2022-10-05

Cousineau Racing Heads to the Autumn Colours Classic on the Family Plan


Cousineau Racing Heads to the Autumn Colours Classic on the Family Plan 

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media 

 

The provincial motorsports spot will be on Canada's Toughest 3rd Mile Oval, as Peterborough Speedway hosts the 29th edition of the Lucas Oil Autumn Colours Classic. It'll be a busy weekend for Cousineau Racing, with the team scheduled to bring 4 cars to the track. 

 

Based in Colborne, Ontario, Bobby Cousineau scored his first career Late Model win Saturday, August 6th. That trip to the winner's circle helped pave the way to a 3rd place finish in the overall point standings for the driver of the No. 42 Mustang. This year, he'll also play the all-important role of car owner to his sons Chase, Carson and Cole who finished 6th, 7th and 8th respectively in the Junior Late Model field. The popular division will be making its debut at this year's edition of Autumn Colours. 

 

"Some people might think that bringing 4 cars to the track is a lot, but it is actually 1 less than most nights during the regular season," Bobby Cousineau explained. "My father will be leaving the No. 24 car at home and giving me a hand with keeping boys focused and ready to roll. This weekend can be really busy and I'm sure they'll be excited." 

 

On the subject of excitement, Cousineau says he's looking forward to his next start in the big race. This will be the 3rd kick at the can in the big race. His best finish came in 2021 when he started 12th and finished 9th. While much of his motorsports experience has come in the demolition derby ranks, Bobby Cousineau has enjoyed the switch to stock cars and believes the team is better prepared for an Autumn Colours run this year than in the past. 

 

"In 2021, much of my focus was on the Super Stock while Dad ran the Late Model," Cousineau said. "Autumn Colours was one of just a few starts in the car for me. This year has been different with running every week. 167 laps is quite different from what we do on a regular Saturday night, but we'll do our best to be in the running with the checkered flag waves." 

 

The No. 42 Mustang carries sponsorship from the family business Cozy Home Heating and Air Conditioning, TDR Racing, DiBello Towing and Clarke's Parts & Equipment Sales. Special thanks to Todd Delisle, Ray Doucette, Anthony DiBello, Danielle Cousineau, Robert and Heather Cousineau and Karl Cousineau for helping prepare and maintain the team's equipment through the week and on raceday. 

 

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

 

With his 3rd career start in the event coming up fast, Bobby Cousineau (No. 42) is looking forward to running the Autumn Colours Classic Electric City 167 at Peterborough Speedway. 

 

The Kingsway Auto Centre Junior Late Models of Carson (No. 11), Cole (No. 10) and Chase Cousineau (No. 08) will compete in their first career Autumn Colours Classic feature event at Peterborough Speedway. 

 

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


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Electric City 167 Highlights the 2022 Lucas Oil Autumn Colours Classic



Electric City 167 Highlights the 2022 Lucas Oil Autumn Colours Classic 

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media 

 

On a typical Saturday night during the regular season, Peterborough Speedway's Late Model teams have been familiar with running a 25 or 30-lap feature as their headline event. With the 29th edition of the Lucas Oil Autumn Colours Classic coming up fast, the combined Late Model/Pro Late Model Electric City 167 will once again be the weekend's highlight 'A' main. 

 

"This will be the 4th edition of Autumn Colours where we've put the 2 Late Model designations together for a spotlight 167-lap feature tilt," said track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse. "There has been a strong level of parity in the finishing order of these events. While Brandon Watson, JR Fitzpatrick and Ryan Kimball claimed the wins in 2018, 2019 and 2021, the Limited Late Model teams have also logged some impressive performances." 

 

Josiasse says that home track regulars might have a slight advantage in the Electric City 167, those teams who are unfamiliar with the layout of the venue known as Canada's Toughest 3rd Mile Oval will get plenty of time to land on the perfect race day set-up. Late Model runners will participate in the practice sessions Friday, October 7th and Saturday, October 8th with their main event scheduled for a mid-afternoon green flag during the Sunday, October 9th finale. 

 

The 'Electric City 167' brand is created by combining a pair of historic events. In May of 1884, Peterborough was the first municipality in the country to use electric streetlights. It was also one of the first cities in Canada to begin generating clean hydro-electrical power, which attracted General Electric and Quaker Oats to town to take advantage of this economical energy source. The 167 lap designation is a throwback to 1967, the year Peterborough Speedway was built. 

 

During the 29th running of the Super Bowl of Stock Car Racing, pit gates will open each morning at 10:00, with rotating practice sessions Friday, October 7th beginning at 1:00 and racing at 6:00. Fans can purchase daily or weekend passes online at www.eventsprout.com/events/peterborough-speedway-2000-ltd. Tickets are also available as a cash only transaction from the walk-up ticket booth on raceday. For pit area access, anyone visiting the track for the first time in 2022 will need to complete the online waiver. 

 

For the latest news and Lucas Oil Autumn Colours Classic event information, look to www.peterboroughspeedway.com or the track's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram social media profiles. 

 

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

 

JR Fitzpatrick (No. 84) was the best of a star-studded field during the 2019 running of the Lucas Oil Autumn Colours Classic Electric City 167 at Peterborough Speedway. 

 

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


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