Jake Sheridan Victorious in APC Series Event at Flamboro Speedway

MILLGROVE, Ontario --- Finding his way to the front in the late stages of the event, Jake Sheridan was able to make the late-race pass to score the victory in the APC Auto Parts United Racing Series Grisdale 100 at Flamboro Speedway on Saturday, May 30.

Taking the green flag on the second row, Sheridan kept himself within the top-five for the duration of the event, finding his way into the second on Lap 20. He would then track down Brandon Watson in the later half of the event, making the pass for the lead on Lap 80. He then led the final 20 laps for his first series victory of the 2026 campaign.

Junior Farrelly out-battled Shawn Chenoweth for a runner-up finish ahead of Shae Gemmell and Dale Shaw. Brandon Watson rebounded from a spin for sixth in front of Connor Pritiko, Tyler Di Venanzo, Kyle Steckly and Mike Bentley. Notably, Steckly was the quickest car in qualifying.

Kendra Adams was 11th with Connor Maltese, Glenn Styres, and Josh Stade rounding out the field. Stade, who won the series opener at Delaware Speedway, fell out of the event on Lap 40 with a broken right front control arm.

The T.Q. Can-Am Midgets were also on-hand with James Stanley continuing his winning ways at Flamboro Speedway, taking the lead on Lap 2 for pacing the rest of the 25-lap feature. His teammate Daniel Hawn was second ahead of Jeff Blackburn, Jaden Riddell, and Adam Racine. Tyler Cullen was sixth in front of Dominique Smith, Jody Bound, Sherri Hogan, and Alex Connell. Darren McLennan and Mike Westwood fell out of the event on Lap 14, with Andrew Whelan rounding out the field.

This weekend on Saturday, June 6th marks the second round of the Grisdale Showdown Series for the Pro Late Models with a 50-lap feature. They will be joined by the Great Lakes Legends Series, Grindstone Landscaping Canadian Vintage Modifieds, Klotz Auto Repair Mini Stocks, and Hogan Law & McClurkin Properties of Cambridge 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

Trent Stephens Dominates ISMA Super Modified Event at Flamboro Speedway

MILLGROVE, Ontario --- Taking the lead on Lap 30, Trent Stephens did not look back en route to winning the ISMA Super Modified event at Flamboro Speedway.

Taking the green flag on the second row, Stephens quickly found his way into the runner-up spot. He then moved his way into the lead on Lap 30, pacing the rest of the event en route to picking up the checkered flag.

Tyler Shullick made his way forward to score a runner-up finish ahead of Anthony Nocella, Mike Ordway Jr., and Brandon Bellinger. Canadian Mark Sammut ran inside the top-10 throughout for sixth in front of Camden Proud, Dan Connors Jr., Adrian Stahle, and Rich Reid. Mike McVetta, Moe Lilje, Lou Levea Jr., Junior Farrelly, and Jeff Abold rounded out the field.

2025 T.Q. Can-Am Midget Champion Daniel Hawn has started off the season strongly, finding his way to the lead in the opening laps of the 25-lap feature en route to picking up the victory. Jeff Blackburn ran second throughout ahead of Darren McLennan, Jaden Riddell, and Dominique Smith. Tyler Cullen was sixth in front of James Stanley, Adam Racine, Mike Westwood, and Alex Connell. Sherri Hogan and Jody Bound rounded out the field. Riddell and Hawn split the heats between them.

Jason Keen kept the good times rolling, picking up his third consecutive Grindstone Landscaping Canadian Vintage Modified feature victory after taking the lead on Lap 7. TJ Marshall made his way forward for a second-place finish ahead of Mike Podd, Jordan Ramsbottom, and Ty Riopelle. Jeremy Riopelle made his way forward for sixth in front of Chris Pendlebury, Scott Tonelli, Dave Evison Sr., and Steve Murdoch. Alexandria Ditner, Steve Lyons, Dustin Hood and Cam Thomson rounded out the field.

Ty Riopelle wasted no time in the second feature, taking the lead on the second lap en route to a dominating victory to start off his year strong. Jason Keen’s consistency continued with a runner-up ahead of Steve Murdoch, Jeremy Riopelle, and TJ Marshall. Mike Podd was sixth in front of Chris Pendlebury, Alexandria Ditner, and Cam Thomson. A first lap incident resulted in several drivers not finishing the event including Jordan Ramsbottom, Dave Evison Sr., and Dustin Hood.

The Southern Ontario Modified Association opened up their season on Saturday at Flamboro, with Mark Lucas picking up the first checkered flag of the year ahead of Robert Mercer, Riley Mercer, Vic Devries, Brodie Gibson, Michael Baker, Ken Mercer, Glen Morrison, and Brad Maitland.

Robert Mercer dominated to win the second feature in front of Mark Lucas, Riley Mercer, Vic Devries, Michael Baker, Ken Mercer, Glen Morrison, and Brad Maitland.

