2011-10-12

La Classique ENDURANCE 250, présentée par Oxygène 640.

Ce dimanche 16 octobre

 

C’est en ce dimanche 16 octobre que sera présentée une des courses les plus attendues à l’Autodrome St-Eustache, le Oxygène 640 « Endurance 250 », l’épreuve de type « ENDURO », la plus populaire au Québec.

 

Les organisateurs s’attendent à une grille de départ de plus de 150 voitures 4, 6 et 8 cylindres de type « de rue » pour cette course de 250 tours. Au moment d’écrire ces lignes (mercredi) le nombre de participants ayant réservé leurs numéros atteignait déjà la centaine. L’an passé, 183 pilotes avaient pris le départ de cet événement annuel.

 

C’est toujours aussi captivant de voir les plus hasardeux se faufiler parmi les trois lignes de concurrents dès le signal du départ. Chose certaine, ce n’est pas nécessairement le plus rapide qui franchira la ligne d’arrivée le premier, mais bien ceux qui parviendront patiemment à éviter toutes les embûches en conservant la voiture et la mécanique jusqu’à la fin.

 

On se rappellera que c’est Jean-François Bouvrette, le policier de St-Jérome qui avait remporté la course ENDURO 200 en début de saison, suivi de Maxime Pelletier et Ray Potvin jr..

 

C’est dès la barre du jour, à 7 h 00 que les puits ouvriront pour permettre une inspection sécuritaire complète de tous les bolides inscrits. Ce sont les 75 premières voitures ayant subi avec succès l’inspection, dont les pilotes auront eu à  de piger les positions de départ qui s’élanceront des 25 premières rangées de trois lors du signal du départ. Les autres seront positionnées en ordre de réussite de l’inspection sécuritaire.

 

L’épreuve principale de 250 tours sera précédée d’essais en piste des voitures conformes de 10 h 00 à midi et par les recommandations d’usage du directeur de course aux marqueurs et pilotes de 13 h 00 à 14 h 00, heure du départ.

 

C’est finalement vers 17 h 00 que le vainqueur de cette épreuve d’endurance sera connu et encaissera le montant de 1 000 $ décerné au gagnant après avoir subi avec succès l’inspection technique d’après course.

 

Nous rappelons aux amateurs que les inscriptions des retardataires seront acceptées jusqu’au signal du départ.

 

En cas de pluie, cette épreuve sera reprise le 23 octobre avec le même horaire.

Pour plus d’informations, on consulte les sites web www.autodrome.ca  ou www.anca-qc.com et pour s’inscrire à la course, on  téléphone à Yves Ladouceur au 450-472-6222.

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La Classique ENDURANCE 250, présentée par Oxygène 640.

Ce dimanche 16 octobre

 

C’est en ce dimanche 16 octobre que sera présentée une des courses les plus attendues à l’Autodrome St-Eustache, le Oxygène 640 « Endurance 250 », l’épreuve de type « ENDURO », la plus populaire au Québec.

 

Les organisateurs s’attendent à une grille de départ de plus de 150 voitures 4, 6 et 8 cylindres de type « de rue » pour cette course de 250 tours. Au moment d’écrire ces lignes (mercredi) le nombre de participants ayant réservé leurs numéros atteignait déjà la centaine. L’an passé, 183 pilotes avaient pris le départ de cet événement annuel.

 

C’est toujours aussi captivant de voir les plus hasardeux se faufiler parmi les trois lignes de concurrents dès le signal du départ. Chose certaine, ce n’est pas nécessairement le plus rapide qui franchira la ligne d’arrivée le premier, mais bien ceux qui parviendront patiemment à éviter toutes les embûches en conservant la voiture et la mécanique jusqu’à la fin.

 

On se rappellera que c’est Jean-François Bouvrette, le policier de St-Jérome qui avait remporté la course ENDURO 200 en début de saison, suivi de Maxime Pelletier et Ray Potvin jr..

 

C’est dès la barre du jour, à 7 h 00 que les puits ouvriront pour permettre une inspection sécuritaire complète de tous les bolides inscrits. Ce sont les 75 premières voitures ayant subi avec succès l’inspection, dont les pilotes auront eu à  de piger les positions de départ qui s’élanceront des 25 premières rangées de trois lors du signal du départ. Les autres seront positionnées en ordre de réussite de l’inspection sécuritaire.

 

L’épreuve principale de 250 tours sera précédée d’essais en piste des voitures conformes de 10 h 00 à midi et par les recommandations d’usage du directeur de course aux marqueurs et pilotes de 13 h 00 à 14 h 00, heure du départ.

 

C’est finalement vers 17 h 00 que le vainqueur de cette épreuve d’endurance sera connu et encaissera le montant de 1 000 $ décerné au gagnant après avoir subi avec succès l’inspection technique d’après course.

 

Nous rappelons aux amateurs que les inscriptions des retardataires seront acceptées jusqu’au signal du départ.

 

En cas de pluie, cette épreuve sera reprise le 23 octobre avec le même horaire.

