By Clayton Johns
OHSWEKEN, Ont. – June 16, 2017 – A total 135 drivers signed in for competition at Ohsweken Speedway on Wall of Fame and Kids Race night presented by Core-Mark International. A bustling grandstand was full of Kids Race supporters, with proceeds from Kids Race ticket sales going to support the Canadian National Autism Foundation.
At intermission, the track welcomed five new members to its Wall of Fame. The 2017 inductees, former Mini Stock driver Jim Cochrane, longtime sponsor and support Gale Hill, Sprint Car racer Tom Huppunen and, track announcers and ambassadors Adam Ross and Clinton Geoffrey Kruchka were honoured with a ceremony on the front straightaway. All five honourees were joined by family and friends as they received their commemorative plaques displaying their achievements.
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Ohsweken Speedway Race Report
June 16, 2017
Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada
Wall of Fame and Kids Race Night presented by Core-Mark International
Total Entries – 135
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Kool Kidz-Corr/Pak 360 Sprint Cars (18 entries)
Dylan Westbrook’s front row starting position proved advantageous as he drove past polesitter Travis Cunningham on the outside on the opening lap and never looked back. Westbrook drove flawlessly in the outside lane against the cushion and paced to his second win in as many weeks at Ohsweken.
By lap eight, Westbrook’s lead was nearly a straightaway over Jim Huppunen, who had charged from fifth to second. His lead was erased on lap nine when Shawn Sliter rolled to a stop in turn three after hitting the wall on the backstretch. The restart took two tries, but Westbrook had a lapped car as a cushion between him and Huppunen to ease the pressure.
The toughest battles happened behind Westbrook inside the top-five. Cory Turner and Mikey Kruchka exchanged slide jobs for fourth at the halfway mark before Kruchka took the spot. With five to go, Westbrook’s lead was 2.8 seconds over Huppunen and he lost little of it as he raced around lapped traffic over the final three laps to earn the win. Huppunen and Mitch Brown rounded out the podium.
Kruchka won the first qualifying heat and the Nathan Ackland State Farm Insurance Top Gun award while Westbrook won the second heat.
A-Feature (20 laps – NT)
Finish. Number Name (Starting Position)
1. 47x Dylan Westbrook (2)
2. 14h Jim Huppunen (5)
3. 10 Mitch Brown (6)
4. 01k Mikey Kruchka (3)
5. 97 Cory Turner (10)
6. 11 Jamie Turner (12)
7. 91 Ryan Turner (16)
8. 90 Travis Cunningham (1)
9. 2w Lee Winger (7)
10. 9 Steve Lyons (4)
11. 27h Tom Huppunen (8)
12. 38 Tyler Hendricks (13)
13. 6 Curtis Gartly (11)
14. 21 John Burbridge Jr. (14)
15. DNF 1-10 Jake Brown (9)
16. DNF 22 Shawn Sliter (15)
DNS. 80 Chris Steele
DNS. 0 Glenn Styres
A-Feature Lap Leaders – Dylan Westbrook 1-20
Hard Charger – Ryan Turner (+9 – 16th to 7th)
Lucas Oil Products Heat Race No.1 (8 laps – No Time)
Finish. # Name, Hometown (Starting Position)
1. 01 Mikey Kruchka – Hamilton, ON (4); 2. 9 Steve Lyons – Carlisle, ON (5); 3. 90 Travis Cunningham – St. Catharine’s, ON (8); 4. 2w Lee Winger – Mount Hope, ON (7); 5. 6 Curtis Gartly – Thamesford, ON (2); 6. 38 Tyler Hendricks – Pain Court, ON (1); 7. 21J John Burbridge Sr. – Simcoe, ON (6); 8. DNF – 0 Glenn Styres – Ohsweken, ON (3); 9. 80 Chris Steele – St. Catharine’s ON (9).
Creative Edge Signs & Graphics Heat Race No.2 (8 laps – No Time)
Finish. # Name, Hometown (Starting Position)
1. 47x Dylan Westbrook – Oakland, ON (2); 2. 14h Jim Huppunen – Fenwick, ON (4); 3. 27h Tom Huppunen – Fenwick, ON (1); 4. 10 Mitch Brown – Brantford, ON (5); 5. 1-10 Jake Brown – Brantford, ON (6); 6. 11 Jamie Turner – Caistor Centre, ON (3); 7. 97 Cory Turner – Caistor Centre, ON (9); 8. 22 Shawn Sliter – Port Colborne, ON (8); 9. 91 Ryan Turner – Caistor Centre, ON (7).
