by Tommy Goudge (May 24, 2013) – 121 cars jammed the pits on Grisdale Racing Products night at Ohsweken Speedway for the “Sportsman Shootout”. The evening ended with Gary Lindberg, Glenn Styres, Bryce Richardson, Laura Hughes,, and Brady Longboat visiting Klotz Canada Synthetic Lubricants Victory Lane
DIRTcar SPORTSMAN MODIFIEDS
The DIRTcar Sportsman returned to Ohsweken for the first time in almost 5 years, and brought a competitive field of 19 cars. Brad Rouse led the early stages of the race, however a mid-race restart was beneficial for Gary Lindberg, as the Humberstone Speedway points leader grabbed the lead and cruised to the win. Rouse finished second, followed by A.J. Lewis, Darrell Farraway, and Jim Johnstone.
The race was red flagged on lap 15 for a hard crash in turn four by Adam Leslie. Thankfully Leslie walked away uninjured, but his #15 machine was left heavily damaged.
Heat races for the 19 car field were claimed by Gary Lindberg and Cody McPherson.
CORR/PAK MERCHANDISING SPRINT CARS
Glenn Styres visited Klotz Synthetic Lubricants of Canada Victory Lane after the Corr/Pak Merchandising Sprint Car feature for a second straight week. The win didn’t come easily though, as Dave Dykstra was in control until problems forced his car to the infield. Styres traded slide jobs with Tom Huppunen, and then made the winning move around Jim Huppunen following a late restart.
Dain Naida’s crew had a very busy night end on a sour note. The #07x crew changed a rear end, U-joint, and engine in time to start the feature, but then saw their car get upside down in the third turn on the first lap of the feature due to a stuck throttle. Fortunately Naida was unhurt in the incident.
Heat races for the 22 car field were claimed by Derek Jonathan, Jamie Collard, and Glenn Styres, while Collard also won the Nathan Ackland State Farm Insurance “Top Gun” award for accruing the most heat race passing points. Glenn Styres expanded his points lead with his 18th career Sprint Car feature win at Ohsweken.
AFFORDABLE TOWING & RECOVERY THUNDER STOCKS
Karl Sault dominated the Thunder Stock feature, but Bryce Richardson ended up claiming the victory after Sault’s machine failed post-race inspection. Richardson and Lee Winger raced hard for the second position behind Sault, with Richardson eventually prevailing with what turned out to be the feature-winning move. Winger was credited with the second position, followed by new points leader Jim Lampman, Mike Thorne, and Pete Reid in the Habiuk #5h.
Heat races for the 37 car field were claimed by Chris Dickie, Karl Sault, Brad Herron, and Lee Winger, while Mike Miller won the B-Main. Winger’s heat race-winning time of 2:36.078 set a new 8 lap track record for Thunder Stocks at Ohsweken.
HRW AUTOMOTIVE MINI STOCKS
A first time winner went to victory lane after the HRW Automotive Mini Stock feature for a second consecutive week, as Laura Hughes drove to the win over opening night winner Davey Boughton. Alex Schuts finished third for the second straight week, followed by Jason Lungaro, and Robin Elliott. Mark Da Silva was uninjured after a spectacular flip in turn 3 early in the race. Boughton continues to lead the points standings.
Heat races for the 31 car field were claimed by Jason Lungaro, Davey Boughton, and Laura Hughes, while Josh Shantz won the B-Main.
GALE’S AUTO AFTERMARKET BOMBERS
Brady Longboat survived traffic to win the Gale’s Auto Aftermarket Bomber feature over Max Chechalk, Jesse McDonald, Tim DeBoer, and Wayde Thorne. Longboat took over the points lead in the process.
Heat races for the 12 car field were claimed by Brady Longboat and Dusty DeBoer.
NEXT WEEK AT OHSWEKEN
Styres Gas Bar presents the third round of weekly Friday night racing at Ohsweken next Friday, May 31, featuring the Corr/Pak Merchandising Sprints, Affordable Towing & Recovery Thunder Stocks, HRW Automotive Mini Stocks, and Gale’s Auto Aftermarket Bombers. Come early for the Bryan Baeumler Meet & Greet BBQ presented by Insta Insulation starting at 5:00pm, with racing starting at 7:30pm!
TICKETS PLEASE!
Advance reserved seat tickets are now on sale for the “Northern Summer Nationals” featuring Tony Stewart on Monday, July 29, the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series “Six Nations Showdown” on Tuesday, July 30, and the 9th annual Canadian Sprint Car Nationals on Friday, September 13, and Saturday, September 14. Tickets for the Bryan Baeumler Meet & Greet BBQ coming up on Friday, May 31 are also available for advance purchase. Please visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com and check out our new system for online ticket sales.
