Ron Beauchamp - CASCAR #60

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2006

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Driver: Ron Beauchamp

Hometown: Windsor, ON

Primary Sponsor: MOPAR

Website: www.beauchampmotorsports.com

BEAUCHAMP & TEAM MOPAR FIGHT BACK FOR TOP-TEN FINISH

JuLY 2, 2007. Ron Beauchamp Jr. and the Mopar Parts Team had worked tirelessly to prepare for one of the most grueling race at one of the toughest tracks on the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Schedule. The Mopar 300 at the tight 1/3 mile oval at Barrie Speedway. Their hard work and some hard charging by the driver would pay off.

The Mopar Parts Dodge was quick through practice and qualifying. Beauchamp would start the main event on the inside of row two. Three Dodges would claim the top three qualifying positions, and six of the top seven.

Knowing it would be long race Beauchamp took a cautious approach to the opening segment. “I know we’d have a good car” said Ron Jr. “We’ve always had a good car here and everybody was keeping their heads early on. We did some battling with the leaders and when it got a little too intense in the early going I brushed the wall coming out of corner two. At that point I just settled in and took things a bit easier”.

The intensity would pick up again as the battle for positions at the front became more intense. “I did touch the back of the #39 car, certainly not on purpose but for that tap the Mopar Parts Dodge was sent to the back of the field. “After that I was just trying to run really consistent and get back up to the front” said Beauchamp.

As the fight for positions continued throughout the field Beauchamp and the Mopar Parts Avenger would find themselves among the leaders. This time it was Beauchamp who became the victim of contact. “I just tried to get turned back around as quick as I could before the field came bearing down on me” said Ron Jr. Unfortunatley we fell off the lead lap, but did get that back later with the free pass”.

With the laps winding down Beauchamp got up on the wheel of the Mopar Parts car and began to gain as many positions as possible in the closing laps. Ron Beauchamp Jr. would cut through the field and claim a sixth place finish, just missing the top-five. “All I could do was really give everything I had. My crew chief Chris Couvillion and the Mopar Parts team gave me the kind of car that I needed to be able to do that, and I want to thank them for their hard work”.

With three of twelve races on the schedule complete, Ron Beauchamp Jr. sits fourth in the overall series championship point standings, just a single point away from third spot overall.

Competition resumes for Team Mopar in The NASCAR Canadian Tire Series with THE Western Canada swing that begins at Sun Valley Speedway near Vernon, BC. The remaining events will take the teams from coast to coast and will consist of ovals, road courses and temporary street circuits. For the complete schedule, results and other information log onto www.nascar.ca You will also be able to watch all twelve races this season on TSN.

Photo below: Ron Beauchamp greets the huge crowd prior to the start of the Mopar 300 at Barrie Speedway

TEAM MOPAR SET TO GO FOR INAUGURAL NCATS EVENT

May 24, 2007. Pre Season on track testing is now complete and the Mopar Parts Team are running through the final preparations for the first ever NASCAR Canadian Tire Series (NCATS) event this weekend at Cayuga Speedway, The Dodge Dealers 200.

The Initial testing session at Cayuga Speedway provided good information to the team and the Mopar Dodge was front and centre for the annual Mopar Day test session for all Dodge teams at Barrie Speedway. “The car ran really well at both of the first two test days” said driver Ron Beauchamp Jr. “Pretty much everything we expected is what we found”.

In addition to these two test sessions the Mopar Parts team felt they should run one more test session and returned to Cayuga Speedway late last week. “We didn’t have to run the third time, but we felt that our team would be better prepared if we did. The additional testing gave us a change to try a few different set ups on the car after getting some initial data” said Beauchamp.

As the Dodge Dealers 200 approaches the excitement is building for Team Mopar. “We are really looking forward to competing in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series” said Ron Beauchamp Jr. “These are the best racers in Canada, NASCAR is a proven success and all this coming together is going to help the sport grow. The whole Mopar Parts team and all of our sponsors are happy to be part of it”.

The NASCAR Canadian Tire Series begins competition on Saturday May 26th with the Dodge Dealers 200 at historic Cayuga Speedway with the first of twelve events from coast to coast that will consist of ovals, road courses and temporary street circuits. For the complete schedule, results and other information log onto www.nascarlocalracing.com

You will also be able to watch all twelve races this season on TSN.

