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2017-02-02
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2017-02-01
JESSE LAZARE WINS ROLEX 24 HOURS OF DAYTONA
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JESSE LAZARE WINS ROLEX 24 HOURS OF DAYTONA
Montreal racer Lazare part of fairytale underdog team that wins big
MONTREAL, QUEBEC – This past weekend, Canadian racer Jesse Lazare (middle, at right) was part of a team that stunned the racing world by scoring an underdog class win in the prestigious Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway.
"It was at the Porsche GT3 Cup banquet that I learned that I had been picked to join Carlos' [de Quesada] team to contest the Rolex 24," said Lazare.
It was a huge honour, a huge step forward, and a huge vote of confidence for the 19 year-old Canadian. His teammate for the Rolex 24 Hours, Daniel Morad summed it up perfectly, "Jesse got here on merit and talent; he has earned this opportunity."
Alegra Motorsports took possession of the new Porsche 911 for the GTD class just a few weeks before the big race. In two short tests, the team gelled together. It would consist of Carlos and his son Michael, Daniel Morad, and Porsche factory driver Michael Christensen.
The team had a solid plan entering the race, but it was clearly an underdog in the 26-car, GTD field. The team's plan was to stay in touch with the leaders until the morning, then look for an opportunity.
"It is much different," Lazare said. "I am used to driving just by myself. There is a whole new kind of pressure with this race. Carlos and the whole team put in such a big effort to get here, you don't want to be the one to mess it up for the whole team."
The team executed its plan perfectly, and in the late morning, luck shone on the emerging team. "We all did a great job," Lazare said. "We all stayed out of trouble. We all saved the car as much as we could. We all were focused on a common goal – and that was to get Michael the best car we could for the final stint." Lazare said.
Cue the racing luck…. "Really, I was so happy that a possible podium was in reach," Lazare said. "But then the leading Ferrari – which was quicker than us – suffered some problems. All of a sudden a win was possible!"
The car was handed over to Christensen for the final stint and he did the job. He brought the car home first in class, making Alegra Motorsports GTD champions for 2017. Lazare drove a total of five hours in four stints.
"I can't thank the team enough," Lazare said. "From Carlos, to all the team members, the helpers, the supporters, and also huge thank you to Dan [Morad]. I know he was a big factor in getting me here. Thanks also to my family and supporters back in Canada."
JESSE LAZARE QUICK FACTS: Jesse Lazare is a 19 year-old racer from Montreal, Quebec. 2016 was the third year for Lazare in GT3 Cup after a stellar karting career which included three Canadian National Karting Championships, along with representing Canada in the Rotax Max World Finals. Lazare finished second in the Porsche GT3 Cup USA series in 2015 and was invited to the Porsche Young Drivers Academy 2015.
Away from the track, Lazare enjoys skiing and hockey. Keep up with his latest news on the 'Fans of Jesse Lazare' Facebook page.
Lazare is supported by: Door Doctor (DoorDoctor.com), Porsche Prestige (PorschePrestige.com), Garaga (Garaga.com), Micanan (Micanan.com), TNR Doors (TNR.com), Olymbec (Olymbec.com), Smoke Show Sauce (SmokeShowSauce.com).
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2017-01-31
Airborne Park Speedway $20,000 Demolition Derby
The will be bonus money available both days. $500 will be awarded to the driver deemed the "heaviest hitter of the day." The bonus will be available on both Saturday and Sunday.
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Lucas Oil soutient la Série Sportsman Québec pour une 11e saison
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2017-01-30
Jesse Lazare, le pilote de l'équipe Motorsports in Action, remporte les 24 Heures de Daytona
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Jesse Lazare, le pilote de l'équipe Motorsports in Action, remporte les 24 Heures de Daytona
Montréal, Québec, Canada, le 29 janvier 2017.-Moins de 48 heures après avoir fait débuter l'une des deux McLaren 570S GT4 de l'équipe Motorsports In Action (MIA) dans la course de la série IMSA Continental Challenge, le pilote montréalais Jesse Lazare a remporté les 24 Heures de Daytona, en Floride. Inscrit dans cette légendaire épreuve au sein de l'équipe américaine Alegra Motorsports, Jesse et ses coéquipiers ont mis la main sur la victoire dans la classe GTD. Il s'agit d'un immense accomplissement pour le pilote et un grand honneur pour l'équipe MIA, qui engage Lazare à temps plein cette saison en série Continental Challenge.
