Ontario Modifieds Series Cranks Up the Summer Heat at Flamboro Speedway
Ontario Modifieds Series Cranks Up the Summer Heat at Flamboro Speedway
By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media
For their first 2 shows this month, the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series – powered by Torque Builders Inc. – is tackling Flamboro Speedway. The Hamilton, Ontario speed plant hosted the popular open wheeled tour Saturday, July 2nd for an action-packed event.
Whether in weekly racing or a travelling series, the key to short track events is the competition. OMRS shows give fans plenty to see and cheer about from the drop of the green flag, all the way through to the checkered. Even though the first 3 main events on this year's tour have featured the same driver in victory lane, they've had to work hard for every single position they've earned.
With Willow Barberstock and Chris Burrows on the front row, the crowd was looking forward to a solid, exciting main event run as the OMRS speedsters worked their way around the spacious Flamboro Speedway layout. As result of his previous feature victories and series handicapping, John Baker Jr. was forced to start from the tail of the field. As laps clicked-off on the scoreboard, the #63 machine gained positions on the track and eventually recorded his 4thconsecutive win. In the winner's circle interview, it was typical 'JBJ', as Baker sounded both proud and humble when discussing his latest racing accomplishments.
"When I first started running these cars, there was a lot to learn," admitted Baker. "Last season, it took about the first half of the year to figure out how to make the car fast and the changes it would need to adjust for the different race conditions. Lately, its almost like being back in the Thunder Car. I'm comfortable and confident behind the wheel and like how it feels to be able to win races in a new series, but I also know that just around the corner there could be someone else in victory lane."
As the checkered flag fell, Baker – who also claimed a victory in the qualifying heat race earlier in the day – was followed across the line by Brad Stevenson, Stu Robinson Jr., Christopher Mulders, Rob Warnes, Duane Cinnamon, Barberstock, Randy Hollingsworth, Ryan Dick, Burrows and Rick Warnes.
The series runs their second Flamboro Speedway show of the month Saturday, July 16th before returning to Peterborough as part of Mid Summer Bash – presented by Country 105 – Saturday, July 23rd.
2016 Ontario Modifieds Racing Series Schedule:
Saturday, May 21st Sunset Speedway
Event winner: #63, John Baker Jr.
Saturday, May 28th Peterborough Speedway
Event winner: #63, John Baker Jr.
Saturday, June 11th Peterborough Speedway
Event winner: #63, John Baker Jr.
Saturday, June 18th Peterborough Speedway
Annual Test/Try a Mod Day (11:00 to 2:00)
Saturday, July 2nd Flamboro Speedway
Event winner: #63, John Baker Jr.
Saturday, July 16th Flamboro Speedway
Saturday, July 23rd Peterborough Speedway
Saturday, August 6th Peterborough Speedway
Saturday, August 13th Peterborough Speedway
Toonie Spectator Grandstand Admission
Saturday, August 27th Peterborough Speedway
Saturday, September 24th Sunset Speedway – qualifying
Saturday, September 25th Sunset Speedway – feature event
Fans can find full series details atwww.ontariomodifiedsracing.com or
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www.facebook.com/OMRS Ontario Modifieds Racing Series powered by TORQUE BUILDERS Inc. The Ontario Modifieds Racing Series is supported by Clarke Motorsports Communications.
Photo attachment: Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media
Oshawa's John Baker Jr. is one of the hottest racers in the province, scoring 4 straight Ontario Modifieds Racing Series wins including 2 at Peterborough Speedway and one each at Sunset and Flamboro.
Prepared by: Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media
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