Pour plus d’informations, on consulte les sites web www.autodrome.ca  ou www.anca-qc.com et pour s’inscrire à la course, on  téléphone à Yves Ladouceur au 450-472-6222.

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            Directeur des opérations courses

 

 


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Confident Maryeve Dufault Anxious For Toledo Speedway Return

TOLEDO, Ohio (October 12, 2011) - - After a solid 18th place showing at Kansas Speedway last Friday night, Sorel, Quebec Canada native Maryeve Dufault returns to Toledo Speedway in her No. 12 Mad Croc / Dodge Motorsports / Tony Marks Racing Dodge Charger this weekend looking to end her first season of ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards in style with another good showing in Sunday afternoon’s Federated Car Care 200.

 

Rewinding back to Kansas Speedway for a minute, Dufault showed strength and speed despite a hiccup in qualifying which forced the Tony Marks Racing development driver to start the Kansas Lottery 98.9 from the rear of the field after a cut down tire caused her to spin but she miraculously kept her automobile off the wall; showing overwhelming car control coming to the completion of her first lap. Starting from the 32nd position without any damage to her hotrod, Dufault rocketed her Chrysler nameplate through the field to maneuver her seventh top-20 effort of the year and earn for her second consecutive race (Pocono and Kansas) the CGS Imaging Hard Charger award.

 

“We thought we could get a little bit more out of the car for qualifying, but we went too far on the adjustment causing my car to travel more than expected on the track, ultimately cutting down the tire on my first lap causing me to spin.  Still, we were able to recover nicely in the race,” Dufault explained.

 

On the heels of two strong showings reverting back to Pocono (Pa.) Raceway in August, the former NASCAR Canadian Tire Series pilot now turns her attention towards short track beating and banging where on Sunday afternoon she is gunning for her second top-10 finish of the season and end her rookie season on a high note that will lean over into 2012.

 

“The last two races have been great and there is no reason we can’t move forward even further this weekend,” said Dufault. “A race like we had last Friday night considering all of the circumstances and the length of the race proved that our program is improving all the way around.”

 

To further propel her confidence towards the 19th race of the season, Dufault and her teammate Jared Marks recently tested at the half-mile oval with stellar results which gives the now Davidson, North Carolina resident some motivation and objectives in her No. 12 Mad Croc / Dodge Motorsports / Tony Marks Racing Dodge Charger.

 

“I was thankful that we tested, it helped me a lot,” she added. “Both of the Tony Marks Racing cars were pretty equal and we’re coming back this weekend – hoping to find even more speed. I like Toledo Speedway; it’s a cool place and probably one of my favorite short tracks.

 

Unfortunately, even though we were running 11th in the spring, a lapped car put a bunch of us in a bad situation and started a chain-reaction incident and we were caught up in it. So, we weren’t able to put together the finish that we had hoped for. By now, I’m hoping I’ve earned some respect from my peers on the track and they will race me how they want to be raced. Everyone on the team deserves to see our No. 12 near the front of the field and I’m hoping we’re able to accomplish that on Sunday afternoon.”

 

For the team’s second attempt to conquer Toledo Speedway, the team has brought on Tommy Buzze, the champion car chief from 2010 ARCA Racing Series championship team Sheltra Motorsports to call the shots for Dufault on Sunday afternoon.

 

“I’ve really heard nothing but good things about Tommy and his credentials are obviously impressive,” Dufault explained. “It’s a good thing for TMR to be expanding to two cars more frequently and definitely having Tommy on the pit box on Sunday will do nothing but help the program all the way around and I’m all for that. I’m looking forward to working with him.”

 

Following Toledo, Dufault plans to regroup with her Mooresville, North Carolina-based team and prepare for 2012 which includes returning to the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards for another year of battle.

 

“I’ve been incredibly grateful for everything that has happened to me this year,” Dufault humbling stated. “The learning process has been extensive but nothing but positive as far as I’m concerned. We’ll spend the off-season getting the cars together and working on hopefully bringing some more marketing partners on-board to kick off the new season. One thing is for sure, we’ll be back and better than ever.”

 

Car owner Tony Marks offered his insight on Sunday’s anticipated thriller.

 

“I cannot wait to see both of our Tony Marks Racing entries duking it out for a good finish on Sunday afternoon,” said Marks, a successful entrepreneur from Ohio. “The test went extremely well and Maryeve’ confidence is contagious, so I’m anxious to see the green flag drop and see her end the ARCA season on a positive note.”

 

In addition to backing from Mad Croc Energy, Dodge Motorsports, the freshman organization welcomes additional support from Hickory’s Best Beef Jerky, Walgreens, Pilkington Glass, Cool Off Icy Towelettes and the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) for Sunday’s festivities.

