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2012-02-02

Delaware Speedway Withdraws from NASCAR Weekly Series

Feb 2nd, 2012

Delaware, ON, Canada

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Delaware Speedway is taking a year off as a NASCAR sanctioned track in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series. After discussions with NASCAR officials in Daytona Beach, speedway officials were unable to come to a resolution to meet NASCAR sanction requirements with the shorter schedule planned for the 2012 season at Delaware Speedway.

“We are new to this business and we need to get our feet wet,” explained track owner Mannie deMelo. “The decision has nothing to do with not wanting to be involved with NASCAR. We will work with NASCAR to see if our concerns can be addressed in the future”

Key to the decision was changes to the track’s schedule which, after competitor consultation, reduced the number of races for its top-tier Late Model racing series. As a result, the track would be unable to complete the mandated 14 races required by the NASCAR Weekly series. Furthermore, it would be difficult for the track to complete the 18 races necessary for Delaware Speedway drivers to be competitive in national rankings.

“For a driver to be truly competitive in NASCAR’s national rankings, they must complete at least 18 races or more,” explained track PR director John Houghton. “With Delaware’s shortened schedule, it would be extremely difficult to complete this mandate in a way that is effective for fans and drivers.”

Delaware Speedway has enjoyed the benefits of its partnership with NASCAR and plans to retain a positive relationship moving forward. The change in sanctioning will not have an effect on the track’s scheduled NASCAR Canadian Tire Series event and all weekly programs will continue as scheduled. Speedway officials have left the door open on the possibility of rejoining the NASCAR Weekly Series program in the future if solutions to the track and NASCAR’s shared challenges can be found.

“For Delaware Speedway’s drivers, fans, and new owners the 2012 season is about building the strength of their weekly racing program,” said Houghton. “We have every expectation that this will be an excellent season.”

About Delaware Speedway: Delaware Speedway is a half-mile paved oval stock-car track located just west of London, Ontario, Canada. Since 1952, Delaware Speedway has been the home to some of the best stock car racing in Canada. Its unique natural amphitheatre-like setting allows a family or group of friends to enjoy exciting, comfortable and affordable evening or afternoon of action at the track.

About the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series: The NASCAR Whelen All-American Series (NWAAS) is a national championship program for more than 50 sanctioned tracks across North America. As part of the program, drivers compete for track, state/provincial, and national championship points. Approximately 10,000 drivers participate in the program. In 2011, the series featured three Canadian tracks including Delaware Speedway.

Delaware Media Inquiries: John Houghton

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2011-08-25

Delaware Speedway - The Nascar Whelen Modifieds are now just over one week from arriving in Canada

The Nascar Whelen Modifieds are now just over one week from arriving in Canada for their first-ever event north of the border. The event is a major one for Delaware Speedway as the Nascar Whelen Modifieds are a top-level regional touring series and represents a significant level of confidence from Nascar in racing in Canada, especially at Delaware Speedway. Please take note of the following as we prepare for this exciting, historic event:

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General Information

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NASCAR WHELEN MODIFIEDS…

•Are a top-level NASCAR Touring Series from the United States featuring big horse-power, big tires, big speed and big talent. Race date: Sunday, Sept 4, 2011.

•Are technically NASCAR’s oldest racing series – First NASCAR Modified race ran February 15, 1948. The modern series more recognizable today began in 1985.

•Use similar engines to NASCAR Sprint Cup Cars. The engines on the modifieds generate 550-650 Horse Power •The high horse power combined with light weight of 2610 lbs (compared to 3,400 lbs for a Sprint Cup Car) provides the cars with amazing speeds.

•Massive 18 inch wide tires on the right rear of the cars provide unique handling characteristics and increased speed through the turns, especially at historic tracks like Delaware Speedway.

•Enjoy incredible popularity in the North Eastern United States.

•Are holding their first event in Canada at Delaware Speedway just outside of London, Ontario.

--Note: "Whelen" is pronounced "Wheel-in". Whelen Engineering is the title sponsor of the series and are a manufacturer of audio and visual warning systems (such as those used in the corners of the speedway)--

ABOUT LABOUR DAY WEEKEND AT DELAWARE…

•Three events of thrilling racing (Friday, September 2, Saturday, September 3, & Sunday, September 4) •Early-bird discounted tickets available until Sunday, August 28. Pricing returns to normal after that date.

•Single-day and Weekend Value Passes are available.

•Tickets can be purchased online (print at home) or at the gate the day of the event.

•Friday night lineup features Late Models, Trucks, Enduro Challenge & King of the Hill Spectator’s race (where fans can enter their street cars in one-on-one fun drag races against other fans).