Caption for picture: Ron Beauchamp Jr. on course at Barrie Speedway during the annual Mopar Day test.

BEAUCHAMP & TEAM MOPAR STEPPING UP PREPARATIONS

May 14, 2007. Ron Beauchamp Jr. and the Mopar Parts Team continue to prepare for the start of a new racing season. Team Mopar was at Cayuga Speedways 5/8 mile oval this past weekend the site for the inaugural NASCAR Canadian Tire Series racing season, The Dodge Dealers 200.

The Beauchamp Motorsports shop has been humming all winter preparing the Dodge Avengers that will compete in this years challenging twelve race schedule. With some adjustments to the rules that the Mopar Parts team has competed under in the last few seasons the Cayuga test was a chance to see how these changes would affect the race cars.

After dozens of laps with many adjustments in between Team Mopar was happy with the overall performance. “We’ll be alright” said Ron Beauchamp Jr. It’s amazing how much one change can have an impact on so many different parts of the race car. We’ll be using larger tires this year which is great. But we need to determine how that change impacts the handling, what is going to happen with the brakes over a long race and so much more”.

As is always the case with Beauchamp Motors there is plenty of horsepower. The task for the team is making maximum use of that horsepower for the race car. “We did learn some things today, no doubt about it” said the driver. “I’m hoping we can get another chance to try a few more things before the first race of the season too”.

Team Mopar will be working very hard in the remaining days prior to the start of the NASCAR Canadian Tire racing season. On Tuesday May 15th they will be joining all other Dodge teams in the series at Barrie Speedway for pictures and some on track action. The team will then be working flat out to be on top of their game for the first race of the season.

Caption for picture below: Ron Beauchamp Jr. along with Crew Chief Chris Couvillon and other team members discuss adjustments to the #60 Team Mopar Dodge Avenger during test day at Cayuga Speedway.

FINAL EVENT ENDS EARLY FOR TEAM MOPAR AT KAWARTHA

September 18, 2006. Ron Beauchamp Jr. and the Mopar Parts Team visited Kawartha Speedway for what would be not only the final event of the 2006 race of the season, but the Dodge Charger 250 presented by Mopar was also the final CASCAR Super Series event ever as NASCAR takes over series ownership next year. However mechanical troubles would strike and end the team's day early.

The high-banked, high speed 3/8 mile circuit is an exciting track for racers to drive. “You get around this track pretty quick” said Beauchamp after the first practice session. Team Mopar worked throughout the day to improve the handling of the car and Beauchamp would line up eighth for the Dodge Charger 250.

After the drop of the green flag to begin the race Ron Beauchamp Jr. had no trouble keeping the Mopar Parts Charger among the top contenders. “The car was pretty good, a little bit loose but I just wanted to develop a rhythm, this event last year ran really quickly so it was important to be up front.

Still in the early stages Beauchamp was pushed high in corner one losing several positions. “Guys run very different lines here and we got pushed up a bit heading into the first corner” said Beauchamp. “We just regrouped and started back toward the front. The car was still loose, but we planned some changes during our pit stop”.

Unfortunately the team would not get a chance to make the improvements as Beauchamp began to slow on lap 72. “No warning at all, the Mopar Charger just slowed down and I noticed we were losing oil pressure so I shut it down”. It’s too bad because we wanted to finish up the season with another strong outing after our win at St. Eustache. It’s very rare that we have any mechanical failures and that’s why it’s even more disappointing for it to happen in the final race” said the driver. “We were really hoping for another all Dodge podium here at the Dodge Charger 250 presented by Mopar

You can watch all of the CASCAR Super Series events this season including Ron Beauchamp’s winning effort at St. Eustache on Rogers Sportsnet. Check listings for times.

The CASCAR Super Series is the only National Stock Car Racing series with events scheduled this year at great oval tracks including Kawartha Speedway and & Cayuga Speedway along with road courses and temporary street circuits like the Grand Prix of Edmonton & Trois Rivieres. You can keep up with the latest news on the CASCAR Super Series by logging onto the website at www.cascar.ca

BEAUCHAMP & TEAM MOPAR WINNERS AT ST EUSTACHE!

