car on the 22nd, then holiday Monday Jack came over to help, and the following day Tuesday, all the crew were here, Bob, Chris, Jack and Alex.
We got a lot done including some maintenance.
We even removed the heavy Jerico transmission to fix an oil leak that I thought we had fixed in the off season. It’s fixed now.
On Saturday June 4th we are scheduled for Petty International Raceway, our second East Coast International tour race. I will post a picture of the finished car once it’s lettered by Kirk Alexander of Finish Line Vinyl Design.
Go to Diary of a Season 2022 for the full report on our first race.
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We Get Beat Up….But Manage A Top 10
It was a tough night for us at Scotia Speedworld. We had a decent run until we got spun and they got hit very late by a car quite a few car lengths behind. I decided to finish the race with the damage. If we went to the pits we would have finished 15th or 16th but staying out gave us a 10th place finish.
The full story with pictures will be on Diary of a Season 2022 by Friday. Still waiting for pictures from the track.
This picture is courtesy of Ken MacIsaac.
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Season 54 Starts May 21st Scotia Speedworld
Our 2022 season will begin at Scotia Speedworld on May 21st. This will be our 54th season racing and 49th year with Quaker State. I will be posting results and hopefully pictures on Monday May 23rd.
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2022 Schedule…..18 Races
Our 2022 race schedule will include the full East Coast International Pro Stock Tour, 3 specials at Petty International Raceway in River Glade New Brunswick, another special at Center For Speed in Shediac New Brunswick and two races in Ontario for the Grisdale Triple Crown at Flamboro Speedway and Peterborough’s annual Autumn Classic.
This 18 race schedule will still be less than our average since 1969 of 24.5 nights per year, but it will be much better than the past two seasons.
Our first race is this Saturday May 21st at Scotia Speedworld near the Halifax Airport.
I will be posting race results and pictures once I get them from whomever the photographer is.
Our 2022 autograph cards are ready, just waiting for a good picture of the current paint scheme with our new sponsors. I should have the picture from the June 4th race at Petty Raceway.
Diecast
Our Diecast has been sent offshore. I will receive one completed Diecast to check over and if I am happy with it I will give them the go ahead to produce 700. I expect to have them by November. We have orders for 356 cars right now. I believe there will be no cars left by Christmas. If you want one please let me know by looking me up in Murray Siding Nova Scotia, or on social media.
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Diecast Design Complete…..For 50th With Quaker State
Hey sorry for not updating more on my website. I have been working with Lionel Racing the past 2 months and finally got the new paint scheme and all the required information, letters of permission from sponsors and high resolution logo files to Lionel. The next step is for the production company to make me one Diecast car and send it to me for approval. I will check the car to make sure everything I wanted on the Diecast is there and didn’t forget to include anyone or anything.
I will be updating my site more now that we are only 3 weeks away from the start of the 2022 race season, our 54th.
Here is the art work from Lionel. They can’t duplicate chrome wheels and the gold isn’t very bright but they have assured me the gold will be richer once an actual single Diecast has been made for my approval.
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50th Anniversary Diecast Close To Being Prepared By Lionel For 2023
It’s a world record now, but it will be even bigger when we get to our 50th year with Quaker State, the longest driver/sponsor partnership in racing history.
We will have hoodies, t-shirts, hats and other souvenir items by spring of 2023.
I also wanted to have a Diecast for this milestone, and that wish is happening, thank you Lord.
I’ve been working tirelessly on the Diecast for our 50th year with Quaker State. There is a lot that had to be worked out before sending everything to Lionel Racing. Special thanks to Kirk Alexander for all his help with this project.
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Here is an update:
*All high resolution logo’s have been sent to Lionel Racing
*All permission letters from sponsors on the Diecast or on the box will be sent March 19th
*The final concept drawing has been sent to Lionel Racing on the 16th of March.
I haven’t heard back yet from Lionel Racing to know if they need more information. It’s been a challenge getting sponsors locked in for 2 years, then asking for permission letters to have their logo on the car, a licensing requirement by Lionel Racing.
Once Lionel Racing is satisfied with everything we send them, they will make a 3D version of the car design posted here.
I designed the paint scheme with help from Rodney Sullins from Arkansas and Kirk Alexander of Finish Line Vinyl Design. Kirk letters my Pro Late Model and Rodney designs on line race paint schemes for members of Rolling Thunder Gaming, a group I use to race on line with in 2010-2011.
This design still needs small tweaking but is 99% ready for a 3D look.
There won’t be red centers for the wheels. The drawing program comes with red centers.
Once I approve the final design by Lionel Racing, they will require a deposit and then send it offshore to be manufactured. I hope to have them by November 2022. We need to order a minimum of 700. So far I have had 326 requests for a car. It is possible we might need to order a few more, I don’t want to be sold out before 2023 starts…..that would be great, but I would hate to have people asking for this milestone keepsake and we’re sold out.
The cars will be $100 each including tax, plus shipping. Ontario shipping will be around $30.
Maritime shipping may be free if I can meet up with buyers.
If you would like one, please contact me at garyelliottmotorsports@gmail.com
I’m also on facebook.
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50th Anniversary Plans For 2023….Quaker State & Gary Elliott Motorsports
I know I have been slow to get updates on this site, but since my car was already, other than lettering and final set up, I decided to focus on our plans for 2023, the world recorder longest driver/sponsor partnership in racing history.
Our plans include making a Diecast car through Lionel Racing. These cars will be a 1/24th scale Pro Late Model Chev design.
I am also going to have hats, Hoodies, T-shirts and tumblers to offer for this milestone achievement. I thank God for all I have been given and very excited to have been partnered with Quaker State and all my sponsors for such an amazing journey.
This picture is the Diecast we did of this years car. The 50th design is being worked on and will be ready in the next 2 weeks and I will post the drawing here.
We are taking orders now for the 50th Anniversary Diecast cars. You can reach me at 905-928-8086 if you would like to order one, or PM me on my facebook page.
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