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2024-07-09

Heywood comes up big for holiday paycheck, Horning edges Lalonde in pro-stocks

PLATTSBURGH, Ny. -- Plattsburgh's own Nick Heywood won Wednesday' "Firecracker 44" for the J&S Steel Sportsman, holding off Gabe Cyr and Codie Aubin in the final laps to claim his second win of 2024, good for $2,000, and extending his point lead. Gloversville, NY's Luke Horning picked up a $1,000 pro-stock win over Marc Lalonde in a race for the ages. Cousins Speedy and Steven Bresette won both mini-stock A mains and Tylor Terry picked up his third renegade win of the year. It all went down in front of a jam-packed house, that was treated to beautiful weather and an insane, 20-minute fireworks display.

Vince Quenneville and Bucko Branham led the 30-car field to the green flag with Quenneville pulling away from Branham. Heywood started 6th and was making his way forward along with Joey Scarborough and Chelsea, Q.C. invader Cedric Gauvreau. The race changed dramatically around lap 10, when Scarborough and Gauvreau tangled, sending Gauvreau around. Heywood made contact with the spinning Gauvreau, but continued. Mike Phinney also was collected, ending his night.

Quenneville was still looking strong, but Heywood restarted 3rd and was joined by Gabe Cyr and Donovan Lussier, who started 8th and 10th, respectively. Branham slipped back on the restart, and Heywood launched into 2nd, trying to track down Quenneville, passing him on lap 14 for the lead.

With Heywood pulling away, Quenneville sat solidly in 2nd, until lap 32 contact with the frontstretch wall broke something on the right rear corner of car no. 78, sending it to the pits. That promoted Cyr to 2nd position and Aubin to 3rd.

Heywood was tasked with holding them off for a green-white-checkered restart, and did so handily, cruising off into the night with the $2,000 win. Cyr and Aubin joined him on the podium. Dave Camara was 4th with Donovan Lussier 5th. Beau Reeves, Travis Bruno, Max Dolliver, Michael Wright and George Foley completed the top-10. Foley started 29th, passing 19 cars in all.

Luke Horning won the 25-lap pro-stock feature over Marc Lalonde and Denis Gauvreau. Horning and Burton Ward shared the front row, each winning a heat race with Horning jumping out front. An early caution involving Kyle Hoard, Zack Daniels and Anthony Mossow halted the action in the early going, followed by yellows for Eric Jean-Louis and Billy Thwaits in the next few laps.

From there, it was smooth sailing for all, with Horning gradually pulling away from Lalonde, until the slower car of Keegan Stowell hung up Horning, allowing Lalonde to scoot by. Horning worked hard on the outside while Lalonde held firm the bottom line. Horning pulled alongside him in the final circuits, and the pair leaned on each other slightly in the final corner, with Horning winning by a fraction of a second– just a few inches– at the line. Gauvreau was 3rd with Jay Fitzgerald running 4th and Burton Ward completing the top-five.

Morrisonville, Ny.'s Tylor Terry won his third 9th Stat Cannabis Renegade feature of 2024, outlasting points leader Shawn Duquette. Robert Foley and Travis Stokes had the front row for the 25-lap feature with Stokes leading the first two laps. Things went bad on lap 3, as Josh Terry appeared to break something, slamming the frontstretch wall, collecting Nate Guay, neither returned.

Upon the restart, Hunter Sawyer put his bright yellow Chevy truck out front for a lap, but Tylor Terry surged around him and Travis Stokes in short order. Shawn Duquette moved into 2nd on lap five, going by Sawyer. He paced Terry closely through append traffic, nearly squeaking by on a few occasions, but Terry was strong to the challenge, good for his third win of 2024. Duquette was 2nd with Billy Thwaits 3rd. Zack Daniels and Richie Turner completed the top-five.

The Moore Recycling Mini Stocks ran a pair of A-mains, splitting the 35+ car field into two groups, lined up by handicapping. Each race paid full A-main purse and points and was 20 laps in distance.

Speedy Bresette started 11th, passing Glenn Engstrom on just lap four after a series of early cautions. Bresette was unchallenged for the remainder of the race. Kenny Tourville came up through to finish 2nd with Engstrom 3rd. Tyler Warren and Brett Manor rounded out the top-five.

In the second feature, Steven Bresette started 9th and took the lead from Cale Manor, also on lap four. Steven Bresette had to work in the closing laps, fending off a hard-charging Rick
Doner and Caleb Tourville, who finished 2nd and 3rd, respectively. Ryan Senecal and Josh Blake were 4th and 5th.