Disputant pour la première fois de sa carrière les Rolex 24 Heures de Daytona, Jesse Lazare était en équipe avec les Américains Carlos de Quesada, son fils Michael, l'Ontarien Daniel Morad et le Danois Michael Christensen sur une Porsche 911 GT3-R inscrite par Alegra Motorsports. Cet équipage a triomphé avec une avance de seulement deux dixièmes de seconde au terme des 24 heures de course. Il se classe également dix-huitième toutes-catégories, sur 55 partants.
Pour Eric Kerub, le propriétaire de l'équipe MIA, l'honneur est grand de pouvoir désormais compter sur le vainqueur des 24 Heures de Daytona dans son équipe : « Jesse faisait un programme double ce week-end, en disputant d'abord la course de Continental Challenge sur une de nos voitures, puis en prenant part aux 24 Heures avec l'équipe Alegra. Il a été performant dans les deux courses et, je dois avouer que pour tous les membres de l'équipe MIA, de pouvoir dire aujourd'hui que nous avons avec nous l'un des vainqueurs des 24 Heures de Daytona 2017 est une immense fierté. Ça ne peut que décupler notre motivation à briller tout le reste de l'année, avec Jesse Lazare et nos autres pilotes ».
Jesse Lazare sera de retour aux commandes de la McLaren 570S GT4 numéro 69 Garaga/Pfaff de l'équipe MIA en mars prochain, lors du week-end des 12 Heures de Sebring.
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Jesse Lazare, Motorsports in Action Team Driver, Wins the 24 Hours of Daytona
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Jesse Lazare, Motorsports in Action Team Driver, Wins the 24 Hours of Daytona
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, January 29, 2017.-Less than 48 hours after his debut in one of the two Motorsports In Action (MIA) McLaren 570S GT4s in the IMSA Continental Challenge, Montreal driver Jesse Lazare won the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, in Florida. Entered in this legendary event as part of the American Alegra Motorsports team, Jesse and his teammates claimed victory in the GTD Class. This was a huge accomplishment for the driver and a great honour for the MIA Team, who have hired Lazare full-time this season for the Continental Challenge series.
Contesting the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona for the first time in his career, Jesse Lazare was part of a team comprising of Americans Carlos de Quesada and his son Michael, as well as Ontarian Daniel Morad and Michael Christensen, of Denmark, in the Alegra Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3-R. This team won with a margin of only two-tenths of a second, after a full 24 hours of racing. Of the 55 overall starters, they finished eighteenth.
For Eric Kerub, owner of the MIA Team, it's a big honour to be able to count on a 24 Hours of Daytona winner on his team : « Jesse was pulling double-duty this weekend, firstly contesting the Continental Challenge in one of our cars and then racing in this 24 Hours with the Alegra team. He performed so well in both races and I have to admit that all MIA team members are proud to say that one of our own won the 2017 24 Hours of Daytona. This can only further enhance our motivation to excel for the rest of the year, with Jesse and our other drivers ».
Jesse Lazare will be back behind the wheel of MIA's #69 Garaga/Pfaff McLaren 570S GT4 in March, during the 12 Hours of Sebring weekend.
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Rolex 24 At Daytona 'Business Finished' For Konica Minolta Cadillac DPi-V.R Team Taylor Brothers, Angelelli, Gordon Finally Score Breakthrough Win After Trouble-Free Performances the Previous Four Years Come Up Short |
Date: Jan. 28-29, 2017 Event: 55th Rolex 24 At Daytona (Round 1 of 10) Series: Prototype division of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Location: Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway (3.56-mile, 12-turn road course) Start/Finish: 4th / 1st (Running, Completed 659 of 659 laps) Winner: Ricky Taylor, Jordan Taylor, Max Angelelli and Jeff Gordon of Konica Minolta Cadillac DPi-V.R Point Standing: 1st (35 points, three ahead of second)
The resounding theme for this year's 55th Rolex 24 At Daytona for the No. 10 Konica Minolta Cadillac DPi.V.R team and its drivers Ricky and Jordan Taylor, Max "The Ax" Angelelli and Jeff Gordon, and especially for team owner Wayne Taylor, was "unfinished business."