•Saturday features the Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup in a special 100-lap event (old Cascar Sportsman Series), local Open-Wheel Modifieds, and qualifying for the NASCAR Whelen Modifieds Qualifying •Sunday is the main event featuring the 150-lap race for the NASCAR Whelen Modifieds, along with a special race for our local Super Stock series.

FAST FACTS ABOUT DELAWARE SPEEDWAY…

•Delaware Speedway is a half-mile paved oval stock-car track, located just west of London, Ontario, Canada. For 60 years, Delaware Speedway has been the home to some of the finest stock car racing in Canada. Its unique natural amphitheatre-like setting allows a family or group of friends to enjoy an exciting, comfortable and affordable evening or afternoon of entertainment.

•Spectators can sit in the grandstand or bring lawn chairs to place on the hill to catch the action.

•Camping available for just $20 for the weekend.

•Information about all speedway events and programs available at the track website www.delawarespeedway.com.

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2011-08-14

Deleware Speedway Results

For Immediate Release

August 13, 2011

Enduro 08/13/2011

Enduro Feature:1. Steve Book (Brantford, ON), 2. David McCullough (Glencoe, ON), 3. Kevin Allen (Drumbo, ON), 4. Gary Zwygers (Cambridge, ON), 5. Al Hilton (Brantford, ON), 6. Barry Watson (Wallacetown, ON), 7. Steve Arrand (London, ON), 8. Dan Coperman (London, ON), 9. Jacob Orr (St. Thomas, ON), 10. Bernie Verhoeven (Kerwood, ON), 11. Jamie Klumper (Mitchell, ON), 12. Randy Martin (Mt Brydges, ON), 13. Jeremy Rayner (Mt Brydges, ON), 14. Rob Paff (Glencoe, ON), 15. Jeff Ferguson (Brant, ON), 16. Derek Moesker (Woodstock, ON), 17. Roy Lewis (Stratford, ON), 18. David Rumble (Blenheim, ON), 19. Mike Thomson (Hamilton, ON), 20. Thyssen Toll (London, ON), 21. Jaden Chapman-Freer (Sarnia, ON), 22. Adam Deauvall (Strathroy, ON), 23. Kevin Casson (London, ON), 24. Chris Voros (Delhi, ON), 25. Dan Hundt (Sebringville, ON), 26. Dennae Marchand (London, ON), 27. Mike Graham (London, ON), 28. Robbie Frampton (London, ON), 29. Ed Jeffrey (St Thomas, ON), 30. Justin Doxtator (Kechego, ON), 31. Peter Wierstra (Guelph, ON), 32. Adam Mason (Thedford, ON), 33. Jordan Morris (London, ON), 34. Tad Head (Sarnia, ON), 35. Stan Cook (St Thomas, ON), 36. Dean Thomas (Middlemiss, ON), 37. Richard Stevens (Ayr, ON), 38. Steve Lovie (Thorndale, ON), 39. Derek McCullough (Glencoe, ON), 40. Tony Rumble (Blenheim, ON), 41. Kyle Watson (Denfield, ON), 42. Brad Campbell (St Thomas, ON), 43. Stephen Richmond (Appin, ON), 44. John Lynch (Blenheim, ON), 45. Josh Lucier (Wallaceburg, ON), 46. Wayne Ysebaert (Appin, ON), 47. James Walzack (London, ON), 48. Manny DeMelo (London, ON), 49. Bob Ferrow (Ingersoll, ON), 50. Ted Pedro (Strathroy, ON), 51. Terry Cole (London, ON), 52. Shawn Fucile (Ingersoll, ON), 53. Kyle Neumeister (St. Mary's, ON),

Enduro Heat 1:1. Dan Coperman (London, ON), 2. Adam Mason (Thedford, ON), 3. Stephen Richmond (Appin, ON), 4. Randy Martin (Mt Brydges, ON), 5. Jeremy Rayner (Mt Brydges, ON), 6. Jaden Chapman-Freer (Sarnia, ON), 7. Peter Wierstra (Guelph, ON), 8. Kyle Watson (Denfield, ON), 9. Stan Cook (St Thomas, ON), 10. Tony Rumble (Blenheim, ON), 11. Roy Lewis (Stratford, ON), 12. Dan Hundt (Sebringville, ON), 13. Dennae Marchand (London, ON), 14. Kevin Casson (London, ON), 15. Mike Thomson (Hamilton, ON), 16. Chris Voros (Delhi, ON), 17. Dean Thomas (Middlemiss, ON), 18. Robbie Frampton (London, ON), 19. Thyssen Toll (London, ON), 20. Justin Doxtator (Kechego, ON), 21. Derek Moesker (Woodstock, ON), 22. Richard Stevens (Ayr, ON), 23. Rob Paff (Glencoe, ON), 24. Bob Ferrow (Ingersoll, ON), 25. Jordan Morris (London, ON), 26. Ted Pedro (Strathroy, ON), 27. Kyle Neumeister (St. Mary's, ON), 28. Shawn Fucile (Ingersoll, ON),

