2019-08-28

Nick Ledson Sweeps Peterborough Speedway Ontario Legends Series Features…Again

Nick Ledson Sweeps Peterborough Speedway Ontario Legends Series Features…Again

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media


After criss-crossing the province for about a month – including the running of the Canadian Asphalt Legend Car Nationals – teams with the Trailers Plus Ontario Legends Series returned to the venue known as Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval for a pair of feature events Saturday, August 24th. On the line were valuable tour points toward this year's overall championship, as well as a chance to move-up in the standings for the inaugural Clarke Motorsports Communications Challenge Cup for events at Peterborough Speedway.


Fast-time qualifiers Nicholas Ledson and Parker Traves brought the starting field to the green flag in the opening 25 lapper. Coming from his front row starting spot, Ledson led the opening laps until a lap 5 yellow flag for an incident in the 2nd turn slowed his charge. This year's winner of the Canadian Asphalt Legend Car Nationals started to work through slower traffic, just as another issue brought out the red flag. Current point leader Parker Traves was looking to get around Ledson on the restart, but the #15N ride was too strong. Not even a late race yellow flag could keep him from the win. Dawson Drimmie, Kevin Foisy and Kenny McNicol Jr. followed the leaders across the line to complete the top 5. Andrew Massey, Paul Pierik, Jeff Forsey, Shane Pollock, Wes Cuthbertson, Mark Griffin, Cory Richardson, Jeremy Coulter, Zach Latimer, Thomas Dunn, Glenn Morris, Joe Sherman, Adam Cuthbertson, Rick Eades, Cole McFadden and Miles Tyson rounded-out the finishing positions.


The night's second Ontario Legends Series feature – a holdover from a Saturday, June 1st rainout – had Kenny McNicol Jr. and Jeff Forsey on the front row. McNicol took the lead early but the pace was slowed because of a yellow flag with only a single lap on the scoreboard. Kevin Foisy was looking for a turn at the front of the field and moved into the runner-up spot on the restart. Searching high and low, he wasn't able to take over the top position and faced a challenge from Nick Ledson who slid into 2nd with 6 laps complete and took the lead 9 circuits into the 25 lap affair. Foisy kept trying but could only get close to the leader over the closing stages. Parker Traves, Adam Cuthbertson and Dawson Drimmie completed the top 5 as Ledson once again swept the pair of feature events. McNicol Jr., Andrew Massey, Forsey, Cory Richardson, Jeremy Coulter, Joe Sherman, Mark Griffin, Glenn Morris, Wes Cuthbertson, Paul Pierik, Miles Tyson, Shane Pollock and Zach Latimer rounded-out the running order.


Trailers Plus Ontario Legends Series notebook: Ledson's Peterborough Speedway sweep came hot on the heels of his win at the Canadian Asphalt Legend Car Nationals a week earlier…The weekend started off great for Miles Tyson, who qualified 4th fastest. He got up 2nd place in the first feature before breaking a trailing arm. In the 2nd 'A' main, his #49 was caught-up in a wreck and hit the wall…Things weren't much better for Cole McFadden. During the first feature, he rolled into the infield grass off the backstretch with a small fire under the hood and was finished for the night…Jeremy Coulter made the tow from Smiths Falls, Ontario for his first start of the season. He was 13th in the first feature and 10th in the second…The next event on the 2019 schedule is a double header – Saturday, September 7th and Sunday, September 8th – at Grand Bend Speedway.


Since 1986, series title sponsor Trailers Plus has carried a full line of new and used cargo, sport, utility, livestock trailers and car haulers to do the job. To learn more about their complete product line, see Trailers Plus at 2223 Drummond Line in Peterborough, call 877.703.5085 or visitwww.trailersplus.net.


Like the Ontario Legends Series page on www.facebook.com and look for the exciting web-site www.ontariolegendseries.com. Clarke Motorsports Communications is proud to represent the Trailers Plus Ontario Legends Series 2019 season.


Photo attachment: Melissa Smits, www.facebook.com/oneninemarketing


Nicholas Ledson (#15N) continues to hold a hot hand on the www.trailersplus.net Ontario Legends Series tour and swept a pair of feature events – Saturday, August 24th – at Peterborough Speedway.


