Peterborough Speedway Regroups After Weather Forces Cancellation

Peterborough Speedway Regroups After Weather Forces Cancellation

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

All the planning in the world can't create a great night of hometown racing when Mother Nature has other ideas. Despite their best intentions, track officials at Peterborough Speedway were forced to cancel the Saturday, May 25th program after a storm front rolled through Central Ontario.

Action will now continue with the Bone Stock, Mini Stock and Late Model divisions, plus the Ontario Legend Car Series and Outlaw Midgets on the program for a 6:00 start Saturday, June 1st. Fans of the home track Super Stock, Renegade Truck and Junior Late Model classes are advised that they will be part of the June 8th Double Toonie/Fan Appreciation Night. Ontario Modifieds Racing Series events are on the Saturday, July 6th line-up.

"In a perfect world, we'd run every event on the schedule exactly as we would expect," said Peterborough Speedway track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse. "Sadly, Mother Nature isn't a race fan as evident by the fact that nearly every track in the province was forced to cancel their programs as well. The best we can do is get the word out to our fans, racers and staff, while keeping a positive attitude as we move forward."

On the subject of moving forward, track supporters will take the next step toward Making Memories for Life with the year's first Double Toonie/Fan Appreciation Night, with $4.00 spectator grandstand admission – presented by Pepsi – Saturday, June 8th. The KOD Disposal sponsored APC Late Model 100 and Dayco Super Stock 50, with the local Bone Stocks and Renegade Trucks is on the calendar for Saturday, June 15th.

Peterborough Speedway will once again host its Autism Awareness Night, in support of CNAF, the Canadian National Autism Foundation – with the home track Bone Stock, Renegade Truck, Super Stock and Junior Late Model classes, plus the TQ Midgets – Saturday, June 22nd.

In its 55th consecutive season of weekly operation, Peterborough Speedway officials have earned a reputation for providing Central Ontario fans with great value for their family motorsports entertainment dollar. With an annual schedule of the best in home track racing and special guest divisions, the venue has created an atmosphere that traditionally offers a calendar of at least 15 action-packed shows. Of course, every season culminates with the annual running of the APC Autumn Colours Classic. This year's 31st edition of the Super Bowl of Stock Car Racing takes the Great Canadian RV green flag October 11th through 13th.

Be sure to check the newly redesigned www.peterboroughspeedway.com and the track's social media platforms and for the latest news, information and updates on the 2024 schedule.

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

Hometown racing excitement is set to return to Central Ontario as the Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stocks join the show Saturday, June 1st at Peterborough Speedway.

KOD Disposal Late Model teams will take centre stage when the 2024 schedule resumes – Saturday, June 1st – at Peterborough Speedway.

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

Roy Stuns Modifieds at Airborne Park

PLATTSBURGH, Ny. - Felix Roy won Thursday's Be Cool Heating and Air Conditioning 358 Modified Feature at Airborne Park over Tim Fuller and George Foley. Fire Swamp, Josh Terry, Ryan Senecal and Jason Bradley also scored wins on the night.

 

Roy started 4th and quickly passed 3rd starter Patrick Dupree before finding his way around polesitter George Foley. Foley led the opening circuit before giving way to Tanner Siemons on the second lap. Siemons ran the outside lane while Roy made gains in the middle, and by lap eight, Roy made the pass for the lead exiting turn two. He was largely unchallenged for the rest of the race, amassing a comfortable lead over Tim Fuller, who settled into second near the end of the race. Foley held on for 3rd with Steve Bernier and Mike Mahaney completing the top five.

 

In J&S Steel Sportsman action, Akwesasne, Ny.'s Fire Swamp charged from 9th to 1st in a hurry, scooting around leader Craig Wholey with six laps to go to secure the win. Wholey held on for 2nd with Bucko Branham running up to 3rd from 6th. Codie Aubin was 4th and Joey Scarborough was 5th.

 

The 9th State Cannabis Renegade Feature was won by Josh Terry. The younger of the racing Terry brothers, his orange #65 started on the front row and drove away with the win. Older brother Tylor wasted no time in getting to Josh's back bumper, climbing from 7th to 2nd on the bottom lane in just six laps, but a caution flag appeared to slow his roll, and Josh Terry cruised to victory by a few car lengths. Nate Guay registered his third podium of the season in 3rd place with Shawn Duquette and Billy Thwaits rounding out the top five.