Ackland Insurance “Top Gun” Award ($150): Mikey Kruchka
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Strickland’s GMC Crate Sprint Cars (29 entries)
Jesse Costa and Mike Thorne led the Strickland’s GMC Crate Sprint Cars at the drop of the green flag for the Feature event with Thorne using the outside lane to charge to an early lead. Thorne jumped to a convincing one-second lead early on, but was reeled in by the second yellow of the race on lap five. Jerry Hill challenged for the lead on the restart, but another caution halted his progress and Thorne retook the top spot when the race regained full speed.
Following a lap nine yellow, Thorne pulled away from the field again while Holly Porter and 10th-starting Mack DeMan exchanged slide jobs for the third spot. DeMan was on the move and took third from Porter on lap 12 and second from the polesitter Costa on lap 13. DeMan then wasted no time reeling in Thorne, and took the lead on lap 16 when he slid in front of Thorne off of corner four. DeMan led the final five laps to secure his ninth career Ohsweken victory ahead of Costa. Fifteen year-old rookie Josh Hansen of Beamsville claimed the final spot on the podium after starting 13th.
Lofton Schuts, Ryan Hunsinger and Costa won qualifying heats. Schuts was the Nathan Ackland State Farm Insurance ‘Top Gun’ award winner. Shone Evans won the B-Main.
A-Feature (20 laps – No Time)
Finish. # Name (Starting Position)
1. 4 Mack DeMan (10)
2. 52 Jesse Costa (1)
3. 88h Josh Hansen (13)
4. 1 Holly Porter (5)
5. 88 Jesse McDonald (8)
6. 55 Mike Thorne (2)
7. 87x Shone Evans (16)
8. 49h Jerry Hill (3)
9. 8 Hannah Ferrell (12)
10. 10 Lofton Schuts (4)
11. 68 Aaron Turkey (14)
12. 5d Jacob Dykstra (18)
13. 18 Josh Shantz (15)
14. 15 Dan Nanticoke (19)
15. 9c Brian Nanticoke (17)
16. 3 AJ Lewis (9)
17. DNF 5c Conor Mahoney (11)
18. DNF 5 DJ Christie (20)
19. DNF 44 Cody Day (6)
20. DNF 43h Ryan Hunsinger (7)
A-Feature Lap Leaders – Mike Thorne 1-15, Mack DeMan 16-20
Hard Charger – Josh Hansen (+10 – 13th to 3rd)
Lucas Oil Products Heat Race No.1 (6 laps – No Time)
Finish. # Name, Hometown (Starting Position)
1. 10 Lofton Schuts – Oakland, ON (2); 2. 49h Jerry Hill – Hagersville, ON (4); 3. 8 Hannah Ferrell – Vanessa, ON (1); 4. 55 Mike Thorne – Caledonia, ON (6); 5. 88h Josh Hansen – Beamsville, ON (9); 6. 6m Eric McGlone – Union, ON (5); 7. 5d Jacob Dykstra – Port Colborne, ON (3); 8. 22 Allen Gilletta – St. Catharine’s, ON (7); 9. DNF 51x Trevor Young – Ancaster, ON (10); DNS. 5 DJ Christie – Beachville, ON.
Klotz Automotive Heat Race No.2 (6 laps – 1:36.044)
Finish. # Name, Hometown (Starting Position)
1. 43h Ryan Hunsinger – Stouffville, ON (4); 2. 88 Jesse McDonald – Caledonia, ON (1); 3. 4 Mack DeMan – Mississauga, ON (3); 4. 68 Aaron Turkey – Ohsweken, ON (6); 5. 18 Josh Shantz – St. Agatha, ON (7); 6. 87x Shone Evans – Scotland, ON (9); 7. 8h Matt Hill – Ohsweken, ON (5); 8. 9 Paul Ballantyne – Brantford, ON (8); DNS. 18x Davey Boughton – Carlisle, ON.