September 10, 2006. The CASCAR Super Series annual visit to the Autodrome St. Eustache was postponed in June and rescheduled due to inclement weather. For Ron Beauchamp Jr. and the Mopar Parts Team it was worth the wait as they claimed victory at the challenging oval.

Right from the opening practice laps there was a sense of confidence with Team Mopar.

“The car felt really good right from the beginning” said Ron Beauchamp Jr. “We had a good car here last year and scooped up a podium finish, but we found a little something that we thought could make us even better”

Beauchamp would qualify the Mopar Parts Charger in the 4th position for the 200 lap main event. “Starting up front is what you need here to stay out of trouble”’ said the driver. “There were a couple of cautions in the early going and even with our starting spot it was a little wild, guys were pretty aggressive”.

As the race progressed through a long green flag run Beauchamp maneuvered the Mopar Parts Charger toward the front of the pack and would take the lead on lap 66. “This car just felt better and better with that long run” said Beauchamp “the crew really had the set up right”.

In the late stages once again the caution flag flew several times and closed the field up. “I was getting challenged pretty good from behind and the car was starting to loosen up a little so I was trying to take it easy on the tires, and was just hoping we could run those final laps” said Beauchamp.

The challenge from behind would be no match for the Beauchamp Motorsports horsepower and Ron Jr. would take the Mopar Parts Charger across the finish line first and claim the top step on a second straight all Dodge podium.

“I just have to thank Mopar, Exide, Mobil One, and all our sponsors” smiled the driver. “This car was so good tonight, the team did a great job and it’s nice to get another victory here at St Eustache”.

CASCAR Super Series teams will run the final event of the 2006 Super Series this coming weekend at Kawartha Speedway. You can watch all of the CASCAR Super Series events this season including Ron Beauchamp’s winning effort at St. Eustache on Rogers Sportsnet. Check listings for times.

*Attached picture caption: Ron Beauchamp, winner at St. Eustache flanked by DJ Kennington (left) and Mark Dilley. Picture courtesy Greg MacPherson

BEAUCHAMP & TEAM MOPAR SCORE SECOND SPOT ON ALL DODGE PODIUM AT CAYUGA!

September 4, 2006. CASCAR Super Series teams were back to oval racing action for round number nine of the tour at Cayuga Speedway. Ron Beauchamp Jr. and the Mopar Parts Charger were among the fastest cars all day, and claimed a second place finish.

With rain showers on Saturday, the schedule was condensed into a one day event but the limited practice time didn’t seem to bother Team Mopar. Ron Beauchamp Jr. had the Mopar Parts Charger near the top of the time sheets right away. “This car was very good all day” said the driver. “It really was a pleasure to drive”.

Beauchamp would start the 200 lap feature race from the sixth spot on the outside of row three and in the early going had no trouble maintaining pace with the front runners. “It’s easy to get too aggressive early” said Beauchamp, we just wanted to settle in and run our race”.

As the race progressed Team Mopar would make a pit stop about the one quarter mark of the event for tires and fuel. “We had to make at least one stop and this strategy left us an option later on” said the driver. “If we wanted to we could go the distance or if needed to we could make another stop later. A second stop wouldn’t be necessary.

The handling of the Mopar Parts Charger was perfect and Beauchamp began his march toward the front. Just past the halfway point Ron Beauchamp Jr. took over the lead. Ron Jr. would keep Team Mopar out in front for the next 37 laps. “Unfortunately I got a little messed up as we were in lap traffic and the lead slipped away but there was still plenty of racing left” said the driver.

Beauchamp would hound the leader working as hard as he could to force a mistake and retake the lead, his best opportunity coming on a restart following a caution period with less than twenty laps remaining. “I gave it everything I had” said Beauchamp “but I think I had used up the tires a little bit and we just couldn’t quite make it. But a second place finish here is really nice, especially with three Dodge cars on the podium”.