After the team turned in a trouble-free performance for the fifth consecutive year at this weekend's renewal of the traditional IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season opener, the Taylor brothers, the veteran Italian Angelelli and four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Gordon were able to seal the deal this time, albeit by surviving a wild sprint to the finish Sunday, in scoring an emotional Rolex 24 victory in numerous respects. Call it "business finished."
Ricky Taylor, who qualified fourth and got things off to a solid start Saturday afternoon during his opening stint, made a thrilling pass for the lead of fellow Cadillac DPi-V.R driver Filipe Albuquerque in the No. 5 Action Express Racing entry just five laps from the finish – with just six minutes to go in the 24-hour marathon. Taylor then held off Albuquerque the rest of the way and took the checkered flag by a .671-of-a-second margin of victory.
It went a long way toward erasing the relative agony of finishing second, second, third and second in the previous four Rolex 24s despite leading more laps in that time than any other team. With another race-high total of 263 of 659 race laps led this weekend, the team has totaled 963 laps led out of 3,539 total laps in the last five Rolex 24s – 27.2 percent. And, most importantly, the team finally got a well-deserved chance to celebrate in victory lane.
"It's unbelievable, I'm still shaking," said Taylor, who along with his younger brother upped his career victory total to 15. "It's so special, there are so many different storylines. You've got Cadillac's unfinished business from the LMP program which Max and my dad were both a part of the first go-round, and then wrapping that up by starting the new Cadillac program off with a win here at Daytona. And then to finish the way we did – I mean, it was an emotional day, regardless if we won the race, to have our last race with Max – but to win was really cool. And, obviously, we've got Jeff, as well. I mean, to add to his amazing career is a surreal experience. I'm just happy to be able to contribute to that."
Having clearly the most dominant car that was strong in dry conditions for the first six hours and final three-plus hours of the race, as well as in wet, sometimes treacherous conditions during the middle 14-plus hours, it was only by a sudden twist of fate with just more than an hour to go that Taylor found himself in position to have to make the late pass for the lead.
He had a comfortable six-second lead over Albuquerque when a large piece of debris on the backstraight of the Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway circuit led to a caution period. Albuquerque was in position to quickly dive into the pits for tires and fuel just before the caution flag flew while Taylor had already passed by the entry to pit lane. Taylor then had to make his pit stop under caution and restarted in second place with several lapped cars between him and Albuquerque. Taylor was never able to get closer than within five seconds of Albuquerque, but then came another yellow flag with 30 minutes to go for an incident on track.
When the race went back to green with 20 minutes to go, Taylor was able to dive underneath Albuquerque into turn one on the restart but was unable to complete the move. He held that thought, however, staying close over the next eight laps while awaiting his next opportunity to make a pass. Then, with just six minutes to go in the race, Taylor took advantage of a slight drift by Albuquerque into turn one and was able to muscle his way by for the lead.
"The way I saw it, we came through GT traffic and I was closer than I had been," Taylor said. "He'd been struggling in turn one. Their car didn't look very good there, and we were really strong on the brakes. I had thought about doing this for years and years, and this has always been something – people always open up after that little kink in turn one – they open their hands a little bit, and it's just so easy to release the brake there and pop in there. If you get enough alongside, you can make it work, and I think he saw me coming, he saw me committing, and he closed the door. If he knew I was committing, why would you close the door and make us crash? From my perspective, it's Max's last race. There are a lot of emotions going on. I wanted to win terribly. We were either going to make a move and do something and win, or sit there in second and wait for – wait until next year, basically. I didn't want to do that. It was Max's last race – and we've been family for 20 years now. He's taught us everything we know. We used to have classes with Max. He used to be the 'Professor Ax,' and he'd come over to our house, and we'd have a pen and paper, and he'd teach us about downforce and he'd teach us about overtaking. Today was a good example of one of those lessons, I think. That was an Ax move."
