Rain Drops Dodged Allows for Race Fans to Leave Thrilled

MILLGROVE, Ontario --- Despite rain all around the area, Flamboro Speedway was able to stay dry on Saturday night. The result was the fans in attendance being thrilled by the action on-track, and a chance to meet their heroes up-close during the autograph session.

Freshstone Racing Great Lakes Legends

Jordan Latimer won the first heat for the Freshstone Racing Great Lake Legends ahead of Kenny McNicol Jr., Jade Franklin, Andrew McFadden, Kevin D’Amore, Jimmy Hooper, Josh Hollestelle, and Joe Russ.

Cole McFadden won the second heat in front of Austin Arnel, Todd Tolton, Lonnie Scott, Matt Thompson, Hailey McNicol, Zach Hatch, and Kent Robson.

Jade Franklin won the third heat ahead of Kenny McNicol Jr., Jordan Latimer, Andrew McFadden, Kevin D’Amore, Jimmy Hooper, Joe Russ, and Josh Hollestelle.

Cole McFadden won the fourth heat ahead of Austin Arnel, Lonnie Scott, Todd Tolton, Zach Hatch, and Hailey McNicol. Kent Robson and Matt Thompson failed to finish.

Jordan Latimer kept the good times rolling for 705 Racing at Flamboro Speedway by winning the feature ahead of Cole McFadden, Jade Franklin, Kenny McNicol Jr., and Austin Arnel. Andrew McFadden put together a solid performance en route to sixth in front of Lonnie Scott, Kevin D’Amore, Hailey McNicol, and Zach Hatch.

Jimmy Hooper was 11th, followed by Todd Tolton, Matt Thompson, Josh Hollestelle, and Joe Russ. Kent Robson failed to finish.

Grisdale Enterprises Pro Late Models

Chris Howse took the green on Lap 2, pacing the rest of the first Grisdale Enterprises Pro Late Model feature ahead of Billy Schwartzenburg, Kevin Albers, Roland Goodfellow, and Logan White.

Billy Schwartzenburg led the second half of the feature two en route to winning in front of Kevin Albers, Logan White, Chris Howse, and Roland Goodfellow.

Grindstone Landscaping Canadian Vintage Modifieds

TJ Marshall led flag-to-flag in the first Grindstone Landscaping Canadian Vintage Modified feature ahead of Jae Pepin, Riley Willigar, Mike Podd, and Rodney Rutherford. Late Model regular Jake Gilbert was sixth in front of Steve Murdoch, Shawn Taylor, Maddux Pepin, and Samantha Trewolla. John Karley, Wayde Thorne and Mike Klotz did not finish, while Quinton Murdoch did not take the greeen flag.

Rodney Rutherford paced all 25 laps to win the second feature ahead of Ricky Willigar, TJ Marshall, Mike Podd, and Wayde Thorne. Jae Pepin was sixth in front of Steve Murdoch, Shawn Taylor, Maddux Pepin, and Samantha Trewolla. Mike Klotz, Jake Gilbert, and John Karley failed to finish, while Quinton Murdoch did not take the green flag.

Klotz Auto Repair Mini Stocks

Mike Gilmour led flag-to-flag en route to winning the first Klotz Auto Repair Mini Stock feature ahead of Matt Young, Bobby Mercer, Mike Thomson, and Michael Kenny. Kaitlyn Wallace rebounded from her motor issues was sixth in front of RJ Croteau, Rory Markle, Rick Seeley, and Trevor Hemingway.

Mark Grieve was 11th, followed by Nikki King. Shawn Taylor and Riley Mercer did not finish.

Matt Young kept the dream season going by winning the second feature ahead of Mike Gilmour, Bobby Mercer, Mike Thomson, and Michael Kenny. Kaitlyn Wallace was sixth once again, this time in front of RJ Croteau, Rory Markle, Rick Seeley, and Trevor Hemmingway.

Nikki King was 11th, while Mark Grieve, Shawn Taylor, and Riley Mercer did not take the green flag.

Hogan Law & McClurklin Properties of Cambridge Pure Stocks

Spencer Riddell took the lead at the halfway mark to win the first of two Hogan Law & McClurkin Properties of Cambridge Pure Stock features ahead of Gary Slama, Wayde Thorne, Chase Mitchell, and Phil Givens. Cam Thomson made his way into the top-five, fading in the late laps for sixth in front of Leo Labarbera, Jordan Wilms, Mark Allan, and Courtney Scott.

Chance Rogers was 11th, followed by Rachel Mitchell, Chris Burrows, Mike Hall, Hailey Hill, Mac Ingram, Eric Stewart, Jordna Fidler, Megan Mitchell, and Sarah Penny. Alex Stewart was two laps down in 21st, followed by Jake Hambly, while Rick Mitchell did not finish. Craig Cole did not take the green flag.

