Podd and Marshall Victorious in Canadian Vintage Modifieds

MILLGROVE, Ontario --- When it came time for the action on Saturday night at Flamboro Speedway, the veterans seemed to lead the way throughout the night in feature action.

Canadian Vintage Modifieds

Mike Podd led flag-to-flag to win the opening feature ahead of Scott Tonelli, TJ Marshall, Ricky Willigar, and Quinton Murdoch. Jeremy Barton ran just outside the top-five en route to sixth in front of Jae Pepin, Joey Woolsey, Steve Murdoch, and Jessie James.

TJ Marshall took the lead on Lap 7 en route to winning the second feature, followed by Mike Podd, Ricky Willigar, Jae Pepin, and Jeremy Barton. Scott Tonelli ran just outside the top-five to finish sixth ahead of Jessie James. Quinton Murdoch and Steve Murdoch failed to finish.

Pro Late Models

Kevin Albers led flag-to-flag to win the opening feature ahead of J.R. Fitzpatrick, Cole Quinton, Ty Cavallin, and Logan White. Steve Laking ran just outside the top-five en route to finishing sixth in front of Rick Burbridge and David Gallinger.

J.R. Fitzpatrick asserted his points lead with another win, followed by Rick Burbridge, Steve Laking, Ty Cavallin, and Cole Quinton. Logan White was sixth ahead of David Gallinger and Kevin Albers. Ed Entwistle did not take the green flag for either feature.

Super Stocks

Shawn Chenoweth made his return to victory lane by pacing all 20 laps in front of Brad Collison, Nick Troback, Kelsey Lamont, and Dave Evison. Roy Wilkie did not take the green flag.

Roy Wilkie rebounded in the second feature, taking the lead on Lap 9 en route to winning ahead of Kelsey Lamont, Nick Troback, Shawn Chenoweth, Brad Collison, and Dave Evison.

Mini Stocks

Michael Kenny made his return to Flamboro Speedway in style by winning the opening feature ahead of Mike Thomson, Dale Millard, Kaitlyn Wallace, and Mark Klotz. Wayde Thorne ran just outside the top-five to sixth in front of Rory Markle and Dave Goodacre.

Mike Thomson’s stellar year continued with another feature win, followed by Dale Millard, Mark Klotz, Kaitlyn Wallace, and Michael Kenny. Wayde Thorne was sixth once again ahead of Rory Markle and Dave Goodacre.

Pure Stocks

Wayde Thorne took the lead on Lap 5, not looking back through the remaining 20 laps en route to winning the first feature ahead of Gary Slama, Spencer Riddell, Chance Rogers, and Dan Cormier. Leo Labarbera ran inside the top-five for a bit, fading back to sixth in front of Chase Mitchell, Phil Givens, Brady Cox, and Jordan Fidler.

Nicole Givens ran inside the top-10 for the first half, placing 11th in the final rundown, followed by Rachel Mitchell and Megan Mitchell. Owen Brooker failed to finish.

Wayde Thorne swept the night after taking the lead with just four laps remaining on the board, with Gary Slama once again second as Nicole Givens made her way to the podium this time around. Phil Givens and Spencer Riddell completed the top-five ahead of Brady Cox, Chase Mitchell, Leo Labarbera, Jordan Fidler, and Chance Rogers.

Allen Mattice was 11th in front of Rachel Mitchell and Megan Mitchell. Owen Brooker failed to finish once again.

The next stock car racing event at Flamboro Speedway is taking place on Saturday, September 9 with the Memorial Night and the Fan Appreciation Corn Roast. Fans are welcome to head pit side following the races for free corn on the cob, while checking out the racecars up close. The action on-track will feature the Super Stocks, Canadian Vintage Modifieds, Ontario Pro Challenge Series, Mini Stocks, Pure Stocks, and Pro Late Models.

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

Baker Jr. and Bouillon Co-Win Bill Pickford Memorial at Flamboro Speedway

MILLGROVE, Ontario --- It was a special night for drivers and fans in attendance, as one of Ontario Modified Racing Association’s longstanding members was honored with the Bill Pickford Memorial at Flamboro Speedway.