Angelelli certainly was proud of his protégés in his final career race as a driver. He won this race for the first time in 2005 alongside Wayne Taylor en route to that year's driver and team championships. Five years earlier, in 2000, he and their father started a three-year run campaigning the Cadillac Northstar LMP effort but did not experience the kind of success they had hoped for before the program was terminated. This weekend, Angelelli and the Taylors were back to debut the latest-generation Cadillac prototype program that the veteran Italian spent the last two years working behind the scenes with as program manager. He decided to make this weekend's Rolex 24 his swan song as a driver in order to devote full time to his Cadillac responsibilities. And what a swan song it was.
"Oh, it's just wonderful," said Angelelli, whose second Rolex 24 win was the 28th of his career overall – third-most all-time in North American sportscar racing. "I'm just speechless. I could not believe it. What better than this? I'm very happy. Happy for what I did and what I've achieved with the boys and Jeff today, to finish my career with a win, a big win like this one in the Rolex 24, it's great. You know, I'm thankful to the Taylors, the family."
Jordan Taylor and Gordon were equally instrumental in keeping the Konica Minolta Cadillac DPi-V.R in the top-three for all but the opening four laps of the race. Taylor turned in his typically smart, steady performance and worked closely with Gordon in aclimating the retired NASCAR Cup Series driver to the Cadillac DPi.V-R.
"Yeah, the past four years, and now five with this year, we've had flawless runs," Taylor said. "We've never gone to the garage. We've never lost a lap. It's always just been tires, fuel and driver and, thankfully, we had another one of those days today."
Gordon, whose first and only other career sportscar race came at this very race in 2007 with this very team, when he co-drove with Wayne Taylor, Angelelli and Jan Magnussen to a third-place finish, this weekend's effort was much more satisfying, especially in light of the fact he was much more intensely engaged in the team's preparation effort.
"This is very surreal to me, this whole experience and moment, to have this on my résumé," said Gordon, who became only the fourth driver in history – joining A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti and Jamie McMurray – to win both the Daytona 500 and the Rolex 24. "It's a very elite group that's won the Daytona 500 and the Rolex 24 together. That's something I'm very, very proud of. But I think more than anything is this experience for me of – not to take anything away from 2007 with Max and Jan and Wayne –what amazing racecar drivers both Ricky and Jordan are and how difficult this race is. You know, this experience to me was about building this bond and this friendship that I didn't expect to happen because of the way they welcomed me in, and we had a lot of fun along the way. They answered all my questions because I had a lot of them, and they helped me adapt, and that's what helped us as a group, I think, to go out there and win. And then I was able to learn just how talented they are. I mean, I was so impressed while watching all night. I was glued to the TV every second, every lap. I couldn't sleep because I wanted to watch these guys do what they did in the rain, in the cold, in the most treacherous conditions, and they did it at a level, that I'll be honest, I'm not capable of doing, and I was so impressed. Then you go to the last stint of a 24‑hour race and you see it come down to that, and it was a thrill of a lifetime, and I'm just so honored to be sitting here and be a part of this experience."
Wayne Taylor, who won this race as a driver in 1996 as well as in 2005, was especially proud to be able to kick off his second tour of duty with Cadillac by scoring a historic win with his sons alongside his longtime co-driver and business partner Angelelli and with a four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion in Gordon. It was an emotional post-race celebration, to say the least.
"First, I've got to thank everybody certainly for being here," Taylor said. "You know, Cadillac, Max and I drove back in the early 2000s part of our career, and the program ended shortly after that, but I always believed and wanted to come back with Cadillac and have this unfinished business. And today with Ricky, Jordan, Max and Jeff, they gave it to me. It's just been such an honor to have Jeff on board. He came in 2007 with us, we finished third when I was still driving, and another special thing is that Max and I were teammates for so many years. We won the 24‑hour together in 2005, and we won the championship together, and now he wins the 24‑hour with my kids, which is really, really special. I just have to thank my boys and Jeff and Max and Konica Minolta and Cadillac and my friends Rick Taylor and Mike Mathe and everybody who has supported me over the years."
Round two of the 2017 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship is the 65th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring and Sebring (Fla.) International Raceway Saturday, March 18. Live FOX Sports television coverage times will be announced at a later date.