The first scheduled enduro of 2024 was rained out at the end of the night. Drivers who paid to enter will have their entry honored for the Saturday, August 10 enduro. Drivers who cannot make it on August 10 will have their entry fee refunded.

Airborne Park Speedway is off Thursday, Jul 11. Racing will return to the North Country on Thursday, July 18 with bicycle races for the kids and the drivers! General admission is $15, kids 12 and under are always free. Pit admission is $28 for members and $38 for non-members. Racing starts at 7PM!

Official Results

J&S Steel Sportsman "Firecracker 44" (44 laps)

Pos. (start) Driver, hometown

(6) Nick Heywood, Plattsburgh, Ny.
(8) Gabe Cyr, Cornwall, O.N.
(12) Codie Aubin, Plattsburgh, Ny.
(19) Dave Camara, Poultney, V.T.
(10) Donovan Lussier, St. Denis, Q.C.
(22) Beau Reeves, Plattsburgh, Ny.
(17) Travis Bruno, Morrisonville,Ny.
(23) Max Dolliver, Londonderry, N.H.
(13) Michael Wright, Alburgh, V.T.
(29) George Foley, Vermontville, N.Y.
(9) Joey Scarborough, Brandon, V.T.
(1) Vince Quenneville, Jr., Brandon, V.T.
(3) Jamy Begor, Mooers Forks, Ny.
(7) Nick Brundige, Round Lake, Ny.
(24) Dylan Rabtoy, Swanton, V.T.
(15) Chris Cayea, Mooers Forks, Ny.
(14) Cory Castell, Fort Covington, Ny.
(25) Evan Roberts, Fletcher, V.T.
(21) Jonathan Toohill, Peru, Ny.
(20) Mike Arnold, Selkirk, Ny.
(2) Bucko Branham, Plattsburgh, Ny.
(27) Anthony Warren, Shoreham, V.T.
(4) Cedric Gauvreau, Chelsea, Q.C.
(16) Fire Swamp, Akwesasne, Ny.
(26) Craig Wholey, Bolton Landing, Ny.
(30) Martin Lessard, Drummondville, Q.C.
(18) DJ Gonyo, Jr., Chazy, Ny.
(11) Mike Phinney, Willsboro, Ny.
(28) Matt LaValley, Plattsburgh, Ny.
(5) Tanner Forbes, Jay, Ny.

Did not qualify: Robert Gauthier, Caleb Durgan, Rick Frenyea, Brent Warren, Billy Cook, Nate Leonard, Shane Pecore

Pro Stock Feature (25 laps)

(2) Luke Horning, Gloversville, Ny.
(3) Marc Lalonde, Plantagenet, O.N.
(5) Denis Gauvreau, Gatineau, Q.C.
(4) Jay Fitzgerald, Ballston Spa, Ny.
(1) Burton Ward, Massena, Ny.
(6) Shawn Perez, Jr., Rensselaer, Ny.
(9) Zack Daniels, Plattsburgh, Ny.
(7) Eric Jean-Louis, Casselman, O.N.
(12) Marc Peladeau, St. Isodore, O.N.
(11) Brandon Atkins, Ausable Forks, Ny.
(13) Billy Thwaits, Plattsburgh, Ny.
(14) Keegan Stowell, Massena, Ny.
(8] Kyle Hoard, Queensbury, Ny.
(10) Anthony Mossow, Norwood, Ny.

9th State Cannabis Renegade Feature (25 laps)

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

Moore Recycling Mini Stock Feature #1 (20 laps)

(11) Speedy Bresette, Plattsburgh, Ny.
(13) Kenny Tourville, Grand Isle, V.T.
(2) Glenn Engstrom, Peru, Ny.
(17) Tyler Warren, Plattsburgh, Ny.
(14) Brett Manor, Ellenburg Center, Ny.
(12) Matt Parker, Plattsburgh, Ny.
(16) Jeremiah Dezan, Ellenburg Depot, Ny.
(18) Luke Fellows, Swanton, V.T.
(4) Cory Collins, Essex, V.T.
(8) Dustin Drake, Ausable Forks, Ny.
(6) Ernie Parent, Plattsburgh, Ny.
(10) Josh Laporte, Jr., Peru, Ny.
(7) Josh Laporte, Sr., Peru, Ny.
(3) Jason Bradley, Keeseville, Ny.
(1) Ed Goddeau, Plattsburgh, Ny.
(5) Kyle Botala, Grand Isle, V.T.
(9) Jamie Whitney, Jr., Plattsburgh, Ny.
(15) Jake Fountain, Dannemora, Ny.

