2024-07-29

Raabe dominates American Racer North Feature, Branham returns to Victory Lane


PLATTSBURGH, NY. -- Chris Raabe won Thursday's 60-lap American Racer North Series Feature at Airborne Park Speedway over David Hebert and Mike Mahaney, leading all but one lap and collecting $3,250USD ($4,500CAD) for his efforts. Bucko Branham won the Sportsman Feature with Tylor Terry, Kris Clark and Jamie Whitney, Jr. all reaching victory lane.

 

Adam Pierson and Raabe had the front row for the modified feature. Raabe won his heat race and Pierson finished 4th in his, making the redraw. Raabe led the first lap while Pierson slid back to 4th spot as Hebert and Felix Roy got on the move early. A trio of caution flags fell in the first half of the race. One for Jeffrey Lapalme, who had smoke and the occasional flame underneath his car. Another for Brianna Ladouceur with a rear suspension issue and another for George Foley, who stopped on the frontstretch. Ladouceur returned, Foley was not able to.

 

Roy took the lead from Raabe on lap 15 right before one of the cautions flew. He chose the inside for the restart, and it appeared he may be set to lead the way as the bottom had been dominant, but Raabe worked the middle to perfection on the restart and led lap 16. From there he did not look back, lapping up to 9th position and winning by nearly a half-track. Hebert moved around Roy late as the pair battled for 2nd, eventually allowing Mahaney to get around Roy as well to cap off the podium. Roy was 4th with Tim Fuller 5th. Gage Morin finished 6th with Carey Terrance 7th, William Racine 8th and Adam Pierson and Steve Bernier completing the top-10.

 

In the J&S Steel Sportsman, Bucko Branham passed Tanner Forbes late to pick up his first win of the year. Forbes shared the front row with Caleb Durgan and led from the early going. Branham started 10th and began making his way forward early, using a lap 15 caution and restart to catch Forbes and pass him a few laps later. In the final two laps, Joey Scarborough took over 2nd position and was reeling Branham in but ran out of time as Branham returned to the winners' circle. Scarborough was 2nd and Michael Wright was 3rd. Evan Roberts surged to 4th from 9th. Donovan Lussier completed the top-five. Forbes was scored 9th at the finish, being docked five positions for contact with another car after the checkered flag.

 

Tylor Terry won the 9th State Cannabis Renegade Feature, his fourth win of the season. Tyler Irwin and Mark Caron led the field to green for their 20-lap feature. Irwin was the early leader, looking as good as he has all year, leading the first three laps with Richie Turner entering the mix on the outside. Turner took the lead from Irwin for the next three laps, but Terry was on the move down low and led from lap seven until the checkered flag. Nat Guay was 2nd with Turner 3rd, scoring his second podium in a row. Shawn Duquette survived mechanical issues early in the night to finish 4th. Josh Terry was 5th. Tylor Terry also collected the $50 Precision Heating and Air Conditioning Hard Charger bonus, going from 9th to win, passing eight cars.

 

Kris Clark won the Moore Recycling Mini Stock Feature despite starting 20h. Clar drove around the outside of Speedy Bresette on lap 11 and pulled away for his second win in a row. Bresette was 2nd with Senecal 3rd. Caleb Tourville was 4th with Josh LaPorte, Jr. completing the top-five.

 

Clark wasn't the only mini stocker to go back-to-back on Thursday, either. Jamie Whitney., Jr. won the B-Feature for the second week in a row, despite being turned on the opening lap. Whitney took the lead in a three-way battle between himself, Kyle Botala and Brett Manor, with Whitney coming out on top. Botala was 2nd and Manor was 3rd. Tyler Bell and Haiden Bordeau completed the top-five.

 

Airborne Park Speedway is back with more Thursday Night Thunder, powered by New England Ford Dealers, on Thursday, August 1 for Riley Ford Night. There will be a $500-to-win Moore Recycling Mini Stock Feature, along with a full card of the regular divisions, including the Be Cool Heating and Air Conditioning 358 Modifieds. There will be a driver autograph session during intermission. Racing starts at 7PM. General admission is $15, kids 12 and under and free! Pit passes are $28 for members and $38 for non-members.