CASCAR Super Series teams return to Quebec for the next round at St. Eustahce this coming weekend. You can watch all of the CASCAR Super Series events this season including Beauchamp’s exciting run to the podium on Rogers Sportsnet. Check listings for times

BEAUCHAMP & TEAM MOPAR MARCH INTO TOP TEN IN MONTREAL

August 28, 2006. Ron Beauchamp Jr. and the Mopar Parts Charger Team were looking for another solid run on the road course to help the team move up in the overall CASCAR Super Series standings as they took to the track on Isle Notre Dame for the first time as part of the Grand Prix of Montreal.

With the long straight-aways on the 4km circuit the always strong Beauchamp Motorsports engines would provide plenty of horsepower, but brakes and transmissions are put through severe punishment.

Through the practice and qualifying sessions the Mopar Parts Dodge was among the strongest cars. “After taking the first few laps to get comfortable with the course I started to push the car little further “said Ron Beauchamp Jr. “We continued to improve as the session went on and put up a good qualifying effort starting fourth”.

After the start of the race Beauchamp looked to establish a comfortable pace and conserve the car for the end. Unfortunately the plans changed. “I knew pretty quickly that we had a serious problem” said the driver. I told the crew we had transmission troubles and they were ready for some serious work”

After assessing the situation Beauchamp drew on his many years of driving experience to coax the car around the track and avoid a lengthy pit stop for repairs. “I had to double clutch and take it pretty easy but we made to the end and came out with a top ten finish for the Mopar Parts Dodge. Things could have been a much worse for us, we actually gained some ground in the points so I’m pretty happy” smiled the driver.

CASCAR Super Series team head to Cayuga speedway for round nine this coming weekend. You can watch all of the CASCAR Super Series events this season on Sportsnet. Check listings for times.

ANOTHER TOP FIVE FINISH FOR BEAUCHAMP & TEAM MOPAR

August 13, 2006. Ron Beauchamp Jr. and the Mopar Parts Charger Team returned to race in Ontario for the first time in over a month this past weekend. Team Mopar has posted impressive finishes recently and they were intent on continuing that success on the challenging half-mile oval at Mosport Speedway.

With only limited practice time the team was comfortable with the times they were running but both driver Ron Beauchamp Jr. and engine builder Ron Sr. were both quick to say “we’ll get some more out of the car” before we’re through. They would follow through on that promise.

More fine tuning was completed prior to qualifying and Beauchamp was able to clock the third quickest qualifying time in the Mopar Parts Charger to start on the inside of row two, and claim three championship points. “The car felt pretty good for one lap, but it might be a little bit loose to start the race so we’ll just have to hang on for a while” said Beauchamp Jr.

During impound races where no changes are allowed after qualifying prior to the race the plan in the early going is to settle in and assess the car. The Mopar Parts Charger did slip back a couple of positions but was able to maintain a solid race pace. “Things played out pretty much as expected” said Beauchamp. “We planned on some changes for our pit stop, and looked to move forward”.

As the caution flag waved just prior to half-way almost everyone made scheduled pit stops. “It was pretty wild with such a tight pit lane” said Beauchamp. “The guys had a good stop but it’s so hectic that I wanted to be careful getting out and not damage the car”.

With a better handling car Beauchamp set out to move the Mopar Parts Charger back toward the front of the field. “The car was definitely better and we picked up some spots” said the driver. “We really had to fight some traffic a few times; even the cars a lap down were racing pretty hard. I’m happy to finish fourth, but if we’d been able to clear some of the traffic quicker we might have been on the podium. The Mopar Parts Charger was fast right to the end and the other guys were coming back to us. Overall I’m pretty happy, we jump another spot in the points and keep the momentum going”.

CASCAR Super Series team returns to Quebec and to road course racing for round number eight as they make their first appearance at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve as part of the Champ Car Grand Prix in Montreal August 25-27th. You can watch the Mosport 200 on Sportsnet September 2nd. Check listings for times.

BEAUCHAMP AND TEAM MOPAR ON THE PODIUM IN TROIS RIVIERES

August 7, 2006. Ron Beauchamp Jr. and Team Mopar and the rest of the CASCAR Super Series competitors returned to the Grand Prix of Trois Rivieres for the first time in five years this past weekend. And following a podium finish Team Mopar hopes it’s not another five years before the series makes its third appearance.

From the very first practice session the Mopar Parts Charger was among the quickest on the track. “This new road course car is really strong” said Beauchamp. “A couple of weeks ago we had it going pretty well but we dialed it in even better at this race”.