Moore Recycling Mini Stock Feature #2 (20 laps)

(9) Steven Bresette, Keeseville, Ny.
(14) Rick Doner, Clintonville, Ny.
(10) Caleb Tourville, South Alburgh, V.T.
(13) Ryan Senecal, Plattsburgh, Ny.
(4) Josh Blake, Champlain, Ny.
(3) Cale Manor, Ellenburg Center, Ny.
(7) Greg Zindler, Plattsburgh, Ny.
(11) Chris Sumner, East Middlebury, V.T.
(12) Chris Clark, Keeseville, Ny.
(6) CJ Belanger, Clintonville, Ny.
(18) Joe Warren, Plattsburgh, Ny.
(8) JP Corrow, Peru, Ny.
(5) Tyler Noel, Chazy Lake, Ny.
(17) Cody Young, Chazy, Ny.
(2) Kyle Hart, Cadyville, Ny.
(16) Brian Pugh, Plattsburgh, Ny.
(1) Clemmy Bell, Peru, Ny.
(15) Haiden Bordeau, Dannemora, Ny.
(19) Brad Jerome, Potsdam, Ny.

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2024-07-05

Stone takes first career 358 modified win, Lussier back on top

PLATTSBURGH, NY.-- Middlebury, V.T.'s Justin Ston won Thursday's Be Cool Heating and Air Conditioning 358 Modified Feature at Airborne Park Speedway over Mike Mahaney and Chris Raabe, securing his first-career 358 win.

Patrick Dupree and Tanner Siemons led the field to green with Dupree taking the early lead, but the caution fell on the first circuit as Felix Roy slowed on the backstretch. He retired to the pit area and did not return. Upon the restart, a melee in turn three brought out the yellow flag again.

Things picked up from there, and as the race got going Siemons took the lead from Dupree, but Justin Stone was advancing quickly, He took the lead from Siemons on lap four. As Stone worked through lapped traffic some laps later, Mike Mahaney passed Franklin Mackin for 3rd position and then took down Siemons three laps later.

Another pair of yellows slowed the race on lap 18 as Steve Bernier went for a spin, and then Mackin and Jordan Fornwalt crashed in turn one. Upon the restart, Stone pulled away, leading the final 12 laps to earn his first modified win. Mahaney was 2nd with Raabe 3rd, Jeremy Roy 4th and Tim Fuller 5th.

In the J&S Steel Sportsman, Donovan Lussier won his third race of 2024 on a green-white-checkered restart after a last-lap incident in turn one with Josh Jock and Dave Camara. Charlotte Morin and Pat Miner battled for the lead up front, but the kate yellow grouped the field together again with Lussier and Heywood having charged from the back. Lussier held the bottom lane well off the second turn and pulled away for the win over Heywood, Miner, Max Dolliver and Codie Aubin. Morin wound up 6th.

Nate Guay won an exciting 9th State Cannabis Renegade feature over Zack Daniels. Hunter Sawyer and Levi Bombard led the field to green for the 20-lap affair. Daniels started 6th and made his way forward early, taking the lead on lap five, while Guay moved into 2nd behind him. Tylor Terry got into trouble early and went outside, returning in the late stages several laps down.

Guay then took the lead from Daniels on lap nine and held it for the remainder of the race. Daniels closed in at the end, leaving Guay with a margin of victory of just .245 seconds. Josh Terry was 3rd, earning the Precision Heating and A/C $50 Hard-Charger bonus. Shawn DuQuette was 4th and Bombard was 5th.

In the Moore Recycling Mini Stocks, it was Rick Doner collecting his first win of 2024. Doner started 11th and took the lead from Chris Clark on lap eight. Nick Harnden crossed behind Doner for 2md, but failed to make weight post-race and was disqualified. Clark was awarded 2nd with Ryan Senecal 3rd. Jake Fountain and Chris Sumner completed the top-five. The B-feature was won by Caleb Tourville.

Airborne Park Speedway is back in action this Wednesday, July 3rd with an Independence Day Spectacular, featuring one of the North Country's biggest and best fireworks shows! The sportsman, renegades and mini stocks will take center stage. The pro-stocks will also be back in the house, along with the first 50-lap enduro of 2024. The 358 modifieds will have the night off. Racing begins at 7PM with Hot laps scheduled for 6:15: Grandstand admission is $20, kids 12 and under are free. Pit admission is $35 for members and $45 for non-members.

