Todd Sheppard and Kevin Trevellin Victorious in Ontario Sportsman Series Action

MILLGROVE, Ontario --- The season may be winding down, but the action has not slowed any as there was lots going on this past Saturday, September 5 at Flamboro Speedway.

Todd Sheppard led flag-to-flag to win the first Ontario Sportsman Series feature ahead of Kevin Trevellin, Shawn McGlynn, Kevin Gallant, and Jordan Wilms. Donavin Clark battled mid-pack en route to sixth in front of Chad McGlynn, Billy Zardo, Austin Seburn, and Sean Mangin. Ty Riopelle was 11th, followed by Kaden Patrick, Kyle Istead, Jason Vale, Colton Clark, Jamie Morency, Cooper Aubertin, and Brad Robinson. 

Kevin Trevellin led all 50 laps to win the second OSS feature ahead of Todd Sheppard, Ty Riopelle, Jordan Wilms, and Chad McGlynn. Donavin Clark was sixth once again, this time in front of Austin Seburn, Billy Zardo, Sean Mangin, and Brad Robinson. Kaden Patrick was 11th, followed by Jason Vale, Cooper Aubertin, Kyle Istead, Colton Clark, Jamie Morency, Shawn McGlynn, and Kevin Gallant. 

Matt Young took the lead on Lap 8 en route to winning the opening Klotz Auto Repair Mini Stock feature ahead of Bobby Mercer, Blaise Shaw, Mike Thomson, Michael Robinson III, Shawn Taylor, Louis Mehlenbacher, and Andrew Smith. 

Matt Young went for the daily double ahead of Shawn Taylor, Bobby Mercer, Blaise Shaw, Mike Thomson, Michael Robinson III, Louis Mehlenbacher, and Andrew Smith.

Matt Young was declared the overall winner of the FlowerPot 51’s for the Mini Stocks.

Chance Rogers led flag-to-flag en route to winning the first Hogan Law & McClurkin Properties of Cambridge Pure Stocks feature ahead of Spencer Riddell, Matt Young, Chase Mitchell, and Rodney Rutherford. Gary Slama made his way forward for sixth in front of Rachel Mitchell, John Cote, Rick Mitchell, and Brandyn Milligan. Phil Givens was able to climb up to 11th after starting deep in the field, followed by Hailey Hill, Leo Labarbera, Megan Mitchell, Dan Storey, Mark Allan, Randy Rodgers, William Young, Mac Ingram, Craig Cole and Dan Ramey.

Chase Mitchell took the lead at the halfway mark en route to winning the second Pure Stock feature ahead of Brandyn Milligan, Spencer Riddell, Matt Young, and Rodney Rutherford. Chance Rogers was sixth this time around in front of Gary Slama, Megan Mitchell, Leo Labarbera, and John Cote. Mac Ingram was 11th, followed by Rick Mitchell, Rachel Mitchell, Dan Storey, Mark Allan, Randy Rodgers, William Young, Phil Givens, Hailey Hill, Craig Cole, Phil Givens and Dan Ramey.

As a result, Chase Mitchell was deemed the overall winner of the FlowerPot 51’s for the Pure Stocks.

The next scheduled event at Flamboro Speedway takes place on Saturday, September 12, with Memorial Night. It also marks the seventh round of the Grisdale Showdown Series for the Pro Late Models, alongside the Grindstone Landscaping Canadian Vintage Modifieds, Mini Stocks, Pure Stocks & Ontario Pro Challenge. There will be a fan appreciation corn roast held after the event.

Be sure to keep up with the latest by checking out Flamboro Speedway’s website at http://www.flamborospeedway.ca. You can also keep up via your favorite social networking website by following the speedway on Twitter at https://twitter.com/FlamboroSpdwy and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/flamborospeedway.

Fans are encouraged to like the speedway’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Flamboro-Speedway-Authorized-Page-102328664646735/.

Report By: Ashley McCubbin

Shawn Chenoweth Dominates Grisdale Showdown Series Feature at Flamboro

MILLGROVE, Ontario --- One of the Flamboro Speedway veterans found his way back to victory lane, and in dominating fashion.