 

Ryan Senecal flew into Egglefield Ford Victory Lane at the end of a challenging Moore Recycling Mini Stock Feature. CJ Belanger led the way early, while six or seven cars fought inches apart for the lead. The action got too hot coming around to complete the third lap, and Belanger hit the frontstretch wall. With 20 more cars behind him, Senecal ended up driving on the left side tires only after contact with a spinning car. Remarkably, the Senecal's blue #94 Pontiac landed on all fours, and he drove on to victory from the restart, holding off Greg Zindler in the closing laps. Kenny Tourville, Josh LaPorte, Jr. and Rick Doner followed.

 

Jason Bradley won the B Feature for the Moore Recycling Mini Stocks, marking his first-ever trip to Egglefield Ford Victory Lane over Chuck Mooney and Clemmy Bell.

 

Airborne Park Speedway is back in action in a huge way this Thursday, May 30, with the Short Track Super Series coming to town, bringing dirt modified racing's best drivers and fastest cars with them. The modified feature will pay $7,070 to win and is slated for 70 laps in distance, highlighting the 70 years of racing history at Airborne Park. The J&S Steel Sportsman, 9th State Cannabis Renegades and Moore Recycling Mini Stocks will join the powerful STSS modifieds for regular racing action. Stewart Friesen leads the STSS North Region points standings by five markers after just one race, a May 14 stop at Accord Speedway. Rich Ricci, Jr., Mat Williamson, Alex Yankowski and Matt Sheppard are behind Friesen in that order, but only 20 points separate the top-five. Mat Williamson leads the overall STSS points.

 

Airborne Park Speedway is located at 70 Broderick Road in Plattsburgh, New York, one mile south of exit 36 on the Interstate 87 Northway. Visit www.Airborneparkspeedwayny.com for more information, or call (518) 554-8606.

 

OFFICIAL RESULTS

 

Thursday, May 23, 2024

 

Be Cool Heating and Air Conditioning 358 Modified Feature (30 laps)

 

Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown

1. (4) Felix Roy, Napierville, Q.C.
2. (9) Tim Fuller, Edwards, Ny.
3. (1) George Foley, Saranac Lake, Ny.
4. (8) Steve Bernier, Saint-Hyacinthe, Q.C.
5. (10) Mike Mahaney, Elizabethtown, Ny.
6. (6) Matt Woodruff, Bloomingdale, Ny.
7. (17) Jeremy Roy, Napierville, Q.C.
8. (2) Tanner Siemons, Orford, N.H.
9. (13) Justin Stone, Middlebury, V.T.
10. (7) Jordan Fornwalt, Bradford, V.T.
11. (5) Shaun Shaw, Philadelphia, Ny.
12. (12) RJ Tresidder, Edwards, Ny.
13. (16) Chris Raabe, Alexandria, O.N.
14. (11) Franklin Mackin, Russell, Ny.
15. (15) Greg Atkins, Ausable Forks, Ny.
16. (13) Patrick Dupree, Saranac Lake, Ny,
17. (14) Tyler Atkins, Ausabke Forks, Ny.

J&S Steel Sportsman Feature (25 laps)
Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown

1. (9) Fire Swamp, Akwesasne, Ny.
2. (1) Craig Wholey, Bolton Landing, Ny.
3. (6) Bucko Branham, Plattsburgh, Ny.
4. (5) Codie Aubin, Plattsburgh, Ny.
5. (20) Joey Scarborough, Brandon, V.T.
6. (7) Beau Reeves, Plattsburgh, Ny.
7. (12) Tanner Forbes, Jay, Ny.
8. (15) Nick Heywood, Plattsburgh, Ny.
9. (8) Dylan Rabtoy, Swanton, V.T.
10. (2) Chris Cayea, Mooers Forks, Ny.
11. (18) Donovan Lussier, St. Denis-sur-Richelieu, Q.C.
12. (23) Evan Roberts, Fletcher, V.T.
13. (21) Michael Wright, Alburgh, V.T.
14. (6) Rick Frenyea, Peru, Ny.
15. (4) Josh Jock, Hogansburg, Ny.
16. (17) Jamie LaFountain, Keeseville, Ny,
17. (11) Jamy Begor, Mooers Forks, Ny.

