2013-09-21

Troisième victoire d’Eddie Mac Donald; JEAN-FRANÇOIS DÉRY TERMINE HUITIÈME

                                                                                                                               

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Troisième victoire d'Eddie Mac Donald

JEAN-FRANÇOIS DÉRY TERMINE HUITIÈME

AU NEW-HAMPSHIRE MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Des quatre pilotes québécois qui participaient cet après-midi à la cinquième édition du Bond Auto Invitational de l'ACT qui avait lieu dans le cadre du Sylvania 300, Jean-François Déry de Québec, le nouveau monarque du championnat ACT-Québec est celui qui a connu le meilleur résultat. Après avoir accepté le départ de la 28e position, Déry a remonté le peloton et au 36e passage, il était en neuvième. Puis dans les derniers passages, il a pris la mesure de Nick Sweet, le remplaçant de Donald Theetge, pour être le seul des nôtres à terminer parmi les 10 premiers.

Notons que cette épreuve a été remportée par Eddie MacDonald pour une troisième fois en cinq ans. Ce dernier avait été moins chanceux lors de l'épreuve précédente en K&N alors qu'il a été contraint à l'abandon après un accident. Wayne Helliwell a pris la deuxième place suivi de Brian Hoar, le multiple champion de l'ACT.

Il est vrai que les pilotes québécois n'ont pas été tellement chanceux lors du tirage au sort pour la formation de la grille. Dany Trépanier a pigé le 23e, Jonathan Bouvrette 24e, Alex Labbé 27e et Jean-François Déry 28e. Labbé qui pour la deuxième fois à Loudon avait été le plus rapide aux essais (3e) s'est classé 11e, Bouvrette 20e et Trépanier 29e.

Le championnat de l'ACT-US prendra fin samedi prochain à l'occasion du Fall Foliage qui se tiendra à la piste Airborne de Plattsburgh. La lutte pour le titre se déroule entre trois pilotes, soit Wayne Helliwell, Joey Pole et Jimmy Hebert, celui qui avait gagné en août dernier sur le triovale de Sanair. Jonathan Bouvrette et Alex Labbé ont laissé entendre qu'ils seraient de la partie.

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Source :         American Canadian Tour

                        www.acttour.com

Collaboration :Yvon Larrivée

                        acttour@gmail.com


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Eddie MacDonald Wins 3rd Bond Auto ACT Invitational; Pockets $8,300