OFFICIAL RESULTS - JUNE 27, 2024 - Powered by New England Ford Dealers

Be Cool Heating and Air Conditioning 358 Modifieds (30 laps)

(Fin. (start) Driver, Hometown)

(5) Justin Stone, Middlebury, V.T.
(9) Mike Mahaney, Elizabethtown, Ny.
(7) Chris Raabe, Alexandria, O.N.
(6) Jeremy Roy, Napierville, Q.C.
(10) Tim Fuller, Watertown, Ny.
(2) Tanner Siemons, Claremont, N.H.
(8) Steve Bernier, St. Hyacinthe, Q.C.
(15) George Foley, Vermontville, Ny.
(13) Greg Atkins, Ausable Forks, Ny.
(12) James Fadden, Corinth, V.T.
(14) Matt Woodruff, Bloomingdale, Ny.
(16) Tyler Atkins, Ausable Forks, Ny.
(4) Franklin Mackin, Russell, Ny.
(3) Jordan Fornwalt, Bradford, V.T.
(1) Patrick Durpree, Saranac Lake, Ny.
(5) Felix Roy, Napierville, Q.C.

J&S Steel Sportsman Feature (25 laps)

(19) Donovan Lussier, St. Denis, Q.C.
(22) Nick Heywood, Plattsburgh, Ny.
(2) Pat Miner, Monkton, V.T.
(12) Max Dolliver, Londonderry, N.H.
(14) Codie Aubin, Plattsburgh, Ny.
(1) Charlotte Morin, St. Cesaire, Q.C.
(17) Travis Bruno, Morrisonville, Ny.
(18) Joey Scarborough, Brandon, V.T.
(20) Fire Swamp, Akwesasne, Ny.
(26) Dylan Rabtoy, Swanton, V.T.
(11) Jamy Begor, Mooers Forks, Ny.
(13) Vince Quenneville, Jr., Brandon, V.T.
(21) Bucko Branham, Plattsburgh, Ny.
(5) Jonathan Toohill, Peru, Ny.
(28) Beau Reeves, Plattsburgh, Ny.
(6) Robert Gauthier, Williston, V.T.
(23) Eric Shaw, Fair Haven, V.T.
(7) Chris Cayea, Mooers Forks, Ny.
(29) Cory Castell, Fort Covington, Ny.
(30) Steve Miller, Vergennes, V.T.
(10) Evan Roberts, Fletcher, V.T.
(9) Mike Phinney, Willsboro, Ny.
(16) Tanner Forbes, Jay, Ny.
(23) Jamie Lafountain, Keeseville, Ny.
(8) Craig Wholey, Bolton Landing, Ny.
(24) Dave Camara, Poultney, V.T.
(27) Josh Jock, Hogansburg, Ny.
(15) Michael Wright, Alburgh, V.T.
(4) Rick Frenyea, Peru, Ny.
(3) Caleb Durgan, Peru, Ny.

Did not qualify: Matt LaValley, AJ Munger, Billy Cook, Keith Pelkey, Kristian Smoke, Brian McGinley, Parker Dermody, Mike Wells, Justin Lazore

9th State Cannabis Renegade Feature (20 laps)

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

Moore Recycling Mini Stock A-main (15 laps)

(11) Rick Doner, Clintonville, Ny.
(10) Chris Clark, Keeseville, Ny.
(16) Ryan Senecal, Plattbsurgh, Ny
(17) Jake Fountain, Dannemora, Ny.
(20) Chris Sumner, East Middlebury, V.T.
(4) Jamie Whitney, Jr., Plattsburgh, Ny.
(9) Steven Bresette, Keeseville, Ny.
(15) Ken Tourville, Grand Isle, V.T.
(12) Josh LaPorte, Jr., Peru, Ny.
(3) JP Corrow, Peru, Ny.
(8) Matt Parker, Plattsburgh, Ny.
(18) Brett Manor, Ellenburg Center, Ny.
(19) Kevin Burdo, Plattsburgh, Ny.
(1) Kyle Botala, Grand Isle, Ny.
(2) Cale Manor, Ellenburg Center, Ny.
(21) Tyler Warren, Plattsburgh, Ny.
(13) Speedy Bresette, Plattsburgh, Ny.
(5) Josh Blake, Champlain, Ny.
(14) Greg Zindler, Plattsburgh, Ny.
(6) Josh LaPorte, Peru, Ny.