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Robert Delormier Conquers DirtCar Sportsman Series Field at Cornwall

By: Tim Baltz

In the eleven previous tour races held at the Cornwall Motor Speedway, the DirtCar Sportsman Series has produced a total of eight different winners in track history. With 2018 Martin Pelletier on to the 358 Modified ranks for 2019 it left everyone with a clear shot to claim a checkered flag.

Ryan Stabler would jump into the early race lead at the start of the 50-lap event over Kaven Poliquin, Robert Delormier, Justin Desrosiers and Johnathon Ferguson. Stabler who has only 3 career wins in the DirtCar Sportsman ranks, was looking strong on this night as he pulled away on a slick race track in the early laps as behind him Robert Delormier was making his move forward to the number two spot. 

On lap 5 Delormier would make his move and quickly close in on Ryan Stabler who was starting to enter into traffic. By lap 12 the top two had pulled away from the field and were cutting through the traffic perfectly while Brianna Ladouceur was also on the charge from her 8th starting spot. Ladouceur who had previously competed in the 150-lap 358 Modified race earlier in the day, was running on pure adrenaline as she got by Kaven Poliquin on lap 20. 

At the halfway point Stabler and Delormier were battling hard for the lead but traffic was making it very difficult for the two of them which allow Ladouceur to close in and make it a 3-car battle. On lap 38 the first yellow flew as Jeffrey Lapalme slowed to a stop in turn 4.

When the green flew Robert Delormier knew it was go-time as he took over the lead and started to drive away. Behind him, Brianna Ladouceur was also on the charge as she battled Ryan Stabler for 2nd over the final 10 laps with Johnathon Ferguson 4th and former series champion and 8-time Cornwall feature winner Shane Pecore completing the top 5. 

In the end, Robert Delormier would go unchallenged claiming his 2nd career DirtCar Sportsman Series win and first on the North Region in 2019. Brianna Ladouceur's busy night resulted in a second-place run followed by Ryan Stabler, Johnathon Ferguson, and Shane Pecore.

The North Region takes a couple of weeks away before getting back to action at the Plattsburgh Airborne Speedway and Travis Bruno will look to defend home turf after winning the regional opener on May 4th.

DirtCar Sportsman Series North Region Race 2 (50 laps)

1X- Robert Delormier, 15B- Brianna Ladouceur, 77E- Ryan Stabler, 44- Johnathon Ferguson, 0- Shane Pecore, 3- Adam Rozon, 49- Kaven Poliquin, 66- Moise Page, 35- Thomas Cook, 1R- Ricky Thompson, 22C- Cedric Gauvreau, 38J- Jarrett Herbison, 4- Jason Shipclark, 94- Gabriel Cyr, 29A- Justin Desrosiers, 28K- Kurtis Cayer, 22S- Shane Stearns, R7- Lonnie Rivers, 1- Justin Lalancette, 35R- William Racine, 18- Bob Ray, 18JR- Jason Rose, 48- Patrick Picotin, 33- Travis Bruno, 95- Felix Murray, 04- Scott McGill, 78D- Domonick Merkley, 41- Samuel Charland, 88- Jeffrey Lapalme, 21W- Devin Willis

Fast Time- Adam Rozon: 13.864

Heat Winners- Adam Rozon, Shane Pecore, Robert Delormier, Johnathon Ferguson and Ryan Stabler

Last Chance Showdown- Kurtis Cayer and William Racine

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Super DIRTcar Series Stars Aiming to Build Momentum at Utica-Rome

Posted: 27 Aug 2019 10:26 AM PDT

100 laps will decide $7,500-winner on Sunday, Sept. 1 in Vernon, NY

VERNON, NY – Utica-Rome Speedway has developed a reputation for being one of the fastest and most exciting race tracks on the Super DIRTcar Series tour. On Sunday, Sept. 1, the biggest stars in Big Block Modified racing will compete over 100 laps for $7,500-to-win and $500-to-start on the Vernon, NY dirt oval in an event presented by Broedel Fuel Group and Clinton Tractor.

So far in 2019, the Baldwinsville Bandit Jimmy Phelps and his HBR No. 98H have been locked out of Victory Lane despite their strong efforts. Last year Phelps found the winning formula and took the checkered flag at Utica-Rome in July. HBR will be checking their notebook from last year's race to duplicate the success.