 

The Federated Car Care 200 (200 laps / 100 miles) is the 19th of 19 events on the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards schedule. The 70th ARCA race at Toledo Speedway is a two-day show. Practice begins Saturday, October 15 with a forty five minute practice session planned from 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. A final forty five minute “happy hour” session has been etched in from 1:40 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. Menards pole qualifying presented by Ansell is set for later in the day slated to begin at 4:00 p.m. A one hour on-track autograph session has been etched in from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. on race day (Sunday). The contest will take the green flag shortly after 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 16. The event will be televised live on SPEED with additional race coverage including live timing and scoring throughout the 1,331st race for the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards since it was formed in 1953 will be available through the ARCA Racing Network (ARN) online at arcaracing.com presented by ARCANation.com. All times are local.

 

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2011-10-11

Jared Marks Thirsty For Strong Run At Toledo Speedway

 

TOLEDO, Ohio (October 11, 2011) - - Still thriving on his impressive fourth place finish in his most recent ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards contest at Salem (Ind.) Speedway last month, Jared Marks, development driver for Tony Marks Racing (TMR) enters Sunday’s season finale at Toledo Speedway looking to prove that his recent performance wasn’t a fluke.

 

While many refuse to question that his performance wasn’t solely based on luck, Marks intends to show that his freshman ARCA Racing Series team is now a force to be reckon with and that effort was just the first of many more to come.

 

“Salem was a great confidence booster for everyone associated with Tony Marks Racing,” said 17-year old Jared Marks. “I’m anxious to get back to Toledo Speedway this weekend to put our No. 8 Terry Henricks Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep / Ram Dodge Charger on the track and in position for another strong finish.”

 

Marks, the son of car owner and former racecar driver Tony Marks is set to make his seventh career ARCA start on Sunday afternoon and other than being shoved into an incident not of his doing at Lucas Oil Raceway Park at Indianapolis in July, his presence on the circuit hasn’t been anything less than impressive.

 

With five top-15 finishes including a fourth at Salem, a 13th in his ARCA debut at Toledo Speedway, a 12th at the high banks of Winchester (Ind.) Speedway, a 11th at the .875-mile paved oval of Iowa Speedway and a 12th at the tricky Madison (Wisc.) International Speedway, the Napoleon, Ohio native overall considers 2011 a success.

 

“We’ve learned a lot this year,” said Marks, who now resides in Mooresville, North Carolina. “I had a lot to learn from the move up from Late Models to ARCA and because of the faith and confidence from my team and teammate Maryeve (Dufault); we’ve been able to make some noise of our own. We’re hoping to continue that pace on Sunday.”

 

In order to give the team an opportunity at ending their inaugural season on a high note, the team recently participated in a private test session alongside Dufault, where the duo mounted quick lap times and positive feedback about the handling of their race cars.

 

“I feel more confident going into this race than I did at any other,” Marks sounded. “It is my home town-track and this was the place of my ARCA debut. Although, I might be a rookie, I have high expectations for this weekend. I would like to better our last finish (fourth) and aim for a top-three run. It is highly important for us to end on a positive note going into the off-season and hopefully, I’ll be racing full-time in the series next year. Regardless, it has been a great season and I have to thank Terry Henricks Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep / Ram, the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH), Dodge and everyone else who supports TMR for standing behind us.”

 

For the elder Marks, a successful Ohio entrepreneur, he is looking forward to seeing both of his drivers back in action on Sunday afternoon.

 

“I think both of our TMR entries should run competitively this weekend,” the former road-racer explained. “I was at the track for the test and I could not believe the difference a couple of months make in both of the driver’s abilities to finesse their way around a tough track like Toledo Speedway. We’re going to have plenty of support in the grandstands on Sunday, so I’m hoping that with a little luck and patience, both of our cars will finish in the top-10 and we’ll close the year out itching for 2012 to get here.”

 

Mark’s teammate and Sorel, Quebec native Maryeve Dufault will make her 14th career ARCA Racing Series start in the No. 12 Mad Croc Energy / Dodge Motorsports / Tony Marks Racing Dodge Charger. For the season finale, Ryan Chism, part of the 2010 ARCA Racing Series championship team will serve as crew chief of the No. 8 automobile this weekend.

 

The Toledo ARCA 200 presented by Federated Car Care (200 laps / 100 miles) is the 19th of 19 events on the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards schedule. The 70th ARCA race at Toledo Speedway is a two-day show. Practice begins Saturday, October 15 with a forty five minute practice session planned from 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. A final forty five minute “happy hour” session has been etched in from 1:40 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. Menards pole qualifying presented by Ansell is set for later in the day slated to begin at 4:00 p.m. A one hour on-track autograph session has been etched in from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. on race day (Sunday). The contest will take the green flag shortly after 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 16. The event will be televised live on SPEED with additional race coverage including live timing and scoring throughout the 1,331st race for the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards since it was formed in 1953 will be available through the ARCA Racing Network (ARN) online at arcaracing.com presented by ARCANation.com. All times are local.

 

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Joey Polewarczyk, Jr. Steals Rent-A-Wreck Fall Foliage Win

Bobby Therrien Takes Bond/WIX Tiger Tour 100 Victory

Hoar, Laperle, O’Donnell Claim ACT Titles

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Plattsburgh, NY – Hudson, New Hampshire’s Joey Polewarczyk, Jr. claimed the American-Canadian Tour Rent-A-Wreck Fall Foliage 200 win at Airborne Speedway in Plattsburgh, New York on Saturday, October 8. Polewarczyk claimed his first ACT point race win of the season in the combination ACT Tour and Série ACT Castrol event.