Enduro Heat 2:1. Derek McCullough (Glencoe, ON), 2. Steve Book (Brantford, ON), 3. David McCullough (Glencoe, ON), 4. Steve Arrand (London, ON), 5. Kevin Allen (Drumbo, ON), 6. Barry Watson (Wallacetown, ON), 7. Manny DeMelo (London, ON), 8. Gary Zwygers (Cambridge, ON), 9. Al Hilton (Brantford, ON), 10. Wayne Ysebaert (Appin, ON), 11. Bernie Verhoeven (Kerwood, ON), 12. James Walzack (London, ON), 13. Jacob Orr (St. Thomas, ON), 14. Jeff Ferguson (Brant, ON), 15. John Lynch (Blenheim, ON), 16. Ed Jeffrey (St Thomas, ON), 17. Jamie Klumper (Mitchell, ON), 18. Tad Head (Sarnia, ON), 19. Steve Lovie (Thorndale, ON), 20. Adam Deauvall (Strathroy, ON), 21. David Rumble (Blenheim, ON), 22. Mike Graham (London, ON), 23. Josh Lucier (Wallaceburg, ON), 24. Brad Campbell (St Thomas, ON), 25. Terry Cole (London, ON),

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Delaware Speedway results

August 12

For Immediate Release

Late Model 08/12/2011

Weekly Feature:1. Shawn Thompson (Ailsa Craig, ON), 2. Andrew Gresel (Sauble, ON), 3. Jay Doerr (London, ON), 4. Gord Shephard (Hawkestone, ON), 5. Adam Quarrie (Dorchester, ON), 6. Matt Pritiko (London, ON), 7. Doug Stewart (London, ON), 8. Kenny Forth (Lynden, ON), 9. Jay Christie (Beachville, ON), 10. Lloyd Rawlings (Windsor, ON), 11. Mark Jacobs (London, ON), 12. Matt Box (Milton, ON), 13. Matt Robblee (Woodstock, ON),

Weekly Heat 1:1. Adam Quarrie (Dorchester, ON), 2. Mark Jacobs (London, ON), 3. Doug Stewart (London, ON), 4. Kenny Forth (Lynden, ON), 5. Jay Christie (Beachville, ON), 6. Lloyd Rawlings (Windsor, ON),

Weekly Heat 2:1. Andrew Gresel (Sauble, ON), 2. Matt Pritiko (London, ON), 3. Gord Shephard (Hawkestone, ON), 4. Matt Box (Milton, ON), 5. Jay Doerr (London, ON), 6. Shawn Thompson (Ailsa Craig, ON), 7. Matt Robblee (Woodstock, ON),

Super Stock 08/12/2011

Weekly Feature:1. Paul Fothergill (London, ON), 2. Steve Smith (Arkona, ON), 3. Kenny McNicol Jr (Exeter, ON), 4. Jason Lidster (St Thomas, ON), 5. Tim McGreggor (London, ON), 6. Jake Ott (Ayr, ON), 7. Darrell Lake (London, ON), 8. Jeremy Reid (Kerwood, ON), 9. Kris Lawrence (London, ON), 10. Jared Shields (London, ON), 11. Alvin McNichol (London, ON), 12. Darren Glavin (Crediton, ON), 13. Geoff Chant (London, ON), 14. Derek Clark (Strathroy, ON),

Weekly Heat 1:1. Paul Fothergill (London, ON), 2. Tim McGreggor (London, ON), 3. Jared Shields (London, ON), 4. Alvin McNichol (London, ON), 5. Geoff Chant (London, ON), 6. Derek Clark (Strathroy, ON), 7. Darren Glavin (Crediton, ON),

Weekly Heat 2:1. Jake Ott (Ayr, ON), 2. Steve Smith (Arkona, ON), 3. Kenny McNicol Jr (Exeter, ON), 4. Jason Lidster (St Thomas, ON), 5. Darrell Lake (London, ON), 6. Jeremy Reid (Kerwood, ON), 7. Kris Lawrence (London, ON),

