J.R. Fitzpatrick Puts Adversity in Rearview with Don Biederman Memorial Victory

MILLGROVE, Ontario --- After going through a slew of motor problems, they all seem to be in the rearview mirror for J.R. Fitzpatrick after winning the Don Biederman Memorial on Saturday at Flamboro Speedway.

Ontario Outlaw Super Late Models

Fitzpatrick came into this season with high hopes, only to blow the motor running an event in the United States. He would quickly get it rebuilt, but overheating issues took him out of contention in the season opener for the Ontario Outlaw Super Late Models at Sunset Speedway.

Looking to rebound, he showed speed as soon as he showed up to Flamboro in laying down a lap of 15.109 seconds in qualifying to put himself at the top of the board. He carried the momentum into the 50-lap feature, taking the lead with just seven laps on the board and driving away from the field to pace the rest of the way.

Todd Campbell picked up the runner-up finish after pacing the initial six laps ahead of Dario Capirchio, Ethan Cournyea, and Glenn Watson. Brandon Passer spent the event just outside the top-five en route to sixth in front of Mike Miller and Rob Bickle.

Thayne Hallyburton found himself sidelined at Lap 35 to place ninth, while Adrian Foster did not take the green flag in the feature.

Canadian Vintage Modifieds

T.J. Marshall led all 13 laps to win the first feature ahead of Ricky Willigar, Quinton Murdoch, Rodney Rutherford, and Mike Podd. Scott Tonelli battled inside the top-five for the first five laps, before fading back to sixth in front of Jae Pepin, Maddux Pepin, Sam Trewolla, and Mike Klotz.

Rodney Rutherford took the lead on Lap 4 of the second feature, pacing the remaining 16 laps to win ahead of Mike Podd, TJ Marshall, Ricky Willigar, and Scott Tonelli. Jae Pepin led the opening three laps en route to sixth in front of Maddux Pepin, Sam Trewolla, Quinton Murdoch, and Mike Klotz.

Steve Murdoch failed to start both features.

Mini Stocks

Matt Young took the lead on Lap 2, not looking back en route to winning the first feature ahead of Mike Gilmour, Mike Thomson, RJ Croteau, and Mark Grieve. Rory Markle battled his way forward to finish sixth in front of Nikki King. Tyler Lewis, Bobby Mercer, Kaitlyn Wallace, and Ryan Edwards-Kiss failed to finish.

Matt Young went for two-for-two after taking the lead on Lap 4 in the second feature . Rory Markle was second ahead of Mike Gilmour, Nikki King, and Ryan Edwards-Kiss. There was an incident on the first lap, resulting in damage for RJ Croteau, Mark Grieve, and Mike Thomson. Tyler Lewis, Bobby Mercer, and Kaitlyn Wallace did not take the green flag.

Pure Stocks

Mark Allan was the fastest PUG on track, winning the first feature ahead of Leo Labarbera, James Houghton, Craig Cole, and Chance Rogers. Spencer Riddell battled just outside the top-five to sixth in front of Cam Thomson, Chase Mitchell, Courtney Scott, and Rick Mitchell.

Gillian Hils was unable to crack the top-10 with an 11th, followed by Chris Burrows, Rachel Mitchell, Mike Hall, Megan Mitchell, Dylan Peckham, and Jordan Wilms. Hailey Hill failed to finish.

It was a female one-two for the second feature, with Courtney Scott picking up the checkered flag ahead of Gillian Hils. Craig Cole’s consistency continued with a third ahead of Rick Mitchell and Jordan Wilms. Spencer Riddell was sixth for the second race in a row in front of James Houghton, Leo Labarbera, Mark Allan, and Cam Thomson.

Chance Rogers dropped out of the top-10 with three laps to go to place 11th, followed by Chase Mitchell, Chris Burrows, Rachel Mitchell, Megan Mitchell, Mike Hall, and Dylan Peckham. Hailey Hill did not take the green flag.

The next stock car racing event at Flamboro Speedway is taking place on Saturday, June 22 with Meet the Drivers Night, featuring an autograph session on-track at intermission. The night will feature the Pro Late Models, Super Stocks, Ontario Pro Challenge Series, Mini Stocks, Pure Stocks, and Southern Ontario Modified Association Modifieds.

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 Steckly Victorious in Spectra Premium 100 at Flamboro Speedway

MILLGROVE, Ontario --- It may have taken two days to get the show in as a result of weather, but it was a familiar sight at the front of the field when the checkered flag waved.

