2015-08-10

Le 150 tours PASS North à l’Autodrome Montmagny



   

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Série Pro All Star – Le 150 tours PASS North à l'Autodrome Montmagny

Journée futile pour Alex Labbé en PASS à Montmagny


Le 150 tours PASS North à l'Autodrome Montmagny

Montréal, le 10 août 2015 - Alex Labbé n'a pu terminer le 150 Tours PASS North couru lors du dernier weekend à l'autodrome Montmagny, à la suite d'un incident au 50etour de course. Avant l'incident, le pilote de St-Albert se tenait facilement parmi les leaders, jusqu'à ce qu'un autre pilote le pousse vers le mur extérieur, menant à son abandon de la course.

Le passage de la série américaine PASS (Pro All Star Series) chez nous fut l'occasion pour Alex de rouler sur la voiture no 36 VR Victoriaville / Larue Motorsport préparée pour cette série. « En plus de courir en série ACT Québec et NASCAR Canadian Tire, je profite de mes weekends libres pour courir en PASS, dont les voitures sont plus puissantes et performantes que dans les deux autres séries, et dont les coûts demeurent raisonnables. Les pilotes sont rapides et plusieurs équipes PASS sont associées à de grandes équipes de NASCAR, qui peuvent ainsi observer les pilotes de près avant de les aider à monter dans l'échelle NASCAR. »

Rapide lors des deux sessions d'essais et qualifié 5e à 0,3sec de la pole, Labbé croyait en ses chances de victoire avec sa voiture réglée pour maximiser sa performance lors des longs relais. Bien installé dans le groupe de tête après 50 tours de piste, un autre pilote le poussa vers le mur, le choc brisant la durite de frein avant droite et forçant un arrêt pour réparer la machine. Après avoir perdu au moins quatre tours aux meneurs, le pilote décida de se retirer de la course. « Nous venons en PASS pour gagner, car nous ne participons pas à toutes les courses, ce qui nous enlève toute chance au titre pour la saison. Il ne servait alors à rien de tourner loin derrière les meneurs et user la mécanique et les pneus pour sans espoir d'un bon résultat. Des fois, la réalité peut être frustrante, mais c'est ça la course ! »

Alex sera de retour en piste le 22 août prochain au Circuit St-Croix pour le Can-AM 150 de la série ACT Québec, où Alex est champion en titre. Il se retrouve maintenant 6e au classement provisoire 2015 malgré le fait de ne pas avoir participé à toutes les épreuves cette saison. La no 48 VR Victoriaville / Larue Motorsport se présente toujours avec de bonnes chances de remporter l'épreuve et comme toujours, Alex et toute l'équipe visent la victoire.   

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Gonyo Scores C.J. Richards Memorial Modified Victory at Devil’s Bowl Speedway

ATTACHED PHOTOS (credit MemorEvents):
 
Enduro - Third-place finisher Brett Wood (left), winner Cory Gray (center), and runner-up Zach Wood (right) in victory lane after the MFT Sauce & Rub Co. Enduro Series race at Devil's Bowl Speedway.
 
Gonyo - Leon Gonyo of Chazy, NY won the Carrara Masonry & Concrete "C.J. Richards Memorial" and collected a $600 power tool kit from Ingersoll Rand as a bonus at Devil's Bowl Speedway.
 
Gordon - Robert Gordon of Milton, VT won the Brileya's Chrysler-Jeep Renegade feature and collected a $600 power tool kit from Ingersoll Rand as a bonus at Devil's Bowl Speedway.
 
Mini - Third-place finisher Brad Bertrand (left), winner Chuck Bradford (center), and runner-up Chris LaVair (right) in victory lane after the Portland Glass Mini Stock feature at Devil's Bowl Speedway.
 
Mod - Third-place finisher Todd Stone (left), winner Leon Gonyo (center), and runner-up Vince Quenneville Jr. (right) in victory lane after the Carrara Masonry & Concrete "C.J. Richards Memorial" for the Bond Auto Parts Modified division at Devil's Bowl Speedway.
 
White - Chad White of Fort Ann, NY was a first-time winner in the Central Vermont Motorcycles Late Model division and was joined in victory lane by representatives from Carrara Masonry & Concrete at Devil's Bowl Speedway.
 
