2018-06-27

Rain Cancels Ontario Legends Series Date at Grand Bend Speedway

Rain Cancels Ontario Legends Series Date at Grand Bend Speedway

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 

Its becoming increasingly clear that Mother Nature isn't a race fan. She doesn't care about Matt Haufe's 2 trips to victory lane or the single event triumphs by Kevin Foisy and Alex McCollum. Saturday, June 23rd she stole another event from the Trailers Plus Ontario Legends Series, with the cancellation of its date at Grand Bend Speedway. Counting the rescheduled season opener at Sunset Speedway – that was originally planned to be a National Qualifier – the forecast has been in the way of 3 shows on this year's tour.

 

"All the teams work really hard to make sure their equipment is ready because they want to race. Its tough when an event gets delayed or cancelled because the conditions don't co-operate," said Andrew McFadden, who along with Jeff Drimmie and Kevin Foisy make-up the Ontario Legends team of officials. "We've had a great turn out for all of our events so far and have another date at Grand Bend just after Labour Day Weekend, so we'll just regroup and head on to the next show."

 

McFadden says that one of the most exciting parts of the Trailers Plus Ontario Legends Series for 2018 is the drivers who'll be running for the rookie of the year award. Whether they've come to the series from other racing divisions or looking at the tour for their first foray into the sport, the fresh faces showing-up for this year's races are providing a very strong accounting of themselves.

 

Names like Luke Atkins, Thomas Dunn, Adam D'Agostino, Hayden Brown, Shane Pollock and Tiffany Vanderbelt have turned-in some solid performances against some very tough competition. The entire Ontario Legends Series family is pleased to welcome the newcomers to the group and assist in their transition to this exciting brand of racing.

 

"Winning is an important part of what we do, but its just as important to make the new drivers comfortable on the track," McFadden added. "Wherever we race, our teams are ready, willing and able to share their knowledge and experience, while answering any questions to help other teams get the most from their equipment."

 

Trailers Plus Ontario Legends Series notebook: Next on the schedule for the tour will be a Saturday, July 7th visit to Sauble Speedway. All racing roads lead to Central Ontario for the inaugural Canadian Legends Asphalt Nationals – Friday and Saturday, July 13th and 14th – at Kawartha Downs & Speedway and Peterborough Speedway.

 

2018 Trailers Plus Ontario Legends Series Schedule

 

Saturday, May 19th:              Peterborough Speedway

Cancelled - rain

Sunday, May 20th:                 Sunset Speedway

Main event winner - #57, Kevin Foisy

 

Friday, June 1st:                    Kawartha Speedway

Main event winner - #7, Matt Haufe

Saturday, June 2nd:              Peterborough Speedway

Main event winner - #0, Alex McCollum

Saturday, June 16th:             Peterborough Speedway

Main event winner - #88, Matt Haufe

Saturday, June 23rd:             Grand Bend Speedway

Cancelled - rain

Sunday, June 24th:               Grand Bend Speedway (road course test)

 

Saturday, July 7th:                 Sauble Speedway

Friday, July 13th:                   Kawartha Speedway

                                                (Canadian Legends Asphalt Nationals)

Saturday, July 14th:               Peterborough Speedway

                                                (Canadian Legends Asphalt Nationals)

Saturday, July 21st:               Sunset Speedway

Saturday, July 28th:               Peterborough Speedway

 

Saturday, August 11th:          Sunset Speedway

Saturday, August 18th:          Sauble Speedway

                                                National Qualifier

Saturday, August 25th:          Peterborough Speedway

 

Saturday, September 8th:     Grand Bend Speedway

Sunday, September 9th:       Grand Bend Speedway (road course test)

Saturday, September 22nd:  Sunset Speedway

Saturday, September 29th:   Flamboro Speedway

 

October 5th, 6th & 7th:          Peterborough Speedway

                                                Autumn Colours Classic

 

Since 1986, series title sponsor Trailers Plus has carried a full line of new and used cargo, sport, utility, livestock trailers and car haulers to do the job. To learn more about their complete product line, see Trailers Plus at 2223 Drummond Line in Peterborough, Ontario, call 877.703.5085 or visit www.trailersplus.net.