APC United Late Models

Taking over the lead with 25 laps to go, Kyle Steckly led the rest of the way en route to winning the APC Auto Parts United Late Models of Ontario Spectra Premium 100 at Flamboro Speedway on Sunday.

J.R. Fitzpatrick was second in his first start with the series this year ahead of Shae Gemmell, Jo Lawrence, and Blair Wickett. Josh Stade made his way forward after a poor qualifying effort for sixth in front of Taylor Holdaway, Ray Morneau, Cole Quinton, and Erik Dalla Riva.

Tyler Di Venanzo ran inside the top-10 for the first half of the event, dropping back to place 11th, followed by Junior Farrelly, Glenn Styres, Brandon McFerran, Shawn Chenoweth, Kody Ferri, Michael Goudie, and Rick Burbridge.

Jake Sheridan led the first 75 laps prior to mecahnical woes taking him out of the running, while Connor Pritiko suffered a mechanical failure, resulting in heavy contact with the turn three wall.

Qwick Wick Can-AM Midgets

Darren McLennan ended his drought from victory lane, picking up the win in the T.Q. Can-Am Midget feature ahead of Daniel Hawn, Jaden Riddell, Jeff Blackburn, and Dominique Smith. James Stanley was sixth in front of Paul Jorgenson, Sherri Hogan, Tyler Cullen, Roberto Pollilo, and Larry Lawson. Jody Bound and Mike Westwood failed to take the green flag.

Pure Stocks

Jordan Wilms paced all 25 laps to win the first Pure Stock feature ahead of Wayde Thorne, Phil Givens, Gary Slama, and Cam Thomson.. Leo Labarbera fell out of the top-five at the halfway mark for sixth in front of Dan Storey, Rick Mitchell, Spencer Riddell, and Chase Mitchell.

Rodney Rutherford made his way forward after starting deep in the field for 11th, followed by Nathan Hawkins, Craig Cole, Brady Cox, Chance Rogers, Jo Lawrence, Kris Lawrence, Rachel Mitchell, Mark Allan, and Alex Stewart. Mike Hall was 21st ahead of Teagan Ellis, Dylan Peckham, Chris Burrows, Jessy Howard, Megan Mitchell, Sarah Penny, and Owen Brooker.

Craig Cole picked up another checkered flag by winning the second feature ahead of Chase Mitchell, Wayde Thorne, Jo Lawrence, and Gary Slama. Chance Rogers was sixth in front of Leo Labarbera, Spencer Riddell, Cam Thomson, and Rick Mitchell.

Mark Allan was 11th, followed by Brady Cox, Connor Ross, Jordan Fidler, Chris Burrows, Teagan Ellis, Mike Hall, Dylan Peckham, Alex Stewart, and Owen Brooker. Rachel Mitchell, Nathan Hawkins, and Megan Mitchell failed ot finish. Phil Givens also failed to finish as a result of an incident on track. Jessy Howard, Sarah Penny, Dan Storey, and Jo Lawrence did not take the green flag.

The next stock car racing event at Flamboro Speedway is taking place on Saturday, June 15 with the Don Biederman Memorial for the Ontario Outlaw Super Late Models. They will be joined by the Canadian Vintage Modiifeds, 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

Tyler Hawn Scores Bill Zardo Memorial Victory at Flamboro Speedway

MILLGROVE, Ontario — Leading all 46 laps of the Bill Zardo Memorial, Tyler Hawn won the opening feature of the season for the JRS Auctions OSCAAR Hot Rods at Flamboro Speedway.

JRS Auctions OSCAAR Hot Rods

The past series multi-time champion showed speed in qualifying with finishes of first and second, setting him up to start on the front row for the 46-lap feature. He wasted no time putting the No. 2 Monte Carlo out in front of the field, stretching his advantage over the field. He then drove away on the pair of restarts to score the win and visit McColl Racing Enterprises victory lane.

Bromley made the move on Lap 11 to move into second, and held off a hard-charge from Kenny McNicol behind him in the closing laps for a podium finish. Inaugural Event winner Cole Weber and past series champion Steve Book round out the top-five..

Trevor Thompson was fast once again with a sixth ahead of Steve Ecker and Dave Evison Sr.

Several drivers suffered mechanical failures throughout as David Rockwood’s debut of the Trans-Am saw him place ninth after falling out of the event on Lap 23. McCaw blew a motor on Lap 20 to place 10th, with Connor Ellis and Travis Farrow getting into the turn one wall in the process.