In that race, Phelps held off Danny Johnson and Erick Rudolph for 100 laps. This year Danny Johnson has lacked stability, racing for three different race teams. Incredibly he's maintained a top-10 seed in points. Now it seems the operation has settled down and Johnson, a 2019 Hall of Fame inductee, is starting to find his groove. Can The Doctor get the familiar orange No. 27J to the front once again?

Erick Rudolph is this year's DIRTcar 358 Modified Track Champion at Utica-Rome. Don't expect the No. 25R to be far from the front in any of the race sessions on Sunday, Sept. 1. Rudolph took the win in a 358 Modified Series race earlier this year after outdueling rival Mat Williamson.

Billy Dunn and Pat Ward sit second and third in Utica-Rome's weekly points. They are both good bets to take the fight to Series regulars for the $7,500 payday.

Other drivers to be on hand include defending NAPA Super DIRT Week Champion Larry Wight, living legend Billy Decker, rookies Ryan Godown, Jack Lehner and Demetrios Drellos, Buzz Chew Racing's Williamson and more.

Peter Britten and Mike Mahaney are two drivers who have been performing well in their Hoosier Racing Tire Weekly Championship programs but have fallen short of their expectations in Series racing. Both are also with new teams in 2019. Britten is back to his family-owned program while Mahaney has moved to the No. 35 Huttig-owned Big Block Modified.

With a heavy schedule up until November's Can-Am World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte, Mahaney and Britten need to capture some momentum for the final leg of the season to make a push for the top five. Can Utica-Rome produce a new 2019 winner?

If you can't make it to the track, be sure to tune in with our partners at FloRacing for the live HD stream. Also follow along with social media on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Also in action are Hoosier Racing Tire Weekly Championship divisions the DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds and DIRTcar Pro Stocks. For more event information head towww.UticaRomeSpeedway.com.


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Championship Clash Settles the Score for Peterborough Speedway Regular Season

Championship Clash Settles the Score for Peterborough Speedway Regular Season

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media


Its all come down to this. The curtain is about to drop on an exciting 2019 regular season of action at the tight, tricky bullring on Mount Pleasant Road. Don't miss your chance to experience the Championship Clash, where this year's titles in the hometown Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock, Jiffy Lube Mini Stock, Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck, KOD Disposal Super Stock and Late Model divisions; along with the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series will be decided – Saturday, August 31st – at Peterborough Speedway.


"Some of the championship battles could come down to the final turn on the last lap of the feature event. We've had an amazing season and I can't wait to award all of our drivers for their hard work," said track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse. "In addition to our full show, the season finale will also include Top 10 Shootouts for our regular Saturday night classes for the chance to earn a little extra cash in addition to a pat on the back for a job well done."


To wrap-up Peterborough Speedway's 2019 regular season and the final show of this year's Hot August Nights Racing Series, pit gates will open at 12:30, with the general admission spectator grandstands unlocked at 3:00. The night's first qualifying heat is set to roll from the staging area at 5:00..


Its not too early to start making plans for the 27th annual running of the Autumn Colours Classic. The Super Bowl of Short Track Stock Car Racing – presented by Lucas Oil Products and Pure Country 105 – takes the green flag October 11th to 13 at Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval. Spend your Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend enjoying action with close to 10 different racing divisions including the Electric City 167, a combined Late Model/Pro Late Model spectacular featuring some of the sport's top drivers. For the complete schedule details, select the 'Autumn Colours' drop-down from the banner on the track web-site.


Peterborough Speedway officials have scheduled an open practice session for teams interested in participating in the Autumn Colours Classic. Track time will be available Sunday, September 15th between 11:00 and 4:00.


Be sure to save www.peterboroughspeedway.com with your preferred motorsports web-sites or look for the latest news and information on the track's Facebook and Twitter social media platforms. Take Central Ontario's favourite racing destination with you around the clock by adding the free app to your smartphone.


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


With a handful of main event wins to his credit, Mark Gordon (#25) is the KOD Disposal Super Stock point leader heading into the Championship Clash – Saturday, 

August 31st – at Peterborough Speedway.


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