18. (22) Jonathan Toohill, Pery, Ny.
19. (26) Caleb Durgan, Peru, Ny.
20. (16) Travis Bruno, Morrisonville, Ny.
21. (10) Vince Quenneville, Jr., Middlebury, V.T.
22. (13) Mike Phinney, Willsboro, Ny.
23. (24) Billy Cook, Hogansburg, Ny.
24. (29) Robert Gauthier, Williston, V.T.
25. (27) Pat Miner, Monkton, V.T.
26. (19) Mike Wells, West Chazy, Ny.
27. (28) Matt LaValley, Plattsburgh, Ny.
28. (31) Keith Pelkey, Clintonville, Ny.
29. (30) Parker Dermody, Peru, Ny.
30. (25) Charlotte Morin, Saint-Cesaire, Q.C.
31. (3) Nate Leonard, Plattsburgh, Ny.
    
    9th State Cannabis Renegade Feature (30 laps)
    Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown

1. (2) Josh Terry, Essex, Ny.
2. (7) Tylor Terry, Morrisonville, Ny.
3. (8) Nate Guay, Mooers, Ny.
4. (9) Shawn Duquette, Morrisonville, Ny.
5. (4) Levi Bombard, Peru, Ny.
6. (11) Billy Thwaits, Plattsburgh, Ny.
7. (3) Shawn Fountain, Plattsburgh, Ny.
8. (5) Richie Turner, Highgate, V.T.
9. (1) Mark Caron, Peru, Ny.
10. (6) Tyler Irwin, Peru, Ny.
11. (10) Bart VanLuevan, Mooers, Ny.
12. (15) Tim Wilcox, Morrisonville, Ny.
13. (13) Travis Stokes, West Chazy, Ny.
14. (12) Tyler Rhodes, Milton, V.T.
15. (14) Tony Salerno, Mineville, Ny.

Did not start: Zack Daniels

Moore Recycling Mini Stock Feature (15 laps)
Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown

1. (12) Ryan Senecal, Plattsburgh, Ny.
2. (6) Greg Zindler, Plattsburgh, Ny.
3. (8) Kenny Tourville, Grand Isle, V.T.
4. (13) Josh LaPorte, Jr., Peru, Ny.
5. (4) Jake Fountain, Dannemora, Ny.
6. (16) Rick Doner, Clintonville, Ny.
7. (9) Caleb Tourville, South Alburgh, V.T.
8. (7) Josh Blake, Champlain, Ny.
9. (17) Steven Bresette, Keeseville, Ny.
10. (1) Billy Doner, Keeseville, Ny.
11. (20) Chris Clark, Keeseville, N.Y
12. (11) Glenn Engstrom, Peru, Ny.
13. (19) Cale Manor, Ellenburg Center, Ny.
14. (18) Jamie Whitney, Jr., Plattsburgh, Ny.
15. (10) Kevin Burdo, Plattsburgh, Ny.
16. (15) Speedy Bresette, Plattsburgh, Ny.
17. (5) Josh LaPorte, Sr., Peru, Ny.
18. (3) CJ Belanger, Clintonville, Ny.
19. (14) Nick Harnden, Cadyville, Ny.
20. (21) Cody Agoney, Morrisonville, Ny.
21. (2) Jon Brown, West Chazy, Ny.

Moore Recycling Mini Stock B-Feature (8 laps)
Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown

1. (1) Jason Bradley, Keeseville, Ny.
2. (3) Chuck Mooney, Plattsburgh, Ny.
3. (15) Clemmy Bell, Peru, Ny.
4. (2) JP Corrow, Peru, Ny.
5. (14) Tyler Bell, Peru, Ny.
6. (10) Kyle Hart, Cadyville, Ny.
7. (9) Tyler Noel, Chazy Lake, Ny.
8. (8) Ernie Parent, Plattsburgh, Ny.
9. (5) Ed Goddeau, Plattsburgh, Ny,
10. (12) Hayden Bordeau, Dannemora, Ny,
11. (7) Kyle Botala, Grand Isle, V.T.
12. (6) Cory Collins, Essex, V.T.
13. (11) David Szatkowski, Plattsburgh, Ny.
14. (13) Matt Parker, Plattsburgh, Ny.