Ontario Modified Racing Series

John Baker Jr. took advantage of a late-race restart to get the lead to win the first feature ahead of Tyler Bouillon and Bob Franks. Rick Warnes led till the white flag, when he and Alex Cuzzilla in turns one and two, sending Warnes around. Cuzilla and Warnes rounded out the top-five, in front of Andrew Massey and Randy Hollingsworth. Ty Severa failed to finish.

Tyler Bouillon led flag-to-flag to secure the victory in the second feature, followed by John Baker Jr., Andrew Massey, Ty Severa, and Bob Franks. Rick Warnes was sixth, while Randy Hollingsworth failed to finish. Alex Cuzilla did not start the second feature.

Qwick Wick T.Q. Can-Am Midget

Daniel Hawn took the lead on Lap 4, and did not look back en route to winning ahead of Cory Whittam, Jeff Blackburn, Mike Westwood, and Jody Bound. Sherri Hogan ran just outside the top-five en route to sixth in front of Robert Pollilo, Bob Bailey, and James Stanley. Tyler Seguin, Andrew Whelan, Paul Jorgensen, and Cassidy March did not finish.

Daniel Hawn and Cory Whittam won both heats. Mike Westwood won the Dash for Cash.

Ontario Pro Challenge

Emma Norris led flag-to-flag to win the first feature ahead of Tim Norris, Bryan Stevanus, Jae Linde, and Ethan Fleet. Travis Majuery challenged for a top-five en route to sixth in front of Mike Norris, Sterling Hattin, Mike O’Connell, and Ty Riopelle. Tenli Pepin rounded out the field.

Mike Norris battled back and forth for the lead for a little, but showed the way en route to winning the second feature ahead of Travis Majuery, Tim Norris, Emma Norris, and Bryan Stevanus. Ethan Fleet made his way forward for sixth ahead of Ty Riopelle, Jae Linde, Mike O’Connell, and Tenli Pepin. Sterling Hattin failed to finish.

Super Stocks

Bailey Jacobs led all 20 laps to win the first feature ahead of Brad Collison, Roy Wilkie, Nick Troback, and Dave Evison.

Roy Wilkie took the lead on Lap 9 for the second feature victory in front of Nick Troback, Brad Collison, Bailey Jacobs, and Dave Evison.

Mini Stocks

Mike Thomson led flag-to-flag en route to winning the first feature ahead of Ryan Edwards-Kiss, Mike Gilmour, Kaitlyn Wallace, and Dale Millard. Dave Goodacre and Nikki King rounded out the field.

Ryan Edwards-Kiss took the lead at the halfway mark en route to winning the second feature in front of Kaitlyn Wallace, Mike Thomson, Mike Gilmour, and Dave Goodacre. Nikki King was sixth, while Dale Millard failed to start the race.

Pure Stocks

Gary Slama took the lead on Lap 7, pacing the remaining 18 laps to win the first feature ahead of Spencer Riddell, Wayde Thorne, and Phil Givens. Chase Mitchell ran inside the top-10 throughout for sixth in front of Chance Rogers, Mark Allan, Mike Thomson, and Allan Mattice.

Brady Cox ran just outside the top-10 throughout for 11th, followed by Jordan Willms, Tegan Ellis, Jeff Kells, Nicole Givens, Rachel Mitchell, and Megan Mitchell. Leo Labarbera was disqualified.

Wayde Thorne secured the top spot at the halfway mark for the victory in the second feature ahead of Jordan Willms, Phil Givens, Leo Labarbera, and Chase Mitchell. Spencer Riddell was sixth in front of Brady Cox, Mike Thomson, Chance Rogers, and Dan Cormier.

Teagan Ellis battled to an 11th-place finish, followed by Rachel Mitchell and Megan Mitchell. Gary Slama, Jeff Kells, Mark Allan, and Nicole Givens failed to finish.

The next stock car racing event at Flamboro Speedway is taking place on Saturday, September 2 with the “Back to the School Races” featuring the Pro Late Models, Canadian Vintage Modifieds, Super Stocks, 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

Albers and Schwartzenburg Victorious on Meet the Drivers Night

MILLGROVE, Ontario --- The sun was shining at Flamboro Speedway on Saturday, and that was a great thing for all of those in attendance. The fans were treated to a great on-track autograph session for Meet the Drivers Night, alongside some great racing on-track.