THURSDAY NIGHT MICRO SPRINT RACING AT OHSWEKEN
Thursday Night Micro Sprint Racing takes place on the Warm Up Track in the Ohsweken Speedway Pits each week from May 16th to September 5th, and spectator admission is just $5! Visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com for more information.
OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY RACE REPORT
OHSWEKEN, ONTARIO
2013 SEASON – ROUND 2
“SPORTSMAN SHOOTOUT”
FRIDAY, MAY 24
TOTAL ENTRIES – 121
EVENT SPONSOR – GRISDALE RACING PRODUCTS
DIRTcar SPORTSMAN MODIFIEDS “SPORTSMAN SHOOTOUT”(19 entries)
HEAT RACES (8 laps each – Top 4 finishers in each redrew for Feature starting positions):
Finish. Number Name (Hometown)
HEAT RACE #1
1. 28 Gary Lindberg (Ridgeway), 2. 18r Brad Rouse (St. Catharines), 3. 21jj Jim Johnstone (Niagara-on-the-Lake), 4. 66 Darrell Farraway (Hamilton), 5. 24a A.J. Lewis (Stoney Creek), 6. 12a Jeff Armstrong (Port Colborne), 7. 111 Robbie Rounce (Caledonia), 8. 14 Paul Williamson (Brampton), 9. 5s Matt Sharpe (Port Colborne), 10. 88 Chris Bellamy (Hamilton) DNF. No Time.
HEAT RACE #2
1. 7 Cody McPherson (St. Catharines), 2. 15 Adam Leslie (Port Colborne), 3. 38 Austin Wood (Thorold), 4. 54 Mark Chiddy (Colden, NY), 5. p38 Rob Pratt (Batavia, NY), 6. 72 Gord McIntosh (Smithville), 7. 9 Nick Cupolo (Thorold), 8. 78 Pat Sonnenburg (Stevensville), 9. 11 Joey Mastroianni (Welland). Time – 2:16.941
DIRTcar SPORTSMAN MODIFIEDS
“SPORTSMAN SHOOTOUT” A-FEATURE (30 laps)
Finish. Number Name (Starting Position)
1. 28 Gary Lindberg (2)
2. 18r Brad Rouse (1)
3. 24a A.J. Lewis (9)
4. 66 Darrell Farraway (7)
5. 21jj Jim Johnstone (3)
6. 7 Cody McPherson (6)
7. p38 Rob Pratt (10)
8. 5s Matt Sharpe (15)
9. 38 Austin Wood (5)
10. 11 Joey Mastroianni (18)
11. 9 Nick Cupolo (14)
12. 12a Jeff Armstrong (11)
13. 54 Mark Chiddy (8)
14. 14 Paul Williamson (17)
15. 88 Chris Bellamy (19)
16. 72 Gord McIntosh (12)
17. 111 Robbie Rounce (13)
18. 15 Adam Leslie (4) DNF
19. 78 Pat Sonnenburg (16) DNF
No Time.
Lap Leaders – Rouse (1-12), Lindberg (13-30)
CORR/PAK MERCHANDISING SPRINT CARS (22 entries)
HEAT RACES (8 laps each – Top 10 in passing points redrew for Feature starting positions):
Finish. [Starting Position] Number Name (Hometown)
RENWAY HEATING & COOLING HEAT RACE #1
1. [1] 81 Derek Jonathan (Lewiston, NY), 2. [5] 5d Dave Dykstra (Port Colborne), 3. [4] 27h Tom Huppunen (Fenwick), 4. [3] 71 Travis Cunnigham (Grimsby), 5. [6] 01 Mikey Kruchka (Hamilton), 6. [8] 90 James Evans (Beamsville), 7. [2] 5c Conor Mahoney (Waterdown), 8. [7] 30g Stevin Goldner (Aylmer) DNF. Time – 1:49.663.
BURGER BARN HEAT RACE #2
1. [4] 7x Jamie Collard (Burford), 2. [1] 11 Jamie Turner (Caistor Centre), 3. [5] 3r Shane Ross (Thedford), 4. [6] 5 Keith Dempster (Alton) DNF, 5. [3] 49 Todd Hoddick (Cheektowaga, NY) DNF, 6. [2] 11z Zach Zumpe (St. Catharines) DNF, DNS. [7] 07x Dain Naida (Tecumseh, MI). No Time.