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2017-01-29
Raphaël Lessard débute sa saison avec un Top 10 au SpeedFest 200
Raphaël Lessard débute sa saison avec un Top 10 au SpeedFest 200
CORDELE, Géorgie, 29 janvier 2017 – Raphaël Lessard, jeune pilote de St-Joseph-de-Beauce, vient tout juste de signer son premier Top 10 de l'année lors du SpeedFest 2017 au Crisp Motorsports Park en Géorgie. En effet, Raphaël s'est élancé de la 22e position pour terminer en 10e position lors de la course de 200 tours de la Champion Racing Association (CRA) sur l'ovale du Watermelon Capital Speedway.
Toujours au volant de sa Toyota Camry #99 FRL Express/Team Coach Imaging/Toyota-TRD/JBLAudio de l'équipe David Gilliland Racing, Raphaël a connu une course sans embûches majeures alors qu'il s'est frayé un chemin parmi des pilotes d'expérience. Ayant connu une séance de qualification difficile après qu'un bris mécanique l'ait empêché de faire un bon chrono, Raphaël n'est pas resté longtemps en 22e position alors que, dès les premiers tours, il a imposé son rythme en effectuant toute une remontée atteignant la 10 position pour un première fois au 71e tour. Il a même fait une pointe en 9e place au 138e tour.
Comme à son habitude, Raphaël a été en moyen de dépasser ses concurrents par la ligne extérieure, chose extrêmement difficile dans les courses d'ovales. En fin de course, le problème de suspension est réapparu, rendant la conduite difficile, et l'espoir de voir Raphaël monter sur le podium s'envoler. Le pilote a tout de même réussi à se tenir entre la 15e position et la 9e position tout au long de l'épreuve, et de finalement terminer en 10e place.
Ce n'est que partie remise, alors que Raphaël participera au Rattler 250 de la série SSS du 16 au 19 mars prochains au South Alabama Speedway. Entre temps, le Beauceron reviendra au Québec pour « voir la neige », pour reprendre ses mots.
Raphaël Lessard : « Ça a été une fin de semaine correcte. On a eu des problèmes en qualifications avec une pièce qui a brisé en arrière de la voiture. En course, ça a été la même histoire, nous avons également eu des problèmes. Au début de l'épreuve, j'ai réussi à remonter le peloton, car j'ai trouvé une bonne ligne à l'extérieur sur la piste. Après l'arrêt aux puits et des pneus neufs ça s'est amélioré pour quelques tours, puis notre problème de suspension est revenu. Somme toute, arriver 10e malgré ce pépin n'est pas si pire! Je me dois de remercier l'équipe David Gilliland Racing qui n'a pas arrêté de travailler sur la voiture une seconde! Merci aussi à FRL Express, Team Coach Imaging, Toyota TRD et JBL Audio qui me soutiennent encore cette année ».
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Young Guns Continue to Make Headlines at Peterborough Speedway
Young Guns Continue to Make Headlines at Peterborough Speedway
By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media
Whether they've chosen to follow in the footsteps of a successful parent or sibling, or made the move in pursuit of their own interests a group of young racers has elected to join the weekly wars at Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval. As the opening night of its 50th Anniversary Season grows closer, Peterborough Speedway is looking toward the future by honouring a page of its rich racing history.
19 year-old Bailey Jacobs and 21 year-old Sean Kennedy are about to enter their 3rd season of action at the tight, tricky bullring on Mount Pleasant Road, west of the Liftlock City. After graduating from the karting ranks, Jacobs finished 2nd in the 2016 Paul Davis Systems Thunder Car standings, while Kennedy was last year's runner-up in the Battlefield Equipment Rental 4Fun point chase. On the other side of the coin, Brandon Vennor – a 23 year-old – made his first starts in the Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck division and was 6th in the final standings. 16 year-old Kyle Gordon set the same standard in the Thunder Car field and was 7th overall. Neither driver had any previous racing experience, but learned their craft with the help of supportive family members. Track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse says there have been several drivers who've followed the same path over the years.
"While some people their age spend time playing soccer or softball, Peterborough Speedway has long been the place for young drivers to hone their skills," said Josiasse. "Derek Lynch grew-up watching his father at the track and started his career at what was then known as Westgate Speedway in 1986 at the age of 14. He was named rookie of the year in the Late Model Sportsman class that season and won the track championship a year later. His career would eventually take the Norwood, Ontario native to the former NASCAR Busch North Series and victory lane in what is now the NASCAR Pinty's Series. Lynch also earned the pole position during our 2016 APC Pro Late Model event."
