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Shawn Taylor Continues Victory Trail at Flamboro Speedway

MILLGROVE, Ontario --- It doesn’t matter which event is running at Flamboro Speedway, it seems Shawn Taylor always find his way to the front. That was the case on Saturday night when the Mini Stocks ran a 40-lap special event.


Taylor has been fast on a weekly basis, and that showed in single car time trials with a lap of 17.945 seconds. He would not start on the pole following the invert, but rather would watch Mike Thomson pace the first couple laps underneath the green flag. His advantage did not last long, with another mustang grabbing the point as Cole Quinton put the No. 18 into the lead on Lap 4.


Quinton, who has won at Flamboro Speedway this year, would pace the field for the next 21 laps, looking poised for the victory. However, it’d be Taylor tracking him down past the halfway mark, getting alongside for the top spot, and coming out on top of their battle for the lead.


Shawn Taylor then led the rest of the way en route to victory, followed by Cole Quinton, Mike Thomson, Karl Sault, and Mike Gilmour. Division points leader Bobby Mercer placed sixth ahead of Cole Ecker, Mike Hooper, and Michael Kenny. Dave Goodacre was the only car to not finish, while Kaitlyn Wallace did not take the green flag.


Pro LM


When it comes to the Late Models, it seems Mark Burbridge has certainly found his footing this season, as evident by another checkered flag in hand after leading flag-to-flag in the first feature. Chris Howse finished second, followed by Rick Burbridge, Connor Pritiko, and Kevin Albers. Trevor Thompson was sixth ahead of Ty Cavallin, Kevin Gallant, and David Gallinger.


Running up front through his rookie season to date paid off for Ty Cavallin, as he took the lead on the seventh lap of the second 25-lap affair en route to scoring his first career Late Model victory. Kevin Albers was second, followed by Connor Pritiko, Rick Burbridge, and Trevor Thompson. Mark Burbridge followed up his win with a sixth ahead of Kevin Gallant, while David Gallinger and Chris Howse did not finish following an incident on-track.


Super Stock


Although it’s been Lane Zardo showing the way in Super Stock competition this season, fans were reminded that he is not the only driver to watch at Flamboro. Veteran Shawn Chenoweth took the top spot on Lap 9 of the first feature, leading the way en route to victory in front of Lane Zardo, Roy Wilkie, Chase Pinsonneault, and Justin Collison, while Austin Penney failed to finish.


Starting at the back for the second 25-lap affair, it took Shawn Chenoweth longer to get to the front, this time taking the top spot with just six laps to go en route to a sweep. Lane Zardo was second once again, followed by Roy Wilkie, Justin Collison, and Chase Pinsonneault, while Austin Penney failed to finish.


Young Drivers Canadian Vintage Modifieds


A familiar name to fans at Flamboro due to past success in both Late Models and Mini Stocks, Jake Gilbert made it happen on Saturday night by winning the first Canadian Vintage Modified feature. TJ Marshall kept his solid campaign going with a runner-up, followed by Scott Tonelli, Ricky Willigar, and Joe Arsenault. Mike Podd’s consistency led him to sixth ahead of Quintin Murdoch, Jae Pepin, and Steve Murdoch, while Rodney Rutherford and Adam Ross failed to finish.


The second feature was a repeat of a sight fans have gotten used to in 2022, with TJ Marshall picking up the checkered flag ahead of Ricky Willigar, Mike Podd, Scott Tonelli, Adam Ross, and Steve Murdoch. Several drivers had issues, from motor issues to wrecks, resulting in them not finishing the feature. Jake Gilbert led the way ahead of Joe Arsenault, Jae Pepin, Rodney Rutherford, and Quintin Murdoch.


Southern Ontario Modifieds


The Southern Ontario Modified Association made an appearance at Flamboro on Saturday night with the Pro 4 Modifieds, with a familiar face winning the first feature. Mark Lucas took the lead with four laps to go to pick up the checkered flag in front of Shannon Morris, Nick Aballe, Ken Mercer, and Robert Mercer, Brian Nanticoke placed sixth, while Shawn Carey and Petit did not finish. Vic Devries would not take the green flag.


