WALTON, ONT. CANADA (April 3, 2013) – Tite Racing Promotions is pleased to announce an ownership change for the 2013 race season and beyond, as former President Chris Lee has decided to pass on the torch as he enters into a new stage of life. Succeeding Chris, will be Mark Perrin and Brett Lee, as the two have entered into a partnership agreement purchasing Tite Racing Promotions, effectively as of April 1st, 2013 managing all operating aspects of Tite Racing Promotions.
Tite Racing Promotions is a sports marketing and promotions company with an expertise in event management, marketing, sponsorship, media relations and social media. Tite Racing Promotions is mainly known as the operating business responsible for the management of Walton Raceway, and Canada’s Largest Outdoor Motocross Event, The Parts Canada TransCan – Canadian Motocross Grand National Championship (GNC).
In structuring Tite Racing Promotions for the future, Brett’s role will include onsite operations, such as Event Management and all Facility Operations, while Mark’s role will include all Sales, Marketing and Financial duties.
Walton Raceway will host a total of 12 weekend events beginning May 19th until September 22nd. Events will include Motocross weekends with CMRC, CMX, Steel City and TVR, while also offering several Open Practice dates as well.
The 22nd annual Parts Canada TransCan, Canadian Motocross Grand National Championship (GNC) will take place August 13th to the 18th, 2013.
New for 2013, Walton Raceway will host two Mudbog events, an ATV / Side by Side Poker Run and a Canadian Off-Road Truck Racing Championship Event August 24th and 25th, while also offering a Sports Camp from July 21 to 25 and a Bicycle Poker Run on July 28th.
The full 2013 Walton Raceway schedule can be viewed below.
“It’s a very exciting time for us to turn Walton Raceway from a Motocross Track to an Event Facility”, commented Brett Lee. “Adding additional Motocross races and practice dates, as well as Mud bogs, a Sports Camp and Truck Racing will all aid in diversifying what the Walton Raceway facility can manage. These events will provide us with a full operating schedule this summer, making the opportunities of what we can add and develop at Walton Raceway limitless.”
“It is truly an honour to have this opportunity to build upon the foundation which Chris Lee and his family have created though out the history of the TransCan and the success of Walton Raceway, said Mark Perrin. “Tite Racing Promotions works with the top Canadian and US companies within our industry and we are excited to continue to grow relationships to give back to our country’s top racers, while generating worldwide event exposure for racers, partners and thousands of motocross enthusiasts, as we continue to provide the battle ground of where Canadian Motocross Championships are won and Champions are made.”
For More information on Walton Raceway or The Parts Canada TransCan Canadian Motocross Grand National Championship (GNC), please log on to www.waltonraceway.ca or www.partscanadatranscan.ca. For all media, marketing and partnership requests, please contact Mark Perrin mark@motocrosscanada.ca or call 519-384-1067. To follow Walton Raceway or The Parts Canada TransCan GNC on Facebook and Twitter, log on to http://www.facebook.com/TransCan or http://www.facebook.com/WaltonRaceway and https://twitter.com/TransCan or https://twitter.com/waltonraceway.
2013 Walton Raceway Event Schedule
MOTOCROSS
June 9, 2013 Walton ANQ (CMRC)
June 10, 2013 Walton ANQ (CMRC)
June 22, 2013 Open Practice
June 23, 2013 Open Practice
July 6, 2013 Open Practice
July 7, 2013 Steel City Racers
August 13 – 18, 2013 Parts Canada TransCan, Canadian Amateur Grand National Championship
August 31, 2013 Open Practice
September 7, 2013 TVR
September 14, 2013 WEC
September 15, 2013 WEC
September 21, 2013 CMX Walton
September 22, 2013 Walton Moto (Open)
SPORTS CAMPS / BICYCLE
July 21, 2013 Orientation Camp Drop Off
July 22 – 25, 2013 Walton Sports Camp
July 28, 2013 Bicycle Poker Run
ATV / TRUCKS / SIDE BY SIDE
May 19, 2013 Mudbog ATV/ Side by Side
May 26, 2013 Mudbog Truck/Corr Practice/Truck Racing
June 16, 2013 ATV/Side by Side Poker Run
August 24, 2013 Canadian Off-road Truck Racing Championship (CORR)
August 25, 2013 Canadian Off-road Truck Racing Championship (CORR)
About The TransCan
In 1992, the TransCan was created as Walton Raceway would hold an annual event drawing on all the best things in the sport, an annual coming together for bragging rights, a celebration of Canadian Motocross. The TransCan was built from a great natural track, strong community support, accessibility and support from the Industry. The emphasis was to be real outdoor style motocross, highly competitive with lots of extracurricular attractions and opportunity for the best Canadian racers in all age classes to compete against each other for a Canadian Amateur and Pro Motocross Championship.
About Walton Raceway
Walton Raceway is located in Huron Country on Ontario West Coast. The address of the facility is 42852 Walton Road in Walton, Ontario, Canada. Walton Raceway was opened in 1971 and is one the longest running and most prestigious Motocross facilities within Canada.
About Tite Racing Promotions®
Tite Racing Promotions®, Inc. is the Canadian leader in Motocross. Tite Racing Promotions, Inc. productions include The Parts Canada TransCan Canadian Motocross Grand National Championship® and The Canadian Off-road Truck Racing Championship. Tite Racing Promotions is a Sports Marketing and Promotions company with an expertise in Event Management, Marketing, Sponsorship, Media Relations, Social Media and more. For more information on Tite Racing Promotions, visit our profile at: Tite Racing Promotions