As far as the rumours go about Barrie Speedway thunder car crate motors being played with, I cant honestly speak to that. As far as I know the only cars running a true crate are Sean Cunningtons 68,Darryl St. Onges 00, and our 11 cars. The 90 the 29 and the 59 have both removed their seals and created "horsepower"motors and as far as I know the other 3 that are out there are now in street cars. And as far as reputable shops go, I feel anyone would have a tough argument on their hands to say that Howard Race Engines isn't one of them. Billy will build you what ever you want ,but I dont believe he would risk his reputation by sealing a motor that wasn't legite. I don't have an issue with the motor being torn down. When I purchased it, it was explained to me that the motor can be torn down at any time the track decides, but it would be taken to a shop to be done.If anything was dampered with, we would be suspended for one year and be responcible for the costs incured. If everything was as it should be, the motor would be reassemled and resealed at no cost.
Oh I'm not counting John Gaunt out...he is also one of my favs and he really does deserve the championship after he lost it 2 years in a row now. He so could have won it if he hadn't missed that one day. But Gord Sheperd is who I'd like to see win. Hm, I haven't heard that Dave is switching to Sunset...I'll have to ask Chrissy or Lisa next time I talk to them. Brandon and Dave are both great guys. Love watching them both race! and I really hope Brandon wins the Championship, thats what he wants before he moves up to Thunder Car.
im lead to believe John wont be back for 2007
Oh I'm not counting John Gaunt out...he is also one of my favs and he really does deserve the championship after he lost it 2 years in a row now. He so could have won it if he hadn't missed that one day. But Gord Sheperd is who I'd like to see win. Hm, I haven't heard that Dave is switching to Sunset...I'll have to ask Chrissy or Lisa next time I talk to them. Brandon and Dave are both great guys. Love watching them both race! and I really hope Brandon wins the Championship, thats what he wants before he moves up to Thunder Car.
im lead to believe John wont be back for 2007
Yep, l hear John is done for good with racing period.
Nope John isn't done. He just hasn't announce what he is doing for the 2007 season. Anyone close to him is aware of his plans but nothing has been annouced yet and won't be until he is ready to announce it. He does have a ride for the up coming season - wait for the surprise its coming.
I have heard from a few people that he bought a car from McColl and is racing in the NCTS next year. But I have also heard that Gord is done with racing & he doesn't have a ride, we'll see.