 

Polewarczyk led at several points during the event and claimed the lead for good after Groveton, New Hampshire’s Randy Potter got loose coming out of turn two and dropped two tires off the backstretch, while leading on lap 187. Potter made an amazing save and settled in for second. Turner, Maine’s Glen Luce used a late race caution to move into third followed by Wayne Helliwell, Jr. and Austin Theriault in the top five.

 

Karl Allard led early from the outside pole, but lost the lead to Potter following the first restart. The outside lane seemed to be the place to be on restarts throughout the event. Polewarczyk joined the mix after the lap 40 restart. Potter and Polewarczyk swapped the lead several before both pitted under caution on lap 131. The majority of the field chose to pit under that caution for tires and fuel.

 

2011 Série ACT Castrol Champion Patrick Laperle decided to stay out, as he had already took on two tires on an earlier caution, and took the lead. Laperle would hold off Polewarczyk and DJ Shaw as he led until the lap 176 mark before a flat tire forced him to pit under a caution. Polewarczyk and Potter took over the front row once again and Potter took the advantage on the restart and appeared to have the race in hand before the back stretch gave the lead back to Polewarczyk for good.

 

2011 ACT Tour Champion Brian Hoar took the sixth position followed by Shaw, Laperle, Ben Rowe and Donald Theetge rounded out the top ten. The event took one hour and fifty minutes with a total of twelve cautions. A total of 48 cars attempted to qualify for the 36 car field. Twenty-five cars took the checkered flag with 16 cars on the lead lap.

 

Hinesburg, Vermont’s Bobby Therrien won the final Bond/WIX Tiger Tour event of the season. Outside pole sitter Jason Bonnett broke out to an early lead before rookie driver Dylan Payea ran him down in lapped traffic and muscled his way by. Payea and Bonnett battled through the first restart on lap 73 until the two became the their own caution on lap 86. Derrick O’Donnell and Therrien claimed the front row.

 

O’Donnell led until the final restart of the event on lap 90 when Therrien fought by on the outside. Payea made a charge from the rear to claim second  by a paint job at the line over O’Donnell. Troy Gray and Joey Roberts completed the top five. O’Donnell’s third place effort was enough to claim the 2011 Bond/WIX Tiger Tour title. He will now attempt to take the Bond Auto Tiger Sportsmen championship at Thunder Road tomorrow.

 

Nineteen cars were on hand for the final Tiger Tour event of the season. Sixteen cars finished with eight cars on the lead lap. The event had a total of four cautions and took forty-four minutes.

 

The Airborne Renegades were also on hand for the event. 2011 Renegade Champion Kevin Boutin, Jr. of Swanton, VT took the overall win after taking a first in the first 25 lap segment and fourth in the second 25 lap segment. Robert Gordon, Joe Warren, Josh Terry and Lance Robtoy completed the top five.

 

Many of the ACT Late Model teams and the Tiger Sportsmen competitors will head to Thunder Road International Speedbowl in Barre, VT tomorrow (Sunday, October 9) for the 49th Annual People’s United Bank Milk Bowl. It will be the final event of the 2011 season after being rained out last weekend. Booth Bros./H.P. Hood time trials will roll out at 12 noon. Admission is $25 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6 to 12. The front gates will open at 10am.

 

Rent-A-Wreck Fall Foliage 200 Unofficial Results

ACT Late Model Tour – Série ACT Castrol

Airborne Speedway – Plattsburgh, NY

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Pos. (Start) Driver, Hometown, Laps Completed

