DIFFICULT WEEKEND FOR CBRT IN QUEBEC
August 12, 2018. Canada’s Best Racing Team (CBRT) and drivers James Vance, Brett Taylor and Larry Jackson hit the streets for round number eight of the NASCAR Pinty’s Series this weekend at the Grand Prix of Trois Rivieres. Vance and Taylor have each posted top-ten results on previous road and street courses and the team was expecting a more positive outcome than what occurred.
Right from the start of practice the #1 ExpoSystems/Houston Ford struggled with handling and Taylor in the #46 OTSFF Rockstar machine was plagued with brake issues. “This track really eats up cars,” said CBRT General Manager Joey McColm. “We knew it would be tough but we struggled more than expected.
Vance was the highest qualifying CBRT car and rolled off tenth for the 50-lap race, Taylor and Jackson in his popular #28 Wonder bread scheme would have to fight their way forward from deeper in the field. And with plenty of aggressive drivers that made everyone’s day even more complicated.
“There was a lot of guys who were way too aggressive out there today” summarized McColm. “This race is tough enough without guys making moves that have little chance of success” he added.
Vance and his #1ExpoSystems/Houston Ford had contact and suffered significant body damage during the race forcing him to make unscheduled pit stops. Taylor continued to work his #46 OTSFF Rockstar car continued to battle through issues while Jackson in the #28 Wonder bread car did his best to avoid all the mayhem on track and captured the team’s best result with a 13thplace finish.
“It was a really disappointing weekend overall” summed up McColm. “We had a few issues that set us back a bit but then in the race with things getting a bit extreme it took away from our performance and we’re here to compete. When we don’t get the result we want though this team digs in a little harder and I’m expecting that we’ll be back on our game next weekend at Riverside” he added.
The CBRT drivers return to action next this coming Saturday, August 18that Riverside International Speedway. For the latest info & team updates follow @CBRTeams on Instagram and Facebook.
You can find the most up to date information on the CBRT website
www.cbrteams.comand there are openings for interested partners to come on board in time for the new season. The NASCAR Pinty’s Series consists of races on ovals, road and street courses across Canada.
Find the latest info on all the CBRT drivers at these coordinates:
James Vance on Twitter @James_Vance & @jamesvancee on Instagram
Brett Taylor on Twitter @brett_taylor46 & @bretttaylorracing on Instagram
Julia Landauer on Twitter @julialandauer & @julialandauer on Instagram
Joey McColm on Twitter @JoeyMcColm
Follow CBRT on Twitter/Instagram @CBRTeams
Images: James Vance in the #1 and Brett Taylor in the #46 at GP3R
CREDIT: Mathew Manor
ABOUT CANADA’S BEST RACING TEAM
Canada’s Best Racing Team (CBRT) is a Canadian company established in 2013 that currently fields teams in the NASCAR Pinty’s Series and Trans Am Series. CBRT is a highly competitive team of professionals who are invested in the cars and drivers they put on the track. Committed to environmental responsibility, CBRT is a pioneer of sustainability in auto racing, while simultaneously promoting excellence, integrity, and loyalty to their fans. As a leader in marketing solutions, CBRT focuses on strategic partnership, activation planning and execution using social engagement strategies and relationship enhancing experiences to strengthen the connection between brands and their customers.
Prepared by, Todd Lewis, TL Sports & Entertainment, todd@tlsportsent.com(239) 961-2618
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