Disqualified: Nick Harnden (weight)

Moore Recycling Mini Stock B-main (6 laps)

(2) Caleb Tourville, South Alburgh, V.T.
(4) Billy Doner, Keeseville, Ny.
(5) CJ Belanger, Clintonville, Ny.
(9) Kyl Hart, Cadyville, Ny.
(7) Ed Goddeau, Plattsburgh, Ny.
(12) Tyler Bell, Peru, Ny.
(8) Cory Collins, Essex, V.T.
(11) Haiden Bourdeau, Dannemora, Ny.
(18) Jeremiah Dezan, Ellenburg Depot, Ny.
(13) Tyler Noel, Chazy Lake, Ny.
(10) Brendan Lauzon, Putnam Station, Ny.
(19) Clem Bell, Peru, Ny.
(15) Dustin Drake, Ausable Forks, Ny.
(6) Ernie Parent, Plattsburgh, Ny.
(3) Nate Smart, Altona, Ny.
(16) David Szatkowski, Plattsburgh, Ny.
(1) Jon Brown, West Chazy, Ny.
(18) Jason Bradley, Keeseville, Ny.

Did not start: Glenn Engstrom, John Ledwith

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2024-07-04

Ontario Legend Car Series Returns to Peterborough Speedway

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

After a trio of early season main events – including wins by Mitch Wright and a pair of victories from hometown runner Dawson Drimmie – at the Central Ontario known for Making Memories for Life, the Trailers Plus Ontario Legend Car Series will be back at Peterborough Speedway Saturday, July 6th, for the first time in more than a month.

"Heading into this weekend's date at Peterborough, there is a logjam at the top of our point standings," said Ontario Legend Car Series director and spokesperson Robin Jongen. "The top-5 drivers in the running order are just over 50-points apart. Over 30 different racers have scored points with the tour this year."

With a typical race distance of 25 laps to settle the score, the Ontario Legend Car events at Peterborough Speedway featuring some strong competition throughout the starting line-up. The popular group always delivers edge of your seat racing excitement to fans of the Mount Pleasant Road layout, with the July 6th event presented by Einarson Trucking.

Trailers Plus Ontario Legend Car Series top 10:

Mitch Wright 359

Dawson Drimmie 344

Adam Cuthbertson 330

Wes Cuthbertson 314

Matt Boyes 306

Keaton Pipe 292

Caleb Drimmie 290

Robbie Sikes 288

Glenn Morris 285

Anthony Einarson 268

Fans can catch the action at their favourite track and follow the Ontario Legend Car Series through its social media presence on Facebook.

In addition to having Trailers Plus return as the title backer of the group's 2024 schedule, additional sponsorship this year will be provided by Ground Level Contracting, Sobey's Gravenhurst, Firehouse 343, Side Tracked Muskoka, Einarson Trucking, AC Plus Automotive, Simcoe County RV, Skelton Truck Lines, Locate Facility Maintenance, JF Enterprises, Wild Printing and Clarke Motorsports Communications.

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

For the first time in more than a month, Trailers Plus Ontario Legend Car Series teams will return to action – Saturday, July 6th – at Peterborough Speedway.

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

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2024-06-25

Andrew Ranger remporte sa 2e victoire consécutive en NASCAR Canada à Terre-Neuve

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Andrew Ranger remporte sa 2e victoire consécutive en NASCAR Canada à Terre-Neuve

Avondale, (NL), le 22 juin 2024 - NASCAR Canada a conclu son périple à Terre-Neuve avec une course haute en action de 250 tours à l'Eastbound International Speedway. Il s'agit d'une piste ovale réputée pour sa vitesse. Andrew Ranger, pilote de la voiture #27 GM Paillé/Chevrolet Canada, a remporté l'épreuve, signant ainsi sa 33e victoire en carrière et sa deuxième de la saison jusqu'à présent.

La journée a commencé en force pour Kevin Lacroix qui, au volant de la Dodge #74 Valvoline/NAPA Racing, a réalisé le tour le plus rapide lors de la séance d'essais. Lacroix a ensuite effectué le tour le plus rapide lors de la séance de qualifications, ce qui lui a permis de décrocher la pole position E3 Spark Plugs grâce à son tour de 15,814 secondes, devançant la Dodge #17 Castrol Edge/CIM Metals/Brimstone Games de D.J. Kennington par seulement 0,035 seconde.

Les spectateurs qui ont assisté Pro•Line 250 ont eu droit à une course palpitante et remplie d'action, alors que les 15 pilotes en piste se sont battus jusqu'à la toute fin. Dès que le drapeau vert a été agité, Lacroix s'est détaché du peloton de tête et a creusé un écart considérable sur Kennington et la voiture #96 GM Paille/Chevrolet Canada conduite par Marc-Antoine Camirand.

Camirand a audacieusement pris la deuxième place, réduisant l'écart derrière Lacroix. Cette bataille tendue a défini la course jusqu'au 86e tour, lorsque Marc-Antoine a fait une manoeuvre stratégique pour prendre la tête.