Shawn Chenoweth dominated the latest round of the Grisdale Showdown Series for the Pro Late Models at Flamboro Speedway on Saturday, August 29th for his first checkered flag of the season. Shae Gemmell and Jake Sheridan were right there as they have been all season, completing the podium as Billy Schwartzenburg and Blair Wickett rounded out the top-five. Tyler Di Venanzo was sixth in front of Billy Zardo, Kevin Albers, Kevin Gallant, and Josh Gruntz.

TJ Marshall took the lead with seven laps to go to win the first feature for the Grindstone Landscaping Canadian Vintage Modifieds ahead of Jordan Ramsbottom, Alexandria Ditner, Chris Pendlebury, Steve Murdoch, Dave Evison Sr., Dustin Hood, and Ty Riopelle.

Ty Riopelle rebounded in a big way in the second feature, picking up the checkered flag in front of TJ Marshall, Jordan Ramsbottom, Chris Pendlebury, Alexandria Ditner, Dave Evison Sr., Dustin Hood, and Steve Murdoch.

The Canadian Vintage Modifeds also hosted their annual Dash 4 The Flag with Alexandria Ditner picking up the win ahead of Chris Pendlebury, Dave Evison Sr., and Dustin Hood.

Mike Thomson found his way into the top spot with five laps to go to win the first Klotz Auto Repair Mini Stock feature ahead of Bobby Mercer, Blaise Shaw, Shawn Taylor and Madisson Tienkamp. Andrew Smith was sixth in front of Louis Mehlenbacher, Matt Young, Nikki Richmond, and Tyler Lewis.

Matt Young snagged the lead at the halfway mark to win the second feature ahead of Blaise Shaw, Mike Thomson, Shawn Taylor, and Bobby Mercer. Andrew Smith was sixth once again, this time in front of Madisson Tienkamp, Tyler Lewis, and Nikki Richmond.

With it being the Bob McClurkin Memorial for the Hogan Law & McClurkin Properties of Cambridge Pure Stocks, they would use a pair of 10-lap qualifying heats to set the starting line-up for the 30 lap feature. Chase Mitchell won the first qualifier ahead of Leo Labarbera, Hailey Hill, Gary Slama, and Rodney Rutherford. James Houghton won the second heat in front of Megan Mitchell, Brandyn Milligan, Cam Thomson, and Matt Young.

James Houghton wasted no time in the feature, grabbing the advantage off the front row and pacing all 30 laps to win the Bob McClurkin Memorial ahead of Chase Mitchell, Gary Slama, Brandyn Milligan, and Leo Labarbera. Matt Young battled his way forward for sixth in front of Rodney Rutherford, Jake Watson, Megan Mitchell, and Rick Mitchell. Spencer Riddell made a couple moves up to 11th, followed by Rachel Mitchell, Hailey Hill, Chance Rogers, John Cote, Mark Allan, William Young, Randy Rodgers, Cam Thomson, and Riley Deline.

The next event at Flamboro Speedway in scheduled for Saturday, September 5th, featuring the Ontario Sportsman Series, plus The FlowerPot 51's for Mini Stocks & Pure Stocks (25 & 26 lap feature races) and spectator drag races.

Be sure to keep up with the latest by checking out Flamboro Speedway’s website at http://www.flamborospeedway.ca. You can also keep up via your favorite social networking website by following the speedway on Twitter at https://twitter.com/FlamboroSpdwy and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/flamborospeedway.

Fans are encouraged to like the speedway’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Flamboro-Speedway-Authorized-Page-102328664646735/.

Report By: Ashley McCubbin

Doug Butler Victorious in National Compact Touring Series U.S vs Canada Battle

MILLGROVE, Ontario --- Although there were some Americans that crossed the border this past Saturday, August 1, Doug Butler once again proved why he is one of the best Mini Stock racers across the province of Ontario as he was victorious in the National Compact Touring Series event at Flamboro Speedway.

