Will Drag Racing in Canada Be Ending January '09 ?

1.5% !!! They want to get rid of 1.5% !!!! It's not even worth the ink and or time talking about it!! Is it an election year?? I can see it now, suits walking around Toronto and other big cities talking to old ladies about air polution(sp) and showing them pics of smoking top fuel cars and saying... "now this is what is causing all your breathing problems.... if you support us we will make sure all these hooligans are banned...." The worst part is the government is going to tell you this is good for you, and we need to do this. They tell you that so you don't notice you just lost another little bit of your freedom. This government needs a wake up call. We need to elect a "John Wayne" kind of guy, one with a back bone and a little common sense!!!! Or maybe we should all move south of the boarder.

 

That's too funny Muttley, but here's a trick question. What is further south, southern Ontario or Oregon/California border? Check a map, it's Ontario.

 

blah blah blah.. this is like the boy who cried wolf, there will be no end to racing... they will adapt...

they will change... don't fret...

Bet they don't... I believe they have been unleaded for a while...

 

yeah ban lead and allow polar bear hunts, cool, way to go canada
this of course will never stop people from racing, an if they really want leaded they will buy additive
(hope i didnt offend any cannucks, im not knockin' canada, just this law)

 

Racer Rick;
St thomas don't have big events, because the track is junk..there largest crowds are for nostalgia events..which we are a BIG part of..

as for the other comments...lead fuel has been gone since the 90's up here..It's still used in "some race cars" from the good ole US of A,who run our National events..
NOW,do you get it?..mainly pro mods.(owners discression btw).We are talkin about touring pros ..
Do ya think IHRA will still hold events up here without the pro stock or pro mod cl***es? (lead burners).. Hellooooooooooo !!

 

Muttley: I have that alarm clock LOL..... I got it for X-mas this past year. They better figure out some sort of extension or exemption for then racers again, I'd hate to see any more Dragstrips close, regardless of where it is.......


James

 

Yes they will adapt BUT why would a American racer that runs leaded gas adapt to run a couple events in Canada? They won't! Thats the problem Canadian tracks rely on those events to stay open

 

And what is stopping these high dollar touring professional racers
from bringing their own fuel ?

 

Our office has been working diligently on this issue. As of last week we received notification that there has been a one year extension to the exception for leaded fuel in compe***ion vehicles. Upon further discussion with industry representatives, we have learned that 3-5 more years would be more viable for the racing community. As such, we have once again been in contact with the Minsters of Health and the Environment to see if a further extension is possible.

If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to ask.


Kate Burns
Executive ***istant for
Joe Preston MP
Elgin - Middle*** - London
24 First Ave Unit 2
St. Thomas, ON N5R 4M5
(519) 637-2255
www.joeprestonmp. ca

 

NASCAR uses unleaded fuel for their top series now.

 

pastlane;
that letter looks very familar...LOL
One of three we received form our MP's

 

And what is stopping these high dollar touring professional racers
from bringing their own fuel ?
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CANADA CUSTOMS will...................

 

What is stopping them from going to their local airport and purchasing 100 low lead aviation fuel.

Gary

 

Right from the St. Thomas website....

Leaded Fuel being outlawed at the end of 2008
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]January 15, 2008

Environment Canada on December 24, 2007 issued a bulletin under Gasoline Regulations announcing a proposal that the exemption for the use of leaded racing fuel will be dropped at the end of the 2008 season. The ramifications of this decision are dramatic, draconian and catastrophic. Race cars that require leaded racing fuel to operate will be unable to compete. Older (1974 and older) high performance cars will not be able to operate as their design necessitates leaded fuel for their valve trains. Professional drag racing as we know it today will not be able to continue in 2009. The three National Events that we currently enjoy will have to be dropped resulting in huge economic impacts to local businesses such as hotels and restaurants as well as to the facilities that have invested heavily to host these races.
In the last elections, both federal and provincial, politicians campaigned on platforms of reducing illegal street racing. Canada’s many drag strips allow for a safe and controlled environment to allow these potential street racers to operate. This decision will possibly force the closure of many of these facilities.
The airline industry has been granted a permanent exemption under these regulations thus allowing them to continue using leaded aviation fuel. The racing community uses approximately one percent of the amount of fuel that the airlines use. Almost every other country in the world allows the controlled use of leaded racing fuels. This proposal must be challenged by everyone as soon as possible.
We urge everyone reading this to immediately contact their local Member of Parliament and their Member of the Provincial Legislature and express their concerns.

For further information, contact the track at 519-775-2263, FAX 519-775-2593[/FONT]
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Posted on 17 Jan 2008 by Stdrags


Around where I live, they will not sell you AV gas for your car. Its illegal because the taxes are different. You can lie I guess. Another issue is that if you really need high octane, like a heavily nitroused car, you just can't get it.

Also, its illegal to import leaded fuel under this ban. Our dip**** local police would sit there at the track entrance and test fuel just to write tickets or arrest people. They have done similar things before.

 

I agree. They will make it hell to get across with leaded fuel

 

It's a lot harder than you think to get a race rig across the border. There is a huge issue with fuel already.


100 octane low lead isn't even close to sufficient.

 

I have trouble everytime I go across to the US racing with my truck and trailer. If my father rides with me its no problem go straight through? I must look like a felon??? I don't carry much methanol when I go across the border because of problems in the past coming and going from Canada

 

Just one more example of our politicians having their heads up their ***es! These illegal races they are talking about aren't between cl***ic hotrods etc... they are involving the new breed "tuners". Maybe I'm wrong but I don't remember the last time an import ran on leaded fuel.
Also, since this is coming from the 'minister of environment', it is an even bigger joke. The amount of pollution that is produced by a single aircraft, flying from Vancouver to Toronto, far exceeds all of our cars being driven normally throughout our lifetime!!!
Is SEMA in Canada also?

 

racer rick;
Mr Mathers won't be effected as much as the larger tracks, like Cayuga or Grand Bend..St thomas doesn't really have a decent track to run a pro stock,or pro mod car..or any touring pro's..

as for what is stopping anyone from buying gas at the airport..Likely a permit to purchase will be implemented.Anything to make life difficult.

And crossing borders, we get the same h***le going into the states as well..we usually cross windsor/Detroit, Port Huron, or Buffalo.
We haul an RV and car trailer..Normal routine is a search of both units..
But that 's not stopping us from going to the states !!!!!!!!!!!..and i hope it doesn't stop you guys from coming north..

 

Because, they could face,incredibly large fines,or seizure of their racecar and tow vehicles, by smuggling the fuel(a banned substance) across the border.