1. (3) Joey Polewarczyk, Jr., Hudson, NH, 200 Laps

2. (1) Randy Potter, Groveton, NH, 200 Laps

3. (7) Glen Luce, Turner, ME, 200 Laps

4. (18) Wayne Helliwell, Jr., Dover, NH, 200 Laps

5. (5) Austin Theriault, Fort Kent, ME, 200 Laps

6. (20) Brian Hoar, Williston, VT, 200 Laps

7. (4) DJ Shaw, Center Conway, NH, 200 Laps

8. (29) Patrick Laperle, St-Denis-sur-Richelieu, QC, 200 Laps

9. (6) Ben Rowe, Turner, ME, 200 Laps

10. (27) Donald Theetge, Boischatel, QC, 200 Laps

11. (17) Jamie Fisher, Shelburne, VT, 200 Laps

12. (21) Chip Grenier, Graniteville, VT, 200 Laps

13. (13) Patrick Cliche, St-Jean-Chrysostome, QC, 200 Laps

14. (19) Craig Bushey, Fairfax, VT, 200 Laps

15. (2) Karl Allard, Quebec, QC, 200 Laps

16. (30) David Michaud, Ste-Anne-des-Plaines, QC, 200 Laps

17. (16) Eddie MacDonald, Rowley, MA, 199 Laps

18. (15) Nick Sweet, Barre, VT, 199 Laps

19. (12) Ricky Rolfe, Albany Twp., ME, 198 Laps

20. (31) Brent Dragon, Milton, VT, 197 Laps

21. (24) Brandon White, Kahnawake, QC, 197 Laps

22. (34) Patrick Hamel, St-Edouard, QC, 197 Laps

23. (26) Bucko Branham, Plattsburgh, NY, 195 Laps

24. (33) James Linardy, Somerville, MA, 194 Laps

25. (25) Joey Becker, Jeffersonville, VT, 168 Laps

26. (14) Mike Bruno, Rutland, VT, 167 Laps

27. (11) Jonathan Urlin, London, ON, 164 Laps

28. (23) Quinten Welch, Lancaster, NH, 163 Laps

29. (9) John Donahue, Graniteville, VT, 145 Laps

30. (8) Jean-Francois Dery, Quebec, QC, 144 Laps

31. (35) Dany Trepanier, St-Edouard, QC, 142 Laps

32. (32) Stephane Descoste, Oka, QC, 105 Laps

33. (36) #Dave Farrington, Jr., Jay, ME, 52 Laps

34. (28) Claude Leclerc, Lanoraie, QC, 41 Laps

35. (22) Eric Chase, Milton, VT, 41 Laps

36. (10) Mark Lamberton, Mooers Forks, NY, 15 Laps

Time of Race: 1:50:48

Cautions: 12 (laps 15, 40, 52, 59, 74, 82, 130, 146, 160, 165, 169, 178)

Leaders: Karl Allard, 1-17; Randy Potter, 18-41; Joey Polewarczyk, Jr., 42-52; Potter, 53-60; Polewarczyk, 61-75; Potter, 76-84; Polewarczyk, 85-131; Patrick Laperle, 132-176; Polewarczyk, 177-178; Potter, 179-186; Polewarczyk, 187-200.

 

Bond/WIX Tiger Tour 100

Airborne Speedway – Plattsburgh, NY

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Pos. (Start) Driver, Hometown, Laps Completed

1. (5) Bobby Therrien, Hinesburg, VT, 100 Laps

2. (4) Dylan Payea, Henniker, NH, 100 Laps

3. (6) Derrick O’Donnell, Bradford, VT, 100 Laps

4. (8) Troy Gray, Fairlee, VT, 100 Laps

5. (9) Joey Roberts, Georgia, VT, 100 Laps

6. (3) Mike Ziter, Williamstown, VT, 100 Laps

7. (2) Jason Bonnett, St. Albans, VT, 100 Laps

8. (16) Joe Steffen, Grand Isle, VT, 100 Laps

9. (7) Mike Martin, Craftsbury Common, VT, 99 Laps

10. (11) David Rabtoy, Swanton, VT, 99 Laps

11. (13) Scott Coburn, S. Barre, VT, 99 Laps

12. (14) Mike Billado, Essex, VT, 99 Laps

13. (10) Josh Demers, Middlesex, VT, 99 Laps

14. (18) Blair Bessett, Worcester, VT, 99 Laps

15. (12) George May, Barre, VT, 98 Laps

16. (17) Mark Barnier, Essex Jct., VT, 97 Laps

17. (15) Tucker Williams, Hyde Park, VT, 87 Laps

18. (19) Jeff Wimble, Waterbury, VT, 81 Laps

19. (1) Eric Badore, Milton, VT, 71 Laps

Time of Race: 44:40                                                                        

Cautions: 4 (Laps 73, 83, 86, 90)                                                                 

Leaders: Jason Bonnett, 1-61; Dylan Payea, 62-83; Bonnett, 84-86; Derrick O'Donnell, 87-90; Bobby Therrien, 91-100.

 

Airborne Renegades Unofficial Results

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Pos. (Car#) Driver, Segment 1, Segment 2, Overall

1. (25) Kevin Boutin, Jr., 1, 4, 5

2. (H20) Robert Gordon, 3, 5, 8

3. (13) Joe Warren, 4, 6, 10

4. (43) Josh Terry, 9, 2, 11

5. (11) Lance Rabtoy, 11, 3, 14

6. (22) Robbie Favreau, 7, 7, 14

7. (7) Lonnie Rivers, 5, 10, 15

8. (16) Tyler Terry, 16, 1, 17

9. (70) Jason McClatchie, 6, 11, 17

10. (5) Mark Caron, 10, 9, 19

11. (357) Curtis Seymour, 12, 8, 20

12. (08) Andy Bordeau, 8, 12, 20

13. (86) Rick Doner, 2, 19, 21

14. (2) Curtis Giventer, 13, 14, 27

15. (61) Dan Dubuque, 15, 13, 28

16. (51) Freeman Sawyer, 14, 15, 29

17. (71) Jay Dubuque, 19, 16, 35

18. (57) John Boutin, 17, 19, 36

 

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Fall Foliage 200 à la piste Airborne de Plattsburgh : UN PODIUM COMPLÈTEMENT AMÉRICAIN.

