Duane Cinnamon Opens the 2017 OMRS Schedule with a Main Event Win
Duane Cinnamon Opens the 2017 OMRS Schedule with a Main Event Win
By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media
On the heels of a strong 2016 season that saw perennial fan favourite John Baker Jr. capture the tour championship, the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series – powered by Torque Builders Inc. – opened its 2017 schedule Saturday, May 20th at Sunset Speedway.
Close to a dozen teams from the popular open-wheeled group signed-in to chase the checkered flag at the raceway north of the GTA. Before he was able to turn a green flag lap under race conditions, the reworked #63 machine of JBJ suffered mechanical woes and was sidelined for the day. Qualify event wins were recorded by Brad Stevenson and Duane Cinnamon, who each finished in second position in the preliminary rounds they didn't win.
The OMRS main event got underway with former series champion Rob Warnes and Randy Hollingsworth on the front row. Coming from the staging area in 5th spot, Cinnamon – who had a number of strong showings last year – was able to close the deal and take his first checkered flag with the series. The driver took to social media after the event to thank everyone who helped put everything together.
"What a great way to start the 2017 race season," Cinnamon said in a post on his Facebook profile. "A lot of work over the last few months went into getting the modified ready for the track. I can't thank everyone enough for their help and making the car as good as it was. If it wasn't for our sponsors and friends, we wouldn't have made it to the track."
Chris Burrows, Connor James, Hollingsworth, Rob Warnes, Craig Stevenson, Brad Stevenson, Rick Warnes and Willow Barberstock rounded-out the finishing order.
Ontario Modifieds Racing Series notebook: Last season's point standing runner-up Stu Robinson Jr. was missing from the starting line-up. He was part of the Short Track U.S. Nationals at Bristol Motor Speedway…The OMRS teams will make their first of the year – Saturday, May 27th – at its unofficial home track, as part of the 50th Anniversary Season at Peterborough Speedway.
2017 Ontario Modifieds Racing Series schedule
Saturday, May 20th: Sunset Speedway – Spring Velocity
Event winner: #41, Duane Cinnamon
Saturday, May 27th: Peterborough Speedway
Saturday, June 10th: Peterborough Speedway
Saturday, June 24th: Peterborough Speedway
Saturday, July 1st: Flamboro Speedway – Canada Day Special
Saturday, July 15th: Peterborough Speedway
Saturday, July 22nd: Peterborough Speedway
Saturday, August 5th: Flamboro Speedway
Saturday, August 19th: Peterborough Speedway
Saturday, August 26th: Peterborough Speedway
Saturday, September 23rd: Sunset Speedway – Fall Velocity
Sunday, September 24th: Sunset Speedway – Fall Velocity
Fans can find full series details at www.facebook.com/OMRS. Clarke Motorsports Communications is proud to represent Ontario Modifieds Racing Series 2017 season.
Photo attachment: Ashley McCubbin, www.shorttrackmusings.com
Duane Cinnamon (#41) celebrates the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series – powered by Torque Builders Inc. – main event win – Saturday, May 20th – at Sunset Speedway.
Prepared by: Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media
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