Billy Schwartzenburg Sweeps Grisdale Enterprises PLM Features

MILLGROVE, Ontario --- A night full of competition at Flamboro Speedway turned into some familiar faces in victory lane, including a track veteran sweeping the night's action.

Billy Schwartzenburg led flag-to-flag to win the first Grisdale Enterprises Pro Late Model feature ahead of Tyler Di Venanzo, Kevin Albers, Kevin Gallant, Steve Arrand, and Steve Book.

Billy Schwartzenburg took the lead on Lap 5, pacing the rest of the laps to win the second feature in front of Tyler Di Venanzo, Kevin Albers, Kevin Gallant, Steve Arrand, and Steve Book.

TJ Marshall took the lead in the closing laps to win the first Grindstone Landscaping Canadian Vintage Modifieds feature sponsored by Flamboro Machine Shop. Ricky Willigar placed second ahead of Mike Podd, Daryl Henwood, and Jordan Ramsbottom. Scott Tonelli led the most laps, crossing the finish line in sixth in front of Ty Riopelle, Rodney Rutherford, Ian McIntyre, and Dave Evison Sr.

Samantha Trewolla was 11th, followed by Steve Murdoch, Heath Penny, Jae Pepin, Maddux Pepin, and Cam Thomson.

Rodney Rutherford led flag-to-flag to win the second feature ahead of Ty Riopelle, TJ Marshall, Mike Podd, and Daryl Henwood. Jordan Ramsbottom ran inside the top-five, fading late for sixth, in front of Ian McIntyre, Dave Evison Sr., Samantha Trewolla, and Heath Penny.

Steve Murdoch made his way into the top-10, fading late for 11th, followed by Scott Tonelli, Ricky Willigar, Jae Pepin, Maddux Pepin, and Cam Thomson.

Mike Thomson took the lead on Lap 2, leading the rest of the way en route to winning the Klotz Auto Repair Mini Stock feature ahead of Matt Young, Rodney Rutherford, Ryan Edwards-Kiss, and Blaise Shaw. Bobby Mercer led early, fading back for sixth, in front of Chris Pendlebury, Mark Grieve, Rory Markle, and Gary Triska.

Kris Lawrence's double duty led him to 11th in the first feature, followed by Mark Thorne, Spencer Riddell, and Alex Stewart.

Blaise Shaw made the most of his guest appearance with a dominating victory in the second feature ahead of Rodney Rutherford, Mike Thomson, Matt Young, and Ryan Edwards-Kiss. Bobby Mercer was sixth in front of Chris Pendlebury, Mark Grieve, Rory Markle, and Mark Thorne.

Gary Triska was 11th, followed by Spencer Riddell, Alex Stewart, and Kris Lawrence.

Spencer Riddell took the lead on Lap 8 to win the first Hogan Law & McClurkin Properties of Cambridge Pure Stock feature ahead of Chase Mitchell, John Cote, Gary Slama, and Chance Rogers. Hailey Hill continued her strong season with a sixth in front of Cam Thomson, Rick Mitchell, Mark Allan, and Brandyn Milligan.

Leo Labarbera battled inside the top-10 most of the event, fading back late for 11th, followed by Gary Triska, Rachel Mitchell, Mac Ingram, Reece Bourgeois, Kris Lawrence, Megan Mitchell, Caroline Kelly, and Teagan Ellis.

Kris Lawrence made his famous fence climb after dominating the second feature ahead of Brandyn Milligan, Mac Ingram, John Cote, and Gary Slama. Gary Triska ran inside the top-five throughout, falling back to sixth in the final laps, in front of Chase Mitchell, Reece Bourgeois, Leo Labarbera, and Rick Mitchell.

Hailey Hill made her way forward for 11th, followed by Spencer Riddell, Chance Roger,s Rachel Mitchell, Mark Allan, Teagan Ellis, Caroline Kelly, Megan Mitchell, and Cam Thomson.

