Photos by Dale Calnan/Image Factor Media
By Carin Sundin
OHSWEKEN, Ont. (August 10, 2018) – Ohsweken Speedway officials are pleased to announce this week’s recipient of the Gale’s Auto Aftermarket Performer of the Week award is Christopher Hale and the No. 79 Middleport Mechanical Thunder Stock team.
The weekly award showcases a driver or team that exhibits outstanding effort and performance during Friday Night Excitement events at Ohsweken Speedway.
The Middleport Mechanical Thunder Stock division saw another first-time winner in the 20-Lap feature on Bradshaw Brothers Emergency Services Night as Christopher Hale came from the 12th position to park his No. 79 Monte Carlo in victory lane last Friday.
Ryan Dinning started on the pole when the green flag dropped as a competitive field of Thunder Stock cars gave chase behind him. As they came into turn 4, Bleich had come from the fifth starting position to take the early lead. There was plenty of exciting five-wide racing behind Bleich and by lap three Hale and Ken Sargent were racing side by side for second with Hale successfully taking over the position with Sargent, Blake Bomberry and Rob Hoskins close behind.
Hale stayed on the inside of Bleich and raced wheel to wheel until a lap 10 restart that saw Hale change his line and drive to the top to take the lead. Despite several minor cautions, Hale maintained the lead on each following restart.
A final caution with 4 laps to go had the Thunder Stocks in a single file restart. Hale jumped to a lead of several car lengths with Bleich and Ryan Beagle battling for second and Dave Bailey, Sargent and DeBoer racing side by side for third.
Hale held off his competitors as they rounded the final turn and claimed the checkered flag and his first ever victory. Congratulations to Chris Hale and the No. 79 Middleport Mechanical Thunder Stock team on their very first win. Ohsweken Speedway wishes them continued success for the remainder of the 2018 season.
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About Gales Auto Aftermarket: All your automobile parts and supply needs can be met at Gale’s Auto Aftermarket, located on RR 6 near Hagersville, Ontario, just 15 miles from Ohsweken Speedway. Gale’s Auto Aftermarket has been a proud supporter of local racing for many years. Call 519-445-2659 for more information.
Canadian Sprint Car Nationals Tickets and Camping Available Now!
Advanced reserved seating tickets are on sale now for the 14th annual Canadian Sprint Car Nationals on September 14-15 are on sale now! The event features two full nights of Sprint Car action, including Saturday’s $10,000-to-win Feature Event. Visit www.ohswekenspeedway.ticketforce.com or call 519-717-0023 to order and for more information. For the full 2018 schedule of events, click here.
Ohsweken Speedway Live Stream
Can’t make it to the track or don’t live within driving distance? No problem! Check out all of Ohsweken’s weekly Friday Night Excitement action live online for free via the Ohsweken Speedway Live Stream. The stream goes live at 7:30pm EST each race night at www.OhswekenSpeedway.ca and on our official Facebook page.
2018 SEASON
Ohsweken Speedway’s 23rd season of weekly Friday Night Excitement features four divisions of racing, including the Kool Kidz-Corr/Pak 360 Sprint Cars, Strickland’s GMC Crate Sprint Cars, Middleport Mechanical Thunder Stocks and HRW Automotive Mini Stocks. Visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com to view the schedule or call (519) 717-0023 for more information.
About Ohsweken Speedway: Founded in 1996, Ohsweken Speedway is a motorsports complex which includes a 3/8 (0.375) mile clay oval track. The facility is owned by the Styres family, and located in the village of Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada. Ohsweken’s weekly Friday night racing program runs from May to September each year, featuring 360 Sprint Cars, Crate Sprint Cars, Thunder Stocks and Mini Stocks. The season finishes each year with the track’ annual Canadian Sprint Car Nationals. Ohsweken Speedway also hosts weekly Micro Sprint racing on Thursday nights.
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Ohsweken Speedway thanks the following partners for their support in 2018: Arrow Express, Kool Kidz Ice & Water, Corr/Pak Merchandising Inc., Renway Energy, Case IH O’Neil’s Farm Equipment, Hoosier Tire Canada, EPIC Racewear, McDonald’s Restaurants of Paris & Brantford, Ackland Insurance, Strickland’s GMC, Lucas Oil Products, Burger Barn, Pinty’s Delicious Foods, Creative Edge Signs & Graphics, Insta-Insulation, Middleport Mechanical, HRW Automotive, and Gale’s Auto Aftermarket.