Brandt Graham’s Sportsman Cup Series Title Defense Tour Heads ‘Home’ to Peterborough Speedway
Brandt Graham's Sportsman Cup Series Title Defense Tour Heads 'Home' to Peterborough Speedway
By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media
Like a great pair of shoes or your favourite jeans, racecar drivers have certain tracks where they're more comfortable than others. Brandt Graham feels at home at Peterborough Speedway. The 19 year-old from Orono, Ontario spent a great deal of time during his formative years at the venue known as Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval. From his father's track championship seasons, to his own Mini Stock racing career and now, as the reigning Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup Series champion, the second-generation speedster always looks forward to the events at the Central Ontario oval.
"Many of the places where we race are about a 3-hour drive away from our home base, so its great to be able to race in my own 'backyard'," Brandt Graham said. "I can't hear the fans while we're racing, but I know they're there. I'll sometimes take a look during a caution flag, but just for a second or 2. You have to stay focused on what's happening on the race track."
Heading into the Saturday, August 12th event at Peterborough, Brandt Graham is the Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup Series point leader. The talented teenager – who recently graduated from Durham College and now works as a millwright at OPG, Darlington – had a 3-race winning streak – including capturing the 'Boss of the Beach Bonus' at Sauble Speedway – that led to his 2016 title. One of those checkered flags came at the tight, tricky bullring on Mount Pleasant Road, west of the Liftlock City.
"It's a track that certainly keeps you on your toes," admitted the young hot shoe. "You're always working hard to get that next position, without a lot of time to relax. It takes a good car to get to the winner's circle and I'm hoping we'll be able to score another checkered flag."
The Saturday, August 12th Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup Series event at Peterborough Speedway will also include the home track 4Fun, Mini Stock and Late Model divisions; as well as the Ontario Pro Challenge Series. Pit gates will open at 2:00, with spectator grandstands unlocked at 5:00 and racing getting underway at 6:00.
Brandt Graham's 2017 Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup Series Schedule
Saturday, May 13th: Flamboro Speedway
Time trialed 3rd, started 4th (after fast 5 redraw). Finished 2nd.
Saturday, July 1st: Flamboro Speedway
Time trialed 2nd, won both 50 lap segments.
Saturday, July 8th: Sauble Speedway
Time trialed 1st, started 5th (after fast 5 redraw). Finished 3rd
Saturday, August 12th: Peterborough Speedway
Saturday, August 19th: Flamboro Speedway
Saturday, September 16th: Flamboro Speedway
Graham Racing is pleased to have sponsorship support from Full Circle Automation, Arcade Pools, J & M Restoration, Hot Rod Swag, Goat Transportation Inc., Mayhew Graphics and DJD Graphics for this year's program.
Follow the team behind the scenes and at the track by checking @Graham_Racing on Twitter and the Graham Racing page at www.facebook.com. Look for www.graham98racing.com, an Image Factor web-site. Clarke Motorsports Communications is proud to support the 2017 season for Graham Racing.
Photo attachment: Graham Racing collection
Brandt Graham looks through the #14 team's raceday set-up notes in advance of the Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup Series event – Saturday, August 12th – at Peterborough Speedway.
Prepared by: Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media
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