Truck 08/12/2011

Weekly Feature:1. Devon Bloemendal (Mt Brydges, ON), 2. Jeff Showler (Mt. Elgin, ON), 3. Chad Rijnen (Zurich, ON), 4. Gary Adriaensen (Belmont, ON), 5. Tom Zagorodny (London, ON), 6. Chris Riddell (Thorndale, ON), 7. Craig Marche (London, ON), 8. Brady Smith (Coldstream, ON), 9. Shawn Potvin (London, ON), 10. Piet Blaauboer (Strathroy, ON), 11. Tony Sloetjes (Port Stanley, ON), 12. Dave Evison (Mossley, ON), 13. Gary Triska (Straffordville, ON), 14. Shae Gemmell (Dorchester, ON), 15. Tyler Finlay (London, ON), 16. Mickey Brydges (London, ON),

Weekly Heat 1:1. Brady Smith (Coldstream, ON), 2. Craig Marche (London, ON), 3. Tom Zagorodny (London, ON), 4. Shawn Potvin (London, ON), 5. Piet Blaauboer (Strathroy, ON), 6. Tony Sloetjes (Port Stanley, ON), 7. Dave Evison (Mossley, ON), 8. Mickey Brydges (London, ON),

Weekly Heat 2:1. Devon Bloemendal (Mt Brydges, ON), 2. Jeff Showler (Mt. Elgin, ON), 3. Chad Rijnen (Zurich, ON), 4. Gary Adriaensen (Belmont, ON), 5. Tyler Finlay (London, ON), 6. Shae Gemmell (Dorchester, ON), 7. Gary Triska (Straffordville, ON), 8. Chris Riddell (Thorndale, ON),

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2011-07-06

Delaware Speedway RESULTS 2011-07-01

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 1, 2011

Late Model 01/07/2011

Weekly Feature:1. DJ Kennington (St. Thomas,ON ), 2. Jonathan Urlin (London,ON ), 3. Mark Watson (St Thomas,ON ), 4. Matt Pritiko (London,ON ), 5. Jamie Cox (Dorchester,ON ), 6. Andrew Gresel (Sauble,ON ), 7. Dion Verhoeven (Kerwood,ON ), 8. Steven Matthews (New Liskard,ON ), 9. Matt Box (Milton,ON ), 10. Gord Shephard (Hawkestone,ON ), 11. Brad Cocoran (Milton,ON ), 12. Mark Jacobs (London,ON ), 13. Doug Stewart (London,ON ), 14. Shawn Thompson (Ailsa Craig,ON ), 15. Lloyd Rawlings (Windsor,ON ), 16. Jay Doerr (London,ON ), 17. Rob Anderton (Delaware,ON ), 18. Mark Hickson (Lucan,ON ), 19. Matt Robblee (Woodstock,ON ), 20. Todd Barlass (Yale,ON ), 21. Adam Quarrie (Dorchester,ON ), 22. Jamie Grover (Glencoe,ON ),

Consolation:1. DJ Kennington (St. Thomas,ON ), 2. Jonathan Urlin (London,ON ), 3. Andrew Gresel (Sauble,ON ), 4. Mark Watson (St Thomas,ON ), 5. Gord Shephard (Hawkestone,ON ), 6. Doug Stewart (London,ON ), 7. Dion Verhoeven (Kerwood,ON ), 8. Matt Pritiko (London,ON ), 9. Adam Quarrie (Dorchester,ON ), 10. Jamie Cox (Dorchester,ON ), 11. Mark Jacobs (London,ON ), 12. Lloyd Rawlings (Windsor,ON ), 13. Matt Box (Milton,ON ), 14. Steven Matthews (New Liskard,ON ), 15. Shawn Thompson (Ailsa Craig,ON ), 16. Rob Anderton (Delaware,ON ), 17. Jay Doerr (London,ON ), 18. Todd Barlass (Yale,ON ), 19. Brad Cocoran (Milton,ON ), 20. Mark Hickson (Lucan,ON ), 21. Matt Robblee (Woodstock,ON ), 22. Jamie Grover (Glencoe,ON ),

Time Trials:1. Steven Matthews (New Liskard,ON ), 2. Andrew Gresel (Sauble,ON ), 3. Matt Robblee (Woodstock,ON ), 4. DJ Kennington (St. Thomas,ON ), 5. Jamie Cox (Dorchester,ON ), 6. Jonathan Urlin (London,ON ), 7. Jamie Grover (Glencoe,ON ), 8. Adam Quarrie (Dorchester,ON ), 9. Matt Pritiko (London,ON ), 10. Jay Doerr (London,ON ), 11. Shawn Thompson (Ailsa Craig,ON ), 12. Doug Stewart (London,ON ), 13. Lloyd Rawlings (Windsor,ON ), 14. Dion Verhoeven (Kerwood,ON ), 15. Mark Jacobs (London,ON ), 16. Mark Hickson (Lucan,ON ), 17. Brad Cocoran (Milton,ON ), 18. Matt Box (Milton,ON ), 19. Todd Barlass (Yale,ON ), 20. Rob Anderton (Delaware,ON ), 21. Mark Watson (St Thomas,ON ), 22. Gord Shephard (Hawkestone,ON ),

