Craig Cole Doubles Down at Flamboro Speedway

MILLGROVE, Ontario --- As the battles grow closer on the track amongst competitors, it was Craig Cole doubling down in the Pure Stock division on Saturday night at Flamboro Speedway.

Pure Stocks

Taking the lead at the halfway mark, Craig Cole won the first feature by pacing 11 laps ahead of Phil Givens, Jordan Wilms, Gary Slama and Wayde Thorne. Spencer Riddell fell outside the top-five at the halfway mark to place sixth in front of Mark Allan, Chase Mitchell, Cam Thomson, and Dan Storey.

Chance Rogers ran just outside of the top-10 to place 11th, followed by Leo Labarbera, Len Sterritt, Rachel Mitchell, Rick Mitchell, Mike Hall, Chris Burrows, Mac Ingram, Hailey Hills, and Danyal Effendi. Tyler Wealee, Megan Mitchell, and Alex Stewart failed to finish.

The second feature saw a repeat of the first, with the halfway mark being the changing point as Craig Cole put the No. 92 out front to sweep the night ahead of Rick Mitchell, Cam Thomson, Wayde Thorne, and Jordan Wilms. Gary Slama made his way forward throughout, breaking into the top-10 with eight laps to go and up to sixth in the closing laps, in front of Spencer Riddell, Leo Labarbera, Phil Givens, and Chase Mitchell.

Chance Rogers was 11th once again, this time followed by Mark Allan, Rachel Mitchell, Len Sterritt, Mac Ingram, Chris Burrows, Mike Hall, Hailey Hill, Danyal Effendi, and Alex Stewart. Megan Mitchell and Dan Storey rounded out hte field, while Tyler Weale did not take the green flag.

Mini Stocks

Bobby Mercer took the lead on Lap 5, and did not look back en route to winning the first feature ahead of Blaise Shaw, Matt Young, Mike Thomson, Mike Gilmour, and Kaitlyn Wallace.

Mike Thomson put his mustang out front on Lap 3, and led the rest of teh way to win the second feature in front of Matt Young, Bobby Mercer, Blaise Shaw, Mike Gilmour, and Kaitlyn Wallace.

Late Models

Billy Schwartzenburg showed he can still get the job done, winning the opening feature ahead of Rick Burbridge, Jo Lawrence, Glenn Styres, and Tyler Di Venanzoi. Chris Howse’s return behind the wheel netted him sixth in front of Ray Morneau, Trevor Thompson, Logan White, and Kevin Albers. Connor Pritiko and Roland Goodfellow rounded out the field, while Steve Book failed to finish and Kayden Wright did not take the green flag.

Kevin Albers returned back to his usual form with a win in the second feature ahead of Jo Lawrence, Connor Pritiko, Ray Morneau, and Chris Howse. Billy Schwartzenburg made his way through the invert for sixth in front of Logan White, Glenn Styres, Tyler Di Venanzo, and Trevor Thompson. Roland Goodfellow and Rick Burbridge rounded out the field, while Kayden Wright did not finish and Steve Book failed to take the green flag.

The next stock car racing event at Flamboro Speedway is taking place on Saturday, June 1 with the Bill Zardo Memorial for the JRS Auctions OSCAAR Hot Rods. They will be joined by the Just Foam It OSCAAR Modifieds, Canadian Vintage Modifieds, Mini Stocks, and Bone 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

Mike Podd and Rodney Rutherford Victorious at Flamboro Speedway

MILLGROVE, Ontario --- On a night with a discount for fans in attendance at the front gate, they were treated to a great show by the drivers at Flamboro Speedway.

Canadian Vintage Modifieds

Mike Podd led flag-to-flag to win the first feature ahead of Jeremy Riopelle, TJ Marshall, Jae Pepin, and Rodney Rutherford. Scott Tonelli ran just outside the top-five for sixth in front of Steve Murdoch and Maddux Pepin. Sam Trewolla did not finish.

Rodney Rutehrford led all 20 laps en route to winning the second feature ahead of TJ Marshall, Jeremy Riopelle, Mike Podd, and Scott Tonelli. Jae Pepin fell out of the top-five with four laps to go for sixth in front of Steve Murdoch, Maddux Pepin, and Sam Trewolla.

Mike Klotz failed to start both of the features.

Mini Stocks

Mike Thomson led flag-to-flag to win the first feature ahead of Matt Young, Kaitlyn Wallace, Mike Gilmour, and Michael Kenny. Nikki King rounded out the cars remaining on the track as Bobby Mercer and Tyler Lewis failed to finish.

Mike Gilmour took the lead with six laps to go to win the second feature ahead of Mike Thomson, Matt Young, Kaitlyn Wallace, and Michael Kenny. Nikki King rounded out the cars on the track as Bobby Mercer and Tyler Lewis failed to finish.

Gillian Hils and Mark Grieve failed to start either of the features.

Pure Stocks

Courtney Scott paced all 25 laps to win the first feature ahead of Gary Slama, Jordan Wilms, Mark Allan, and Spencer Riddell. Wayde Thorne made his way forward in the running order for sixth in front of Chase Mitchell, Rodney Rutherford, Leo Labarbera, and Phil Givens.

Craig Cole made his way from the back to place 11th, followed by Rick Mitchell, Cam Thomson, Allen Matttice, Kyle Lucas, Mike Hall, Alex Stewart, Chris Burrows, and Sarah Penny. Mac Ingram was 21st ahead of Dylan Peckham and Megan Mitchell. Owen Brooker and Lisa Barton failed to finish, while Chance Rogers did not take the green flag.

Wayde Thorne’s title-defense continued with a win in the second feature ahead of Gary Slama, Spencer Riddell, Jordan Willms, and Rodney Rutherford. Chase Mitchell rebounded after falling back early for a sixth in front of Leo Labarbera, Craig Cole, Mark Allan, and Rick Mitchell.