Creative Edge Signs & Graphics Heat Race No.3 (6 laps – No Time)
Finish. # Name, Hometown (Starting Position)
1. 52 Jesse Costa – St. Thomas, ON (2); 2. 1 Holly Porter – Delhi, ON (1); 3. 44 Cody Day – Courtland, ON (4); 4. 5c Conor Mahoney – Waterdown, ON (5); 5. 3 AJ Lewis – Stoney Creek, ON (8); 6. 15 Dan Nanticoke – Ohsweken, ON (6); 7. 9c Brian Nanticoke – Ohsweken, ON (9); 8. 29 Liam Martin – Binbrook, ON (3); 9. 3x Gary Klutt – Halton Hills, ON (7); 10. 04x Mike Bell – Hagersville, ON (10).
B-Feature (8 laps – NT)
Finish. # Name (Starting Position)
1. 87x Shone Evans (1); 2. 9c Brian Nanticoke (2); 3. 5d Jacob Dykstra (7); 4. 15 Dan Nanticoke (3); 5. 5 DJ Christie (13); 6. 9 Paul Ballantyne (8); 7. 3x Gary Klutt (11); 8. 51 Trevor Young (10); 9. 29 Liam Martin (9); 10. 22 Allen Gilleta (6); 11. 04x Michael Bell (12); 12. DNF 8h Matt Hill (5); 13. 6m Eric McGlone (4); DNS. 18x Davey Boughton (DNS).
Ackland Insurance “Top Gun” Award ($100): Lofton Schuts
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Middleport Mechanical Thunder Stocks (26 entries)
Dave Bailey and Ryan Dinning produced an instant classic in the Middleport Mechanical Thunder Stock main event. It was Kacey Huffman and Terry Martin who brought the field to the green flag, but last week’s rollover victim Rob Hoskins who took the early lead.
Hoskins led until lap three when Jason Lungaro raced to the point. However, the race many fans were watching was the battle Dinning and Bailey faced as they raced through the field from 13th and 19th, respectively. Dinning took the lead just prior to the first caution on lap six when Christopher Hale spun his No.79 and was hit by Melissa Miller.
Bailey restarted in the third spot behind Dinning and the two drivers battled side-by-side until the second and final yellow flag on lap 11 with the two drivers exchanging the lead multiple times. The final nine laps saw Dinning on the inside and Bailey to his outside for each lap. Coming to the white flag, Bailey lost momentum behind a lapped car, but used the opportunity to switch lanes and take the bottom lane away from Dinning. Dinning fought back through the middle of the track and the two drivers came off turn four in a dead heat. At the start-finish line, Bailey earned the victory by 0.005 seconds over Dinning in a thrilling photo finish. It was Bailey’s third win of the season in four starts at Ohsweken. Ken Sargent quietly raced into the third and final podium spot.
Logan Shwedyk, Dinning and Bailey won qualifying heats.
A-Feature (20 laps – NT)
Finish. # Name (Starting Position)
1. 49 Dave Bailey (19)
2. 8 Ryan Dinning (13)
3. 25 Ken Sargent (17)
4. 23 Trevor DeBoer (14)
5. 7 Jason Lungaro (4)
6. 56 Dereck Lemyre (15)
7. 84 Ryan Beagle (10)
8. 90 Vince Fargnoli (20)
9. 28 Jim Lampman (18)
10. 11r Bryce Richardson (8)
11. 1 Chris Dickie (9)
12. 53 Logan Shwedyk (6)
13. 38 Terry Martin (2)
14. 11 Risi George (12)
15. 93k Mike Klazinga (25)
16. 24 Blake Bomberry Jr. (7)
17. DNF 119 Shaun Quinn (11)
18. DNF 13 Kacey Huffman (1)
19. DNF 93 Melissa Miller (16)
20. DNF 37h Rob Hoskins (5)
21. DNF 79 Christopher Hale (24)
22. DNF 40 Jay Liverance (3)
23. DNF 77 Brett Rodwell (21)
24. DNF 26 Mike Ferguson (22)
25. DNF 911 Nick Liverance (23)
26. DNS 17 Rob Disher
A-Feature Lap Leaders – Hoskins 1-2; Lungaro 3-4; Dinning 5-7, 14, 17-19; Bailey 8-13, 15-16, 20.