Super Stock 01/07/2011

Weekly Feature:1. Paul Fothergill (London,ON ), 2. Jeremy Reid (Kerwood,ON ), 3. Steve Smith (Arkona,ON ), 4. Jake Ott (Ayr,ON ), 5. Kris Lawrence (London,ON ), 6. Jason Lidster (St Thomas,ON ), 7. Kenny McNicol Jr (Exeter,ON ), 8. Darrell Lake (London,ON ), 9. Matt Humphrys (St Marys,ON ), 10. Raymond Yeo (St Thomas,ON ), 11. Tim McGreggor (London,ON ), 12. Alvin McNichol (London,ON ), 13. Scott Nagy (Strathroy,ON ), 14. Riaan Van Vuuren (London,ON ), 15. Geoff Chant (London,ON ), 16. Darren Glavin (Crediton,ON ), 17. Amy Anderton (Delaware,ON ),

Weekly Heat 1:1. Raymond Yeo (St Thomas,ON ), 2. Geoff Chant (London,ON ), 3. Riaan Van Vuuren (London,ON ), 4. Matt Humphrys (St Marys,ON ), 5. Jake Ott (Ayr,ON ), 6. Alvin McNichol (London,ON ), 7. Darren Glavin (Crediton,ON ), 8. Amy Anderton (Delaware,ON ),

Weekly Heat 2:1. Steve Smith (Arkona,ON ), 2. Jeremy Reid (Kerwood,ON ), 3. Paul Fothergill (London,ON ), 4. Kenny McNicol Jr (Exeter,ON ), 5. Darrell Lake (London,ON ), 6. Jason Lidster (St Thomas,ON ), 7. Kris Lawrence (London,ON ), 8. Scott Nagy (Strathroy,ON ), 9. Tim McGreggor (London,ON ),

Enduro 01/07/2011

Enduro Feature:1. Derek McCullough (Glencoe,ON ), 2. Ed Jeffrey (St Thomas,ON ), 3. Steve Lovie (Thorndale,ON ), 4. Steve Book (Brantford,ON ), 5. Gary Brooks (London,ON ), 6. Stephen Richmond (Appin,ON ), 7. Al Hilton (Brantford,ON ), 8. Mike Graham (London,ON ), 9. Jamie Klumper (Mitchell,ON ), 10. Bernie Verhoeven (Kerwood,ON ), 11. Bill Brekelmans (Ingersoll,ON ), 12. Jaden Chapman (Sarnia,ON ), 13. Ron Pearce (Ilderton,ON ), 14. Jordan Morris (London,ON ), 15. Richard Stevens (Ayr,ON ), 16. Chris Voros (Delhi,ON ), 17. Bob Ferrow (Ingersoll,ON ), 18. Brandon Ardis (Chatham,ON ), 19. Derek Moesker (Woodstock,ON ), 20. Gary Zwygers (Cambridge,ON ), 21. John McCallum (London,ON ), 22. Terry Cole (London,ON ), 23. Jim Ferguson (Essex,ON ), 24. Shawn Fucile (Ingersoll,ON ), 25. Jeremiah Rabideau (Glencoe,ON ), 26. Adam Deauvall (Strathroy,ON ), 27. Manny DeMelo (London,ON ), 28. Barry Watson (Wallacetown,ON ),

Enduro Heat 1:1. Ed Jeffrey (St Thomas,ON ), 2. Shawn Fucile (Ingersoll,ON ), 3. Gary Zwygers (Cambridge,ON ), 4. Derek Moesker (Woodstock,ON ), 5. Ron Pearce (Ilderton,ON ), 6. Bob Ferrow (Ingersoll,ON ), 7. Richard Stevens (Ayr,ON ), 8. Jordan Morris (London,ON ), 9. Chris Voros (Delhi,ON ), 10. Barry Watson (Wallacetown,ON ), 11. John McCallum (London,ON ), 12. Brandon Ardis (Chatham,ON ), 13. Manny DeMelo (London,ON ),

Enduro Heat 2:1. Steve Lovie (Thorndale,ON ), 2. Jim Ferguson (Essex,ON ), 3. Gary Brooks (London,ON ), 4. Steve Book (Brantford,ON ), 5. Jeremiah Rabideau (Glencoe,ON ), 6. Derek McCullough (Glencoe,ON ), 7. Terry Cole (London,ON ), 8. Adam Deauvall (Strathroy,ON ), 9. Jamie Klumper (Mitchell,ON ), 10. Al Hilton (Brantford,ON ), 11. Bernie Verhoeven (Kerwood,ON ), 12. Mike Graham (London,ON ), 13. Stephen Richmond (Appin,ON ), 14. Jaden Chapman (Sarnia,ON ), 15. Bill Brekelmans (Ingersoll,ON ),