Phil Givens placing 11th surprised some people, with him followed by Courtney Scott, Cam Thomson, Allen Mattice, Rachel Mitchell, Kyle Lucas, Mac Ingram, Sarah Penny, Chris Burrows, and Megan Mitchell. Mike Halll fell outside the top-20 with just five laps on the board to place 21st ahead of Dylan Peckham. Alex Stewart failed to finish, while Chance Rogers, Owen Brooker, and Lisa Barton did not take the green flag.

With over 20 pure stocks on the property, the decision was made to run a Dash for Cash at the end of the night with the bottom finishers from the feature.

Rachel Mitchell would out-run Phil Givens to pick up the win ahead of Courtney Scott, Chris Burrows, and Mac Ingram. Sarah Penny was sixth in front of Megan Mitchell, Mike Hall, Kyle Lucas, and Cam Thomson.

Southern Ontario Modified Association (SOMA)

Bob Mercer led flag-to-flag to win the first feature ahead of Shannon Morris, Mark Lucas, Ken Mercer, and Sean Asselin. Cliff Hodgkinson was sixth in front of Andrew Snyder and Kelly Martin. Brad Maitland and Josh Fera failed to finish.

Bob Mercer took the lead with just five laps on the board, pacing the remaining 15 laps to go for the daily double ahead of Shannon Morris, Cliff Hodgkinson, Sean Asselin, and Josh Fera. Ken Mercer was sixth in front of Andrew Snyder. Kelly Martin, Mark Lucas, and Brad Maitland failed to finish.

The next stock car racing event at Flamboro Speedway is taking place on Saturday, May 25 with the season opener for the Ontario Pro Challenge Series. The on-track action will also feature the Pro Late Models, 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

Rick Burbridge and J.R. Fitzpatrick Kick Off Flamboro Speedway Victorious

MILLGROVE, Ontario --- The long wait for the racing action to return to Flamboro Speedway is over, as the first night is in the books with seven different drivers reaching victory lane.

Late Models

Taking the lead on Lap 2, Rick Burbridge did not look back en route to winning the first Late Model feature ahead of Billy Schwartzenburg, J.R. Fitzpatrick, Kevin Albers, and Logan White. Roland Goodfellow rounded out the field.

J.R. Fitzpatrick showed why he won the championship last season in winning the second feature in front of Kevin Albers, Billy Schwartzenburg, Logan White, and Rick Burbridge. Roland Goodfellow rounded out the field once agian.

Mini Stocks

Shawn Taylor led flag-to-flag to win the first feature in front of Bobby Mercer, Matt Young, Mike Thomson, and Michael Kenny. Kaitlyn Wallace ran just outside the top-five all race long to sixth ahead of RJ Croteau, Mark Grieve, Matthew Smith, and Nikki King. Mike Gilmour rounded out the field, while Gillian Hils did not take the green flag.

Shawn Taylor made it a daily double, taking the lead on Lap 8 to pace the remaining 17 laps en route to victory. Matt Young was second in front of Mike Thomson, Mike Gilmour, and Kaitlyn Wallace. Michael Kenny ran sixth most of the event ahead of RJ Croteau, Mark Grieve, Matthew Smith, and Nikki King. Gillian Hils and Bobby Mercer did not take the green flag.

Pure Stocks

Wayde Thorne shared championship honors last season with Phil Givens, and carried the momentum into winning the opening feature of the season in front of Gary Slama, Chase Mitchell, Spencer Riddell, and Mark Allan. Past division champion Reece Bourgeosis finished sixth in front of Courtney Scott, Leo Labarbera, Chance Rogers, and Cam Thomson.

Rachel Mitchell continued her welcome to stock car racing with an 11th, followed by Donavin Clark, Owen Brooker, Mac Ingram, Mike Hall, Chris Burrows and Danyal Effendi. Rick Mitchell, Megan Mitchell, Allen Mattice, and Brady Cox failed to finish. Jordan Wilms suffered a DQ.

The runner-up left Gary Slama, and he pounced in the second feature on Lap 12, pacing the final eight laps to victory. Wayde Thorne placed second ahead of Spencer Riddell, Cam Thomson,, and Leo Labarbera. Reece Bourgeosis was sixth once again in front of Chance Rogers, Mark Allan, Chase Mitchell, and Jordan Wilms.

Courtney Scott ran just outside the top-10 en route to 11th, followed by Donavin Clark, Allen Mattice, Brady Cox, Rachel Mitchell, Mac Ingram, Chris Burrows, Mike Hall, and Danyal Effendi. Rick Mitchell and Owen Brooker did not finish, while Megan Mitchell did not take the green flag.

Canadian Vintage Modifieds

The speed continues from the No. 15, with T.J. Marshall picking up where he left off in 2023 with a feature win to start the season. Ricky Willigar ran second throughout the entire 25 laps ahead of T.J. Marshall, Mike Podd, and Scott Toneli. Jae Pepin spent most of his feature in the second half of the field en route to sixth in front of Steve Murdoch, Maddux Pepin, Rodney Rutherford, and Samantha Trewolla. Mike Klotz did not take the green flag.

2023 Just Foam It OSCAAR Modified Champion Jason Keen won the second feature ahead of Ricky Willigar, T.J. Marshall, Rodney Rutherford, and Scott Toneli. Jae Pepin was sixth once again, in front of Steve Murdoch, Maddux Pepin, and Mike Podd. Mike Klotz and Samantha Trewolla did not take the green flag.

The next stock car racing event at Flamboro Speedway is taking place on Saturday, May 11 with the season opener for the T.Q. Can-Am Midgets and Ontario Pro Challenge Series. The on-track action will also feature the Pro Late Models 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