Hard Charger – Dave Bailey (+18 – 19th to 1st)
Lucas Oil Products Heat Race No.1 (8 laps – 2:49.112)
Finish. # Name, Hometown (Starting Position)
1. 53 Logan Shwedyk – Jerseyville, ON (8); 2. 7 Jason Lungaro – Hagersville, ON (6); 3. 37h Rob Hoskins – Harley, ON (7); 4. 40 Jay Liverance – Brantford, ON (5); 5. 77 Brett Rodwell – Mount Hope, ON (9); 6. 38 Terry Martin – Ohsweken, ON (3); 7. 13 Kacey Huffman – Brantford, ON (2); 8. DNF 26 Mike Ferguson – Hamilton, ON (1); 9. DNF 911L Nick Liverance – Brantford, ON (4).
Caledonia Auto Supply Heat Race No.2 (8 laps – 2:49.275)
Finish. # Name, Hometown (Starting Position)
1. 8 Ryan Dinning – Caledonia, ON (7); 2. 24 Blake Bomberry Jr. – Hagersville, ON (1); 3. 84rk Ryan Beagle – Vittoria, ON (5); 4. 11R Bryce Richardson – Port Colborne, ON (2); 5. 1 Chris Dickie – Brantford, ON (4); 6. 23 Trevor DeBoer – Hagersville, ON (8); 7. 119 Shaun Quinn – Caledonia, ON (9); 8. 79 Chris Hale – Guelph, ON (3); 9. 93k Ryan Klazinga – Caledonia, ON (6).
Miska Trailer Factory Heat Race No.3 (8 laps – No Time)
Finish. # Name, Hometown (Starting Position)
1. 49 Dave Bailey – Hagersville, ON (5); 2. 56 Derek Lemyre – Hamilton, ON (1); 3. 25 Ken Sargent – Port Colborne, ON (3); 4. 28 Jim Lampman – Caistor Centre, ON (4); 5. 93 Melissa Miller – Six Nations, ON (2); 6. 90 Vince Fagnoli – Niagara Falls, ON (6); 7. 11 Risi George – Brantford, ON (8); 8. 17 Rob Disher – Grimsby, ON (7).
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HRW Automotive Mini Stocks (39 entries)
The HRW Automotive Mini Stock Feature saw Tim Nuell and Jeremy May pace the field to the green flag. Nuell grabbed the early lead, but May kept pace and took his No.16J to the outside lane to challenge for the lead. On lap six, May’s challenge was successful as he took over the top-spot while a three-wide battle for the lead waged behind him.
A lap later, it was a three-wide battle for the lead and 22nd-starting rookie Nick Masi took over the lead at the halfway point after passing both May and last week’s winner Dave Crumbie. Masi led until lap nine when the yellow flag waved for excessive moisture on the track due to incoming rain. With the race past the halfway point of its 15-lap distance and rain continued to fall, the checkered flag waved to end the race. The win was the first of Masi’s Mini Stock career at Ohsweken.
Tim Nuell, Bobby Tolton and Jon Janssens won qualifying heats.
A-Feature (9 laps – NTR 3:34.865)
Finish. # Name (Starting Position)
1. 222 Nick Masi (22)
2. 16J Jeremy May (2)
3. 63 Brandon Crumbie (14)
4. 63c Dave Crumbie (6)
5. 60x Martin Schroeder (5)
6. 26 Tim Nuell (1)
7. 13 Bobby Tolton (9)
8. 16 Fabio Olivieri (12)
9. 4 Aaron Rewutzsky (18)
10. 19 Kyle Wert (15)
11. 96 Brian Crosgrove (7)
12. 64 Doug Erskine (8)
13. 66x Brandon Janssens (19)
14. 9 Tim DeBoer (18)
15. 81 Karl Sault (23)
16. 66 Jon Janssens (20)
17. 6x Mike Sarantakos (10)
18. 21x Mark Bazuin (21)
19. 6 Jason Dixon (4)
20. 49 Gary Hodgson (16)
21. 2 Matt Nuell (25)
22. 21 Jonathan Ayrton (13)
23. 79 Steve Miller (24)
24. 69 Rob Twitchett (11)
25. 11 Mike Giberson (28)
26. 11p Patrick Abrahamsson (26)
27. 23 Dusty DeBoer (3)
28. 05 Dave Goodacre (27)
A-Feature Lap Leaders – T. Nuell 1-4; May 5-7; Masi 8-9.