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2011-07-04

APC SUMMER SHOWDOWN FEATURING KYLE & KURT BUSCH UPDATE

CLICK HERE FOR EVENT INFORMATION PAGE

- Tomorrow (Monday, July 4th) is the last day to buy early bird tickets to be entered into a draw to win one of 200 autograph bands to meet Kyle and Kurt Busch. Tickets will still be available after this date but will not be entered into the draw. Print-at-home tickets can be purchased here.

- Tickets are now 50% sold out for event. Spectators planning to attend the event are strongly advised to purchase their ticket in advance here.

- Special autograph bands for purchase sold out within one hour.

- Reserved seating has already sold out.

- General admission tickets continue to be available here.

- An additional 200 autograph bands will be available on a first-come-first-served basis at the gate the day of the event.

- Media outlets applying for a media pass for the event should contact PR Director John Houghton this week at (519) 652-5068 or e-mail info@delawarespeedway.com.

- Competitor information including qualifying procedure and prizing is now available here. This year's event now includes a notable increases in prizing throughout the field with well over $15,000 in posted awards and a minimum payout of $300.

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2010-11-11

DELAWARE SPEEDWAY: Whelen Modified Tour heading to Delaware in 2011

Delaware Speedway's historic 60th season is set to be an exciting one as the speedway begins to rollout its plans to celebrate. The speedway took to the A-Channel News at Six airwaves this evening with NASCAR representatives Bob Duvall and George Silbermann to unveil the first part of that celebration: this season the famous NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will make its first ever stop in at Canada's most historic asphalt racetrack.

More than a first for Delaware Speedway, the event also represents a first for the tour itself as it will be the first ever Canadian race for the tour. The tour will be at the track September 3 and 4 as part of the Great Canadian Race Weekend. The main event will run on September 4.

"The Whelen Modified Tour has been one of the top fan requests to have brought to the track for a number of years," said track General Manager Joe Czernai. "We're proud to have come to the point where we can offer this event as part of our racing lineup, more of which will be announced in the coming weeks".

The Whelen Modified Tour is one of four NASCAR sanctioned regional touring series across the United States, along with the Whelen Southern Modified Tour and the East & West K&N Pro Series. The tour is considered the next level above the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series division, in which Delaware Speedway drivers compete on a weekly basis and is a developmental step for drivers aiming to compete in the top levels of NASCAR competition.

The Whelen Modifieds themselves trace their development to the early days of stockcar racing and are considered NASCAR's oldest racing division. The vehicles are powered by 625 horse power V8 engines, the cars are capable of speeds of up to 150 mph (approximately 240 kph) when set loose on an open track. Being their first stop at Delaware Speedway, discovering how they will perform on the half-mile is one of the thrills that await fans in September.

Delaware Speedway is also announcing plans to field a competitor in the event. The track has moved to acquire a Whelen Modified vehicle and plans to put home track hero D.J. Kennington of St. Thomas behind the wheel for the historic race. Kennington began his career racing in the Street Stock division at the track seventeen years ago and has since moved through the ranks of Late Model and touring series competition. Kennington has competed in the NASCAR Nationwide series and has won the two most recent NASCAR Canadian Tire Series races held at the track. He also recently earned the 2010 championship in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series.

Ticket availability for the event and season pass information for the full season will be announced in the near future. All information will be posted to the track website as soon as it is available, at www.delawarespeedway.com.

About Delaware Speedway: Delaware Speedway is a half-mile paved oval stock-car track, located just west of London, Ontario, Canada. Since 1952, Delaware Speedway has been the home to some of the finest stock car racing in Canada. Its unique natural amphitheatre-like setting allows a family or group of friends to enjoy exciting, comfortable and affordable evening or afternoon of racing. Delaware Speedway is a proud member of the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series which promotes the best in local racing competition across North America.

For more information contact speedway General Manager Joe Czernai: (519) 652-5068 ext 204. // By John Houghton

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2010-07-25

Delaware Results - July 23 recap and results (photos sent separately)

DEFENDING LATE MODEL CHAMP EARNS TWO TRIPS TO THE PODIUM IN HIS FIRST RETURN AFTER BACK INJURY!

Winners: Steve Robblee, Andrew Gresel, Paul Shipway, Jeff Showler

July 23, 2010 (London, Ontario) Mother Nature threatened but the fans stayed with us through a 40 minute rain delay and were rewarded with an exciting night of racing on Coca-Cola night.