Did not start: Brett Manor

 

‘NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola’ Military Appreciation Program Opens Memorial Day Weekend

 

'NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola' Military Appreciation Program

Opens Memorial Day Weekend

 

Six-week, industry-wide celebration features '600 Miles of Remembrance' tribute at Coca-Cola 600 and new NASCAR IMPACT partnerships to support veterans, service members and military families

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 21, 2024) – This Memorial Day weekend will serve as the launching pad for the NASCAR community to formally honor and recognize the United States Armed Forces through its annual NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola program.

 

Anchoring the opening weekend is the powerful "600 Miles of Remembrance" tribute, where every NASCAR Cup Series car in Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 (6 p.m. ET on FOX) features the name of a fallen service member on the windshield. NASCAR and Coca-Cola will host Gold Star Families at Charlotte Motor Speedway, including many whose loved ones will be honored in the race.

 

"Coca-Cola North America cherishes the opportunity to honor the valor and sacrifice of our military heroes and their families in such a significant way each NASCAR season," said Chris Bigda, Senior Director of Sports Marketing at Coca-Cola North America. "We're looking forward to partnering with Speedway Motorsports, NASCAR and the racing community to show our appreciation throughout the entire NASCAR Salutes window, especially this Memorial Day weekend as we pay tribute during the 65th running of the Coca-Cola 600 to those who made the ultimate sacrifice."

 

NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola officially kicked off with a new 30-second television spot that debuted during FOX's broadcast of the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway this past Sunday. The campaign will continue celebrating the service and sacrifice of U.S. military members and their families through a multitude of at-track integrations, original content features and fan engagement opportunities through the NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway on June 30. Fans can visit www.nascar.com/salutes to learn more.

 

"NASCAR has always displayed a deep-seated appreciation for our nation's service members throughout its 76-year history, and we're proud to continue partnering with Coca-Cola and our entire industry to express our gratitude for the incredible sacrifices those individuals and their families make on behalf of all Americans," said Pete Jung, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at NASCAR.

 

In conjunction with NASCAR Salutes, the sanctioning body has announced a new NASCAR IMPACT partnership with Honor and Remember to continue recognizing fallen service members and the sacrifices of their families. For more than a decade, Honor and Remember has collaborated with the NASCAR industry to host Gold Star Families at race weekends and display the organization's dedicated symbol of remembrance – the Honor and Remember Flag – at racetracks across the country, including Charlotte Motor Speedway.

 

NASCAR IMPACT this week also launched a campaign to support the mission of Sound Off, a nonprofit organization founded to help reduce veteran suicide through free and anonymous mental health support for veterans and service members. Forty-seven percent of military members who show signs of PTSD or depression do not seek help, in part because of fears related to stigma or blowback. Sound Off provides a platform where military members who would otherwise avoid mental health support can engage anonymously with veterans with similar lived experiences. NASCAR is encouraging veterans across its fan base to download the fully encrypted Sound Off app and register as peer supporters.  

 

In addition to those mentioned above, other NASCAR Salutes activities across the industry include:

• Discounted grandstand tickets are available to military members throughout NASCAR Salutes and all season long with NASCAR MILTIX Presented by GEICO. Active military and veterans can verify their status through SheerID and purchase tickets by visiting NASCAR.com/miltix.
• At NASCAR events during the campaign, service members from local bases will have access to complimentary grandstand tickets and unique VIP experiences made possible by Vet Tix and the NASCAR Troops to the Track Program.
• NASCAR Troops to the Track, presented by Chevrolet, honors and pays tribute to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces by inviting service members from local military installations to VIP experiences at NASCAR races, including hosting military personnel at World Wide Technology Raceway and Nashville Superspeedway during NASCAR Salutes.        
• Mechanix Wear will provide NASCAR officials and Cup Series teams special camouflage "MultiCam Mechanix Wear" gloves for the Coca-Cola 600.
• For the seventh season, Mack Trucks, the "Official Hauler of NASCAR", will wrap one of its NASCAR haulers in support of NASCAR Salutes for Memorial Day weekend. Fans voted for one of several different paint schemes in April. Mack will reveal the winning scheme on its social media channels leading into the Coca-Cola 600 weekend. 
• In the weeks leading up to the Coca-Cola 600, Charlotte Motor Speedway continued its annual Mission 600, pairing the Coca-Cola Racing Family and other drivers with military bases to educate the NASCAR community about the day-to-day lives of the men and women who serve.
• Xfinity, a Proud Premier Partner, will display red, white, and blue Xfinity windshield headers on their race cars during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Bet MGM 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. This initiative showcases Xfinity's commitment to hiring veterans, National Guard and reserve service members, and military spouses who bring unique skills and experiences to Comcast NBCUniversal.
• The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will also display red, white and blue windshield decals on all trucks racing in the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
• Continuing its tradition, Goodyear will replace its iconic "Eagle" sidewall design with "Honor and Remember" during the Coca-Cola 600 in recognition of the organization working closely with the industry to honor Gold Star Families who have lost family members as a result of serving.
• NASCAR will continue to utilize its handicap enabled "Mobility Pit Box" throughout the NASCAR Salutes campaign to host mobility impaired race fans and veterans attending races at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sonoma Raceway, and New Hampshire Speedway. The Mobility Pit Box was designed and announced by Toyota last year. It was gifted to NASCAR at the beginning of the 2024 season to expand its availability, highlighting Toyota's vision of "Mobility for All".
• Ford Motor Company will pay tribute to veterans and active service members in a special pre-race moment including several specially wrapped vehicles ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway on June 30.
• Universal Technical Institute, NASCAR's Official Automotive Education partner for more than 20 years, in partnership with the United Service Organizations, will host a group of 50 active-duty military service members at their Mooresville campus for a day of motorsports industry immersion. Service members will tour UTI's Mooresville NASCAR Technical Institute campus, visit a race shop, and talk about industry training and employment opportunities.
• NASCAR, Coca-Cola Consolidated, and Charlotte Motor Speedway teamed up with several local community organizations – including Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte and Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region – to complete home rebuild projects for veterans in conjunction with the NASCAR Salutes program. 