Hard Charger – Nick Masi (+21 – 22nd to 1st)
Lucas Oil Products Heat Race No.1 (6 laps – 2:18.724)
Finish. # Name, Hometown (Starting Position)
1. 26 Tim Nuell – Hagersville, ON (4); 2. 63c Dave Crumbie – Beeton, ON (12); 3. 16J Jeremy May – Hamilton, ON (7); 4. 60x Martin Schroeder – Beachville, ON (11); 5. 23 Dusty DeBoer – Hagersville, ON (8); 6. 6 Jason Dixon – Brantford, ON (10); 7. 96 Brian Crosgrove – Hamilton, ON (13); 8. 54 Chris French – Stratford, ON (9); 9. 05 Dave Goodacre – Brantford, ON (5); 10. 17 Mike Taylor – Hamilton, ON (3); 11. 13m Daniel McKay – Thorold, ON (2); 12. 17k Kaleah Syms – Brantford, ON (6); 13. 61 Shawn Snake – Moraviantown, ON (1).
Caledonia Auto Supply Heat Race No.2 (6 laps – No Time)
Finish. # Name, Hometown (Starting Position)
1. 13 Bobby Tolton – Guelph, ON (3); 2. 64 Doug Erskine – Hamilton, ON (1); 3. 16 Fabio Oliveri – Hamilton, ON (9); 4. 21 Jonathan Ayrton – Dundas, ON (10); 5. 69 Rob Twitchett – Dundas, ON (6); 6. 63 Brandon Crumbie – Cookstown, ON (12); 7. 6x Mike Sarantakos – Smithville, ON (5); 8. 29x Davey Boughton – Carlisle, ON (8); 9. 79 Steve Miller – Paris, ON (2); 10. 265 Mike Evers – Caledonia, ON (7); 11. 4w Wayde Thorne – Waterford, ON (13); 12. DNF 222 Nick Masi – Fenwick, ON (4); 13. DNF 2 Matt Nuell – Hamilton, ON (11).
Miska Trailer Factory Heat Race No.3 (6 laps – No Time)
Finish. # Name, Hometown (Starting Position)
1. 66 Jon Janssens – Woodstock, ON (6); 2. 4 Aaron Rewutzsky – Simcoe, ON (3); 3. 66x Brandon Janssens – Woodstock, ON (5); 4. 49 Gary Hodgson – London, ON (2); 5. 21x Mark Bazuin – Caledonia, ON (7); 6. 9 Tim DeBoer – Caledonia, ON (4); 7. 19 Kyle Wert – Ancaster, ON (1); 8. 81 Karl Sault – Dundas, ON (8); 9. 11p Patrick Abrahamsson – Dundas, ON (12); 10. 11 Mike Giberson – Caledonia, ON (13); 11. 11T Brian Teeple – Thorold, ON (9); 12. 38m Matthew Moore – Port Hope, ON (10); 13. 86 Rick Emberson – Paris, ON (11).
B-Feature (8 laps – No Time)
Finish. # Name, Hometown (Starting Position)
1. DQ 29x Davey Boughton (10); 2. 81 Karl Sault (14); 3. 222 Nick Masi (8); 4. 2 Matt Nuell (15); 5. 79 Steve Miller (7); 6. 05 Dave Goodacre (3); 7. 11p Patrick Abrahamsson (13); 8. 11 Mike Giberson (6); 9. 11T Brian Teeple (11); 10. 17 Mike Taylor (2); 11. 54 Chris French (5); 12. 17k Kaleah Syms (4); 13. 61 Shawn Snake (16); 14. 38m Matthrew Moore (12); 15. 13m Daniel McKay (1); 16. 265 Mike Evers (9); DNS 4w Wayde Thorne.
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Gale’s Auto Aftermarket Bombers (17 entries)
Jennifer McCollum and Enya Robinson brought the Gale’s Auto Aftermarket Bombers to the green flag for their 12-lap Feature. However, it was the fourth-starter Alex Maas who quickly raced to the lead. Maas opened a convincing lead through the first half of the race until Aidan Nigh and Adam Plazek tangled on the backstretch to bring out a caution on lap six.
On the ensuing restart, Maas had to hold off Gillian Hils and Lucas Smith, who charged from 14th, as they battle side-by-side for the second position. Hils and Smith fought until the final lap for position, allowing Maas to pull away to the victory. Smith claimed the second spot while Hils rounded out the podium. Maas and Hils won qualifying heat races.