 

Like the Ontario Legends Series page on www.facebook.com and look for the exciting web-sitewww.ontariolegendseries.ca. Clarke Motorsports Communications is proud to represent the Trailers Plus Ontario Legends Series 2018 season.

 

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

 

Reigning series champion Matt Haufe (#88) shows rookie of the year contender Shane Pollock the ropes during Trailers Plus Ontario Legends Series action at Peterborough Speedway.

 

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Soirée gâchée par la pluie

Soirée gâchée par la pluie
Dommage que dame nature soit venue gâcher cette soirée. Tôt en journée
le promoteur Yan Bussière a pris le pari de faire des courses malgré
l'incertitude.

Déjà lors des qualifications, la piste est superbe offre 3 lignes de courses,
et les luttes sont aux rendez-vous. En Modifiés, la première qualification
annonce de belles choses, Pat Demers se défend de belle manière face à
la menace de Mario Clair, ce dernier passera premier en fin de course.
Toujours en Modifiés, Mathieu Desjardins remporte sa course devant de
sérieux prétendants tels que Michael Parent vainqueur la semaine dernière
et STEVE Bernard a tout essayé mais doit se contenter de la troisième
place. Lors de la dernière course qualificative, le vétéran Claude Brouillard
annonce ses couleurs, il fait une excellente course et passe Gougeon dans
le dernier tour après une bataille épique.

Sabrina Blanchet a tout tentée mais doit concéder la victoire à Manuel
Messier dans la qualification STR.

Qualifications Sportsman, Kaven Poliquin, remporte sa qualification, ce
dernier connaît une belle saison, il sera suivi d'Yves Léveillée et Éric
Lefebvre. Autre moment d'émotion, le jeune Gorden Clair sera
accompagné sur la première ligne de son grand-papa René, qui
rappelons-le sont âgés d'un vénérable 78 ans. Ils ont coursé côte à côte
en début de course, Gorden a même mené, avant de céder quelques
places, Gorden terminera quatrième et René septième. Michael richard est
spectaculaire et remonte premier, suivi du surprenant Antoine Parent et de
Maxime Blain. Victoire facile de Jony Allaire, suivi de Patrick Picotin et de
Junior Maillot.

24 Lightning Sprint en piste ce soir. Sabrina Blanchet connaît une belle
soirée et s'offre aussi une victoire qualificative en Lightning. Fidèle à son
habitude Eric Sundborg est extrêmement rapide, et spectaculaire, il se
sauve pour la victoire et la troisième manche sera remportée par Jordan
Poirier lui aussi très rapide.

Finale 20 tours STR
Sabrina et Manuel Messier se font une superbe lutte. Et la bagarre est
féroce pour les positions trois et cinq, entre Stephane Messier, Pierre
Hébert et Dénis Forgues. Sabrina est intraitable cette saison, déjà trois
victoires sur le circuit Drummondvillois. Elle sera accompagnée sur le
podium de Manuel Messier et de Steven Noël.

En Slignshot senior, notons une autre victoire émotive de Karel Letendre
suivi de Christopher Cormier et de Jacob Nault. En junior, c'est toujours
plaisant de voir les yeux emplis de joie de Raphaël Gougeon, qui remporte
un autre victoire de sa jeune carrière, il sera suivi d'un autre futur pilote
prometteur, Elliot Gamache et de Bryan Préville.

Malheureusement on connaît la suite, les finales qui n'ont pu être
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Fireworks, Racing Upcoming at Airborne

Fireworks, Racing Upcoming at Airborne

 

PLATTSBURGH – One of the most popular nights of the season is scheduled this Saturday at Airborne Park Speedway. Dr. Joe Clauss' spectacular fireworks display will be the highlight of the night in addition to the regular racing action presented by Champlain Peterbilt.

​Regular distance events will be run for the Egglefield Ford 358-Modifieds, Poirier's True Value Sportsman Modifieds, Ernie's Discount Tools Super Stocks, Mini-Mods and Strictly Stocks. In addition, the TUSA Mod Lites will be on hand. 

​Admission prices are set at $15 for adults with kids ages 12 and under free of charge. Racing action gets underway at 7 p.m. with grandstands opening at 5 p.m. 