Ryan Cowan suffered a motor failure on Lap 10 to place 13th, with Hailey McNicol and Thomas Wunsch both failing to take the green flag.

Heat victories presented by Bromley Automotive went to Kenny McNicol, Tyler Hawn, Rob Bromley, and Steve McCaw.

Just Foam It OSCAAR Modifieds

Steve Trendall would lead the field to green, but it was Jason Keen asserting his advantage out front in putting the No. 18 into the top spot early in the event. T.J Edwards quickly made his way up to second a couple laps later, with his sights set on challenging for the lead.

Keen and Edwards are no strangers to the series, having battled for the championship just last season with Keen coming out on top. While Edwards was able to close the gap and get to the back bumper of the No. 18, he was never able to make his way by for the top spot.

It marks Keen’s second trip to Queenston Chevrolet Buick GMC victory lane at Flamboro, following a victory there in 2022. Edwards was the runner-up for the second consecutive event, with Chris Milwain making the late-race pass on Brad Pearsall to complete the podium.

Trendell held on for fifth ahead of Dale Reinhart, Ryan Dick, Shane Pollock, Wally Wilson, and Dave Mathers. Mathers only completed seven laps due to an oil leak sending him pit side early.

Heat wins presented by Bromley Automotive went to Pearsall (x2), Reinhart, and Edwards.

Canadian Vintage Modifieds

Rodney Rutherford took the lead on Lap 5 to win the first feature ahead of Mike Podd, TJ Marshall, Ricky Willigar, and Quinton Murdoch. Maddux Pepin had one of his best finishes in sixth in front of his father Jae Pepin, Steve Murdoch, Scott Toneli, and Samantha Trewolla.

Ricky Willigar took the lead with five laps to go to win the second feature ahead of Rodney Rutherford, TJ Marshall, Quinton Murdoch, and Mike Podd. Maddux Pepin was sixth once again, while Samantha Trewolla failed to finish. Scott Toneli, Steve Murdoch, and Jae Pepin did not take the green flag.

Mini Stocks

Bobby Mercer led all 20 laps en route to winning the first feature ahead of his Blue Streak Contracting teammate Matt Young, Mike Thomson, Mike Gilmour, and Kaitlyn Wallace. Kris Lawrence’s first mini stock start of the year placed him sixth in front of Nikki King and Rory Markle.

Mike Gilmour paced all 20 laps to score the victory in the second feature ahead of Shawn Taylor, who missed the first feature due to racing at Sunset Speedway earlier that same day. Matt Young completed the podium in front of Mike Thomson and Kaitlyn Wallace. Kris Lawrence was sixth once again, followed by Nikki King, while Bobby Mercer failed to finish. Rory Markle did not start the second feature.

Pure Stocks

Craig Cole kept the winning going, with his third victory in a row in front of Phil Givens, Spencer Riddell, Wayde Thorne, and Cam Thomson. Mark Allan fell out of the top-five in the closing laps to place sixth ahead of Chase Mitchell, Leo Labarbera, Dan Storey, and Gary Slama.

Chance Rogers was 11th, followed by Allen Mattice, Brady Cox, Rick Mitchell, Chris Burrows, Megan Mitchell, Mac Ingram, Jake Hambly, and Mark Hall. Ryan McNicol, Hailey Hill, Owen Brooker, Rachel Mitchell, Jordan Wilms and Sarah Penny failed to finish.

Gary Slama grabbed the top spot on Lap 6 to win the second feature in front of Chance Rogers, Wayde Thorne, Brady Cox, and Craig Cole. Spencer Riddell battled his way into the top-10 for sixth ahead of Phil Givens, Dan Storey, Leo Labarbera, Rick Mitchell.

Cam Thomson battled around 10th all night en route to an 11th-place finish, followed by Allen Mattice, Mark Allan, Jordan Wilms, Mac Ingram, Chris Burrows, Ryan McNicol, Sarah Penny, Hailey Hill, and Owen Brooker. Chase Mitchell, Megan Mitchell, Jake Hambly, Mark Hall, and Rachel Mitchell failed to finish.

The next stock car racing event at Flamboro Speedway is taking place on Saturday, June 8 with the Spectra Premium 100 for the United Racing Series’ APC Auto Parts Late Models. They will be joined by the Qwick Wick Can-Am T.Q. Midgets 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