National Kinvention 2015
Posted: August 16, 2014 Filed under: National Kinvention 2015, News Leave a comment »Click here for a sneak peek at some of what we are offering in Brandon, Manitoba, in August 2015, for Kin Canada National Kinvention 2015.
Please check back in September 2014 as we will launch the full website for National Kinvention 2015. See you there!
World Premiere – Kin Canada Video
Posted: August 15, 2014 Filed under: News Leave a comment »Released August 15, 2014 by Kin Canada, at National Kinvention in Toronto. Check it out!
PASCAR – Extended Fall 2014 Race Schedule
Posted: August 8, 2014 Filed under: Default Leave a comment »PASCAR Inc. is proud to announce that we have added two more race days to the 2014 schedule. The early season weather in Southwestern Manitoba did not cooperate with our racing plans. We have added two dates in the fall with hopes the conditions will be more favorable. All events are at the Souris Raceway. Take Hwy #2 to Souris and go north on Rd. 121 West. Spectator entrance is the second driveway to the north, with the south entrance restricted to racers/pit access only.
September 28 – gates open 12:00 noon, racing at 1:00 pm
October 19 – gates open 12:00 noon, racing at 1:00 pm – for our last race of the season we hope to offer a 150 lap enduro race.
Contact:
Phone: 204-648-5554
E-mail: bicklmeierc@assiniboine.net
E-mail: mbootsman@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/pascarmanitoba
PASCAR Inc. had another successful test and tune on July 13th, 2014.
Posted: July 14, 2014 Filed under: Default Leave a comment »PRESS RELEASE
PASCAR Inc. had another successful test and tune on July 13th, 2014.
Some additional site improvements were also done in preparation for the opening day races scheduled for July 27, 2014.
Anyone interested in participating as a racer or support worker is encouraged to contact PASCAR Inc., a registered non-profit volunteer based organization, to become part of the launch of motorsports and education through motorsports in the South Western Manitoba!!
M. Chad Bicklmeier
President of PASCAR Inc.
Phone: 204-648-5554
E-mail: bicklmeierc@assiniboine.net
E-mail: mbootsman@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/pascarmanitoba
www.pascar.ca
Souris Stock Car Races – June 22nd – CANCELLED
Posted: June 21, 2014 Filed under: Default Leave a comment »NEWS RELEASE
PASCAR (the Prairie Association of Stock Car Auto Racing) has had to postpone the inaugural race day (June 22 – Sunday) at the Souris Stock Car Track because of extremely wet conditions at the track and site.
Please share this information with your listeners/viewers/readers and encourage them to watch the local media and check the PASCAR or Brandon Kinsmen websites and Facebook pages for race dates and rescheduled events.
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Sincerely,
M. Chad Bicklmeier
PASCAR President
Motorsport Chairperson for Kinsmen Club of Brandon
PS PASCAR Inc. is a non-profit organization with the objective of providing educational and skill building opportunities through motorsport.
2014 Ride For The Breath Of Life
Posted: June 15, 2014 Filed under: Projects Leave a comment »On June 14, 2014, the Kinsmen Club of Brandon hosted the “Ride For The Breath Of Life” Motorcycle and Classic Car Ride.
The Ride for the Breath of Life is an annual national motor sports fundraiser in support of Canadians with cystic fibrosis held in locations across Canada.
This year, Mother Nature was not on our side, but the 14 riders who braved the weather supported a great cause. We thank all the riders, volunteers, and everyone who came by to see what we were all about.
Brandt Bessant receives the prize for Best Poker Hand from James Sewell, President, Kinsmen Club of Brandon. Brandt also won the Show and Shine Best Car prize.
Tony May receives the prize for Show and Shine Best Motorcycle from James Sewell, President, Kinsmen Club of Brandon
Kinsmen Club of Brandon members L-R: Chad Bicklmeier, Joel Kempthorne, Allen Verhaege, John Moman, James Sewell, Atrhur Verhaege, John Debeer, Kin Kid Adam, Arthur Wiebe, Klaus Brechman, Gord Cappelle. Not pictured: Kelly Graham.
The reason we do this: Two youth from Brandon that have cystic fibrosis, Shayla and Adam.
Travelers Day Parade 2014
Posted: June 7, 2014 Filed under: News Leave a comment »The Kinsmen Club of Brandon was in the 2014 Travelers Day parade. We showed our “Motorsports” themed activities – A Motorcycle for the Ride For The Breath Of Life, a stock car for the PASCAR racing organization that is reviving the Souris Stock Car Track, and the Hot Rod Grill BBQ we are selling raffle tickets on.
Here’s some photos of our entry under cconstruction:
Thanks to all the volunteers and organizers who put the event on. See you next year!
2014 Soap Box Derby
Posted: June 6, 2014 Filed under: Default Leave a comment »For the second year the Brandon Kinsmen entered our Soap Box car in the Brandon Kiwanis Kar Derby. It was driven by Kin Kid Adam.
Here’s a photo of car and driver:
Here is video of one of the runs:
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Thanks to the Kiwanis and volunteers for putting on the event.
Brandon Scrapbookers Convention 2014
Posted: May 26, 2014 Filed under: News, Projects Leave a comment »The Kinsmen Club of Brandon was pleased to partner with the Brandon Scrapbookers at their recent convention. The event was held at the UCT Pavilion, Keystone Centre, on May 2-3, 2014. The Kinsmen provided volunteer labour to help out with their event. In return, the Brandon Scrapbookers have made a very generous donation back to the club. This contribution will go a long way towards Serving The Community’s Greatest Need. Please check them out at their website. We thank them for running a fun convention and giving our club the opportunity to serve. We wish them well on next year’s event.
James Sewell and Art Wiebe of the Kinsmen Club of Brandon accepting the cheque from Rose Hercun of the Brandon Scrapbookers
Cruisin’ The Dub
Posted: May 23, 2014 Filed under: News Leave a comment »Come see the Kinsmen Club of Brandon at Cruisin’ the Dub. The event sees hundreds of custom, vintage, and antique cars, trucks, and motorcycles on display along Rosser Avenue in downtown Brandon. The street is closed to trafic starting at 6 pm for the cars to be parked and the event runs until approximately 9 pm.
The Brandon Kinsmen will be showing our PASCAR racing stock cars. Our members will be on hand to tell you more about our organization and answer any questions you may have. And there will be a few surprises!
We had a great time at the first Cruisin’ The Dub of the year on May 15, and look forward to the rest of the season.
Here are the remaining 2014 Cruisin’ The Dub dates:
- Thursday, June 5th
- Thursday, July 3rd
- Thursday, August 7th
- Thursday, September 4th
The event is organized by Brandon & Area Car Enthusiasts with sponsors A&W, BMO Bank of Montreal, and Renaissance Brandon. http://bace.ca/
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