Qualifying up front is one key to success on the challenging temporary street circuit and Beauchamp put the Mopar Parts car into the fifth starting spot. “I think we could have even gone faster” said Beauchamp, “but we burned out a clutch and the last lap really wasn’t as smooth as I would have liked”.

Getting through the first few corners on street course can be tough for these heavy and hard to handle stock cars. On lap one there was a big collision that caused significant damage to several cars. “That’s why we wanted to be up front” said Beauchamp, “this kind of thing happens and we managed to avoid it. After we got rolling again I just tried to maintain consistent lap times”.

The opening lap collision would be the only time the caution flag slowed the field. Beauchamp and the Mopar Parts Charger were among the top five cars all day and came home with a third place podium position. “We were really consistent all day” said the driver. “I’m really happy with this showing for our team, we were the top qualifying and top finishing Dodge/Mopar Team and that’s very satisfying. This also jumps us up a few spots in the point standings”.

CASCAR teams return to action for some Saturday night oval track racing at Mosport Speedway this coming weekend. Be sure to watch the Grand Prix of Trois Rivieres on Rogers Sportsnet on August 26th. Check listings for time in your region.

DISAPPOINTING START TO WESTERN SWING FOR BEAUCHAMP AND TEAM MOPAR

July 17, 2006. Ron Beauchamp Jr. and Team Mopar opened up the CASCAR Super Series western events this past weekend at beautiful Sun Valley Speedway near Vernon, B.C. However a pit stop problem cost the team a certain top-ten finish.

The Mopar Parts Charger was quick right off the truck during the afternoon practice sessions but changing track conditions due to cooler temperatures in the qualifying races set the team back in the pack and they would start the main event from 14th spot on the grid.

As the green flag waved Beauchamp efficiently moved the Team Mopar Charger through the field and into the top ten. “We made a few changes to the car and that got us off to a good start” said Beauchamp. “With a 300 lap race we paced ourselves and things looked good early on”.

Following a pit stop near the 1/3 mark for two tires and fuel Team Mopar was shuffled to the middle of the pack but on track in their strategy for the day. “It was a race track that was really changing” said the driver “but our adjustments worked out pretty well for us”.

Following the second stop of the race for tires and fuel the team’s fortunes changed dramatically. During the right side tire change a wheel stud broke on the right rear. CASCAR rules do not allow competitors to continue until repairs are made. “It’s just one of those things that catch you now and then” said a frustrated Beauchamp. “The Team Mopar guys did a fantastic job to get us back out there. At that point our focus shifted and they did the job to get me back out there to get as many points as possible”.

CASCAR teams are back in action this coming Saturday as the feature race on Saturday during the West Edmonton Mall Grand Prix. “We were the first series to race on the airport track a few years ago and we had some good success with a podium finish, we’ll be charging his weekend for sure” said Beauchamp.

BEAUCHAMP FINISHES SECOND IN MOPAR CANADA DAY 300 PRESENTED BY DODGE DEALERS OF ONTARIO

July 3, 2006. For the second straight year CASCAR Super Series competitors gathered at Barrie Speedway for the Canada Day weekend. Barrie Speedway had not been a friendly track for Ron Beauchamp Jr. and the Mopar Parts team. They were determined to come home with the results they were capable of at the Mopar Canada Day 300 presented by the Dodge Dealers of Ontario.

Prior to the Mopar Canada Day 300 presented by the Dodge Dealers of Ontario the 1/3 mile oval at Barrie Speedway was reconfigured slightly and repaved. “We’ve had our troubles on this track the last couple of races, and with the changes it is better, but when you put these heavy cars on this track things are bound to happen, you just want them to be good things” said Beauchamp.

The Mopar Parts Dodge was not as quick early in the weekend as the team had hoped. “We were fighting for the handling a bit early on or we would have been quicker than tenth in the time trials” said the driver.

As the Mopar Canada Day 300 presented by the Dodge Dealers of Ontario began Beauchamp knew he had to try and move up, but also stay out of the inevitable carnage that would occur. “You try and move around guys without too much bumping, but the racing line is so tight you heat your tires up and then have to cool things down and bit, it’s a real battle out there” said Beauchamp.