​Last time out, two of Airborne's top competitors collected their second wins of the season.

​Plattsburgh's Nick Heywood drove from position 18 on the starting grid and completed a lap-25 pass to win the Sportsman Modified feature. 

​Jason McClatchie led throughout the first half of the race before Jack Speshock took over control. Speshock ran upon heavy lap traffic in the final laps and tried to work the bottom of the track, but Heywood found a lane around the top and made the pass for the win on the outside.

​Jamy Begor and Speshock completed the podium with McClatchie and Jeremy Roy finishing fourth and fifth, respectively.​

​Chris Raabe took advantage of a quality starting spot in the 358-Modified feature. Raabe rolled from position four and quickly got to the lead. In the back half of the 30-lap feature, Raabe opened up to a full straightaway advantage and cruised to victory.

​Steve Bernier finished second, with George Foley third. Matt Woodruff and Maxime Plante rounded out the top five.

​The 358-Modifieds also had a five lap, five car trophy dash for $500 to win. The top five point men heading into the evening had first crack at the dash. Third place point man, Todd Stone had engine problems in his heat and had to scratch from the dash. 

Travis Bruno was the next man up and he capitalized on his opportunity. Bruno started on point and led all five laps, eventually winning by six car lengths.

Tylor Terry scored a hat trick with his third consecutive win in the Ernie's Discount Tools Super Stock division. Terry was challenged by both Brent Jarvis and Shawn Duquette in a finish that was decided on the final lap.

Jarvis, Duquette, Michael Wright and Josh Terry rounded out the top five.

A first-time winner emerged in the Mini-Mod division, as Cam Gadue collected his first checkered flag. Josh Laporte and Dave Demore completed the podium.

Shawn Walker found victory lane for the fourth time in as many attempts. Lynn Denton and Matt Lapan completed the top three for the Strictly Stock division.

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Peterborough Speedway Stars Shine in Cottage Country Dash for Cash Events

Peterborough Speedway Stars Shine in Cottage Country Dash for Cash Events

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 

Several different touring divisions roll through the pit gates at Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval during the course of a regular season, but it's the weekly home track classes that pack the stands with family members, neighbours and friends. Kick-off your Canada Day Weekend Saturday, June 30th as Peterborough Speedway hosts the Cottage Country Dash for Cash events – presented by Lucas Oil Products – for the Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock, Jiffy Lube Mini Stock, Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck, Super Stock and Late Model teams.

 

"We have Fan Appreciation Nights 3 times a year, but every race program could be considered a driver appreciation," said track owner/promoter J.P. Josiasse. "Everyone who sits in the grandstand has a favourite racer that they cheer for every week. Some of them have a family heritage that has been part of the Peterborough Speedway tradition in one way or another since the track's inception more than half a century ago."

 

While the exact format is still being reviewed by track officials, the Saturday, June 30th Dash for Cash events will feature 10 lap Shootouts – in addition to a complete race program – for each of the 5 regular divisions at the tight, tricky bullring on Mount Pleasant Road west of the Liftlock City. Pit gates will open at 1:30, with spectator admission at 4:00and racing hits the track at 5:00.

 

The season's 2nd Summer Toonie Night – presented by Pepsi – with $2.00 grandstand admission is scheduled for Saturday, July 2nd. On track action will include the Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock, Jiffy Lube Mini Stock. Late Model divisions; with the Outlaw Midgets and a 50 lap main event for the Peterborough Speedway Super Stocks. Check the track web-site for schedule details and start times.

 

"Our car counts have been strong across the board and that has led to some excellent racing in every division," J.P. Josiasse said. "Its still quite early to think about capturing a 2018 track championship, but that won't keep our drivers from looking for every possible advantage they can gain in the title fight."

 

Fans can find the latest news and complete schedule details by checkingwww.peterboroughspeedway.com, liking the Peterborough Speedway page on Facebook or following the track on Twitter. There is also a free app available for Smartphone users.

 

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

 

Jessica Pasinetti (#56) makes the weekly tow from the National Capital Region to compete in the Super Stock division at Peterborough Speedway.

 

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