Ken Mercer won the first heat for the BCW Lumber Southern Ontario Pro 4 Modifieds (SOMA) sponsored by Strodes BBQ ahead of Vic DeVries, Brad Maitland, Kelly Martin, Mike Baker, and John Held.

Bob Mercer won the second qualifier in front of Shannon Morris, Mark Lucas, Cliff Hodgkinson, Riley Mercer, and Brodie Gibson.

Bob Mercer led flag-to-flag to win the feature ahead of Mark Lucas, Cliff Hodgkinson, Shannon Morris, and Ken Mercer. Vic DeVries was sixth in front of Mike Baker, Kelly Martin, Brad Maitland, Riley Mercer, John Held, and Brodie Gibson.

This Saturday, July 26 features the T.Q. Can-Am Midgets highlighting the card which also includes the Pro Late Models, Mini Stocks, Pure Stocks, and Spectator Drags.

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 Dominates APC Series London Recreational Racing 100 at Flamboro

MILLGROVE, Ontario --- Returning back to where it all began, Kyle Steckly proved he can still get around the 0.333 mi semi-banked oval, as evident by a dominating performance in the APC United Late Model Series' London Recreational Racing 100 at Flamboro Speedway.

After time trialing in second-quickest with a lap of 15.187 seconds, Steckly kept himself within striking distance of the leader through the initial laps. He made his move at Lap 32, leading the rest of the way en route to picking up the checkered flag.

Jake Sheridan, who was quickest in qualifying with a lap of 15.187 seconds, ran inside the top-four all race long en route to a runner-up performance. Connor Pritiko backed up his victory at Delaware Speedway last month with a third ahead of Josh Stade and Dale Shaw.

Past Grisdale Triple Crown Champion Shae Gemmell worked his way forward for sixth ahead of Cole Quinton, Ray Morneau, Shawn Chenoweth, and Junior Farrelly. Cory McAllister's rookie campaign with the tour continued with an 11th, followed by Glenn Styres, Kendra Adams, Mike Bentley, Cory Luciano, and Tyler Di Venanzo.

Lane Zardo may have qualified only seventh for the Dayco Super Stock event, but he proved why he has been to victory lane a couple times this year already at Flamboro with the Steel City Super Stock Rumble Series. He worked his way forward, moving into second on Lap 9, before taking the lead on Lap 21. He then led the rest of the way en route to the checkered flag.

Flamboro veteran Justin Collison was second ahead of Nic Ramsay and Hudson Nagy. Carson Nagy started off the day by laying down the quickest lap in time trials (16.498 seconds), but wound up fifth at the checkered flag in front of Shawn Chenoweth, Ryan Dyson, and Randy Kuykendall.

Rodney Rutherford took the lead at the halfway mark to win the first Grindstone Landscaping Canadian Vintage Modified feature ahead of TJ Marshall, Jae Pepin, Ricky Willigar, and Maddux Pepin. Dash for Cash winner from a few weeks ago Ty Riopelle battled his way forward for sixth in front of Doug Hood, Mike Podd, Scott Tonelli, and Ian McIntyre.

Cam Thomson's early season troubles are beginning to be forgotten about as evident by an 11th-place finish, followed by Ian Henwood, Dave Evison Sr., Steve Murdoch, Heath Penny, Samantha Trewolla, and Jordan Ramsbottom.

Ricky Willigar took the lead on Lap 13 to win the second feature ahead of TJ Marshall, Rodney Rutherford, Ty Riopelle, and Jae Pepin. Multi-feature winner Mike Podd led early, fading back for sixth in front of Cam Thomson, Scott Tonelli, Ian Henwood, and Samantha Trewolla.

Maddux Pepin ran inside the top-10 throughout, fading back in the late stages for 11th, followed by Jordan Ramsbottom, Doug Hood, Steve Murdoch, Ian McIntyre, Heath Penny, and Dave Evison Sr.