 

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Nothing Can Keep Fans from the 2024 Peterborough Speedway Opener

Nothing Can Keep Fans from the 2024 Peterborough Speedway Opener

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 

Central Ontario's weekly racing scene is about to take the green flag for another year and grandstand general admission at Peterborough Speedway for the Saturday, May 18th lid-lifter is free, as Pure Country 105 presents the 2024 season opener.

 

With spectator gates opening at 3:00 and a 5:00 green flag on the docket, take your first step toward Making Memories for Life at this year's kick-off event. Featured racing divisions include Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stocks, SwitchTire Mini Stocks, Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Trucks, Jiffy Lube Super Stocks, KOD Disposal Late Models and the Trailers Plus Ontario Legend Car Series. There will also be a fan appreciation autograph session at intermission.

 

"After a busy off-season, we're excited to get a new schedule of racing underway," said Peterborough Speedway track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse. "Our website has been updated with a fresh, new look and even more details about the track, including sections for driver and fan info, as well as a section for our t-shirts, hats and other branded merchandise."

 

The track's promotional team has put together an exciting line-up for the upcoming calendar, including the return of the always popular Double Toonie/Fan Appreciation Nights – June 8th, 29th and August 17th – with $4.00 grandstand admission. Peterborough Speedway will once again play host to the APC Late Model and Dayco Super Stock Tours Saturday, June 15th. After last season's rainout, the Ontario Outlaw Super Late Model Series will return for the Mid-Season Bash Saturday, July 13th. Tirecraft presents a 100-lap headliner for the Ontario Sportsman Series Saturday, July 27th. The website has all the details for the 2024 calendar.

 

As always, the local racing scene will conclude with the running of the APC Autumn Colours Classic. With close to a dozen different divisions on the agenda, this year's 31st annual edition is slated for October 11th through 13th and will be one of the season's most anticipated short-track racing events.

 

Peterborough Speedway officials remind racers, teams and fans that anyone entering the track's pit area is required to provide proof of a completed 2024 pit waiver. There is a link to the different Speed Waiver options on the website home page.

 

With a full line-up of weekly action including home track classes and special guest divisions, the team at Peterborough Speedway is looking forward to providing an exciting season of racing for Central Ontario motorsports fans. For complete schedule details and everything you'll need to plan a visit and start Making Memories for Life, take a self-guided tour of the new look www.peterboroughspeedway.com or check the track's various social media pages and platforms.

 

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

 

Action is set to return to Peterborough Speedway as the SwitchTire Mini Stocks join the Pure Country 105 2024 Season Opener – with free spectator grandstand admission – Saturday, May 18th.

 

The countdown is on and Jiffy Lube Super Stock runners are ready to rock the Pure Country 105 2024 Season Opener – with free spectator grandstand admission – May 18th at Peterborough Speedway.

 

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