Finalement, Lacroix et Camirand sont entrés en contact, ce qui les a relégués tous les deux à la fin du peloton, mais ne les a pas empêchés de terminer la course.

Andrew Ranger a alors saisi l'opportunité de prendre la position de tête. Cependant, il n'a pas pu s'asseoir sur ses lauriers, car Donald Theetge dans sa Chevrolet #80 Groupe Theetge/Vulcain cherchait également à monter sur la plus haute marche du podium. Alors qu'une bataille intense se dressait aux avant-postes, Camirand et Lacroix remontaient tous deux le peloton. Au final, ils n'ont pas pu espérer la victoire. Lacroix a dû se contenter de la deuxième place, tandis que Camirand a complété le podium.

« C'est incroyable », a déclaré Andrew Ranger après la course. « C'est notre deuxième victoire cette année, je suis tellement fier de cette équipe. Terre-Neuve a été difficile pour nous dans le passé, mais nous avons finalement trouvé une victoire ici. Je pense que nous sommes en tête du championnat, ce qui rend cette victoire d'autant plus spéciale.»

« C'était une course amusante», a déclaré Kevin Lacroix au podium. « J'ai mené plusieurs tours, j'ai eu un incident et j'ai quand même terminé deuxième, alors que mon coéquipier a gagné la course. C'est bien pour l'équipe, mais personnellement je ne suis pas satisfait de ce résultat. Cependant, la voiture était rapide, alors je suis confiant que nous allons renverser la chance et obtenir une victoire plus tard.»

Camirand, qui s'est élancé de la troisième place, a dû se battre fermement pour assurer sa place dans le Top 3 après sa collision avec Lacroix. « J'aurais aimé gagner, mais la course a été bonne et intéressante, avec une forte bataille contre la voiture #74», a-t-il déclaré. « Je ne comprends pas la manoeuvre qu'il a fait à la mi-course, cela semblait un peu tôt. Il a dit que je l'avais serré lors d'une relance, donc je vais devoir regarder la vidéo pour voir si c'est moi qui a fait l'erreur. Toutefois je prends bien la troisième place. Nous nous rendons ensuite à Antigonish, où nous essaierons de remporter la victoire.»

Theetge et Dumoulin complètent le Top 5, avec Jason Hathaway dans la Chevrolet #3 ASSA ABLOY/Leland Industries en sixième position, et D.J. Kennington en septième position. Le pilote local Brandon McFarlane a fait une belle remontée en partant de la 11e place pour finir 8e au volant de sa Chevrolet #23 Auto Direct USA/Wing'N'It Restaurants. Il a également remporté le prix Josten's Rookie of the Race. Juste derrière lui, Larry Jackson, au volant de la Dodge #84 Dooley's Trucking/Big Chief/O'Neil/E3, a terminé en 9e place. Le Top 10 a été complété par Bryan Cathcart dans la Ford #98 Curb Records/Darkhorse Trailers/Strode's.

La pilote locale Sara Thorne a été impliquée dans un incident alors qu'elle était à bord de sa voiture #06 Bay By Bay/Brimstone Games/Turner's Garage, ce qui l'a obligée à abandonner la course.

NASCAR Canada sera de retour en piste la semaine prochaine alors que la série se rendra à Antigonish pour deux autres courses les 29 et 30 juin au Riverside Speedway.

La course Pro-Line 250 sera diffusée sur TSN le 29 juin à 15 h (HE) et sur RDS le 6 juillet à midi (HE).

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2024-06-18

Autism Awareness Night Returns June 22nd at Peterborough Speedway

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

By its nature, the sport of short track stock car racing can be described as a rough and tumble – and sometimes, even aggressive – spectator attraction. Saturday, June 22nd fans at Peterborough Speedway will get to see the softer side of Canada's Toughest 3rd Mile Oval as the track plays host to an Autism Awareness Night. President of CNAF – the Canadian National Autism Foundation – Tina Fougere says its all about having family fun for a great cause.

"Kid's Race is about accepting our loved ones with Autism," Fougere said. "We couldn't ask for a better place in Central Ontario to host our special event. The wonderful people at Peterborough Speedway have opened their doors and more importantly, their hearts to our cause."

Kid's Race was started in 2010 as an idea to create a new platform for Autism research and awareness. It wasn't too long after speaking with – and working alongside track owners, officials, drivers, crews and fans – that a common bond was formed. Everyone associated with the event quickly realized that passion, dedication, family and a love for what they do is something that everyone shared. Peterborough Speedway owner/promoter J.P. Josiasse says that Autism Awareness Night – Saturday, June 22nd – is an informative and educational event for everyone who comes through the gates.