A-Feature (12 laps)
Finish. # Name (Starting Position)
1. 3 Alex Maas (4)
2. 49L Lucas Smith (14)
3. 32 Gillian Hils (9)
4. 188 Paul Longboat (13)
5. 78 Aidan Nigh (6)
6. 01x Bryce Dunlop (15)
7. 155 Dustin Longboat (10)
8. 01 Adam Plazek (7)
9. 6e Enya Robinson (2)
10. 86 Zach Buchwald (3)
11. 21 Jennifer McCollum (1)
12. DNF 37 Jake Maas (8)
13. DNF 177 Tim Jamieson (5)
14. DNS 37x Eric Maas
15. DNS 517 Cody Sommerville
16. DNS 14 Jerry Burnham
17. DNS 01 Tristan Da Silva
Lucas Oil Products Heat Race No.1 (6 laps)
Finish. # Name, Hometown (Starting Position)
1. 3 Alex Maas – Cambridge, ON (6); 2. 37x Eric Maas – Cambridge, ON (2); 3. 78 Aidan Nigh – Simcoe, ON (8); 4. 177 Tim Jamieson – Ohsweken, ON (7); 5. 86 Zach Buchwald – Simcoe, ON (5); 6. 01 Tristan Da Silva – Burlington, ON (9); 7. 6e Enya Robinson – Rockton, ON (4); 8. 21J Jennifer McCollum – York, ON (3); 9. DNF 517 Cody Sommerville – Hagersville, ON (1).
Caledonia Auto Supply Heat Race No.2 (6 laps)
Finish. # Name, Hometown (Starting Position)
1. 32 Gillian Hils – Dundas, ON (2); 2. 37 Jake Maas – Cambridge, ON (1); 3. 01p Adam Plazek – Caistor Centre, ON (4); 4. 49L Lucas Smith – Ohsweken, ON (7); 5. 188 Paul Longboat – Ohsweken, ON (6); 6. 14 Jerry Burnham – Ohsweken, ON (5); 7. 01x Bryce Dunlop – Caledonia, ON (8); 8. DNF 155 Dustin Longboat – Ohsweken, ON (3).
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Pro 4 Trucks (6 entries)
Dylan Llord and Danny Wurster brought the field to the green flag for the Pro 4 Truck 10-lap Feature. The third starter Kyle Tomaski jumped to the early lead while Craig Vlasic and Wurster battled side-by-side for the second spot on lap three. Tomaski’s lead was erased on lap six when the caution flag waved for debris in turn four.
Tomaski was penalized two positions for jumping the original start, which allowed Llord to take the lead in the outside lane on the restart. Tomaski and Vlasic battled door-to-door for the second position while led to a three-wide battle for the lead coming to the white flag. Contact in turn one on the final lap between Tomaski and Vlasic allowed Llord to drive off with the victory. Taylor Vanderzanden and Danny Wurster rounded out the podium. Vanderzanden won the qualifying heat.
A-Feature (10 laps)
Finish. # Name (Starting Position)
1. 13 Dylan Llord (1)
2. 74 Taylor Vanderzanden (5)
3. 44 Danny Wurster (2)
4. 54 Kyle Tomaski (3)
5. 23 Craig Vlasic (4)
6. 19 Stephanie Ayers (6)
Pinty’s Delicious Food Heat Race No.1 (6 laps)
Finish. # Name, Hometown (Starting Position)
1. 74 Taylor Vanderzanden – Fenwick, ON (2); 2. 23 Craig Vlasic – Welland, ON (1); 3. 54 Kyle Tomaski – Dain City, ON (6); 4. 44 Danny Wurster – Niagara Falls, ON (4); 5. 13 Dylan Llord – St. Catharine’s, ON (5); 6. 19 Stephanie Ayers – Sherkston, ON (3).
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Up Next at Ohsweken Speedway
Ohsweken Speedway resumes competition next Friday, June 23 on Minor Sports Team Night presented by Pinty’s Delicious Food featuring the Race of Champions Sportsman Tour. All kids wearing their Minor Sports Team apparel receive discount admission. Race time is 7:30pm. For additional event information, visit www.ohswekenspeedway.com.