Eddie MacDonald Wins 3rd Bond Auto ACT Invitational; Pockets $8,300
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Loudon, NH – Eddie MacDonald of Rowley, Massachusetts claimed his 3rd Invitational win in the 5th Annual Bond Auto ACT Invitational at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Saturday, September 21. MacDonald pocketed $8,300 for his efforts as he fended off ACT Champions Wayne Helliwell, Jr. and Brian Hoar. MacDonald has previously won the ACT Invitational in 2009 and 2011.
The "Outlaw" MacDonald worked his way through the field from his 26th starting position and seemed to settle in to the top five through the halfway mark. Polesitter Travis Stearns and Quinten Welch swapped the lead over the first dozen laps and two of the three total cautions. Following the second restart, eight-time ACT Champion took the point and battled with Welch until the third and final caution at the halfway point.
On the final restart of the 50-lap event, Helliwell and Hoar broke out to the point with MacDonald in tow. MacDonald took over the lead on lap 35 and held off Helliwell over the final 15 laps. Helliwell could get to his rear bumper, but couldn't find the momentum to make the pass. MacDonald and Helliwell were followed to the line by Hoar, Aaron Fellows and 2010 ACT Invitational winner Joey Polewarczyk, Jr. Tom Carey, Jr., Quinten Welch, Quebec's Jean-François Déry, Nick Sweet and Glen Luce completed the top ten.
The 50-lap event saw a fiery crash on lap four as Matt White took a hard hit on the frontstretch that took four cars out of the event and brought out a red flag. All drivers were alright. The second caution period was brought out on lap 8 as Ontario's Bryan Mercer was slowed with a flat tire. The third and final yellow flag flew for 70-year-old Joey Laquerre as he spun coming out of turn four and made hard contact with the inside wall, ending his day.
The event was completed in 58 minutes and 28 seconds. It saw 8 lead changes among 5 drivers. Eddie MacDonald won by a margin of .758 seconds.
The American Canadian Tour will decide its champion in the Fall Foliage 200 next Saturday, September 28 at Airborne Speedway in Plattsburgh, NY. Wayne Helliwell, Jr. leads the standings over Joey Polewarczyk, Jr. and Jimmy Hebert.
5th Annual Bond Auto ACT Invitational Unofficial Results
New Hampshire Motor Speedway – Loudon, NH
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Pos. (Start) Driver, Hometown, Laps Completed
1. (26) Eddie MacDonald, Rowley, MA, 50 laps
2. (16) Wayne Helliwell, Jr., Dover, NH, 50 laps
3. (15) Brian Hoar, Williston, VT, 50 laps
4. (9) Aaron Fellows, Croyden, NH, 50 laps
5. (22) Joey Polewarczyk, Jr., Hudson, NH, 50 laps
6. (19) Tom Carey, Jr., New Salem, MA, 50 laps
7. (4) Quinten Welch, Lancaster, NH, 50 laps
8. (28) Jean-Francois Dery, Quebec, QC, 50 laps
9. (17) Nick Sweet, Barre, VT, 50 laps
10. (13) Glen Luce, Turner, ME, 50 laps
11. (27) Alex Labbe, St-Albert, QC, 50 laps
12. (7) Ben Lynch, Huntersville, NC, 50 laps
13. (1) Travis Stearns, Auburn, ME, 50 laps
14. (2) Jamie Aube, N. Ferrisburg, VT, 50 laps
15. (20) Jimmy Hebert, Williamstown, VT, 50 laps
16. (11) Guy Caron, Lempster, NH, 50 laps
17. (14) Luke Hinkley, Claremont, NH, 50 laps
18. (21) Ray Parent, Tiverton, RI, 50 laps
19. (39) Brandon Atkins, Ausable Forks, NY, 50 laps
20. (24) Jonathan Bouvrette, Blainville, QC, 50 laps
21. (8) Bryan Mercer, Port Hope, ON, 50 laps
22. (35) Josh Masterson, Bristol, VT, 50 laps
23. (33) Bobby Therrien, Hinesburg, VT, 50 laps
24. (5) Todd Davis, Claremont, NH, 50 laps
25. (25) Shawn Martin, Turner, ME, 50 laps
26. (30) Taylor Martin, Windham, NH, 50 laps
27. (3) Dave Farrington, Jr., Jay, ME, 50 laps
28. (41) Jerry Dawson, Lynnfield, MA, 50 laps
29. (23) Dany Trepanier, St-Edouard, QC, 50 laps
30. (29) John Falconi, Oakham, MA, 50 laps
31. (36) Jimmy Linardy, Somerville, MA, 50 laps
32. (37) Cody Blake, Barre, VT, 50 laps
33. (42) Matt Anderson, Franklin, NH, 50 laps
34. (6) Jamie Fisher, Shelburne, VT, 50 laps
35. (10) Rowland Robinson, Jr., Steuben, ME, 44 laps
36. (18) Joey Laquerre, East Montpelier, VT, 24 laps
37. (12) Sean Kennedy, Dunrobin, ON, 23 laps
38. (40) Ricky Roberts, Washington, VT, 16 laps
39. (34) John Lowinski-Loh, Milford, MA, 12 laps
40. (31) Matt White, Northfield, VT, 4 laps
41. (38) Joey M. Laquerre, East Montpelier, VT, 4 laps
42. (32) Emily Packard, East Montpelier, VT, 4 laps
43. (43) Kyle Welch, Newport, NH, 4 laps
Lap Leaders: Travis Stearns, 1-2; Quinten Welch, 3-4; Stearns, 5; Q. Welch, 6-12; Brian Hoar, 13-17; Q. Welch, 18-25; Wayne Helliwell, Jr., 26; Hoar, 27-34; Eddie MacDonald, 35-50. (8 lead changes among 5 leaders)
Cautions: 3 (Laps 4 (red), 12, 25)
Time of Race: 58 minutes, 28 seconds
Margin of Victory: 0.758 seconds
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NASCAR Canadian Tire Series At Kawartha Postponed

 

For Immediate Release

 

 

NASCAR Canadian Tire Series At Kawartha Postponed

Pinty’s 250 Pushed Back To Sunday With Championship On The Line

 

FRASERVILLE, Ont. (Sept. 21, 2013) – The NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Mobil 1 championship will have to wait another day as the 2013 season finale scheduled for Saturday at Kawartha Speedway has been postponed due to inclement weather.