The invert for the second 20-lap affair saw Robert Mercer lead flag-to-flag in front of Mark Lucas, Shannon Morris, Nick Aballe, and Ken Mercer. Shawn Carey, Brian Nanticoke, and Vic Devries did not finish, while Dan Pettit did not take the green flag.





Canadian Vintage Modifieds Feature 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZHB6hJMxBw



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 scheduled for Saturday, August 13, highlighted by the first appearance of 2022 for the Ontario Pro Sprints. The Canadian Vintage Modifieds, Mini Stocks, and Pure Stocks will also be on-hand. There will also be Spectator Drags at intermission, which gives you the fan a chance to drive your car around the speedway in a race heads-up against a fellow fan.


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/.


By: Ashley McCubbin

















Saturday August 13th: Klotz Auto Repair Night! 40 laps for Pure & Mini Stocks + CVM & Pro Sprints

Ticket pricing & Event Details



THIS SATURDAY AUGUST 13TH, WE ARE FEATURING THE CANADIAN VINTAGE MODIFIEDS, MINI STOCKS, PURE STOCKS AND THE PRO MIDGETS.


THIS WILL BE A DOUBLE PURSE NIGHT FOR BOTH THE PURE STOCKS & MINI STOCKS!


WE ARE ALSO FEATURING SPECTATOR DRAGS!

THIS IS WHEN FANS IN THE STANDS CAN RACE WHAT THEY DROVE TO THE TRACK IN, AGAINST ANOTHER FAN 1 ON 1 FOR 1 LAP. LOSER LEAVES THE RACE TRACK, THE WINNER STAYS ON THE TRACK TO TAKE ON ANOTHER FAN UNTIL WE ARE DOWN TO JUST 2 CARS. THEN IT'S 1 LAP TO THE CHECKERED FLAG AND A $100 BILL IS WAITING FOR YOU. PLEASE BRING A HELMET WITH YOU!


PITS OPEN AT 4 P.M.

FRONT GATES OPEN AT 5

RACING STARTS AT 6:30 SHARP


MAIN GATE ADMISSIONS


ADULTS - $25.00

SENIORS OVER 65/STUDENTS - $20.00

CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER - $5.00

FAMILY TICKET - $55.00 WHICH INCLUDES 2 ADULTS AND UP TO 4 CHILDREN TO 12 YEARS OLD

*HST IS INCLUDED


PIT GATE ADMISSION

$40.00


Baker, Bouillon, and Norris Family Big Winners at Flamboro Speedway

MILLGROVE, Ontario --- The dog days of summer are the best to be around Flamboro Speedway, as there’s excitement happening at the track every single weekend. Just like this past Saturday, where fans witnessed seven divisions do battle against each other and the children got to enjoy rides in racecars.


Ontario Modified Racing Series


The Ontario Modified Racing Series headlined the event with their second appearance of 2022, and saw a pair of familiar faces pick up the checkered flag.


After suffering a wreck at Peterborough a couple weeks ago, John Baker Jr. has certainly rebounded as he picked up the checkered flag in the first feature in front of Alex Cuzzilla, Ben Gruntz, Tyler Bouillon, and Rob Warnes. Rick Warnes was sixth, followed by Willow Barberstock, Chad Strawn, Randy Hollingsworth, and Robert Maebrae.


Tyler Bouillon is quickly adapting to the open-wheel style racecar, picking up his second win of 2022 in front of John Baker Jr., Rob Warnes, Alex Cuzzilla, and Rick Warnes. Ben Gruntz was sixth, followed by Willow Barberstock, Randy Hollingsworth, and Robert Maebrae, Chad Strawn failed to start to second event.


Ontario Pro Challenge


When it came to the Ontario Pro Challenge Series, the Norris family continues to lead the way but was able to do it in style.


Tim Norris won the first feature, and was joined by his kids Mike and Emma Norris on the podium. Nolan Quinton placed fourth in his debut after starting at the back, followed by Mike O’Connell, Ethan Fleet, Tyler Di Venanzo, Travis Majuery, and Peter Hattin.