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Fall Foliage 200 à la piste Airborne de Plattsburgh

UN PODIUM COMPLÈTEMENT AMÉRICAIN…

 

Le Fall Foliage 200, la dernière manche au calendrier de la série Act-Castrol et le championnat américain de l’ACT, disputée, hier,  à la piste Airborne de Plattsburgh, s’est soldée avec un podium complètement américain. La victoire est allée à Joey Polewarczyk devant Randy Potter et Glen Luce. Patrick Laperle, le pilote de la Fusion/LaSalle Ford, a été le meilleur Québécois avec une huitième place.

 

Le vainqueur (5) et Potter (4) se sont échangé le poste de commande en neuf occasions dans cette confrontation de 200 tours ponctuée de 12 ralentissements. Deux autres Américains, Wayne Helliwell et Austin Thériault ont complété le peloton des cinq premiers.

 

Crevaison

Vingt-neuvième sur la grille, Patrick Laperle, le nouveau monarque de la série ACT-Castrol, a été impliqué dans un incident avec John Donahue au 52e passage. Reparti de l’arrière, il a remonté le peloton pour hériter du poste de commande au 132e tour alors que la majorité des engagés en profitaient pour effectuer une visite à leurs puits.

 

 

Laperle a mené le bal jusqu’au 176e tour, alors qu’une crevaison est venue anéantir ses chances de l’emporter pour une quatrième fois d’affilée. Après une visite à ses équipiers sous le drapeau jaune, il a de nouveau repris son ascension vers le sommet pour finalement terminer huitième. Donald Theetge, 27e au départ, a pris la dixième place.

 

Pour sa part, Patrick Cliche de St-Jean-Chrysostôme a connu une très bonne course en terminant 13e. Cette prestation lui permettra possiblement de terminer au sixième échelon de la série ACT-Castrol.

 

Après avoir mené la course durant les 17 premiers tours en raison d’une deuxième place sur la grille de départ, Karl Allard de St-Félicien a terminé 15e juste devant Dave Michaud de Ste-Anne-des-Plaines qui devenait le dernier à compléter les 200 tours réglementaires.

 

Parmi les autres pilotes de la série ACT-Castrol qui ont pris le départ dans ce Fall Foliage 300, mentionnons que Patrick Hamel a terminé 22e, Jean-François Déry 30e, Dany Trépanier (31e), Stéphane Descoste (32e) et Claude Leclerc 34e.

 

Il y avait 48 voitures inscrites dans ce Fall Foliage 200 et seulement 36 ont accédé à la finale.

FALL FOLIAGE 200

Résultats

Pos.        (Dép.)     Pilote/Résidence                                                Tours

1.             (3)           Joey Polewarczyk, Jr., Hudson, NH,                200

2.             (1)           Randy Potter, Groveton, NH,                             200

3.             (7)           Glen Luce, Turner, ME,                                      200

4.             (18)         Wayne Helliwell, Jr., Dover, NH,                      200

5.             (5)           Austin Theriault, Fort Kent, ME,                        200

6.             (20)         Brian Hoar, Williston, VT,                                   200

7.             (4)           DJ Shaw, Center Conway, NH,                        200

8.             (29)         Patrick Laperle, St-Denis-sur-Richelieu          200

9.             (6)           Ben Rowe, Turner, ME,                                      200

10.          (27)         Donald Theetge, Boischatel, QC,                     200

11.          (17)         Jamie Fisher, Shelburne, VT,                           200

12.          (21)         Chip Grenier, Graniteville, VT,                          200

13.          (13)         Patrick Cliché, St-Jean-Chrysostôme,            200

14.          (19)         Craig Bushey, Fairfax, VT,                                 200

15.          (2)           Karl Allard, Québec, QC,                                    200

16.          (30)         David Michaud, Ste-Anne-des-Plaines           200

17.          (16)         Eddie MacDonald, Rowley, MA,                       199

18.          (15)         Nick Sweet, Barre, VT,                                        199

19.          (12)         Ricky Rolfe, Albany Twp., ME,                          198

20.          (31)         Brent Dragon, Milton, VT,                                   197

21.          (24)         Brandon White, Kahnawake, QC,                    197

22.          (34)         Patrick Hamel, St-Édouard, QC,                       197

23.          (26)         Bucko Branham, Plattsburgh, NY,                    195

24.          (33)         James Linardy, Somerville, MA,                      194

25.          (25)         Joey Becker, Jeffersonville, VT,                       168

26.          (14)         Mike Bruno, Rutland, VT,                                   167

27.          (11)         Jonathan Urlin, London, ON,                            164

28.          (23)         Quinten Welch, Lancaster, NH,                        163

29.          (9)           John Donahue, Graniteville, VT,                      145

30.          (8)           Jean-François Déry, Québec, QC,                   144

31.          (35)         Dany Trépanier, St-Édouard, QC,                    142

32.          (32)         Stéphane Descoste, Oka, QC,                          105

33.          (36)         #Dave Farrington, Jr., Jay, ME,                         52

34.          (28)         Claude Leclerc, Lanoraie, QC,                         41

35.          (22)         Eric Chase, Milton, VT,                                       41

36.          (10)         Mark Lamberton, Mooers Forks, NY,               15

Temps de la course :          1 heure 50 :48 minutes

Drapeaux jaunes :               12 (15, 40, 52, 59, 74, 82, 130, 146, 160, 165, 169, 178)

Les meneurs :                      Karl Allard, 1-17 ; Randy Potter, 18-41 ; Joey Polewarczyk, Jr., 42-52 ; Potter, 53-60 ; Polewarczyk, 61-75 ; Potter, 76-84 ; Polewarczyk, 85-131 ; Patrick Laperle, 132-176 ; Polewarczyk, 177-178 ; Potter, 179-186 ; Polewarczyk, 187-200.