It was a triumphant start to Steve Robblee's return. After he won the pole with a time trial lap of 18.974, the defending Late Model champ told us his back was feeling a lot better and that the 28's seat held him in and offered support during the race.

During the first NASCAR Late Model feature, Robblee gained a half-straightaway lead on Scott Lindsay (20) who was quickly overtaken by Ron Sheridan (52). Lindsay turned on the heat to regain his lost second spot but he never did manage to do it.

The first caution came at lap 13 as David Elliot (37) went for a spin. Elliot brought the car in to pit for a sway bar adjustment. The 69 of Lloyd Rawlings also came in to pit, but it was unrelated.

On the restart, Doug Stewart (2) got caught up as someone hit the brakes and there was a chain reaction. Stewart took some front end damage when he ran into Jay Doer driving Jay Christie's #5. It's just another in a string of mishaps for the teacher's #2 this season.

At lap 19, David Elliot (37) and Shawn Thompson (72) connected in some tight racing on the back straightaway. Whitworth Towing took Elliot's car in and Thompson went back out to finish.

A lap later a crash on turns three and four brought Whitworth and the safety crews out again. Matt Pritiko (21) appeared to have been running a bit low and started to spin. , Gord Shepherd (10X) ran into him and, Jamie Grover (33), Andrew Gresel (81) and Marc Jacobs also spun. The right hand side of Shepherd's car was torn off. Pritiko's back end was crunched. Some hastily applied duct tape and Pritiko was able to get back out before the green flag. Stewart also rejoined the race at this time. (Shepherd was able to make it out to start the second NASCAR Late Model feature but pulled back into the pits early on.)

Another caution at lap 22 as Lloyd Rawlings (69) spun on turn two. They say cautions breed cautions and at lap 23 another caution was born as Shawn Thompson's 72 spun on turns three and four.

Robblee held on through it all and took the win. Ron Sheridan was second and Scott Lindsay third. Mathew Box was fourth; Jamie Ramsay, fifth.

In the second NASCAR Late Model feature, Andrew Gresel (81)kept onto the lead from the green flag through the first caution at lap five, for a spin by the 33 of Jamie Grover.

By lap eight, Steve Robblee was making a hard run, seemingly out of nowhere, and landed in second. Gresel had a healthy lead on the rest of the pack but lap by lap Robblee chipped away at it.

Meantime, it was Sheridan and Lindsay battling again – this time for the right to hold fourth place, which Lindsay had and Sheridan wanted.

At lap 17, on Gresel's bumper, Robblee caused a gasp in the crowd with a wobble at turn one but he held on and kept up his assault on the 81. But the 28 just didn't have enough for the 81 and Andrew Gresel held Robblee off for his first ever win at Delaware Speedway. Robblee had to settle for second. Jamie Ramsay landed in third and Ron Sheridan fourth. Fifth place went to Matt Box (27).

Powerade Modifieds had three leaders, no cautions and Paul Shipway (88) who was fifth in points heading into the night, rode to victory lane. Shipway took the lead from Stephen Richmond (24) at lap two who had taken it almost immediately from pole-sitter Tony Viera (6).

Shipway was followed by Jamie Cox (3) and Justin Demelo (82).

The best line of the night came from 4^th place finisher Barry Newman (1), commenting on how spread out the lead cars were. Newman said he was so far behind he thought he was winning!

The first half of the Demar Aggregates Trucks feature had three different leaders. The last half had just one, Jeff Showler (56) who took the checkered flag.

Mickey Brydges (17) had the pole for this caution-free 25 truck lap race. At lap 3 he was overtaken by Mark O'Connor, driving the #7 of Derek Clark. Chad Rijnen led laps five through thirteen before Showler took it over. Points leader and defending champion Paul Fothergill made his move into the top five by the race's halfway mark and fifth is where he would stay.

With Showler (56) expanding his lead over Rijnen (16), the battle was on for third with former points leader Gary Adriaensen (55) occupying the spot and Michelle Koricina (99) wanting it badly. In the next lap Adriaensen solidified his place as Koricina slid back a few positions. She finished 6^th.

Showler rode to Victory Lane along with Rijnen in second place and Gary Adriaensen, third.

Tickets are now on sale online for The Delaware Classic – August 6 & 7 - the only Canadian stop for ISMA this year! Buy your tickets online before the end of July and get great discounts. Weekend passes are 25% off.

Next Friday night's action is sponsored by Exeter Toyota. It includes the NASCAR Late Models, Delaware Super Stocks, Demar Aggregates Trucks and Transmission Direct Enduro.