 

OFFICIAL RESULTS

 

JULY 25, 2024 - UniFirst Night

 

American Racer North 358 Modified Feature

 

Pos. (start) driver, hometown

 

  1. (2) Chris Raabe, Alexandria, O.N.
  2. (5) David Hebert, St. Damase, Q.C.
  3. (7) Mike Mahaney, Elizabethtown, Ny.
  4. (3) Felix Roy, Napierville, Q.C.
  5. (4) Tim Fuller, Edwards, Ny.
  6. (11) Gage Morin, Cornwall, O.N.
  7. (15) Carey Terrance, Hogansburg, Ny.
  8. (9) William Racine, St. Paul, Q.C.
  9. (1) Adam Pierson, East Corinth, V.T.
  10. (6) Steve Bernier, St. Hyacinthe, Q.C.
  11. (8) Brianna Ladouceur, Cornwall, O.N.
  12. (13) Joey Ladouceur, Alexandria, O.N.
  13. (10) Martin Pelletier, St. Victoire, Q.C.
  14. (12) Matt Woodruff, Bloomingdale, Ny.
  15. (19) Tyler Atkins, Ausable Forks, Ny.
  16. (17) Greg Atkins, Ausable Forks, Ny.
  17. (16) Tanner Siemons, Claremont, N.H.
  18. (14) George Foley, Vermontville, Ny.
  19. (18) Jeffrey Lapalme, Granby, Q.C.

 

J&S STeel Sportsman Feature (25 laps)

 

  1. (10) Bucko Branham, Plattsburgh, Ny.
  2. (16) Joey Scarborough, Brandon, V.T.
  3. (11) Michael Wright, Alburgh, V.T.
  4. (9) Evan Roberts, Fletcher, V.T.
  5. (14) Donovan Lussier, St. Denis, Q.C.
  6. (15) Codie Aubin, Plattsburgh, Ny.
  7. (7) Fire Swamp, Akwesasne, Ny.
  8. (17) Nick Heywood, Plattsburgh, Ny.
  9. (2) Tanner Forbes, Jay, Ny.
  10. (1) Caleb Durgan, Peru, Ny.
  11. (8) Dave Camara, Poultney, Vt.
  12. (13) Beau Reeves, Plattsburgh, Ny.
  13. (5) Eric Shaw, Wells, V.T.
  14. (19) Vince Quenneville, Jr., Brandon, Vt.
  15. (6) Jonathan Toohill, Peru, Ny.
  16. (3) Rick Frenyea, Peru, Ny.
  17. (12) Jamy Begor, Mooers Forks, Ny.
  18. (22) Travis Bruno, Morrisonville, Ny.
  19. (18) Mike Phinney, Willsboro, Ny.
  20. (20) Dylan Rabtoy, Swanton, V.T.
  21. (31) Jordan Fornwalt, Bradford, V.T.
  22. (4) Matt Lavalley, Plattsburgh, Ny.
  23. (21) Chris Cayea, Mooers Forks, Ny.
  24. (24) Maxime Blain, St. Julie, Q.C.
  25. (24) Martin Lessard, Drummondville, Q.C.
  26. (25) Mike Wells, West Chazy, Ny.
  27. (33) Chris Frennier, West Chazy, Ny.
  28. (30) David Langlpis, St. Jean, Q.C.
  29. (29) Charlotte Morin, St. Cesaire, Q.C.
  30. (34) Matthew Noiseaux, St. Amable, Q.C.
  31. (28) Billy Cook, Hogansburg, Ny.
  32. (32) Hugo Noiseaux, St. Amable, Q.C.
  33. (25) Tristan Ladouceur, Alexandria, O.N.
  34. (23) Nate Leonard, Plattsburgh, Ny.

