Canadian Tire Revs Up Racing
Straight From Head Office: Canadian Tire automotive revved into high gear today announcing an exciting lineup of auto racing sponsorships and sponsored drivers for the country's biggest races of the year. Currently in its fourth year as the title sponsor of the NASCAR Canadian Tire series that runs 13 races from Antigonish, NS, to Vernon, BC. Canadian Tire added the Honda Indy in Edmonton, the Honda Indy Toronto and the NASCAR Nationwide at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal to its significant racing presence. Canadian Tire also announced a sponsorship arrangement with Canadian racing legend, Ron Fellows, in addition to their current drivers, Scott Steckly and Mark Dilley.
"As Canada's largest automotive retailer, Canadian Tire has a long tradition of supporting auto racing and motor sports in Canada," said Allan MacDonald, Senior Vice President, Automotive. "Our racing sponsorships will continue to bring the excitement of professional auto racing to Canadian racing fans - a natural fit for our business of helping customers be ready for driving with our unmatched assortment of automotive parts and accessories."
Racing legend Ron Fellows, a resident of Mississauga, Ontario, has a distinguished racing record. He is the first non-American to win in the NASCAR Nationwide Series and won the NASCAR Nationwide race in Montreal in 2008. Ron will be racing the No. 88 Chevrolet Impala in the NASCAR Nationwide Race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on August 29.
"I'm thrilled to partner with Canadian Tire and represent Canada's leading automotive retailer at one of this country's biggest auto racing events," said Ron Fellows. "I'm really looking forward to competing in this year's Montreal NASCAR Nationwide Series race as a member of the Canadian Tire team."
Canadian Tire's 2010 racing program includes:
- Title Sponsor of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series and Official
Automotive Retailer of NASCAR in Canada
- Official sponsor of the Honda Indy Toronto
- Official sponsor of the Honda Indy Edmonton
- NASCAR Canadian Tire Series race as a companion to the Nationwide
Race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
- Sponsor of race car driver, Ron Fellows, in the NASCAR Nationwide
race in Montreal
- Sponsor of race car driver, Scott Steckly in Canadian Tire car No. 22
- Sponsor of race car driver, Mark Dilley in PartSource car No. 9
Milverton, Ontario, resident Scott Steckly is in his second racing season driving for Canadian Tire. A 2008 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series champion, Scott is driving the No. 22 Canadian Tire Dodge Avenger, and posted a top five finish at the Vortex Brake Pads 200 at Mosport this past weekend.
Mark Dilley of Barrie, Ontario, is in his first season driving the No. 9 PartSource Dodge Avenger as part of the Canadian Tire family of drivers. Mark is a veteran driver and most recently posted a top ten finish at the Vortex Brake Pads 200 at Mosport.
Ryan Hebor Does A Great Job At the Ontario Skills Competition
To update, Ryan Hebor, our service apprentice finished in 10th place in the Ontario Skills Competition held a couple of weeks ago. To begin with, Ryan was one of only 3 first year apprentices who were invited into the competition. Every other technician was in their third year so for Ryan to finish 10th out of 60 says alot about what a competent, high achiever we have in our service department. Way to go Ryan!!
CTC Staff Highlight McCarthy Ellis
We are looking forward to our huge yard sale Saturday, May 29th which will be held inside and outside at our Grand Road location. Drop in to join the fun.
The garden center is a colourful oasis with flowers and shrubs of various colours and sizes in bloom.
The auto service center is pleased to announce our new Detailing Department where we can do your spring cleaning for you at a very reasonable rate (for your vehicle, that is). Right now if you book and oil change we are offering a 20 % discount on our already reasonable rates for cleaning your vehicle inside and out.
The staff here are looking forward to next week which is Employer Appreciation Week where we can celebrate the McCarthy-Ellis management successes. Since taking over Steve McCarthy has always been a huge supporter of local charity & childrens organizations. Whether through monitary donations, prizes for events or golf tournaments, breakfast club funding or team sponsorship (to name a few) , he has always been behind them 100%. We are very proud of the community involvement our organization has.
Stewart Davies Annual Tournament
In October 2000, Fran's son Stewart succumbed to cancer at the early age of fifteen, after a two year battle. Fran, along with her friends and family, decided to host a golf tournament in Stewart's memory that year to let the people know how much they appreciated everyone's support during their time of need. This year is the 10th anniversary of the Annual Stewart Davies Charity Golf Tournament and it is still going strong.
This years tournament will be held on Saturday June 26th at the Salt Creek Golf Links in Warkworth. It is a 4 person, best ball format for 18 holes with the price of $60 for non-members and $40 for members. There are meals and prized for all players and all the proceeds are going to the local schools breakfast program. If you are interested in playing just call Salt Creek at 705-924-1521 or visit www.saltcreekgolflinks.com
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Steve McCarthy and the Trent Hills Canadian Tire family have always been behind Fran supporting her all the way. In the past the Canadian Tire Foundation for Families has matched all the proceeds earned at the tournament and this has been very much appreciated.
Ryan Hebor Heading to The Ontario Technological Skills Competition
We would like to congratulate our apprentice, Ryan Hebor, who has been chosen to represent Loyalist College, Northern Ontario and Trent Hills Canadian Tire in the 16th Annual Ontario Technological Skills Competition in Waterloo from May 17-19, 2010.
While attending school this winter, Ryan excelled in his class at Loyalist and was chosen to represent this area. The venue is an Olympic style skills competition which showcases students technical and leadership skills.
Students participate in practical challenges designed to test skills required in technology and trade occupations. Ryan will be competing in the automotive skills arena. The philosophy of the competition is to reward students for excellence, to directly involve industry in evaluating student performance and to keep training relevant to employer's needs.
Should Ryan do well in the competition he would advance to the Canadian Skills Competition where he would represent Team Ontario. Go Ryan!
Have you seen our new customer lounge?
Of course you don't have to sit and wait in the waiting room. Many of our customers use their service time to catch up on shopping. It's all up to you. We are always working at improving our services, so if you have any suggestions, please let us know. Your opinions are important to us and will help us plan what we do next.
Special thanks to Lori Schuett of innovative interiors in Campbellford for designing this great space for us!
The Trent Hills Service Center team is a selected group who deliver top quality automotive service with an honest, accurate evaluation second to none. Each member of the team takes pride in their work and truly cares about each of their clients. They understand the importance of your vehicle to you and your family. In this tight economy, they understand the difference between necessary repairs and recommended ones, and go out of their way to rank the importance of the repairs, keeping your budget in mind. Once you enter the Trent Hills Service Center you become part of our family .....and we take care of our family!
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