Charity efforts are a BIG part of Hinbest Racing’s 2011 Plans

MIke Hinbest & Katie Ward
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ORANGEVILLE, ONTARIO (June 22, 2011) – After two of six events in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series of drag racing, the Hinbest Racing Team has one car in third place and the other in 19th spot out of 38 teams in the popular series. Unfortunately in the second round of the Xtreme Mayhem Nationals at the Cayuga Dragway of Toronto Motorsports Park the team’s cars were matched up, and Mike Hinbest, the driver of the team’s six-second Top Dragster car took the win over the Top Dragster of Katie Ward.

“It has been three years since our team has been past a semi-final round, and the hard work and dedication of our crew is what makes this possible,” said team driver Mike Hinbest.


Hinbest Racing returns to Quick 32 Sportsman Series racing action with a two-car team for 2011

Katie WardKatie Ward to drive second team Top Dragster in Series

ORANGEVILLE, ONTARIO (March 9, 2011) – When the Hinbest Racing Team takes to the track this year in Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts competition, it will be with a two-car drag racing effort.

Team driver Michael Hinbest will continue to race behind the wheel of his Top Dragster, but the team will be complimented with the addition of a second Top Dragster entry, driven by Katie Ward.

“We plan on running both cars in the whole series,” noted Hinbest, who placed 10th in the Championship Point Award Series last season. “Katie enjoys being in a male-dominated sport, and is not easy to intimidate.”

Hinbest’s Top Dragster will receive new cylinder heads on the supercharged ERD (Engine Research & Development) powerplant, but other changes will be few for 2011, noted Hinbest.


Hinbest Racing Team donates in unique “Round Win for Charity Program”

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Quick 32 Sportsman Series Top Dragster team and sponsor give back to charity after wins on dragstrip

ORANGEVILLE, ONTARIO (December 15, 2010) – The Hinbest Racing team certainly enjoys racing its Top Dragster in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts, but the team also gave to charity through its racing this year.

In a coordinated program with sponsor Ideal Supply, the team donated $50 to charity for every round win on the dragstrip during regular competition in 2010, and Ideal matched the team’s contribution.

“This was something we decided to do earlier,” said team driver Mike Hinbest. “The goal was to help raise money for charity while adding an extra incentive for me to win.”

With six round wins, Hinbest Racing and Ideal Supply contributed $600 this season to the Canadian Cancer Society.


Hinbest Racing now Educated

Mike HinbestQuick 32 Series and Hinbest Racing donate $1000 scholarship at the Canadian Automotive Institute, Canada’s automotive school of business

Orangeville, Ontario (October 5, 2010) – Earlier this year, Hinbest Racing teamed up with the Quick 32 Sportsman Series and the Canadian Automotive Institute to offer a $1000 scholarship package in an effort to give back to the automotive community, and recently the winners of this scholarship were announced.

During the 25th Anniversary Auto Show at the Canadian Automotive Institute at Georgian College Hinbest Racing and The Quick 32 Series presented Patrick Sullivan of Orangeville and Andrew Brimson of Barrie with a $500 cheque. These students worked hard during the show, and showed a passion for the automotive business deserving of the award.

“Being a Graduate of the Canadian Automotive Institute I am excited to be able to give something back to the school which has instilled so many skills in myself,” said team driver Mike Hinbest.


Hinbest Racing and Quick 32 Sportsman Series team up to announce a new automotive scholarship for 2010!

CAI Logo$1000 scholarship at the Canadian Automotive Institute, Canada’s automotive school of business

Orangeville, Ontario (April 30, 2010) – Hinbest Racing has teamed up with the Quick 32 Sportsman Series and the Canadian Automotive Institute to offer a $1000 scholarship along with giving back to the automotive community.

It is hoped the scholarship becomes an annual event.

“Being a student at the Canadian Automotive Institute I am excited to be able to give something back to the school which has instilled so many skills in myself,” said team driver Mike Hinbest.

Mike HinbestThe Canadian Automotive Institute at Georgian College Barrie is Canada’s only automotive school of business!  The school offers an automotive marketing diploma and a bachelor of business automotive management degree. Both programs include 3 paid co-op work terms.  Information about the Canadian Automotive Institute will be at select Quick 32 Sportsman Series events along with literature handed out at the Hinbest Racing trailer. For more information regarding the Canadian Automotive Institute, please visit www.thecai.ca or feel free to contact Hinbest Racing directly.