The next event at Flamboro Speedway is scheduled for Saturday, May 23, featuring the Don Biederman Memorial for the JRS Auctions OSCAAR Super Late Models presented by Just Foam It, the Brian McLean Memorial for the Overkill Enterprise OSCAAR Modifieds, the Bill Zardo Memorial for The Fyre Place & Patio Shop OSCAAR Hot Rods presented by Bromley Automotive, and the Ontario Pro Challenge Series.

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

Shae Gemmell Victorious on Opening Night at Flamboro Speedway

MILLGROVE, Ontario --- Shae Gemmell is starting off the season the way he ended it, as he parked in Flamboro Speedway victory lane on the opening night of the 2026 season on Saturday, May 2nd.

After timing in third quickest during qualifying for the first round of the Flamboro Grisdale Showdown Series, Gemmell kept himself inside the top-five throughout the first half of the event. He then took over the top spot on Lap 36, pacing the rest of the way in the 50-lap feature en route to the checkered flag.

Quick qualifier Jake Sheridan made a late-race pass for a runner-up finish ahead of Billy Schwartzenburg, Dale Shaw, and Shawn Chenoweth. Kyle Steckly’s return north of the border warranted a sixth-place finish after having to start deep in the field following issues in qualifying, in front of Blair Wickett, Kevin Gallant, Tyler Di Venanzo, and Kevin Albers.

Jacob Sutcliffe placed 11th in his first career Pro Late Model appearance at Flamboro, followed by Gerritt Tiemersma, Ray Morneau, Connor Maltese, Dwayne Baker, Josh Gruntz, and Billy Zardo.

Shawn Chenoweth led flag-to-flag to win the season opener for the Steel City Rumble Series ahead of last year’s champion Lane Zardo, Justin Collison, Coltin Everingham, Cole Burrows, and Nick Troback.

Jason Keen took the lead on Lap 9 to win the Grindstone Landscaping Canadian Vintage Modifieds season opener ahead of Ty Riopelle, TJ Marshall, Mike Podd, and Jordan Ramsbottom. Scott Tonelli led the opening eight laps en route to sixth in front of Chris Pendlebury, Dave Evison Sr., Jay Linde, and Doug Hood. Harry Gillis and Alexandria Ditner rounded out the field.

Jason Keen went for the daily double, winning the second feature after finding his way to the lead on Lap 9. TJ Marshall was second after pacing the opening eight laps ahead of Jordan Ramsbottom, Ty Riopelle, and Mike Podd. Scott Tonelli was sixth once again, this time in front of Chris Pendlebury, Jay Linde, Doug Hood and Dave Evison Sr. Alexandria Ditner and Harry Gillis rounded out the field.

Blaise Shaw led flag-to-flag to win the opening Klotz Auto Repair Mini Stocks feature of the season ahead of Tyler Lewis, Matt Young, Shawn Taylor, and Mike Thomson. Mike Robinson III was sixth in front of Dustin Goodfellow, Andrew Smith, Nikki Richmond, and Bobby Mercer.

Tyler Lewis took the lead on Lap 4 and did not look back en route to winning the second feature ahead of Matt Young, Shawn Taylor, Blaise Shaw, and Mike Robinson III. Mike Thomson led the opening three laps, before fading back to sixth in front of Wyatt Sutcliffe, Andrew Smith, Bill Pearsall, Nikki Richmond, and Bobby Mercer.

Rodney Rutherford led flag-to-flag to win the opening Hogan Law & McClurkin Properties of Cambridge Pure Stocks feature of the season ahead of Spencer Riddell, Matt Young, Dan Storey, and John Cote. Chase Mitchell made his way forward for sixth in front of Chance Rogers, Jake Watson, Brandyn Milligan, and Leo Labarbera.

Rachel Mitchell battled inside the top-10 early, fading late for 11th, followed by Mark Allan, Reece Bourgeois, Chris Burrows, Megan Mitchell, Mac Ingram, Rick Mitchell, Cam Thomson, Jacob Landry, William Young, Hailey Hill, and Courtney Scott.

Rodney Rutherford went for the daily double, taking the lead in the final laps to secure the victory ahead of Rick Mitchell, Leo Labarbera, Chase Mitchell, and Matt Young. Rachel Mitchell ran inside the top-five throughout the feature, fading late for sixth in front of John Cote, Spencer Riddell, Chance Rogers, and Dan Storey.

Jake Watson ran up inside the top-10 for the first half, fading back for 11th, followed by Reece Bourgeois, Courtney Scott, Chris Burrows, Mac Ingram, Jacob Landry, Hailey Hill, William Young, Mark Allan, and Brandyn Milligan. Of note, Milligan’s feature ended on Lap 2 following a roll over on the backstretch due to contact.

The next event at Flamboro Speedway is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, featuring the season openers for the Southern Ontario Modified Association and Ontario Pro Challenge Series. OSCAAR will also be on-hand with their season preview “Beat the Clock Challenge” featuring the JRS Auctions OSCAAR Super Late Models presented by Just Foam It, Overkill Enterprise OSCAAR Modifieds, and The Fyre Place & Patio Shop OSCAAR Hot Rods presented by Bromley Automotive. The night is rounded off with the Klotz Auto Repair Mini Stocks and Hogan Law & McClurkin Properties of Cambridge 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