 

9th State Cannabis Renegade Feature (20 laps)

 

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

 

Moore Recycling Mini Stock Feature (15 laps)

 

  1. (20) Kris Clark, Keeseville, Ny.
  2. (8) Speedy Bresette, Plattsburgh, Ny.
  3. (14) Ryan Senecal, Plattsburgh, Ny.
  4. (6) Caleb Tourville, South Alburgh, V.T.
  5. (9) Josh LaPorte, Jr., Peru, Ny.
  6. (7) Jake Fountain, Dannemora, Ny.
  7. (10) Steven Bresette, Keeseville, Ny.
  8. (18) Kenny Tourville, Grand Isle, V.T.
  9. (16) Cale Manor, Ellenburg Center, Ny.
  10. (17) Nick Harnden, Cadyville, Ny.
  11. (5) Josh LaPorte, Sr., Peru, Ny.
  12. (19) Matt Parker, Plattsburgh, Ny.
  13. (13) Glenn Engstrom, Peru, Ny.
  14. (21) Billy Doner (SUB), Keeseville, Ny.
  15. (2) Jason Bradley, Keeseville, Ny.
  16. (3) CJ Belanger, Clintonville, Ny.
  17. (15) Josh Blake, Champlain, Ny.
  18. (1) Ed Goddeau, Plattsburgh, Ny.
  19. (12) JP COrrow, Peru, Ny.
  20. (4) Tyler Warren, Plattsburgh, Ny.

 

Did not start: Nate Smart

 

Moore Recycling Mini Stock B-Feature (6 laps)

 

  1. (5) Jamie Whitney, Jr., Plattsburgh, Ny.
  2. (1) Kyle Botala, Grand Isle, V.T.
  3. (6) Brett Manor, Ellenburg Center, Ny.
  4. (8) Tyler Bell, Peru, Ny.
  5. (10
    ) Haiden Bordeau, Dannemora, Ny.
  6. (2) Cody Young, Chazy, Ny.
  7. (4) Ernie Parent, Plattsburgh, Ny.
  8. (7) Kyle Hart, Cadyville, Ny.
  9. (3) Jeremiah King, Peru, Ny.
  10. Dustin Drake, Ausable Forks, Ny.


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Rob Crick Scores a First Peterborough Speedway Mini Stock Win

Rob Crick Scores a First Peterborough Speedway Mini Stock Win
By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media


It may have taken a little longer than he'd first anticipated, but Rob Crick can finally call himself a Peterborough Speedway Mini Stock feature race winner.
Wheeling the Daddy and Daughter Racing branded No. 84 machine, the 45-year-old from Oshawa, Ontario took advantage of his pole position starting spot and a potent ride to pose for victory lane photos following the 20-lap make-up main event that had been delayed from June 8th. Even though it took until Saturday, July 20th to finally seal the deal, the driver says it was well worth the wait.
"The car has felt really good this year and I had a feeling that we might be close to landing a win. Last thing I wanted to do was get overconfident," the driver explained. "I've had a lot of support and encouragement from fans, family members and friends. I'm happy to share this success with all of them."

Since making his first local racing start and picking-up a feature race win in the Peterborough Speedway Bone Stock division during the 2017 season, Rob Crick's cars have carried graphic designs inspired by some well-known NASCAR Cup Series paint schemes. From his debut in a No. 11 Denny Hamlin lookalike, to a Bubba Wallace influenced No. 84 and this year's package that was prepared to resemble the colours on a car promoting a Breast Cancer Awareness program that was driven by Kevin Harvick.
"It has been great to find a comfort zone with the car this season," Rob Crick – who currently sits 2nd in the overall point standings. "My daughter Jadyn pitches-in and paints the car and my teammate Chris Tubman has worked behind the scenes and helped put the No. 84 car in a position to get to the winner's circle this year."
Crick – who works in Whitby, Ontario as a mechanic – would like to thank Canadian Tech Air Systems, Lakeside Mobile Tires, Swift Hoist Services, Babin's Auto Repair, Sign Design – Whitby and Eagle Auto Glass, the marketing partners and supporters for being part of the team during the 2024 schedule.
As the regular season winds down, Peterborough Speedway's SwitchTire Mini Stock teams will be a busy bunch. They'll be back on the schedule Saturday, August 3rd and will have 4 events in 5 weekends of racing, including a 50-lap feature Saturday, August 10th.

Follow the Mini Stock field during weekly action at the track and through www.peterborooughspeedway.com or the venue's social media platforms and pages.
Photo attachment: Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media
After earning his first career SwitchTire Mini Stock feature win, Rob Crick (No. 84) will return to action Saturday, August 3rd at Peterborough Speedway.
Prepared by: Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media


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