Phil Givens took the lead at the halfway mark to win the second feature ahead of Wayde Thorne, Cam Thomson, Spencer Riddell, and Leo Labarbera. Courtney Scott ran inside the top-five at the beginning, fading back to sixth in front of Mark Allan, Chance Rogers, Rick Mitchell, and Chris Burrows.

Mac Ingram made his way forward for 11th, followed by Chase Mitchell, Alex Stewart, Craig Cole, Rachel Mitchell, Jordan Fidler, Hailey Hill, Eric Stewart, Jordan Wilms, and Mike Hall. Megan Mitchell was 21st two laps down ahead of Jake Hambly and Sarah Penny. Gary Slama did not finish.

The next racing event is scheduled at Flamboro Speedway on Saturday, August 24, featuring the Ontario Sportsman Series. The night will also include the T.Q. Can-Am Midgets, Ontario Pro Challenge Series, Mini Stocks, and Pure Stocks.

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

Kyle Crump Crosses the Border and Strikes Gold at Flamboro Speedway

MILLGROVE, Ontario --- Kyle Crump made his trip from the United States to Flamboro Speedway on Tuesday, August 13 worthwhile, picking up the feature win in the Outlaw Super Late Model Gold Rush 124.

Outlaw Super Late Models

Kyle Crump was fast from his first laps on the property, laying down a lap of 14.400 in the qualifying session. An invert of seven did not slow him down, as he quickly found his way to the top-five by Lap 5, taking the top spot just six laps later. He then led the remaining 113 laps en route to picking up the checkered flag.

Fellow Blake Childers turned his second-place qualifying effort into a runner-up. He also had to make his way forward from the invert, entering the top-five on Lap 53, before finding his way into second on Lap 73.

J.R. Fitzpatrick and Kyle Steckly were third and fourth, but neither made it easy on themselves. Both took the green flag at the back of the field after issues following qualifying despite placing themselves fourth and fifth on the board. The resulting setback provided excitement for the fans in attendance in watching the hometown heroes drive their way from the back of the field.

Glenn Watson completed the top-five, ahead of Jaden Cretacci, Ethan Counryea, Brad Pearsall, John Owen, and Todd Campbell.

Dario Capirchio led the opening nine laps, before finding himself at the back of the field on Lap 10. He worked his way back up to 11th by the checkered in front of Chris Burrows, Mike Miller, and Rob Bickle.

Several drivers failed to completed the 124 laps, including John Fletcher, Brandon Passer, Thayne Hallyburton, Shawn Chenoweth, Ryan Dick, and Doug Gillespie. Notably, Shawn Chenoweth ran inside the top-five until having a motor let go on him with just 16 laps on the board.

Hogan Law & McClurklin Properties of Cambridge Pure Stocks

The Hogan Law & McClurkin Properties of Cambridge Pure Stocks were on-hand as well, putting on a 30-lap invitational event in their own hunt for gold.

Jo Lawrence was fourth quickest in qualifying (19.061 seconds), found himself restarting on the second row after an incident with five laps to go. He took full advantage of the opportunity, making the move with two laps to go to take the victory.

Flamboro Speedway regulars Gary Slama and Cam Thomson completed the podium, while Chase Mitchell’s dream season continued with a fourth. Gillian Hils rounded out the top-five, in front of Jordan Wilms, Kris Lawrence, Craig Cole, Spencer Riddell, and Brody Rickwood.

Chris Burrows was 11th, ahead of Rick Mitchell. Phil Givens was the quick qualifier on the night with a lap of 18.910 seconds, and led until he went around for a spin after contact with James Houghton while battling for the lead. Givens and Houghton were credited with 13th and 14th respectively, followed by Hailey Hill, Rob Hoskins, Leo Labarbera, Chance Rogers, Matt Young, and Rachel Mitchell.

Dylan Peckham was 21st, ahead of Josh Glos, Mac Ingram, Mark Allan, Jordan Fidler, Megan Mitchell, Sarah Penny, and Bryan Batty. Courtney Scott and Mike Hall failed to finish.

Alex Stewart, Chris Pendlebury and Jake Hambly failed to qualify, while Sterling Roberts was disqualified after the session.

Shout-out to GSR - Glenn Styres Racing, London Recreational racing, BT Racing, and Icon Era Parts for stepping up to sponsor the divisions on hand for the night.

The next racing event is scheduled at Flamboro Speedway on Saturday, August 24, featuring the Ontario Sportsman Series. The night will also include the T.Q. Can-Am Midgets, Ontario Pro Challenge Series, Mini Stocks, and Pure Stocks.

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

Norris Family Sweeps Ontario Pro Challenge Series Features

MILLGROVE, Ontario --- In a night filled with a couple incidents, there was a lot of excitement in watching several faces celebrate in victory lane on Saturday at Flamboro Speedway.