This Saturday, July 19 will be highlighted by the Grisdale Racing Products Pro Late Models, with $2000 to win and 50 laps up for grabs (based on a field of 12 cars). The night will also include the Grindstone Landscaping Canadian Vintage Modifieds, Mini Stocks, Pure Stocks, and Southern Ontario Modified Association Pro 4 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

Lane Zardo and Carson Nagy Split Steel City Super Stock Rumble Series Victories

Running a pair of features for the Steel City Super Stock Rumble Series, Lane Zardo and Carson Nagy each took home a checkered flag on July 5.

Lane Zardo took the lead on Lap 17 to win the first 25-lap feature ahead of Justin Collison, Roy Wilkie, Carson Nagy, Nick Troback, Pete Vanderwyst Jr., Brendon Edgar, and Jerry Broom.

Carson Nagy found his way to the lead at halfway to win the second feature in front of Lane Zardo, Roy Wilkie, Justin Collison, Pete Vanderwyst Jr., Nick Troback, Jerry Broom, and Brendon Edgar.

Billy Schwartzenburg took the lead with six laps to go to win the first Grisdale Enterprises Pro Late Model feature ahead of Kyle Steckly, Mike Bentley, Kevin Albers. Cory McAllister and Kevin Gallant.

Kyle Steckly found his way to the lead with two laps to go for the checkered flag in the second feature in front of Billy Schwartzenburg, and Mike Bentley. Cory McAllister, Kevin Albers, and Kevin Gallant failed to finish. 

Darren Jones and Billy Zardo did not take the green flag in either of two features.

Mike Thomson took the lead with five laps to go, picking up the win in the first Klotz Auto Repair Mini Stock feature ahead of Matt Young, Tyler Lewis, Bobby Mercer, and Mac Ingram. Ryan Edwards-Kiss, Rory Markle, and Mark Thorne failed to finish, while Chris Pendlebury did not take the green flag.

Matt Young found his way to the lead on Lap 2, pacing the rest of the 25-lap feature en route to victory in front of Mike Thomson, Tyler Lewis, Bobby Mercer, and Ryan Edwards-Kiss. Mark Thorne, Rory Markle, and Mac Ingram failed to finish, while Chris Pendlebury did not take the green flag.

Taking the lead on Lap 8, Spencer Riddell led the rest of the way en route to winning the first Hogan Law & McClurkin Properties of Cambridge Pure Stock feature ahead of Hailey Hill, Chase Mitchell, Craig Cole, and Dan Storey. John Cote battled his way forward for sixth in front of Gary Slama, Jake Watson, Chance Rogers, and Leo Labarbera.

Jeremy Dungey worked his way through traffic for 11th, followed by Jeff Elsliger and Connor Ellis. Several drivers failed to finish including Owen Brooker, Teagan Ellis, Rick Mitchell, Mark Allan, Megan Mitchell, Rodney Rutherford, and Rachel Mitchell. Cam Thomson did not take the green flag.

John Cote took the lead on Lap 2, not looking back en route to winning the second feature ahead of Gary Slama, Dan Storey, Craig Cole, and Spencer Riddell. Rodney Rutherford worked his way into the top-10 for sixth in front of Chase Mitchell, Leo Labarbera, Chance Rogers, and Mark Allan.

Hailey Hill worked her way forward for 11th, followed by Jeff Elsliger, Rachel Mitchell, Megan Mitchell, Teagan Ellis, Owen Brooker, and Jeremy Dungey. Rick Mitchell failed to finish, while Jake Watson, Connor Ellis, and Cam Thomson did not take the green flag. 

The Ontario Pro Challenge Series were also on hand for a pair of features, with Tim Norris and Emma Norris crossing the finish line first in each of those, respectively. The full finishes have not been released by the series due to being under review.

This Saturday, July 12 at Flamboro Speedway will feature the APC Auto Parts United Late Model Series of Ontario's London Recreational Racing 100, which will also be raising money for the Sick Kids Foundation in partnership with Cole Quinton Racing. The night also includes the Dayco Super Stock Series and the Grindstone Landscaping Canadian Vintage 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