"Our drivers, teams, crew members, sponsors and fans are quick to throw their support behind a worthwhile cause," Josiasse said. "Even if a member of your family hasn't been affected by autism, you probably know someone who has. Whatever you can do to help the Canadian National Autism Foundation is a win-win for everyone involved,"

To learn more about Kid's Race, visit www.kidsrace.ca or call 888.977.RACE (7223). The Canadian National Autism Foundation website is www.cnaf.net.

On track action for Saturday, June 22nd at Peterborough Speedway will feature the home track SwitchTire Mini Stock, Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck, Jiffy Lube Super Stock KOD Disposal Late Model and Kingsway Auto Centre Junior Late Model divisions, plus the Can Am TQ Midgets. Pit gates will open at 2:30, with the spectator grandstands unlocked at 5:00 and racing at 6:00.

Be sure to check the redesigned www.peterboroughspeedway.com or the track's social media sites and pages for the latest updates on the 2024 schedule.

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

KOD Disposal Late Model teams return to action as part of the annual www.cnaf.net Autism Awareness Night line-up – Saturday, June 22nd – at Peterborough Speedway.

Check out the Kingsway Auto Centre Junior Late Model teams as the popular division returns to action – Saturday, June 22nd – at Peterborough Speedway.

Don't let the name fool you. The SwitchTire Mini Stock field will deliver some major motorsports excitement – Saturday, June 22nd – at Peterborough Speedway.

The Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck pack will pick up the pace during the annual www.cnaf.net Autism Awareness Night – Saturday, June 22nd – at Peterborough Speedway.

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Jacob Mercer Continues his Racing Education with an APC Late Model Start

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

Logging laps at the hometown speedway could hardly be confused with a traditional classroom environment, but that doesn't mean Jacob Mercer isn't learning something every time he gets behind the wheel of his No. 81 Late Model racecar at Peterborough Speedway.

Saturday, June 15th, the 18-year-old 3rd generation racer from Port Hope, Ontario went to school with the best of the best as the travelling teams from the APC Series rolled into the popular oval on Mount Pleasant Road. After showing some strength during the pre-race practice sessions, Jacob Mercer, his team and the crew were optimistic and how their day would progress.

"We were very good in practice and recorded the 9th fastest speed, with some competitive lap times," said team owner and the driver's father Bryan Mercer. "Our tires staggered perfectly and we were looking forward to a good run. The American Racers are a softer compound and wear faster than the Hoosiers."

In a field of full-time series runners and drivers with much more experience at other tracks and on the tour, the No. 81 machine qualified 16th and finished the 100-lap main event 15th, 1-lap down to the leader. While they were hoping for a better outing, Bryan Mercer says that around the 30-lap mark, the car became 'evil loose' and a handful behind the wheel.

Jacob Mercer and the No. 81 Mercer Motorsports team thanks Sine's Flooring, Durmach Precision Tooling, Facility Services, Courtice Septic, Beyond Signs & Design, Lindsay Dodge Chrysler, CARSTAR Lindsay, Lindsay Buick GMC, Highland Designs by Tracy Pattison, Cressman Tree Maintenance, Richter Law, BJ Tackle, Kawartha Metals, K9INE Protection, YoungCo Septic Design & Install, Cliffshore Excavating, Sarah Turck Sherwood Mortgage Group, Andrea Spohn Desjardins Insurance, Ganaraska Financial, Holdaway Motorsports and Clarke Motorsports Communications for their support during the 2024 schedule.

Next on the line-up for the team will be the annual Autism Awareness Night – in support of the CNAF – Saturday, June 22nd at Peterborough Speedway.

Family, fans and friends can find and follow Jacob Mercer throughout the season on the 81 Mercer Motorsports' Facebook page.

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

Currently 3rd in the 2024 Late Model division point standings. Jacob Mercer and the No. 81 Mercer Motorsports team will return to action – Saturday, June 22nd – at Peterborough Speedway.

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Ideal Weather Greets Late Model & Super Stock Tours at Peterborough Speedway

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

Forecasters called for a day with wall-to-wall sunshine as Peterborough Speedway welcomed its biggest event of the 2024 regular season – Saturday, June 15th – with the return of the APC Late Model and Dayco Super Stock tours.