Weston Forest Products Ontario Pro Challenge

Tim Norris took the lead on Lap 16, pacing the final eight laps to win the first Weston Forest Products Ontario Pro Challenge feature ahead of Bryan Stevanus, Travis Majuery, Ty Riopelle, and Mike Norris. Sterling Hattin ran just outside the top-five en route to sixth in front of Emma Norris, Mike O’Connell, Tenli Pepin, and Jordan Ramsbottom. Ethan Fleet failed to finish, while Jay Linde was disqualified after crossing the finish line in second.

Mike Norris took the lead Lap 8, leading the rest of the way en route to winning the second feature ahead of Tim Norris, Ty Riopelle, Bryan Stevanus, and Travis Majuery. Emma Norris made her way back forward after fading back early for sixth, in front of Sterling Hattin, Mike O’Connell, Jay Linde, and Ethan Fleet. Tenli Pepin rounded out the field while Jordan Ramsbottom failed to take the green flag.

Klotz Auto Repar Mini Stocks

Bluestreak Contracting kept their hold on the Klotz Auto Repair Mini Stocks, with the teammates sweeping the pair of features.

Matt Young paced all 25 laps to win the first feature ahead of Bobby Mercer, Mike Thomson, Mike Gilmour, and Kaitlyn Wallace. Tyler Lewis ran just outside the top-five to sixth in front of Mark Grieve, Kris Lawrence, Nikki King, and Riley Mercer. Trevor Hemingway and Ryan Edwards-Kiss did not take the green flag.

Bobby Mercer took the lead at the halfway mark, pacing the rest of the way to win the second feature ahead of Matt Young, Mike Gilmour, and Tyler Lewis. Kris Lawrence put together one of his best Mini Stock runs en route to sixth in front of Mark Grieve, Trevor Hemingway, and Nikki King. Kaitlyn Wallace failed to finish due to motor issues, ahead of Riley Mercer. Ryan Edwards-Kiss did not take the green flag.

Hogan Law & McClurklin Properties of Cambridge Pure Stocks

Leo Labarbera made his birthday weekend a little more special, winning the first Hogan Law & McClurkin Properties of Cambridge Pure Stock feature ahead of Cam Thomson, Chase Mitchell, Wayde Thorne, and Chance Rogers. Gary Slama redeemed himself after last week with a sixth in front of Rachel Mitchell, Chris Burrows, Craig Cole, and Spencer Riddell.

Dan Storey battled his way forward for 11th, followed by Mike Hall, Megan Mitchell, Jordan Wilms, and Mac Ingram. Rob Hoskins and Mark Allan saw their features end on Lap 15, with Rick Mitchell’s ending a lap before that. Jake Watson and Owen Brooker also did not finish, while Dylan Peckham placed 20th.

Cam Thomson took the lead at the halfway mark, pacing the rest of the second feature en route to victory lane ahead of Gary Slama, Spencer Riddell, Craig Cole, and Dan Storey. Chase Mitchell’s solid sesaon continued with a sixth in front of Mike Hall, Rick Mitchell, Chris Burrows, and Mark Allan.

Mac Ingram ran just outide the top-10 en route to 11th, followed by Dylan Peckham, and Megan Mitchell. Jordan Wilms’ ran sixth until Lap 11, while an incident in the first six laps resulted in Wayde Thorne, Loe Labarbera and Rob Hoskins not finishing. Owen Brooker also did not finish, while Jake Watson did not take the green flag.

BCW Lumber Southern Ontario Pro 4 Modifieds

Dan Pettit won the first BCW Lumber Southern Ontario Pro 4 Modified heat ahead of John Held, Brodie Gibson, Kelly Martin, Vic DeVries, Brad Maitland, Mike Baker, and John Fera.

Cliff Hodgkinson won the second heat in front of Sean Asselin, Josh Fera, Bob Mercer, Sean Carey, Ken Mercer, Shannon Morris, and Mark Lucas.

Come feature time, it was Sean Asselin pacing all 20 laps en route to winning ahead of Bob Mercer, Mark Lucas, Cliff Hodgkinson, and Dan Pettit. Sean Carey ran just outside the top-five en route to sixth ahead of Ken Mercer, Josh Fera, Brodie Gibson, and John Held.

Vic DeVries ran inside the top-10 for a bit, fading back for 11th, followed by Kelly Martin, and Brad Maitland. Shannon Morris and Mike Baker failed to finish.

The next racing event scheduled at Flamboro Speedway takes place on Saturday, August 17, featuring Meet the Drivers Night. The on-track action will feature the Pro Late Models, Canadian Vintage Modifieds, Legends, Mini Stocks, and Pure Stocks.

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