As they have done several times this year, the Norris family flipped the results in the second trip around the track, with Mike Norris holding the black and white flag this time around ahead of Tyler Di Venanzo and Tim Norris. Travis Majuery and Mike O’Connell rounded out the podium, followed by Peter Hattin, Nolan Quinton, Emma Norris, and Ethan Fleet.


Canadian Vintage Modifieds


The track’s own stand-out open-wheel division was back in action, with a familiar number in Canadian Vintage Modified victory lane, belonging to different driver behind the wheel.


Jeremy Riopelle took his turn driving the No. 8 which Ricky Willigar has driven to wins on multiple times in 2022, parking it in victory lane in the first feature in front of TJ Marshall, Mike Podd, Daryl Henwood, and Quintin Murdoch. Rodney Rutherford was sixth, followed by Jeremy Barton, Joe Arsenault, Brian Pescetti, and Steve Murdoch. Jae Pepin and Rob Twitchett rounded out the field, while Scott Tonelli failed to finish.


Jeremy Riopelle returned for the second feature, repeating the same feat, with TJ Marshall once again following him across the finish. Multi-feature winner Quintin Murdoch was third in front of Joe Arsenault and Brian Pescetti. Daryl Henwood was sixth, followed by Rodney Rutherford, Jae Pepin, Steve Murdoch, and Mike Podd. Scott Tonelli, Rob Twitchett, and Jeremy Barton rounded out the field.


Super Stocks


When it came to the Super Stocks, a pair of the division’s young guns visited victory lane.

Current points leader Lane Zardo won the first feature in front of Roy Wilkie, Chase Pinsonneault, Justin Collison, and Austin Penney.


Justin Collison returned to victory lane in the second followed by Chase Pinsonneault, Lane Zardo, Roy Wilkie, and Austin Penney.


Mini Stocks


Shawn Taylor has proven to be fast throughout this season in Mini Stock, once again finding victory lane in the first feature ahead of Mike Gilmour, Mike Thomson, Bobby Mercer, and Mike Hooper. Kaitlyn Wallace was sixth, while Michael Kenny, Rick Robinson, and Dave Goodacre failed to finish.


Another familiar face won the second feature, with Bobby Mercer taking the checkered this time around in front of Shawn Taylor, Mike Hooper, Mike Gilmour, and Kaitlyn Wallace. Mike Thomson and Dave Goodacre rounded out the field, while Michael Kenny and Rick Robinson failed to finish.


Pure Stocks


After having a mix of luck the past couple weeks in Pure Stock competition, Alex Stewart put together a perfect feature en route to victory lane in front of Reece Bourgeois, Andy Wheller, Matt Young, and Phil Givens. Kyle Lucas was sixth, followed by Eric Stewart, Cameron Thomson, Mark Thorne, and Rick Mitchell. Moses Ruiz was 11th ahead of Chance Rogers and Leo Labarbera, while Caroline Kelly and Mark Allan did not finish.


Phil Givens proved why he’s a respected veteran of the division in winning the second feature in front of Chance Rogers, Eric Stewart, Kyle Lucas, and Andy Wheller. Reece Bourgeois solid year continued with a sixth, followed by Alex Stewart, Rick Mitchell, Moses Ruiz, and Leo Labarbera. Cameron Thomson was 11th while Matt Young, Mark Thorne, and Caroline Kelly did not finish. Mark Allan 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.


Thanks to all the help from the Flamboro Speedway teams, drivers, track staff, and BAST Safety helping with getting children in and out of the cars safely for the kids ride night. Additionally, thank you to all those who donated bikes and other prizes for the night – Young Racing, Kaitlyn Wallace, MRC Racing, Chase Pinsonnault, Michael Kenny, Chris Howes, Rodney Rutherford, Canadian Vintage Modifieds, Ontario Modified Racing Series, Dale Lucas, Wendy, and Cliff at The Hub Bicycle Shop.


The next event at Flamboro Speedway is scheduled for Saturday, August 6, highlighted by the second round of the Grisdale Triple Crown, with a 100-lap feature on deck for the Pro Late Models. The Canadian Vintage Modifieds, Super Stocks, Mini Stocks, and Pro 4 Modifieds will also be on-hand.


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/.


By: Ashley McCubbin
















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