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Source :            American Canadian Tour

                         www.acttour.com

                         (802) 244-6963

Collaboration :   Yvon Larrivée

                         acttour@gmail.com

 

Photo :             Stéphane Lazare

 


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Brian Hoar Collects 3rd Career Milk Bowl Win

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 10.9.11

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BARRE, Vt. – Brian Hoar put the finishing touches on a record-setting 2011 season Sunday by winning the 49 annual People's United Bank Milk Bowl at Thunder Road International Speedbowl.

 

Hoar won his fifth career Milk Bowl pole in the event and won the first and third segments Sunday for his third career Milk Bowl championship. With the two segment wins, Hoar moved into sole possession of third-place for all-time segment wins.

 

“This is unbelievable,” Hoar said. “Man, that was awesome. I thought I lost it. It was wicked. I mean, unbelievable. It had been so many years since I won a race here, and I've always said the Milk Bowls that I won back in the '90s were just awesome.”

 

Hoar finished with a three-segment total of 14 points, including two wins and a 12th-place finish in the second segment. Hoar also won the event in 1998 and 1999.

 

Hoar and the No. 37 GossCars.com Dodge took the lead from Randy Potter on Lap 62 and then held off part-time RPM Motorsports teammate Nick Sweet over the final 13 laps.

 

The win capped off a stellar season for both Hoar and RPM Motorsports, who each won a record eighth ACT Late Model Tour championship. Hoar won six points races during the campaign and now has 33 career Tour victories, which is also a record.

 

In addition, Hoar won the ACT Goodyear Speedweeks Cup – a non-points event in Florida in February.

 

Hoar put the finishing touches on the ACT regular season on Saturday, finishing sixth in the Rent-A-Wreck Fall Foliage 200 at Airborne Speedway in Plattsburgh, N.Y. In 13 starts this season, Hoar posted only one finish of worse than sixth.

 

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Brian Hoar Claims 49th Annual People's United Bank Win

O’Donnell, Adams and Woodard Lock Up Thunder Road Championships

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                             TR-100911

Barre, VT – Eight-time ACT Late Model Tour Champion Brian Hoar of Williston, VT claimed his third career People’s United Bank Milk Bowl win at Thunder Road in Barre, VT on Sunday, October 9. Hoar claimed the 49th running of the Milk Bowl by winning two segments, while holding off a hard charging Nick Sweet over the final 15 laps of the third and final segment. Hoar and his Rick Paya Motorsports team will cash a check of over $10,000 including lap money.

 

Hoar claimed the Booth Bros./H.P. Hood pole award, setting the fast time in time trials. He cruised to an easy first segment win while leading all 50 laps. Sweet was on his back bumper to take second. The two then worked their way through the field during the 75-lap second segment with Hoar taking twelfth and Sweet in tenth.

The two trailed Scott Payea going into the third segment of 75 laps. Payea held the lead with ten points (4th and 6th), while Sweet had twelve points and Hoar had thirteen.

Sweet, the 2010 Thunder Road “King of the Road,” followed Hoar through the field during the third and final segment including a three wide move to stick to Hoar’s rear bumper. The duo took the first and second spots with under fifteen laps remaining to setup the final duel.  Sweet made a charge on the outside, but didn’t have enough to get by. The pair both finished with a combined 14 points with Hoar winning the tie breaker with a better third segment finish.

Payea worked his way up to a twelfth place finish in the third segment to take third overall with 22 points. Lt. Governor Phil Scott (23 pts.) and Jean-Paul Cyr (24 pts.) completed the top five. 2011 “King of the Road” Dave Pembroke (24pts.) took sixth followed by 2010 Milk Bowl Champion Joey Polewarczyk, Jr. (25 pts.) in seventh. Mike Bailey claimed the second segment win for eighth with 33 points. Austin Theriault (36 pts.) and Craig Bushey (40 points) rounded out the top ten.

Derrick O’Donnell of Bradford, VT picked up his third win of the season and took the 2011 Bond Auto Tiger Sportsmen Championship. O’Donnell out ran Jason Allen, Shawn Fleury, Eric Badore and Jason Corliss to cap off his championship season. Brendan Moodie, Mike Ziter, Alex Ferno, Kyle Pembroke and Christopher Pelkey completed the top ten.