After laying down the third quick time in qualifying, the invert saw Doug Butler start outside the top-10. He did not let that deter him, breaking into the top-five on Lap 13 before taking over the lead six laps later. He then led the rest of the way en route to his second victory on the weekend after winning at Delaware Speedway the night before. Shawn Taylor was second ahead of Tyler Lewis, Mike Thomson, and Matt Young.

Roland Goodfellow ran inside the top-10 throughout for sixth in front of Chris Pendlebury, Dustin Goodfellow, Gary Triska, and Matt McGrath. Bobby Mercer ran inside the top-five for the first half, fading back to 11th, followed by Austyn Jennett, Dalton Irish, Chris Pinder, Eric Pomasko, Curtis Burnett, Mike Robinson III, John Cote, Mark Thorne, Peyton Lewis, Andrew Smith, and Chris Cunningham. Don Vroman & Wayde Thorne were unable to start the 50 lap main event.

Jordan Ramsbottom led flag-to-flag en route to winning the first Grindstone Landscaping Canadian Vintage Modified feature ahead of TJ Marshall, Ty Riopelle, Chris Pendlebury, Mike Podd, Alexandria Ditner, Scott Tonelli, Steve Murdoch, and Dave Evison Sr. 

Steve Murdoch won the second Canadian Vintage Modified feature ahead of Ty Riopelle, Jordan Ramsbottom, TJ Marshall, Mike Podd, Scott Tonelli, Chris Pendlebury, Alexandria Ditner, RJ Croteau, and Dave Evison Sr.

John Baker Jr. took the lead on Lap 7 en route to winning the first Gen 3 SportsMods feature ahead of Kyle Gordon, Garrett Yake, Rick Warnes, and Chad Strawn. Dan McHattie ran inside the top-five for the most feature, fading back late for sixth in front of Ethan Thompson, Craig Stevenson, Glenn Morris, and Bobbie Toms. 

John Baker Jr. swept the night ahead of Chad Strawn, Kyle Gordon, Dan McHattie, and Rick Warnes. Ethan Thompson was sixth in front of Garrett Yake, Craig Stevenson, Bobbie Toms, and Glenn Morris.

Matt Young kept his success rolling with another victory in the first Hogan Law & McClurkin Properties of Cambridge Pure Stocks feature ahead of Spencer Riddell, Chase Mitchell, Chance Rogers, and Gary Slama. Brandyn Milligan's consistency continued with a sixth in front of Megan Mitchell, Rachel Mitchell, Rick Mitchell, and John Cote. Leo Labarbera was 11th, followed by Mark Allan, Randy Rodgers, William Young, Dan Ramey, Hailey Hill, and Phil Givens.

Gary Slama took the lead with eight laps to go to win the second feature ahead of Leo Labarbera, Brandyn Milligan, John Cote, and Rick Mitchell. Matt Young made it a solid night with a sixth in front of Rodney Rutherford, Chase Mitchell, Phil Givens, and Rachel Mitchell. Spencer Riddell made little progress after starting mid-pack for 11th, followed by Chance Rogers, Megan Mitchell, Hailey Hill, Mark Allan, William Young, and Randy Rodgers. 

Robert Mercer won the first Southern Ontario Modified Association (SOMA) feature ahead of Shannon Morris, Riley Mercer, Brad Maitland, and Ken Mercer.

Riley Mercer led early and fought back to take the lead to win the second SOMA feature ahead of Shannon Morris, Robert Mercer, Ken Mercer, and Brad Maitland. 

The next event at Flamboro Speedway is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, featuring the fifth round of the Grisdale Showdown Series with a 50-lap feature for the Late Models. The night also includes the Ontario Pro Challenge Series, Great Lakes Legend Series, Pure Stocks, and Kids Power Wheel drag races at intermission. 

Be sure to keep up with the latest by checking out Flamboro Speedway’s website at http://www.flamborospeedway.ca. You can also keep up via your favorite social networking website by following the speedway on Twitter at https://twitter.com/FlamboroSpdwy and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/flamborospeedway.

Fans are encouraged to like the speedway’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Flamboro-Speedway-Authorized-Page-102328664646735/.

Report By: Ashley McCubbin