– Race of Champions Sportsman Tour (30 Laps)
–Kool Kidz-Corr/Pak 360 Sprint Cars (20 Laps)
– Strickland’s GMC Crate Sprint Cars (20 Laps)
– Middleport Mechanical Thunder Stocks (20 Laps)
– HRW Automotive Mini Stocks (15 Laps)
– Gale’s Auto Aftermarket Bombers (12 Laps)
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Tickets Available Now!
Advanced reserved seating tickets are on sale now for all of Ohsweken Speedway’s 2017 major events, including the Northern Summer Nationals on July 24 and the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series Six Nations Showdown on July 25 both featuring Kyle Larson and Rico Abreu, the first ever Action Xpo on July 1, the Triple Crown Showdown featuring Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds on August 24, and the 13th annual Canadian Sprint Car Nationals on September 15-16 are on sale now! Visit www.ohswekenspeedway.ticketforce.com or call 519-717-0023 to order and for more information. For the full 2017 schedule of events, click here.
Action Xpo: Action Xpo at Ohsweken Speedway on July 1 is the first Action Sports Exhibition in Canada. The inaugural event features the best Pro and Amateur Action Sports Athletes including YouTube star Tanner Fox, Freestyle Motorcross, Monster Trucks, Sprint Car Racing, BMX Bikes, Video Games, Vendors, and other heart-stopping thrill shows as well as a massive fireworks display. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.actionxpo.com.
About Core-Mark International: From its humble beginnings in 1888 as Glaser Bros., a single tobacco storefront in San Francisco, Core-Mark has grown into one of the largest distributors and marketers of consumer goods in North America. While the past century has brought incredible changes to the business and the world in which we operate, Core Mark’s goal is the same today as it was over 120 years ago — to provide customers with the best possible service and to help them grow their sales and profits. For more information, visit www.core-mark.com.
About Kids Race: Kids Race is an action-packed race series covering seven tracks in two provinces held each year in support of The Canadian National Autism Foundation. Kids Race was established in 2010 as an idea to create a new platform for autism research and awareness. Shortly after speaking with and working alongside track owners, officials, drivers, crews and fans a common bond was formed. Kids Race realized that passion, dedication, family and the love of what they do was something shared by everyone involved in the races. The races only happen once a year, but the work done for autism is a year-round process. For more information, visit www.kidsrace.ca.
About Canadian National Austim Foundation: The Canadian National Autism Foundation was formed in June 2000 by parents of children with autism. The foundation is completely run and administrated by unpaid volunteers. The objectives of the Canadian National Autism Foundation are charitable. The Canadian National Autism Foundation has been formed to provide funding for educating the general public and professionals, providing information and resources to families of people with autism, providing funding for Canadian based research and development, and promoting national autism awareness. For more information visit www.cnaf.net.
About the Ohsweken Speedway Wall of Fame: The Ohsweken Speedway Wall of Fame is dedicated to celebrating the achievements and contributions of those who have helped Ohsweken Speedway to become a premiere racing facility, and inspired generations to come. Selections will be made annually by the Wall of Fame committee, with potential honourees including (but not limited to) drivers, car owners, manufacturers, car builders, mechanics, sponsors, promoters, officials, sanctioning organizations, and media members.
The community is invited to submit nominations for induction to the Wall of Fame, and all nominations are given due consideration. The number of inductees in any given year shall be at the discretion of the Wall of Fame committee. The names of inductees for any given year are announced in early spring, and the official induction ceremony is held at Ohsweken Speedway on a selected race night during the subsequent season. The Styres Family, the Southern Ontario Sprints club, and Mike “Pinball” Giberson were selected for the inaugural class of Wall of Fame inductees in 2015, while Jay Mallory, Jim Swing, Abel Castelein, and the Bell family were inducted in 2016.
The 2017 Wall of Fame Night festivities are set for June 16, the anniversary of Ohsweken’s inaugural race in 1996. Nominations for the 2017 Wall of Fame class were accepted until February 28, 2017. To nominate a candidate for consideration for the 2018 Wall of Fame class, please contact media@ohswekenspeedway.com, or utilize the nomination form on the Ohsweken Speedway website.
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, Mini Stocks, and Bombers, while the season finishes each year with the annual Canadian Sprint Car Nationals. Ohsweken Speedway also hosts weekly Micro Sprint racing on Thursday nights, and has been a yearly stop on the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series schedule since 2007.
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