 



 
Gonyo Scores C.J. Richards Memorial Modified Victory at Devil's Bowl Speedway

White is eighth different Late Model winner

 

For Immediate Release                                                                                                                                                                         DBS-081015-1

 

WEST HAVEN, VT – Veteran stock car driver Leon Gonyo visited victory lane in nostalgic and appropriate fashion at Devil's Bowl Speedway on Friday, August 7, winning the fourth annual "C.J. Richards Memorial" presented by Carrara Masonry & Concrete. Other winners on the night included Chad White, Robert Gordon, Chuck Bradford, and Cory Gray in action for the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series presented by Yandow Sales & Service and John Deere.

Chazy, NY racer Gonyo, 63, was a frequent winner in the mid-1980s under the former Champlain Valley Racing Association headed by the late Richards, who founded Devil's Bowl Speedway in 1967.  On Friday night, Gonyo strung together a three-segment low total score of eight points to take the overall victory in the race bearing Richards' name.

Gonyo won the opening 22-lap segment for the Bond Auto Parts Modified division to score one point in the cumulative tally. Vince Quenneville Jr., of Brandon, VT, finished second to score two points, followed by two-time Modified champion Todd Stone, who was making his first Modified start of the season.  Ron Proctor was fourth with Dave Snow fifth.

Greg Atkins of Clintonville, NY won the middle 22-lap round over Proctor and Jimmy Ryan; Quenneville finished fourth with Gonyo fifth.  Entering the final 23-lap segment, Gonyo, Quenneville, and Proctor found themselves locked in a three-way tie for the overall lead with six segment points apiece.

Stone dominated the final leg, while Gonyo held off a surging Quenneville for the runner-up spot; Atkins and Proctor filled out the top five in the segment.  Gonyo's total of eight points was enough to beat Quenneville by a single marker for the overall victory. With 11 points each, Stone beat Proctor in a tiebreaker for third place overall by virtue of his final-segment win.  Proctor took fourth with Atkins fifth.

Chad White of Fort Ann, NY was a first-time winner in the 30-lap Central Vermont Motorcycles Late Model feature and became the division's eighth different winner in as many races in 2015.  Seth Bridge did his best to rebound from a crash in the previous week by leading twice during the race, but White was strong enough on the outside lane to get back in front.

White led the final 19 laps and pulled away from double-duty racer Stone and point leader Josh Masterson.  Stone, of Middlebury, VT was the runner-up ahead of Masterson.  Robert Bryant Jr. finished fourth with Matt White, the winner's brother, fifth in his first start of the season.

Milton, VT's Robert Gordon won the two-segment Brileya's Chrysler-Jeep Renegade feature for the second week in a row. Gordon finished second in the opening 15-lap round behind Scott FitzGerald, then won the final leg for a low total score of three points.  Jimmy Bushey of Mooers Forks, NY finished fourth and second for six points and took the overall runner-up finish, with West Rutland, VT's FitzGerald (first, fifth) third overall with six points.

Defending Portland Glass Mini Stock champion Chuck Bradford of Addison, VT made it back-to-back wins in an entertaining 15-lap race, defeating point leader Chris LaVair of Gabriels, NY.  Bradford's teammate, rookie Brad Bertrand of Ferrisburgh, VT, led the first 12 laps until Bradford and LaVair scooted past, and held on for third place.

Cory Gray of Rutland, VT took his second win of the season in the 50-lap MFT Sauce & Rub Co. Enduro Series feature.  Zach Wood of Georgia, VT closed in on Gray in the final laps but was not able to mount a serious challenge.  Brett Wood, Zach's father, finished third.

Devil's Bowl Speedway is back in action on Friday, August 14 at an early 7:00 p.m. start with Modifieds, Late Models, Renegades, and Mini Stocks, as well as the annual "Spectator Races" for street-legal vehicles.  The event also marks the return of Heritage Family Credit Union "Member Night" giving free admission to all HFCU members who show proof of membership at the gate. Regular general admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and free for kids age 12 and under.

Devil's Bowl Speedway is located on Route 22A in West Haven, VT, four miles north of Exit 2 on U.S. Route 4.  For more information, visit www.DevilsBowlSpeedwayVT.com or call (802) 265-3112.  Devil's Bowl Speedway is on Facebook at facebook.com/DevilsBowlSpeedway and on Twitter and Instagram at @DevilsBowlSpeed; follow the action using the #DevilsBowl hashtag.