Through the late stages of the race Beauchamp had neatly moved the Mopar Parts Dodge Charger into the top five. “Things usually get exciting at the end of the race, and you could feel that guys were getting more and more anxious as the laps wound down”. During the restart from late race caution there was contact between the front couple of cars with the leader spinning into the wall. That coupled with a subsequent penalty to the second place car moved Beauchamp up to challenge for the win.

While unable to make one more pass in the final laps the Mopar Parts Dodge Charger does claim a second place finish at the Mopar Canada Day 300 presented by the Dodge Dealers of Ontario. “This was about the wildest second place finish we’ve ever had, but we’ll take it” smiled the driver afterwards. “This is the kind of result we’re capable of and I’m looking forward to the heading out west”.

With his charge from 10th on the starting grid to the second place finish, Beauchamp also gains more positions than any other competitor and claims the Hard Charger award for this event.

Ron Beauchamp Jr. and Team Mopar along with the rest of the CASCAR Super Series teams head west for the next event at Sunset Speedway in Vernon, BC. Beauchamp finished fifth in last years race.

BEAUCHAMP IS QUICK IN NEW CAR, BUT OFFICIALS RULING HAS DISAPPOINTING RESULTS

June 19, 2006. Ron Beauchamp Jr. and the Mopar Parts team were excited to debut their new road course car this past weekend at round two of the CASCAR Super Series. With challenging road courses like those at Mosport Raceway it’s necessary to have top level equipment. However while the car was fast, the race result was more than a little disappointing.

With the new car sporting the Mobil One logo across the hood for the first time this season there were plenty of smiles when Ron Beauchamp Jr. was able to post the 6th quickest time in qualifying. “We were on pole for a while, but got bumped out by the later group” said the driver. “But we’re very happy with this new car”.

With all new cars there are little difficulties to work out, after the Saturday session the team changed transmissions because third gear was a little sticky. On Sunday morning there was a problem with the master cylinder so it too was swapped out.

When the green flag dropped for the Clarington 200 Beauchamp knew he had one of the best cars on the track. “I wasn’t pushing at all, just settling into our rhythm, and waiting to see how the race played out. As others began to make pit stops, the team took advantage of track position and stayed out to lead a lap and gain valuable championship points before making their scheduled stop for service. As the pit stops cycled through Beauchamp was among the front runners and plotting his charge to the front. It was shortly after this that the race turned sour for Team Mopar.

Following a restart after a full course caution the team was informed that they were being penalized for passing under a yellow flag condition. Following an animated discussion with officials asking for a more thorough explanation the team had no choice but to serve the penalty or risk further sanctions. Ron Beauchamp Sr. stated “we don’t agree with how things were handled, I think there were some inconsistencies in how situations were ruled during this race”.

Following his stop and go penalty, Ron Jr. put on a charge. It was during the closing laps of the race that Beauchamp was clicking off some of the quickest times of the afternoon and doing what he could to salvage the day with 21st place points. “This is a great car, its unfortunate we couldn’t show it off properly today, but we’ll be ready for the rest of the road races”.

Ron Beauchamp Jr. and Team Mopar along with the rest of the CASCAR Super Series teams are back in action on the Canada Day Weekend as the series makes its second stop of the year at Barrie Speedway.

TIGHT TRACK BITES BEAUCHAMP & TEAM MOPAR IN SEASON OPENER

May 25, 2006. Ron Beauchamp Jr. and the Mopar Parts team were among the quickest cars all weekend at the first CASCAR Super Series race at Barrie Speedway, however tight competition often results in contact, and in this case it caused the Mopar Dodge all kinds of trouble.

During practice and qualifying on Saturday the Mopar Dodge performed pretty much as expected. “We had the kind of car we expected” said Ron Beauchamp Jr. “Earlier in the month we were here and ran a few laps to see how the car handled and it was pretty much the same. When we have room to race, we’re fast”. Beauchamp and Team Mopar had no trouble posting quick laps and were among the top runners during the 50 lap qualifying races. Beauchamp would start the 250 lap main event in seventh.