 

The Pinty’s 250 has been rescheduled to Sunday, Sept. 22 with the green flag scheduled for 3:15 p.m. ET. Practice is slated for 10-11 a.m. and qualifying for the 26-car field is set for 1 p.m. Grandstands will open at 10 a.m. and the on-track autograph session will get underway at 1:45 p.m.

 

D.J. Kennington carries a five-point advantage over Scott Steckly into the race as the pair of two-time champions look to become the series’ first three-time titlist. The defending champion Kennington also is trying to become the first driver to claim back-to-back crowns. Jason Hathaway at 22 points behind Kennington is mathematically alive for the championship, as well.

 

Practice and qualifying will be streamed on TSN.ca. Click HERE to follow the action on Sunday.

 

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NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications

 


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Field Set for 5th Annual Bond Auto ACT Invitational

Field Set for 5th Annual Bond Auto ACT Invitational

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                              ACT-092113-60

Loudon, NH – The field has been set for the 5th Annual Bond Auto ACT Invitational at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The most recent American Canadian Tour U.S. winner, Travis Stearns of Auburn, ME will lead the field to green later this afternoon (Saturday, September 21). Veteran Jamie Aube of N. Ferrisburg, VT will line-up to his outside.

The 43 car field made it through the morning practice with only a couple incidents. 2010 Bond ACT Invitational winner Joey Polewarczyk, Jr. of Hudson, NH set the fast time. Brian Hoar, Quebec’s Alex Labbe, Dany Trepanier and two-time Invitational winner Eddie MacDonald completed the top five fast times.

The 43-car field will be set to go green this afternoon following the K&N Pro Series East at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

5th Annual Bond Auto ACT Invitational Starting Line-up
New Hampshire Motor Speedway – Loudon, NH
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Pos. (Car #) Driver, Hometown
1. (16ME) Travis Stearns, Auburn, ME

2. (41VT) Jamie Aube, N. Ferrisburg, VT

3. (23ME) Dave Farrington, Jr., Jay, ME

4. (78NH) Quinten Welch, Lancaster, NH

5. (34NH) Todd Davis, Claremont, NH

6. (18VT) Jamie Fisher, Shelburne, VT

7. (7NC) Ben Lynch, Huntersville, NC

8. (81ON) Bryan Mercer, Port Hope, ON

9. (29NH) Aaron Fellows, Croyden, NH

10. (28ME) Rowland Robinson, Jr., Steuben, ME

11. (8NH) Guy Caron, Lempster, NH

12. (14ON) Sean Kennedy, Dunrobin, ON

13. (7ME) Glen Luce, Turner, ME

14. (31NH) Luke Hinkley, Claremont, NH

15. (37VT) Brian Hoar, Williston, VT

16. (27NH) Wayne Helliwell, Jr., Dover, NH

17. (88VT) Nick Sweet, Barre, VT

18. (15VT) Joey Laquerre, East Montpelier, VT

19. (07MA) Tom Carey, Jr., New Salem, MA

20. (58VT) Jimmy Hebert, Williamstown, VT

21. (17RI) Ray Parent, Tiverton, RI

22. (97NH) Joey Polewarczyk, Jr., Hudson, NH

23. (19QC) Dany Trepanier, St-Edouard, QC

24. (41QC) Jonathan Bouvrette, Blainville, QC

25. (94ME) Shawn Martin, Turner, ME

26. (17MA) Eddie MacDonald, Rowley, MA

27. (48QC) Alex Labbe, St-Albert, QC

28. (21QC) Jean-Francois Dery, Quebec, QC

29. (10MA) John Falconi, Oakham, MA

30. (20NH) Taylor Martin, Windham, NH

31. (42VT) Matt White, Northfield, VT

32. (9ME) Emily Packard, East Montpelier, VT

33. (5VT) Bobby Therrien, Hinesburg, VT

34. (20MA) John Lowinski-Loh, Milford, MA

35. (11VT) Josh Masterson, Bristol, VT

36. (77MA) Jimmy Linardy, Somerville, MA

37. (99VT) Cody Blake, Barre, VT

38. (51VT) Joey M. Laquerre, East Montpelier, VT

39. (4NY) Brandon Atkins, Ausable Forks, NY

40. (3VT) Ricky Roberts, Washington, VT

41. (32MA) Jerry Dawson, Lynnfield, MA

42. (49NH) Matt Anderson, Franklin, NH

43. (9NH) Kyle Welch, Newport, NH

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