Barrie LLM's in 2009............ Quite possibly the best field ever assembled???

Guest · 2008-11-07T05:31:02Z

Ok well time again to get some race related chatter going here. This is my own views on what the Barrie LLM field might look like in 09, with a brief synopsis of each driver and my own take on a percentage of the likelihood of them appearing at Barrie in 09. (Will be done by numerical order with new additions at the end)#2 Hometown Mike Brown-------- coming off a tough 2008 season for sure. So much of Brown's availibility will be relying on securing the TTR sponsorship for 2008, and more so if Ron will allow the car to run at Barrie full time. The winner of at least a half a dozen features since he started running LLM in 04, Brown capped that off with a career best 5th in points in 07. A busy work schedule also seems to be hampering Mike right now, and could well be the case in 09. I would say a 50 per cent chance he returns full time in 09, but if some "sour grapes" are settled in off season between TTR and Barrie ownership that goes up to 75%. #5 Steve Quesnelle--------- could go on for hours on this guy but I wont. My fav LLM driver bar none, and would get the vote of many for the cleanest/classiest driver in the LLM division that Barrie has come across. The Triple Skin Tattoo and Piercing Chevy Impala SS will 100 percent be back at BSW in 09 in my opinion, as thats where that sponsor likes him to run. Not a "front runner" in recent years but put a built motor in the Quesnelle machine and he could very well return to 2003 championship form.#8 Dave Lewis-----------A staple of the Barrie field for the last 27 years, expect Dave to return for a 28th season in 09. The 1995 track champ is coming off a 3rd place in the points in 08, where he also captured 2 feature wins. Add to that title sponsor Rama Moccasin and Smoke came on board in a big way last year for the Thunder Car division, so Dave isnt likely to run anywhere else in 09.#9 Brandon Watson-------- So much can be said about the future of this guy that one or two paragraphs couldnt possibly cover it!! Turning 16 this coming season will open more oppertunities state side for the prodigy, who finished a impressive 3rd in just his 1st year in a deep KD LM field. Expect Brandon to get in at least a half dozen features at his "home track" in 09, but its clear bigger and better things are abound for the 2007 Inside Track Short Track racer of the year including possibly the OSCAAR series full time in 09 with Barrie on off weekends.#10 Gordie Shepherd ---------2 feature wins and the runner up in 08, to a very strong McLeod car, if anyone has a better handle on a crate motor and gets more speed out of one at BSW I dont for the life of me know who you could be talking about. Look for Gordie to come on strong as usual in 09, with a first track LLM title not out of reach for the 2003 Thunder Car champ. 100 percent back at Barrie in 09. I'm looking for big things for he and the RRR crew.#13 Robert Thornborrow------- The 2007 Rookie of the Year got off to a slow start in 08, but short tracks are still proving to be a learning ground for the former drag racer. With added knowledge coming from a solid team a top 10 in the points is not out of reach for the lime green #13. Should 100 percent be returning in 09 again I feel.#17 Garry "The Gambler" Reynolds ------------ Can you say bounce back year??? Garry sure can, and thats just what the 08 season entailed for the Coldwater driver. 4 feature wins and a 7th in the points shows the 35 year veteran might not be willing to hang em up just yet. And impending retirement might be looming for "The Gambler" or perhaps a future job in speedway administration, but I'd look for him to be back for at least one last run in 09 and willing to wager a 95 percent guess that indeed happens.Ok gonna continue this later kinda getting tired now!!!!!LOL Also future Thunder and both 4cyl previews in the works. I will personally work on this thread tomorrow so feel free to comment on those I have already remarked on.

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blkflagagain

Mar 10, 2009 7:13 pm

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Ok well its been a while since this thread was posted in and we had any discussion in it, but I did promise to keep updating as info was revealed to me in these divisions. This latest new addition is someone I had at least partially on the radar, but I can now confirm this guy will 100 percent be running BSW as I have horse's mouth information.. That being said I'll try to do a brief synopsis of some of the race accomplishments as I know them.. ok here goes

#57 Ron Quesnelle ------- I'm utterly thrilled to report that the 2005 & 2006 Sunset Late Model Champion is indeed Barrie bound in the former Kyle Baker car.. This car is a very strong piece and was driven to the 2007 BSW title by Dwayne Baker. Ron is really looking forward to competing against brother Steve this coming season, and these guys are two of the classiest and cleanest racers you will come across province wide.. I'd suspect a built motor in the #57 Wyebridge Machine/ Jack and Jill's Yamaha Monte Carlo for this coming season.. Ron has had many top point finishes in the former Challenger division at Sunset, including a 2nd place in 2002 to a strong Morrow car. Also finished 2nd to brother Steve in the 2002 Sunset season ender in Challengers, with Morrow coming 3rd on that day. Should be a strong competitive car right out of the blocks with a good crew, as well as BSW set up tips coming from Steve and father Russ, who are both long time BSW veterans.. Has built up quite a rivalery over the past few years with one Stompin Tom Walters, dating back to 2005 the Lucas Oil Cup year, when the two tangled on a Sunset point night. I'm wondering if the Stomper makes the move to BSW, will the two continue to fued as they have in the past or will they let by gons be by gons and start off fresh a new year, new track type mindset?? Definitely something to ponder, and the on track battles with the Quesnelle boys will be something I'm personally keeping an eye on all season long too. I'm going to forcast a season ending point finish of somewhere in the 5th to 7th place range for this talented Midland pilot..Its signed, sealed and delievered that RQ has already registered at BSW, again adding to what I think could be one of the better fields assembled... I wanna be the 1st to say "Welcome to Barrie Speedway Ronnie!!!"

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!995 was Gord shepard -pure stock, Kevin Bell street stock, Brian Malcom Sportsman.
1996 was Steve Penny pure stock, Kevin Bell street stock (90% sure here), Dave lewis sportsman
1997 Al Inglis, i believe was leading the points when the Late models were shut down 1/2 season, Dan Lazin won Street stock, and Chris Morrow Challenger

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