O’NEIL’S FARM EQUIPMENT HEAT RACE #3
1. [6] 0 Glenn Styres (Ohsweken), 2. [1] 14h Jim Huppunen (Fenwick), 3. [5] 80 Chris Steele (Fenwick), 4. [3] 10 Mitch Brown (Brantford), 5. [2] 9nz Havard Daniels (Coatesville, NZ), 6. [4] 52 Jesse Costa (St. Thomas), 7. [7] 21j John Burbridge, Sr. (Simcoe). No Time.
CORR/PAK MERCHANDISING
SPRINT CAR FEATURE (20 laps)
Position. # Name (Starting Position)
1. 0 Glenn Styres (6)
2. 14h Jim Huppunen (8)
3. 27h Tom Huppunen (4)
4. 11 Jamie Turner (2)
5. 7x Jamie Collard (9)
6. 3r Shane Ross (3)
7. 10 Mitch Brown (7)
8. 81 Derek Jonathan (5)
9. 49 Todd Hoddick (18)
10. 9nz Havard Daniels (14)
11. 5 Keith Dempster (17)
12. 5c Conor Mahoney (16)
13. 30g Stevin Goldner (21)
14. 5d Dave Dykstra (1) DNF
15. 80 Chris Steele (10) DNF
16. 01 Mikey Kruchka (12) DNF
17. 90 James Evans (13) DNF
18. 52 Jesse Costa (19) DNF
19. 71 Travis Cunningham (11) DNF
20. 21j John Burbridge, Sr. (15) DNF
21. 07x Dain Naida (22) DNF
DNS. 11z Zach Zumpe (20)
No Time.
Lap Leaders – Dykstra (1-17), Styres (18-20)
TOP 5 IN SPRINT CAR POINTS AFTER ROUND #2
Rank. Number Name Total (positions gained/lost)
1. 0 Glenn Styres 140 (–)
2. 14h Jim Huppunen 118 (+5)
3. 10 Mitch Brown 114 (–)
4. 7x Jamie Collard (+5)
5. 80 Chris Steele 102 (-3)
SPRINT CAR AWARDS:
Nathan Ackland State Farm Insurance “Top Gun” (highest passing points total): 7x Jamie Collard ($150)
AFFORDABLE TOWING & RECOVERY THUNDER STOCKS (37 entries)
HEAT RACES (8 laps each – Top 5 finishers in each transferred to A-Feature):
Finish. Number Name (Hometown)
ARROW EXPRESS HEAT RACE #1
1. 1 Chris Dickie (Brantford), 2. 11r Bryce Richardson (Port Colborne), 3. 00x Derek Miller (Ohsweken), 4. 5h Peter Reid (Niagara Falls), 5. 93 Melissa Miller (Ohsweken), 6. 13 Kacey Huffman (Hamilton), 7. 17 Rob Disher (Grimsby), 8. 29 Jim Gracey (Dunnville), 9. 7 Joel Szigatti (Welland) DNF. No Time.
6 NATIONS BINGO HEAT RACE #2
1. 81 Karl Sault (Dundas), 2. 10 Jake Brown (Brantford), 3. 9 Dave Silverthorn, Jr. (London), 4. 33m Jack Myers (Welland), 5. 3b Blaine Barrow (Welland), 6. 911 Nick Liverance (Brantford), 7. 73 Mike Miller (Cayuga), 8. 48 Mike Graham (Caledonia), 9. 04 Wyatt Van Wart (Cambridge). Time – 2:36.684
ROCHESTER KNIGHTHAWKS HEAT RACE #3
1. 2 Lee Winger (Caledonia), 2. 55 Mike Thorne (Caledonia), 3. 85h Brad Bacher (Hagersville), 4. 38 Terry Martin (Ohsweken), 5. 91 Ryan Turner (Caistor Centre), 6. 44 Kevin Dawson (Caledonia), 7. 00 Robbie General (Ohsweken), 8. 4 Brittany Gyokery (Jarvis), 9. 23jr Dave Bitner, Jr. (Port Colborne) DNF. Time – 2:36.078 NEW TRACK RECORD
STYRES GAS BAR HEAT RACE #4
1. 12 Brad Herron (Waterford), 2. 19 Cory Turner (Caistor Centre), 3. 77 Brett Rodwell (Caledonia), 4. 28 Jim Lampman (Caistor Centre), 5. 777x Steve Hess (Ohsweken), 6. 333 Kameron Kocarik (Fonthill), 7. 85b Ryan Dinning (Caledonia), 8. 87 Jeremy Bean (Stoney Creek), 9. 84rk Ryan Beagle (Vittoria), DNS. 68 Aaron Turkey (Ohsweken). No Time.