 

UNOFFICIAL RESULTS – 4th Annual Carrara Masonry & Concrete "C.J. Richards Memorial"

Devil's Bowl Speedway, West Haven, VT

NASCAR Whelen All-American Series presented by Yandow Sales & Service and John Deere

Friday, August 7, 2015

 

Bond Auto Parts Modified Feature (67 laps)

Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown-Segment Points

(# - denotes rookie)

1.    (7) Leon Gonyo, Chazy, NY – 8 points

2.    (9) Vince Quenneville Jr., Brandon, VT – 9 points

3.    (4) Todd Stone, Middlebury, VT – 11 points

4.    (8) Ron Proctor, Charlton, NY – 11 points

5.    (10) Greg Atkins, Clintonville, NY – 12 points

6.    (6) Codie Aubin, Plattsburgh, NY – 21 points

7.    (1) Dave Snow, Brandon, VT – 22 points

8.    (5) Jimmy Ryan, Whiting, VT – 22 points

9.    (3) Billy Lussier, Fair Haven, VT – 24 points

10.  (2) # Bob Kilburn, Fair Haven, VT – 25 points

11.  (11) Jason Durgan, Morrisonville, NY – 33 points

Heat Winners: Leon Gonyo; Vince Quenneville Jr.

Segment Winners: Leon Gonyo; Greg Atkins; Todd Stone

Ingersoll Rand Power Tools Award: Leon Gonyo

Shiley Fabrication Hard Charger Award: Vince Quenneville Jr.

Shiley Fabrication Hard Luck Award: Jason Durgan

 

Central Vermont Motorcycles Late Model Feature (30 laps)

Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown

(# - denotes rookie)

1.    (2) Chad White, Fort Ann, NY

2.    (6) Todd Stone, Middlebury, VT

3.    (8) Josh Masterson, Bristol, VT

4.    (7) Robert Bryant Jr., Brooklyn, CT

5.    (11) Matt White, Northfield, VT

6.    (1) Seth Bridge, Mendon, VT

7.    (10) Jamie Aube, North Ferrisburgh, VT

8.    (9) Chris Bergeron, Claremont, NH

9.    (3) Rich Lowrey Jr., Charlotte, VT

10.  (12) # Richard Lowrey III, Charlotte, VT

11.  (4) Robert Hagar, Windsor, VT

12.  (5) Mark Norris, Benson, VT

Heat Winners: Todd Stone; Robert Bryant Jr.

Ingersoll Rand Power Tools Award: Chad White

Crazy Horse Racing Winners Circle Challenge: Chad White

 

Brileya's Chrysler-Jeep Renegade Feature (15 laps x 2)

Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown-Segment Points

(# - denotes rookie)

1.    (6) Robert Gordon, Milton, VT – 3 points

2.    (5) Jimmy Bushey, Mooers Forks, NY – 6 points

3.    (2) Scott FitzGerald, West Rutland, VT – 6 points

4.    (3) # Matt Monaghan, Colchester, VT – 7 points

5.    (4) Don Franklin, Milton, VT – 8 points

6.    (1) # Shawn Franklin, Waitsfield, VT – 12 points

Segment Winners: Scott FitzGerald; Robert Gordon

Ingersoll Rand Power Tools Award: Robert Gordon

Bond Auto Parts Hard Charger Award: Robert Gordon

 

Portland Glass Mini Stock Feature (15 laps)

Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown

(# - denotes rookie)

1.    (10) Chuck Bradford, Addison, VT

2.    (9) Chris LaVair, Gabriels, NY

3.    (3) # Bradley Bertrand, Ferrisburgh, VT

4.    (6) John McCarron, Rensselaer, NY

5.    (2) Kyle Sorensen, Ballston Spa, NY

6.    (7) Kyle Watrous, Bomoseen, VT

7.    (5) Dan Collins, Rensselaer, NY

8.    (8) # Tanner Crary, Saranac Lake, NY

9.    (1) Andrew FitzGerald, West Rutland, VT

10.  (4) Harold LaVair Jr., Gabriels, NY

11.  (11) Mike Clark, Salisbury, VT

Heat Winners: John McCarron; Chris LaVair

Bond Auto Parts Hard Charger Award: Chuck Bradford

 

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Toonie Admission/Fan Appreciation Night Returns to Peterborough Speedway

Toonie Admission/Fan Appreciation Night Returns to Peterborough Speedway

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 





There are dirty cars on the streets all around Central Ontario. People have been saving their spare change for the next Toonie Spectator Grandstand Admission/Fan Appreciation Night – presented by Pepsi – at Peterborough Speedway.

