Buddy Ford (Quebec race promoter) will stage three outdoor ice races this winter for flat-track and include speedway classes. Click on photo at right for full picture of flyer. Speedway must have a minimum of eight riders, and since the majority of the speedway riders have (or are getting) the indoor "silver rockets" studs, they will be the standard for speedway this winter. Here is a photo of the screws used in the tires for ice racing. Also see 1996 Ottawa Indoor, and USA 1997 National Indoor Championship for race results. Dates are:
| Date | Location | Contact | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 26th | Val D'Or | Richard Cadieux | (819) 874-5211 |
| Feb. 9th (speedway) | Repentigny | Buddy Ford | (514) 654-8193 |
| Feb. 15th | Valcourt | (Pro 600cc only) | |
| Feb. 16th | Shawinigan | Buddy Ford | (514) 654-8193 |
| Feb. 23rd | Victoriaville | Yanik Gaudreau | (819) 752-4533 |
| March 2nd (speedway) | Pointe-Calumet | Buddy Ford | (514) 654-8193 |
| Class and Entry fees | |
|---|---|
| Pro 250cc, Pro 600cc, ATV Pro | $25 |
| 125cc Intermediate-Pro, Intermediate 250cc, Intermediate 600cc | $20 |
| Novice 125cc, Novice 250cc, Novice 600cc | $15 |
| Veteran +30, Sportsman 4 strokes, Women | $15 |
| Schoolboy 60-80cc, ATV Novice | $15 |
| Peewee 50cc | $10 |
| Speedway | $25 |
| Purses and Trophies | |
|---|---|
| Pro 600cc | $750 (245, 150, 115, 75, 60, 45, 30, 30) |
| Pro 250cc | $330 (130, 85, 50, 35, 15, 15) |
| ATV Pro | $410 (165, 105, 60, 40, 20, 20) |
| Intermediate 250cc, 600cc | $80 (35, 20, 15, 10) |
| Intermediate-Pro 125cc | 100% pay back |
| Veteran +30, Sportsman 4 strokes | 50% pay-back |
| Novice 125cc, 250cc, 600cc | Trophies - top 3 |
| Schoolboy 60-80cc, ATV Novice, Women | Trophies - top 3 |
| Peewee 50cc | Trophies - top 5 |
| Speedway | to be determined (% of pay-back based on number of entries) |
All bikes must have a security cord attached to the driver. The cord must not strech more than one meter before it cuts the engine.
Veteran +30 is restricted to the novice and intermediate drivers.
Speedway - 23 inch front wheel. Silver Rocket Studs. A back wheel protector is suggested in order to increase the other siders visibliity. Call Guy Fafard (514) 836-7870 or Buddy Ford for more info on prize money.
The front protector is obligatory. The protector must be solidly fixed to the forks and follow as close as posible the wheel (approximately 2 inches) and go down to the axle level.
Chain guide to prevent the chain contacting the studs on the rear tire. ( two inch high aluminum welded to the swing arm)
Helmet and clothing - dark or fluorescent colours recommended, motocross clothing accepted, hovever, leather clothing is strongly recommended. A fluorescent sticker behind the helmet is required for safety.
Peewee 50cc - any stock 50cc bike with automatic transmission. Age limit between 4 and 8 included.
Hotels: Repentigny - Motel le Capri (514) 581-2282
Sawinigan - Quality Inn La Rocaille 1-800-567-9488
Grand-Mere (819) 528-8683
