2019-09-16

Dave Marcuccilli captures his first DIRTcar 358-Modified Series event at Mohawk!

HOGANSBURGH, NY – September 13, 2019 – Martin Belanger – Dave Marcuccilli solidified his rookie of the year nomination status as he held off stars Billy Dunn and Ryan Arbuthnot for his first DIRTcar 358 Modified Series win.

Coming in third in the Series points, Marcuccilli was pretty happy in the winner's circle: ''The track rubbered up and kept hitting my marks and very happy with the win here tonight especially with about nothing left on my right rear tire".

By winning this event, Marcuccilli will gain some valuable ground on the top 2 in the Series: ''Getting these points will be important as we are heading into a busy time in the Series'' finished Marcuccilli.

Dave Marcuccilli and Billy Dunn were on the front row of the thirty-car field as Marcuccilli took the lead over Dunn with Ryan Arbuthnot in third. Marcuccilli pulled away from the field as the inside lane was the way to in the early portion of the feature. Yellow lights came out on lap 7 for Madison Mulder hitting an inside tire.

The green light came back on lap thirteen with Marcuccilli keeping the lead with changes in the front 3 with Michael Maresca and Tim Fuller in the top 5 at that point. The leaders caught slower cars by lap twenty-four as Tyler Meeks and Preston Forbes came together and caution was out on the following lap.

The next restart was an eventful one as a four-car tangle occurred in turn 2 on lap thirty-one in which included DIRTcar 358-Series contender Mike Mahaney, the driver of the 35-machine sustained heavy damage and needed assistance to head to the pits.

Marcuccilli led the way at halfway point with Dunn, Arbuthnot, Maresca and Fuller were the top 5, Marcuccilli pulled away from the back with thirty laps to go.  The leaders were back into lap traffic by lap fifty as these conditions brought the field together with everyone running the bottom. Dany Gagne slowed in turn 4 and yellow lights appeared on lap fifty-five.

Marcuccilli wasted no time as he opened a 5-car gap over Dunn with Arbuthnot still in third.  Slower cars brought the field together with less than 10 laps to go in the finale. With 71 laps completed the yellow was out for Joey Ladouceur.

Marcuccilli made no mistake and went on to win the event over Dunn and Arbuthnot.

The DIRTcar 358-Modified Series takes a small break as the drivers will get ready for the NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week XLVIII with a very busy week with stops at Utica-Rome on Tuesday, October 8, at Weedsport the following night, Brewerton on Thursday and then the big one at Oswego on Saturday afternoon.

Akwesasme Mohawk Casino 75

M1- Dave Marcuccilli, 49- Billy Dunn, R70 Ryan Arbuthnot, 7MM Michael Maresca, 19- Tim Fuller, 25P- Michael Parent, 47S- Corey Wheeler, 18J- Louie Jackson Jr., 124- David Hebert, 9J- Jordan McCreadie, 32r- Ronnie Davis III, 1M- Mathieu Desjardins, 22C- Mario Clair, 88- Lee Ladouceur, 34- George Foley, 39- Ryan Bartlett, 12- John Mulder, 90- Dany Gagne, 21- Yan Bussiere, 66X- Carey Terrance, 23- Joey Ladouceur, 35- Mike Mahaney, 45R- Preston Forbes, 151- Brian McDonald, 55- Matt Woodruff, 31- Lance Willix, 66- Kyle Dingwall, 17- Tyler Meeks, 7M- Madison Mulder, 01- Chris Raabe

Billy Whittaker Cars Fast Time Award- Michael Maresca: 17.346

Heat Winners: Michael Maresca, Brian McDonald, Ryan Arbuthnot, Tim Fuller and Louie Jackson Jr.

Last Chance Showdowns: Mathieu Desjardins and Madison Mulder


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Sid Harmer Jr. Takes the Checkered Flag at Mohawk

HOGANSBURGH, NY – September 13, 2019 – The DIRTcar Pro Stock Series got back to action at Mohawk Int'l Raceway on Friday night. Sid Harmer Jr. led thirty-five laps to capture the checkered flag and a $1,000 paycheck.