 

The next event in the Hot August Night Racing Series at Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval takes the Great Canadian RV green flag Saturday, August 15th with the Battlefield Equipment Rental 4Fun, Mini Stock, Earl Ireland Auto Sales Late Model, INEX Ontario Legend and Ontario Modifieds Racing Series divisions looking to earn a trip to Dart Heating and Air Conditioning Victory Lane and an on-track autograph session at intermission.

 

"These events are some of the most popular on the schedule every season," said Peterborough Speedway owner/promoter J.P. Josiasse. "It's a great way to introduce new fans to the brand we've successfully built over the years. The place is packed to the top rows of the grandstands, the concession stands are busy and the drivers love to meet the people who cheer for their efforts every week."

 

Saturday, August 15th the pit gates will open at 2:00, with the spectator grandstands unlocked at 4:00 and the first race of the night taking to the track at 5:00.

 

Peterborough Speedway officials have also recently announced a couple of changes to their advertised schedule. The Chase for the Colours event that was rained-out Sunday, June 28th has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 22nd. Teams in the Mini Stock, Paul Davis Systems Thunder Car and Earl Ireland Auto Sales Late Model divisions will run extra distance main events that will determine the front row starting spots for the 23rd Annual Autumn Colours Classic. Also on the program will be the home track Renegade Trucks and the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series. The OMRS Mods have also been added to the Saturday, August 29th event to make-up for a show that was washed-out Saturday, July 25th.

 

On Saturday, August 22nd pit gates will open at 1:00 with spectator grandstands unlocked at 4:00 and racing at5:00. For the Saturday, August 29th event, pit gates open at 3:00, grandstands at 5:00 and racing at 6:00.

 

Fans can always find the latest news at www.peterboroughspeedway.com  by liking the track's page atwww.facebook.com or following it on Twitter. You can also download the free Peterborough Speedway app on your Smartphone.

 

Photo attachment: Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 

Mini Stock driver Donovan Price signs autographs for some young fans. The next Toonie Spectator Grandstand Admission/Fan Appreciation Night is Saturday, August 15th at Peterborough Speedway.

 

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NASCAR Legend Buddy Baker Passes Away at 74 Baker’s NASCAR Career as Driver and Broadcaster Spanned Parts of Seven Decades



NASCAR Legend Buddy Baker Passes Away at 74

Baker's NASCAR Career as Driver and Broadcaster Spanned Parts of Seven Decades

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Aug. 10, 2015) – Elzie Wylie "Buddy" Baker Jr., the 1980 Daytona 500 champion and famed NASCAR commentator, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 74 (b. 1-25-41).

 

At 6 feet 6 inches tall, Buddy Baker was often called the "Gentle Giant," though the nickname "Leadfoot" was more apropos due to the blistering speeds he often achieved during his 33-year career.

 

In 1970, Baker became the first driver to eclipse the 200-mph mark on a closed course while testing at Talladega Superspeedway. Although he didn't win at the 2.66-mile superspeedway that year, Baker visited Talladega Victory Lane four times throughout his stellar career.

 

A race commentator and radio host during a lengthy and prolific post-racing career, the Charlotte, North Carolina native's biggest win came in the 1980 Daytona 500. He finished with an average race speed of 177.602 mph – a track record that still stands.

 

"Many of today's fans may know Buddy Baker as one of the greatest storytellers in the sport's history, a unique skill that endeared him to millions," said NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France. "But those who witnessed his racing talent recognized Buddy as a fast and fierce competitor, setting speed records and winning on NASCAR's biggest stages. It is that dual role that made Buddy an absolute treasure who will be missed dearly."

 

Baker, son of NASCAR Hall of Famer Buck Baker, accumulated 19 wins in the premier series, including a victory in the 1970 Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway where he lapped the rest of the field. In 1972-73, Baker became the first driver to win consecutive World 600s. He also won the inaugural preseason event now known as the Sprint Unlimited in 1979. He was named one of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers in 1998, and in 2014 was first nominated for inclusion into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

 

After retiring in 1992, Baker made a successful transition to the television booth as a commentator for The Nashville Network and CBS. He most recently served as a radio co-host on "Late Shift" and "Tradin' Paint" for SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

 

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