Late Model Time Trials

1. 28 Steve Robblee Dorchester

2. 20 Scott Lindsay St. Marys

3. 52 Ron Sheridan Mt. Brydges

4. 22 Jamie Ramsay London

5. 81 Andrew Gresel Hepworth

6. 21 Matt Pritiko London

7. 37 David Elliott Acton

8. 5 Jay Doerr Lasalle

9. 10x Gord Shepherd Hawkestone

10. 46 Kris Martin London

11. 14 Rick Emery Ruscom

12. 51 Matt Robblee Dorchester

13. 2 Doug Stewart London

14. 72 Shawn Thompson Ailsa Craig

15. 27 Mat Box Mississauga

16. 8 Marc Jacobs London

17. 69 Lloyd Rawlings Windsor

18. 33 Jamie Grover Glencoe

Truck Heat #1

1. 57 Gary Triska Straffordville

2. 3 Shae Gemmell Dorchester

3. 16 Chad Rijnen London

4. 93 Matt Korcina Ailsa Craig

5. 7 Scott O'Connor Strathroy

6. 17 Mickey Brydges London

7. 9 Michael Thompson Dorchester

Truck Heat #2

1. 56 Jeff Showler Mt. Elgin

2. 33 Paul Fothergill London

3. 00 Shawn Johns St. Marys

4. 55 Gary Adriaensen London

5. 99 Michelle Korcina Ailsa Craig

6. 75 Jordan Dupuis Lasalle

7. 77 Tom Zagarodny London

8. 82 Steve McCaw Komoka

9. 01 Devon Bloemendal Delaware

Modified Heat #1

1. 82 Justin Demelo London

2. 54 Darrell Limon Watford

3. 24 Stephen Richmond Appin

4. 6 Tony Viera London

Modified Heat #2

1. 88 Paul Shipway London

2. 1 Barry Newman Springfield

3. 3 Jamie Cox Dorchester

4. 39 David McCullough Glencoe

5. 38 Tyler Hendricks Pain Court

Late Model Feature #1

1. 28 Steve Robblee Dorchester

2. 52 Ron Sheridan Mt. Brydges

3. 20 Scott Lindsay St. Marys

4. 27 Mat Box Mississauga

5. 22 Jamie Ramsay London

6. 14 Rick Emery Ruscom

7. 5 Jay Doerr Lasalle

8. 51 Matt Robblee Dorchester

9. 81 Andrew Gresel Hepworth

10. 8 Marc Jacobs London

11. 72 Shawn Thompson Ailsa Craig

12. 69 Lloyd Rawlings Windsor

13. 21 Matt Pritiko London

14. 33 Jamie Grover Glencoe

15. 2 Doug Stewart London

16. 10x Gord Shepherd Hawkestone

17. 37 David Elliott Acton

18. 46 Kris Martin London

Truck Feature

1. 56 Jeff Showler Mt. Elgin

2. 16 Chad Rijnen London

3. 55 Gary Adriaensen London

4. 01 Devon Bloemendal Delaware

5. 33 Paul Fothergill London

6. 99 Michelle Korcina Ailsa Craig

7. 7 Scott O'Connor Strathroy

8. 75 Jordan Dupuis Lasalle

9. 3 Shae Gemmell Dorchester

10. 82 Steve McCaw Komoka

11. 00 Shawn Johns St. Marys

12. 77 Tom Zagarodny London

13. 57 Gary Triska Straffordville

14. 93 Matt Korcina Ailsa Craig

15. 9 Randy Thompson Dorchester

16. 17 Mickey Brydges London

Modified Feature

1. 88 Paul Shipway London

2. 3 Jamie Cox Dorchester

3. 82 Justin Demelo London

4. 1 Barry Newman Springfield

5. 24 Stephen Richmond Appin

6. 54 Darrell Limon Watford

7. 39 David McCullough Glencoe

8. 38 Tyler Hendricks Pain Court

9. 6 Tony Viera London

Late Model Feature #2

1. 81 Andrew Gresel Hepworth

2. 28 Steve Robblee Dorchester

3. 22 Jamie Ramsay London

4. 52 Ron Sheridan Mt. Brydges

5. 27 Mat Box Mississauga

6. 20 Scott Lindsay St. Marys

7. 21 Matt Pritiko London

8. 5 Jay Doerr Lasalle

9. 51 Matt Robblee Dorchester

10. 14 Rick Emery Ruscom

11. 72 Shawn Thompson Ailsa Craig

12. 46 Kris Martin London

13. 8 Marc Jacobs London

14. 2 Doug Stewart London

15. 69 Lloyd Rawlings Windsor

16. 37 David Elliott Acton

17. 33 Jamie Grover Glencoe

18. 10x Gord Shepherd Hawkestone

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