Pro Late Models

Taking the lead on Lap 7, Kevin Albers led the rest of the way en route to picking up his first Late Model feature victory of 2023 in front of J.R. Fitzpatrick, Cole Quinton, Jaden Chapman, and Ty Cavallin. Logan White’s sophomore campaign continues with a sixth ahead of Chad Corcoran and Billy Schwartzenburg.

The invert for the second 30-lap affair saw Billy Schwartzenburg lead flag-to-flag en route to his second win of 2023. Kevin Albers crossed the finish line in second, but was disqualified following the event. J.R. Fitzpatrick, Cole Quinton, and Jaden Chapman completed the top-five followed by Logan White. Chad Corcoran and Ty Cavallin failed to finish.

Canadian Vintage Modifieds

TJ Marshall took the lead on Lap 7 to win the first Canadian Vintage Modified feature in front of Mike Podd, Ricky Willigar, Scott Toneli, and Jeremy Barton. Quinton Murdoch was sixth, followed by Jae Pepin, Ian McIntyre, Jessie James, and Joey Woolsey.

The second feature saw Ricky Willigar take the lead on Lap 9, pacing the remaining 14 laps en route to winning ahead of TJ Marshall, Quinton Murdoch, Scott Toneli, and Ian McIntyre. Jae Pepin was sixth after running inside the top-five the first eight laps, followed by Jessie James and Woolsey. Mike Podd and Jeremy Barton failed to finish.

Super Stocks

Nick Troback led all 15 laps to win the first Super Stock feature ahead of Roy Wilkie and Kelsey Lamont. Roy Wilkie returned the favor in the second affair, pacing all the laps in front of Troback and Lamont.

Mini Stocks

Mike Thomson took the lead on Lap 5 to win the first Mini Stock feature in front of Shawn Taylor, Mike Gilmour, Kaitlyn Wallace, and Dale Millard. Wayde Thorne faded back to sixth ahead of Michael Kenny, Mike Hooper, Mark Grieve, Nikki King, and Roy Markle.

Shawn Taylor kept his winning ways rolling with a victory in the second 25-lap affair, followed by Mike Gilmour, Dale Millard, Mike Thomson, and Kaitlyn Wallace. Wayde Thorne was sixth once again, in front of Michael Kenny, Mike Hooper, Mark Grieve, Tyler Weale, Nikki King, and Roy Markle.

Pure Stocks

Jordan Willms dominated the first Pure Stock feature, leading all the laps en route to victory. Wayde Thorne crossed the finish line in second, but was disqualified post-race. Jo Lawrence, Gary Slama, and Chase Mitchell rounded out the top-five, in front of Spencer Riddell, Gillian Hils, Leo Labarbera, Phil Givens, and Tyler Weale.

Delaware Speedway regular Nathan Rhea cracked the top-10 at the halfway mark, but ultimately finished 11th ahead of Jeff Kells, Len Sterritt, Scott Toneli, Nicole Givens, Teagan Ellis, Rachel Mitchell, and Brady Cox. Several drivers failed to finish including Owen Brooker, Chance Rogers, Paul Huskins, Cam Thomson, and Reece Bourgeois. Sarah Weale did not take the green flag.

A familiar face won the second feature, with Phil Givens leading all 25 laps to capture the checkered flag, followed by Gillian Hils, Jordan Wilms, Gary Slama and Jo Lawrence. Wayde Thorne was sixth this time around, in front of Spencer Riddell, Chase Mitchell, Brady Cox, and Leo Labarbera.

Nathan Rhea was 11th once again, ahead of Len Sterritt, Cam Thomson, Owen Brooker, Rachel Mitchell, Teagan Ellis, and Nicole Givens. Scott Tonelli and Jeff Kells did not finish, while Sarah Weale, Chance Rogers, Paul Huskins, Reece Bourgeois, and Tyler Weale did not take the green flag.

Thanks to Derek Smith (http://www.racepulse.com), Peter Anderson (pandersonphotos@gmail.com), and Zoompics.com for their images of the racing action each week.

Thanks to Ingrid Hartman for filming each week. Be sure to check out her videos at https://www.youtube.com/user/petalpower51/videos.

The next event at Flamboro Speedway is taking place on Saturday, July 29 is the Gold Rush 123, featuring the Pro Late Models with $10,000 up for grabs to the winner of the event. There will also be a 40-lap invitational for the Mini Stocks and Pure Stocks – each paying $500 to the winner.

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/.

Race Report By: Ashley McCubbin