2022-01-25

Jeremy Kelly Rides a Rocket to the 2021 Peterborough Mini Stock Title

Jeremy Kelly Rides a Rocket to the 2021 Peterborough Mini Stock Title 

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media 

 

When the final point standings are calculated at the end of the regular season, pride and bragging rights are the ultimate rewards for a local racer's success. 

 

After claiming back-to-back 4Fun/Bone Stock titles in 2016 and 2017, Jeremy Kelly made the move to the Jiffy Lube Mini Stock ranks to kick-off the 2019 schedule and won rookie of the year that same season. While it took a couple of seasons to adjust to the new division, the 34-year-old filmmaker who lives in downtown Peterborough quickly found his niche and clinched the 2021 track championship – by a scant, 1 point margin over Ryan Oosterholt – with a feature win on the final night of the regular season to seal the deal. Kelly says he still finds spending Saturday nights with his family and friends at the venue known as Canada's Toughest 3rd Mile Oval is still a lot of fun.  

 

"I'm very thankful for the support of my parents Teresa Kelly, Glen Harrington and Blair Kelly. Its also great to race with my teammates including my brother Jake and Johnny Bates," admitted the driver. "I have to thank my girlfriend Jess Weitz for her encouragement, along with J.P., Dave and the team at the track for their hard work at putting everything together so we could be back at the track." 

 

Kelly says he appreciates what he calls the 'Mom n' Pop' sponsors in the community – including Kirk Norris of Desjardins Insurance, Ranger Construction, Impact Communications, Tyler Junkin & TMC Motorsports, Stay Classy Racing, Connelly's Minute Muffler, Parnell Motorsports, Poked by Tony & Mike's Tattoo – that back his No. 80 machine and help him live out his boyhood racing dream. 

 

2021 Jiffy Lube Mini Stock standings (Top 10) 

 

Jeremy Kelly (#80)                  531 

Ryan Oosterholt (#79)            530 

Ember Junkin (#19)                523 

Kevin Strutt (#34)                    491 

Brock Baker (#63B)                481 

Erin Kearns (42X)                   441 

Brad/John Lavalle (#6)           438 

Marilyn Junkin (#61)               403 

Ryan Edwards-Kiss (#20)      378 

Carol Dawson (#38)               352 

 

There really isn't an off-season for hometown racetrack operators. They might take a day off here and there, but as quickly as one year's line-up comes to an end, they start making plans for the next. That's the case for owner/promoter J.P. Josiasse and the management team at Peterborough Speedway. They're looking forward to potentially kicking-off the 2022 schedule on the Victoria Day holiday weekend in May. 

 

"We still have a lot of work to be done before the next green flag but I think we're in a very good place," said Josiasse. "Things should be good to go for the next season. We'll have our regular weekly classes returning and talks are also starting with some of our special guest divisions to find some dates in our 2022 plans." 

 

Keep up to date with details and information for the new season by checking www.peterboroughspeedway.com or visiting the track's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social media platforms. 

 

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

 

The championship chase came right down to the wire as Jeremy Kelly (No. 80) claimed the 2021 Jiffy Lube Mini Stock title by just a single point at Peterborough Speedway. 

 

Prepared by: Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media 


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NASCAR(R) Partners with Tech Solutions Provider Southern Computer Warehouse

NASCAR® Partners with Tech Solutions Provider Southern Computer Warehouse

Company Brings Additional Tech Experience to the Industry as Official Partner of NASCAR

 

Daytona Beach, FL (January 25, 2022) – National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC ("NASCAR") continues to deliver on its commitment to evolve the racing industry through technology innovation, announcing today that Southern Computer Warehouse (SCW) has become the Official Technology Value-Added Reseller of NASCAR in a multi-year partnership.

In addition to its Official Partnership, SCW joins the NASCAR Technology Partner Platform, helping to furnish a future-forward and innovative technology approach to NASCAR with other industry leaders.  

 

"SCW brings a vast array of technology products and solutions to NASCAR as a successful value-added reseller in the tech industry," said Jeff Wohlschlaeger, NASCAR Vice President and Chief Sales Officer. "Through this partnership, we're able to expand our Technology Partner Platform, encouraging additional collaboration with our partners as we help shape the direction of the sport's future."

 

"We are excited to partner with NASCAR and showcase our industry leading technology offering through the world's most exciting sport," said Joseph Gabriel, founder and CEO of SCW. "As we approach $1 billion in total company sales, the partnership serves as a sincere 'thank you' to our customers and manufacturing partners, many of whom are dedicated NASCAR fans. We look forward to showing our appreciation to them through special NASCAR events and offerings and demonstrating to millions of fans why SCW is 'Where America Gets I.T.'"

 

SCW is a value-added reseller of technology products and services with manufacturing partnerships across more than 3,000 brands. It will provide NASCAR access to its more than one million IT hardware and software products, collaborating with NASCAR and other Official Partners to find more ways to leverage technology in the industry.

 

The NASCAR Technology Partner Platform was created in August 2021 as a way to connect tech leaders from around the globe in a collaborative and fast-paced environment that serves as an incubator for new ideas, case studies, relationships and efficiencies. More than 30 leading-edge companies participated in the program's inaugural event at Daytona International Speedway, including NASCAR Official Partners Xfinity, Comcast Business, Verizon and Amazon Web Services.

 

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About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 16 of the nation's major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR consists of three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour), one local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series) and three international series (NASCAR Pinty's Series, NASCAR Peak Mexico Series, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat ('NASCAR').

 

About Southern Computer Warehouse

Southern Computer Warehouse is an Atlanta-based value-added reseller of technology products and solutions serving education, healthcare, government and other industries throughout the U.S. It has manufacturing partnerships with more than 3,000 brands, which provides customers with more than one million IT hardware and software products. The company is committed to providing unmatched, personalized customer care, as well as cost-effective and project-specific solutions, to address customers' technology needs. For more information, visit www.scw.com or follow the company on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

 

Contact

Laura Finley

NASCAR Communications


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