After a one day delay due to weather, the Mopar Dodge took the green flag on Monday afternoon and once again had the speed and handling necessary to have a successful day. “Things were good for the first half of the race” said the driver. “Our lap times were consistent and we just wanted to have something for the end of the race”.

Following routine scheduled service for tires and fuel Beauchamp was back on track but in heavy traffic. “The car was just as we expected it to be, however there was some pretty aggressive driving going on. We wound up getting bumped and pushed into the back of another car and that pushed the hood up making it difficult to see. I was managing okay, but CASCAR made the call that we had to come in and that took away any chance of a top finish”.

The Mopar Dodge pit crew removed the hood to allow better visibility and Beauchamp was back on track to try and make up as many positions and collect as many championship points as possible. Beauchamp would wind up 13th at the end of day.

“It’s unfortunate how things worked out, and we’ve got plenty of work to do on the car now” said Beauchamp. “But we’re headed to St Eustache for the next race and we’ve won at that track before so we’re pretty motivated”.

TEAM MOPAR & RON BEAUCHAMP JR. READY TO TAKE THE GREEN FOR A NEW SEASON!

May 17, 2006. Ron Beauchamp Jr. and the Mopar Parts team are completing final preparations on their Dodge Charger for the first race of the 2006 CASCAR Super Series racing season set to take place this coming weekend at Barrie Speedway.

Following months of meticulous work the team is now fine tuning the car and setting the plan for what is always a grueling summer race schedule. “We want to have exactly the same kind of start as last year” beamed Ron Beauchamp Jr. “Winning the first race of the season with such a dominating car last year really put us in the right frame of mind to start the year off. With this first race being at one of the few tracks we had trouble at, and with the changes to the schedule, we’re even more determined to get off on the right footing”.

The 2006 CASCAR Super Series schedule is substantially different from previous seasons. CASCAR is returning to road races in Edmonton Alberta and Trois Rivieres, Quebec, plus there will be two races at Barrie Speedway

“The car we had for the Barrie race last year handled fine, but it’s just the track is so tight in corner four that with any sort of traffic around you it’s easy to get bumped and into trouble”.

Action begins at Barrie Speedway for the CASCAR Super Series on Saturday May 20th with time trials and 50 lap heat races. The 250 lap main event takes place on Sunday May 21st. You can get more information and directions by logging onto www.barriespeedway.com

The CASCAR Super Series is the only National Stock Car Racing series with events scheduled this year at great oval tracks including Kawartha Downs and & Cayuga Speedway along with road courses and temporary street circuits like the Grand Prix of Edmonton & Trois Rivieres. You can keep up with the latest news on the CASCAR Super Series and check out the complete 2006 racing schedule by logging onto the website at www.cascar.ca. And be sure to watch the CASCAR Super Series races on Rogers Sportsnet all year long.

RON BEAUCHAMP JR AND TEAM MOPAR TURNING LAPS AT ANNUAL MOPAR DAY!

May 1, 2006. Ron Beauchamp Jr. and the Mopar Parts team had their Dodge Charger on track at Barrie Speedway recently for the annual Mopar Day for all affiliated teams with the Dodge and Mopar Brands.

Mopar Day is an annual event organized by the Mopar Parts Division at Daimler Chrysler to bring all of the Team Mopar family together for all of the pre season necessities like picture taking and releasing details about the 2006 Dodge and Mopar contingency program, the largest contingency program in CASCAR Racing with up to $250,000.00 in awards possible.

“This is always a fun day” said Ron Beauchamp Jr. “We get a chance to catch up with some of the other drivers we haven’t maybe seen for a while, swap a few stories and the of course the afternoon always allows us a little time on the race track to run some laps”.

Following last years success where Ron Beauchamp Jr. and Team Mopar claimed victory in two events including the season opening Mopar 250 expectations are even higher. “With the changes to the schedule this year adding more road courses we know we’ve got to step up our program” stated the driver. “We’re having a new road course car built to our specifications and it will be ready for the first race at Mosport”.

Ron Beauchamp Jr. and Team Mopar will spend the next few weeks preparing the cars and practicing pit stops and of course be on track for more testing prior to the first race of the 2006 CASCAR season at Barrie Speedway on May 21st. Included with this release is a photo of the #60 Mopar Parts Charger with the new paint scheme for 2006.