AFFORDABLE TOWING & RECOVERY THUNDER STOCKS B-MAIN
(10 laps – Top 4 finishers transferred to A-Feature)
1. 73 Mike Miller, 2. 17 Rob Disher, 3. 04 Wyatt Van Wart, 4. 48 Mike Graham, 5. 68 Aaron Turkey, 6. 4 Brittany Gyokery, 7. 911 Nick Liverance, 8. 44 Kevin Dawson DNF, 9. 00 Robbie General DNF, 10. 333 Kevin Kocarik DNF, 11. 85b Ryan Dinning, 12. 84rk Ryan Beagle DNF, DNS. 13 Kacey Huffman, DNS. 29 Jim Gracey, DNS. 87 Jeremy Bean, DNS. 7 Joel Szigatti, DNS. 23jr Dave Bitner, Jr. No Time.
AFFORDABLE TOWING & RECOVERY
THUNDER STOCKS A-FEATURE (20 laps)
Finish. Number Name (Starting Position)
1. 11r Bryce Richardson (5)
2. 2 Lee Winger (7)
3. 28 Jim Lampman (16)
4. 55 Mike Thorne (6)
5. 5h Peter Reid (13)
6. 19 Cory Turner (9)
7. 12 Brad Herron (1)
8. 85h Brad Bacher (10)
9. 1 Chris Dickie (3)
10. 77 Brett Rodwell (8)
11. 17 Rob Disher (22)
12. 73 Mike Miller (21)
13. 04 Wyatt Van Wart (23)
14. 91 Ryan Turner (19)
15. 9 Dave Silverthorn, Jr. (4)
16. 10 Jake Brown (11)
17. 38 Terry Martin (15)
18. 00x Derek Miller (12)
19. 68 Aaron Turkey (25)
20. 777x Steve Hess (20) DNF
21. 93 Melissa Miller (17) DNF
22. 3b Blaine Barrow (18) DNF
DNS. 33m Jack Myers (14)
DNS. 48 Mike Graham (24)
DQ. Karl Sault (2)
No Time.
Lap Leaders – Sault (1-20)
TOP 5 IN THUNDER STOCK POINTS AFTER ROUND #2
Rank. Number Name Total (positions gained/lost)
1. 28 Jim Lampman 159 (+1)
2. 19 Cory Turner 157 (-1)
3. 2 Lee Winger 155 (+2)
4. 5h Devin Habiuk/Pete Reid 152 (-1)
5. 11r Bryce Richardson 149 (+5)
HRW AUTOMOTIVE MINI STOCKS (31 entries)
HEAT RACES (8 laps each – Top 6 finishers in each transferred to A-Feature):
Finish. Number Name (Hometown)
MCDONALD’S OF BRANTFORD & PARIS HEAT RACE #1
1. 7 Jason Lungaro (Hamilton), 2. 99 Robin Elliott (Woodstock), 3. 69e Dan Erskine (Caistor Centre), 4. 53 Sarah Rutherford (Dundas), 5. 12 Chantelle Hyatt (Millgrove), 6. 76 Jamie Goudge (London), 7. 96t Mike Taylor, 8. 1 Kathi Dickie (Brantford), 9. 69 Rob Twitchett (Dundas), 10. 64 Doug Erskine (Hamilton) DNF.
6 NATIONS BINGO HEAT RACE #2
1. 18x Davey Boughton (Carlisle), 2. 71m Leroy Buscumb (Port Colborne), 3. 01 Mark Da Silva (Waterdown), 4. 55 Rob Slater (Dundas), 5. 2 Matt Nuell (Hamilton), 6. 22 Brittani Myers (Hamilton), 7. 05 David Goodacre (Brantford), 8. 21 Jonathan Ayrton (Dundas), 9. 16 Jeremy May (Hamilton), 10. 38vr John Cote (Hamilton).
NATHAN ACKLAND STATE FARM INSURANCE HEAT RACE #3
1. 10 Laura Hughes (Puslinch), 2. 7x Chase Hess (Ohsweken), 3. 81 Alex Schuts (Oakland), 4. 66 Brandon Janssens (Woodstock), 5. 79 Steve Miller (Paris), 6. 84 Dale Gyokery (Jarvis), 7. 66r Cole Rodwell (Caledonia), 8. 181 Josh Shantz (St. Agatha), 9. 90 Chad Smelser (Dunnville), 10. 11 Mike Giberson (Caledonia), 11. 35 Brock Ducharme (Hamilton).