Stirling, Ontario's Willow Barberstock made her first ever start at the Autumn Colours Classic when she was just 12 years old and concluded her time in the Battlefield Equipment Rental 4Fun division by earning the track championship. The popular youngster – who has become a favourite with the fans – will kick-off 2017 with her 3rd season with the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series
Even with the plans to mark the 50th Anniversary of the speedway, the official schedule won't be released until the annual Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo – March 10th through 12th – at the International Centre in Toronto. They'll also be part of special events that will include displays at the Peterborough Home, Cottage and Country Show – March 31stto April 2nd – at the Evinrude Centre and at the Lindsay Square Mall, April 23rd through 30th. Fans have come to expect participation at the pre-season events and several drivers and teams are lined-up to show-off their new colours."
Bullring bullet points: Keep on top of all the 50th Anniversary news at Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval by logging onto www.peterboroughspeedway.com, liking the track on Facebook or following it on Twitter. Fans can also download the free Peterborough Speedway app on your Smartphone.
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Youngster Kyle Gordon (left) had some help from his father Mark to guide him through his first year of action in the Paul Davis Systems Thunder Car division at Peterborough Speedway.
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OMRS Rookie Crop is Set to Make Their Mark on the Track in 2017
OMRS Rookie Crop is Set to Make Their Mark on the Track in 2017
By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media
With the Rookie of the Year award presented to Stu Robinson Jr. after a successful first year on the 2016 Ontario Modifieds Racing Series tour, the popular open wheeled tour will see several different drivers compete for the prestigious honour during the 2017 campaign. With new drivers joining the ranks and bringing experience earned in different motorsports genres, Randy Hollingsworth – who along with Rick Warnes and Bill Pickford make up the team of OMRS officials – says the new schedule is already showing plenty of promise.
"Our group has always been committed to putting the best field on the track at every event and our development deals are a great way to find some new talent," said Hollingsworth. "We have a program in place with J.P. Josiasse at Peterborough Speedway that allows drivers from the 4Fun and Thunder Car divisions to take the next step in their driving careers. The track also allows us to host an annual 'Test a Mod' day that has opened the door for racers to get behind the wheel of one of our cars in an on-track practice session."
After making a few starts late in the year, Connor James is ready to face the challenge of a full season of open wheeled modified racing. The 20 year-old from Bradford, Ontario started his career in Junior Late Models at the age of 10 and won Sauble Speedway's Junior Late Model championship in 2011. James also got his feet wet in 4-cylinder racing, during the 2014 campaign.
Jaden Chapman comes to the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series with a wealth of experience, including time in endurance and super stock divisions at Delaware Speedway. Teaming-up with car owner Dwayne Brooks who will donate any money won this year to Crohns and Colitis Society research, the 22 year-old Sarnia, Ontario resident – who works as an apprentice at the hometown BMW dealership – will also compete in the Thunder Car division at Sauble Speedway in 2017.
Graduates of the karting ranks, Norwood's Isaac Delyea and Owen Brooks of Peterborough got their first taste of an OMRS machine during the 2016 'Test a Mod' day at Peterborough Speedway. The pair of youngsters is looking forward to the first green flag of the season for the popular series.
2017 Ontario Modifieds Racing Series schedule
Saturday, May 20th: Sunset Speedway – Spring Velocity
Saturday, May 27th: Peterborough Speedway
Saturday, June 10th: Peterborough Speedway
Saturday, June 24th: Peterborough Speedway
Saturday, July 1st: Flamboro Speedway – Canada Day
Saturday, July 15th: Peterborough Speedway
Saturday, July 22nd: Peterborough Speedway
Saturday, August 19th: Peterborough Speedway
Saturday, August 26th: Peterborough Speedway
Saturday, September 23rd: Sunset Speedway – Fall Velocity
Sunday, September 24th: Sunset Speedway – Fall Velocity
Fans can find full series details at www.facebook.com/OMRS. The Ontario Modifieds Racing Series is supported by Clarke Motorsports Communications.
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Isaac Delyea (left) and Connor James are 2 of about a handful of drivers expected to compete for the 2017 Ontario Modifieds Racing Series rookie of the year award.
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