Sid Harmer Jr. took advantage of the inside lane at the start of the 35-lap DIRTcar Pro Stock Series event as he led the opening 7 laps over Nick Stone, Stephane Lebrun, Jay Corbin, and C.D. Beauchamp.

The track was tricky but Harmer had a dominant race car as he pulled away and looked to hide from a strong field of Pro Stocks.

At the halfway point Harmer was in full control and continued to lap cars with no issue as behind him Nick Stone held second and Lebanon Valley Speedway regular Jay Corbin made a big move to take the number three position.

2019 Cornwall Track Champion Stephane Lebrun made a costly error, slipping up and allowing Corbin to get by.

As the laps clicked off Sid Harmer Jr. proved to be too much for the field and went unchallenged throughout the entire event to record his second career DIRTcar Pro Stock Series win and his second in a row at Mohawk.

Nick Stone claimed second over Jay Corbin, Stephane Lebrun and points leader C.D. Beauchamp.

The next DIRTcar Pro Stock Series race is on Saturday, September 21 at Albany-Saratoga Speedway.

DirtCar Pro Stock Series (35 laps)

14- Sid Harmer Jr., 27- Nick Stone, 8C- Jay Corbin, 6- Stephane Lebrun, 88- CD Beauchamp, 322- Jay Casey, 324- Jason Casey, 8- Marc Lalonde, 1X- Mike White, 73- PJ Peters, 51- Jason Meltz, 48- Jocelyn Roy, 72- Bruno Richard, 7Y- Rob Yetman, 00X- Josh Coonradt, 28- Burton Ward, 11A- Dave Seguin, 32- Ryan Shannahan, 338- Pascal Payeur, X15- Tyler Bushey, 17- Jocelyn Chicoine, 6C- Brian Carter, 57K- Kevin Fetterly Jr., 9- Eric Jean-Louis, 0N- Owen White, 14- Gilles Godard


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Racing Luck Paves the Way to an Autumn Colours Classic Checkered Flag

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media


At the casino, your lucky break could come from the turn of a card. On the gridiron, a last second field goal will make the difference in the big game. At Peterborough Speedway's 27th annual Autumn Colours Classic – presented by Lucas Oil Products and Pure Country 105 – some solid work on pit road and taking advantage of every possible opportunity under the green flag can help a driver find their way to victory lane in short track racing's biggest event of the year.


Teams from every corner of Ontario will converge on the venue known as Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval from October 11th to 13th, looking for a chance to capture one of the sports most prestigious honours. Track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse says the 2019 edition of the fall spectacle of speed brings the best of the best to the region.


"Some of the top runners in the starting line-up have been Saturday night regulars here for the last several seasons, while there are others who'll come through the pit gates who only see the place once or twice a year," explained Josiasse. "We'll have track champions and some of the star-studded names from nearly every asphalt speedway in the province as well as some of the top young hot-shoes who will be visiting Peterborough Speedway for the first time in their career."


From the opening round of qualifying – Friday, October 11th at 6:00 – to the full afternoon of feature events – starting Sunday, October 13th at 12:30 – the Autumn Colours Classic is sure to keep fans glued to the edge of their seats throughout the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend at the tight, tricky bullring on Mount Pleasant Road.


"No matter what stage of a racer's career, there's something special that comes with being able to add the title of 'Autumn Colours Winner' to their resume and to display the hardware that comes with that victory in a trophy case," continued Josiasse. "With close to 10 different divisions hitting the track – including the 2nd go-round for the Electric City 167, a combined Late Model/Pro Late Model event – there is something for everyone."


Pit gates open each day at 10:00, with the weekend schedule and class rules available by selecting the 'Autumn Colours' drop-down menu from the track web-site. Make sure you are part of the motorsports event Central Ontario race fans will be talking about for years.


The 27th annual edition of the Autumn Colours Classic, presented by Lucas Oil Products and Pure Country 105 – Friday through Sunday, October 11th to 13th – at Peterborough Speedway. Head to www.peterboroughspeedway.com and the Facebook or Twitter social media platforms for full event details and info. There is also a free app available for smartphone users.


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


Local KOD Disposal Super Stock teams will defend the home track honours during the 2019 edition of the Autumn Colours Classic – October 11th to 13th – at Peterborough Speedway.


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


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