STYRES GAS BAR B-MAIN
(10 laps – Top 6 finishers transferred to A-Feature)
1. 181 Josh Shantz, 2. 05 David Goodacre, 3. 96t Mike Taylor, 4. 21 Jonathan Ayrton, 5. 38vr John Cote, 6. 90 Chad Smelser, 7. 11 Mike Giberson, 8. 69 Rob Twitchett, 9. 16 Jeremy May, 10. 1 Kathi Dickie, 11. 66r Cole Rodwell, 12. 35 Brock Ducharme, 13. 64 Doug Erskine.
HRW AUTOMOTIVE
MINI STOCKS A-FEATURE (20 laps)
Finish. Number Name (Starting Position)
1. 10 Laura Hughes (1)
2. 18x Davey Boughton (6)
3. 81 Alex Schuts (5)
4. 7 Jason Lungaro (4)
5. 99 Robin Elliott (7)
6. 7x Chase Hess (8)
7. 69e Dan Erskine (2)
8. 71m Leroy Buscumb (3)
9. 66 Brandon Janssens (12)
10. 84 Dale Gyokery (18)
11. 55 Rob Slater (11)
12. 21 Jonathan Ayrton (22)
13. 05 David Goodacre (20)
14. 79 Steve Miller (15)
15. 181 Josh Shantz (19)
16. 22 Brittani Myers (17)
17. 2 Matt Nuell (14)
18. 38vr John Cote (23)
19. 96t Mike Taylor (21)
20. 90 Chad Smelser (24)
21. 12 Chantelle Hyatt (13)
22. 76 Jamie Goudge (16)
23. 53 Sarah Rutherford (10) DNF
24. 01 Mark Da Silva (9) DNF
TOP 5 IN MINI STOCK POINTS AFTER ROUND #2
Rank. Number Name Total (positions gained/lost)
1. 18x Davey Boughton 166 (–)
2. 10 Laura Hughes 159 (+3)
3. 81 Alex Schuts 156 (–)
4. 99 Robin Elliott 155 (-2)
5. 66 Jon/Brandon Janssens 138 (+1)
GALE’S AUTO AFTERMARKET BOMBERS (12 entries)
HEAT RACES (6 laps each)
Finish. Number Name (Hometown)
HEAT RACE #1
1. 66 Brady Longboat (Ohsweken), 2. 88 Jesse McDonald (Caledonia), 3. 97 Max Chechalk (Hamilton), 4. 03d Chris Cowell (Caledonia), 5. 14 Gerald Burnham, 6. 7L Valen Longboat (Ohsweken).
HEAT RACE #2
1. 23 Dusty DeBoer (Hagersville), 2. 9 Tim DeBoer (Caledonia), 3. 6 Wayde Thorne (Waterford), 4. 32 Gillian Hils, 5. 43c Chris Foster, 6. 36 Skip Brandow.
GALE’S AUTO AFTERMARKET
BOMBERS A-FEATURE (12 laps)
Finish. Number Name (Starting Position)
1. 66 Brady Longboat (4)
2. 97 Max Chechalk (1)
3. 88 Jesse McDonald (5)
4. 9 Tim DeBoer (2)
5. 6 Wayde Thorne (3)
6. 23 Dusty DeBoer (6)
7. 03d Chris Cowell (7)
8. 14 Gerald Burnham (9)
9. 32 Gillian Hils (8)
10. 7L Valen Longboat (11)
11. 43c Chris Foster (10)
12. 36 Skip Brandow (12)
TOP 5 IN POINTS AFTER ROUND #2
Rank. Number Name Total (positions gained/lost)
1. 66 Brady Longboat 166 (+1)
2. 88 Jesse McDonald 163 (-1)
3. 97 Max Chechalk 157 (+1)
T4. 23 Dusty DeBoer 150 (-1)
T4. 9 Tim DeBoer 150 (+1)
UP NEXT @ OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY:
FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2013
STYRES GAS BAR PRESENTS:
CORR/PAK MERCHANDISING SPRINT CARS,
AFFORDABLE TOWING & RECOVERY THUNDER STOCKS,
HRW AUTOMOTIVE MINI-STOCKS,
& GALE’S AUTO AFTERMARKET BOMBERS,
PLUS BRYAN BAEUMLER MEET & GREET BBQ
PRESENTED BY INSTA INSULATION
ADULTS $12, SENIORS AND STUDENTS $10, KIDS 12 AND UNDER FREE!
SPECTATOR GATES OPEN @ 6:00 P.M., RACING @ 7:30 P.M.
Victory photos courtesy Dale Calnan / www.ImageFactor.ca