The venue that is Making Memories for Life kicked-off the Father's Day weekend event with a 50-lap headliner for the Dayco Super Stock Series that saw former track champion Anthony DiBello and defending race winner Carson Nagy lead the field to the Great Canadian RV green flag. DiBello took the advantage, but the pace was slowed for an early race debris caution with a pair of laps complete. There was a tight, 3-way battle for the lead on the restart, as Nagy claimed the top spot, with Lane Zardo and Shawn Chenoweth completing the top-3. Despite some intense battles deep in the pack, Nagy wasn't challenged the rest of the way and scored the win over Chenoweth, Zardo, DiBello and defending Peterborough Speedway Super Stock track champion Miles Tyson. Marlie Owen was the top finishing home track regular, bringing her No. 21 machine across the line 8th at the checkered flag. Brad Lavalle – who made a last-minute decision to enter the event – finished 15th.

The night's 20-lap Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock 'A' main - with Kyle Novis, wheeling the popular No. 21 Mini Cooper and Samuel Arnott showing the way – was next to the line. John Bates looked to use some muscle to take the top spot from the front row starters, but wound-up in a 3-way fight for the lead with Novis and Mark Griffin. Novis took the advantage just before the halfway point, while the rest of the field was fighting for positions in his rear-view mirror. Shortly after a late race yellow flag, Sean Kennedy moved into 3rd behind Novis and Bates, but his charge to the front had run out of time. Novis, Bates, Kennedy, Tegan Stanley and Griffin would make-up the top-5 at the checkered flag. Mark Griffin's No. 58 was disqualified in post-race inspection, moving Victoria McLenon into 5th spot in the final rundown.

With the starting grid depleted by a heat race crash, triggered by a blown engine, a 15-lap Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck feature event that had Scott Jacobs and Shawn Murray on the front row rolled from the staging area. Murray held the lead early, with Mark Gordon working the outside line and taking the top spot just past the halfway mark. He held-off a challenge from his son Kyle to earn a trip to Dart Heating & Air Conditioning Victory Lane. Murray, Kurt Batty and Scott Jacobs completed the top-5.

Jake Sheridan and Connor Pritiko led the way as the KOD Disposal 100 came to the stripe. Sheridan took an early lead, with defending Peterborough Speedway track champion Ryan Kimball moving into the runner-up spot. The race pace was slowed for an incident in the 2nd turn, with 13 laps on the scoreboard. Shortly after the restart, Dan McHattie – who had started 8th – took over 2nd position and took control of the main event with 3rd turn pass for the lead with 30 laps complete. The pack started to put backmarkers a lap down with 34 circuits on the board, before another caution flag brought the field back together about 3 laps later. At the halfway point, McHattie held an advantage of 6 car lengths over Sheridan, with Shae Gemmell, Jo Lawrence and Blair Wickett rounding-out the top 5. Dan McHattie's next obstacle was some heavy race traffic at lap 71, but he survived a late-race yellow flag to log a dominating race win. Wickett, Sheridan, Lawrence and Pritiko would follow the hometown favourite across the stripe.

Kyle Gordon – wheeling the No. 62 in place of Howie Crowe – and his father Mark Gordon shared the Renegade Truck qualifying events. Tegan Stanley steered 'Rhonda the Honda' to a couple of Bone Stock heat race wins, with the others going to Sean Kennedy and John Bates.

All finishing positions are unofficial and subject to scoring review and post race inspection.

Bullring bullet points: With his main event win, Dan McHattie also collected a $2500 Hometown Hero bonus, put in place by Jeff Drimmie and event sponsor KOD Disposal.

Next on the 2024 schedule at Peterborough Speedway is the annual Autism Awareness Night – in support of the Canadian National Autism Foundation – Saturday, June 22nd. Action includes the home track Mini Stock, Renegade Truck, Super Stock, Late Model and Junior Late Model divisions, plus the TQ Midgets. Grandstands open at 5:00, with the first Great Canadian RV green flag at 6:00.

Find the latest news and schedule details anytime by checking the newly designed www.peterboroughspeedway.com or the track's social media platforms and pages.

Photo attachment: Jessica Blair – Follow Me Photography

Carson Nagy (No. 93) visited the familiar territory of Dart Heating & Air Conditioning Victory Lane following the Dayco Super Stock feature – Saturday, June 15th – at Peterborough Speedway.

Mark Gordon (No. 52) claimed the Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck feature event win – Saturday, June 15th – at Peterborough Speedway.

With Kyle Novis (No. 21) at the controls, the fan favourite Mini Cooper scored the Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock win – Saturday, June 15th – at Peterborough Speedway.

It was a big win with a huge payday for Peterborough Speedway regular Dan McHattie (No. 71) who claimed the APC Late Model checkered flag Saturday, June 15th.

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