Hardwick, VT’s Greg Adams, Jr. claimed the Allen Lumber Street Stock Championship by just three points after finishing sixth in the final feature. Troy Kingsbury claimed the feature win with Thomas Placey in second. Nick Pilotte took third, which was just three points behind Adams in the title hunt. Keith Fortier and Kyle Streeter completed the top five.

Jason Woodard of Waterbury, VT capped off his Junkyard Warrior championship with his ninth win of the season. Danny Brassard and Tommy Elwood completed the podium.

The 49th Annual People’s United Bank Milk Bowl was the final event of the 52nd Thunder Road International Speedbowl season.

49th Annual People’s United Bank Milk Bowl Unofficial Results
Thunder Road International Speedbowl
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Pos. (Car#) Driver, Hometown, Seg. 1, Seg. 2, Seg. 3, Overall
1. (37vt) Brian Hoar, Williston, VT, 1, 12, 1, 14

2. (88vt) Nick Sweet, Barre, VT, 2, 10, 2, 14

3. (89vt) Scott Payea, Milton, VT, 4, 6, 12, 22

4. (14vt) Phil Scott, Berlin, VT, 12, 3, 8, 23

5. (32vt) Jean-Paul Cyr, Milton, VT, 7, 8, 9, 24

6. (44vt) Dave Pembroke, Middlesex, VT, 3, 11, 10, 24

7. (97nh) Joey Polewarczyk, Jr., Hudson, NH, 5, 14, 6, 25

8. (00vt) Mike Bailey, South Barre, VT, 14, 1, 18, 33

9. (57me) Austin Theriault, Fort Kent, ME, 9, 20, 7, 36

10. (05vt) Craig Bushey, Fairfax, VT, 16, 2, 22, 40

11. (99vt) Cody Blake, Barre, VT, 6, 22, 13, 41

12. (42vt) Matt White, Northfield, VT, 23, 4, 15, 42

13. (81vt) Grant Folsom, Waitsfield, VT, 8, 13, 21, 42

14. (55vt) Brent Dragon, Milton, VT, 10, 9, 25, 44

15. (51me) Ricky Rolfe, Albany Twp., ME, 19, 21, 5, 45

16. (02nh) Randy Potter, Groveton, NH, 28, 18, 3, 49

17. (26vt) John Donahue, Graniteville, VT, 29, 16, 4, 49

18. (7me) Glen Luce, Turner, ME, 25, 15, 11, 51

19. (22vt) Chip Grenier, Graniteville, VT, 18, 5, 28, 51

20. (10nh) Ben Rowe, Turner, ME, 15, 23, 14, 52

21. (41vt) Jamie Aube, N. Ferrisburgh, VT, 22, 7, 26, 55

22. (4on) Jonathan Urlin, London, ON, 21, 19, 16, 56

23. (6vt) Cris Michaud, E. Montpelier, VT, 11, 26, 19, 56

24. (40vt) Eric Chase, Milton, VT, 20, 17, 23, 60

25. (25vt) Dave Whitcomb, Essex Jct., VT, 13, 28, 27, 68

26. (68vt) Brooks Clark, Fayston, VT, 30, 24, 17, 71

27. (85vt) Trampas Demers, S. Burlington, VT, 17, 25, 31, 73

28. (16nh) Travis Fadden, N. Haverhill, NH, 27, 29, 20, 76

29. (16vt) Joey Becker, Jeffersonville, VT, 26, 27, 24, 77

30. (78nh) Quinten Welch, Lancaster, NH, 24, 30, 31, 85

 

Bond Auto Tiger Sportsmen Unofficial Top Ten

Pos. (Car#) Driver, Hometown

1. (68) Derrick O’Donnell, Bradford, VT

2. (29) Jason Allen, Barre, VT

3. (31) Shawn Fleury, Middlesex, VT

4. (04) Eric Badore, Milton, VT

5. (61) Jason Corliss, Danville, VT

6. (94) Brendan Moodie, Wolcott, VT

7. (26) Mike Ziter, Williamstown, VT

8. (33) Alex Ferno, E. Montpelier, VT

9. (27) #Kyle Pembroke, Montpelier, VT

10. (64) Christopher Pelkey, S. Barre, VT

Allen Lumber Street Stocks Unofficial Top Ten

Pos. (Car#) Driver, Hometown

1. (39) Troy Kingsbury, Waitsfield, VT

2. (33) Thomas Placey, Bradford, VT

3. (11) Nick Pilotte, Jefferson, NH

4. (35) Keith Fortier, Hinesburg, VT

5. (37) Kyle Streeter, Waitsfield, VT

6. (38) Greg Adams, Jr., Hardwick, VT

7. (4) Ken Christman, Cabot, VT

8. (03) Jason Kenison, Groveton, NH

9. (10) Alan Maynard, Fairfax, VT

10. (43) Jamie Davis, Wolcott, VT

 

Junkyard Warriors Unofficial Top Three

Pos. (Car #) Driver, Hometown

1. (68) Jason Woodard, Waterbury, VT

2. (30) Danny Brassard, E. Randolph, VT

3. (88) Tommy Elwood, Morrisville, VT

 

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