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The 20 Thunder Cars I would most like to see at Sunday's Invitational

Guest · 2008-09-16T22:43:53Z

Ok well as we"re gearing up for the big Thunder Car race this weekend I thought I'd give a list of 20 cars that I personally would like to see in attendance. I purposely left out Delaware, Flammy, Varney and CCS cars cause I dont know enough about the drivers at those tracks, and dont know how many (if any) Delaware and Flammy cars will show. I heard the vast majority of those run the 602 crate which wont be allowed in this event. And this is not intended to be a power ranking at all by my # system, just rather the top 20 that I personally would like to see in attendance.#1 Dave "The Deuce" Doucette (Barrie TC)--- The 2007 Barrie track champ is coming off a win in Sunset's 50 lap spectactulor and also ran 3rd in the Sizzler Thunder car event in July at KD, after leading much of that race. Also has 2 wins and 4 top 5s in just 5 starts at Barrie this year so I would expect to see "The Deuce" capture at least one of the 50's at his hometrack. In just 4 short years Dave had become one of the top Thunders in the province so that speaks volumes of his ability do drive and set up a race car#2 Willie Reyns (Kawartha TC)------ Not much more needs to be said about this 2nd year Thunder pilot. Currently leading the points at KD, a title seems imminent for the driver of the #87 Monte. Also the Port Hope native has had very impressive results when he's travelled this season, with a 2nd in Sauble's first Dash for Cash and a 3rd at Sunset on Aug 16, in a very deep 33 car field. While I dont know for sure the competitiveness seems to burn in this youngster so I would expect to see him at Barrie. (Here's for hoping)#3 Herb Walters (Sunset TC)------ It was been truly a year of dominance for Happy Herb and his #88 Matt's Rentals Camaro. Several feature wins at Sunset tied in with a 1st and 2nd in the two invitationals there, speaks volumes of how tough he can be to beat. Also finished 6th at Barrie earlier in the year when starting from the rear of the field, track familiarity should prove to be beneficial for this talented driver. Herbie has been leery to confirm for this event, but if Herb has any stones what so ever he should be in the field.LOL#4 "Flyin" Frank Davey (Barrie TC)------- Has there been a more consistant driver in the division over the last decade?? The answer to that would be no. Well on his way to capturing a 4th Barrie championship in 2008, Flyin Frank doesnt seem to miss a beat along the way. Add to that the 2003 Sunset title, and thats 5 championships in 8 years. Only has one feature win this season at Barrie, but expect the defending Fall Colors champ to be in contention every step of the way in his #49 Camaro.#5 Scott McTeer (Sauble TC)-------- the defending track champ at Sauble is currently locked in a fierce duel with Shawn McAdam for the title this season. Has travelled in the past to both Sunset and Barrie if I'm not mistaken, and with the Sauble title settled Sat night, I would expect the #69 Bayview Roofing Monte to at least show up on Sunday to try his hand at Barrie once again to compete against the province's best.#6 Todd Davenport (Sauble/Varney TC)------- One word for this guy, BARNSTORMER it doesnt matter the track if theres a big Thunder car race expect the #30 Neath Industrial Supply Monte to be in contention for the win. The last Barrie appearance resulted in a 3rd place finish in the 2006 season ender, so Todd had proven in the past he knows how to get around the Barrie track. Expect to see him there both Sat & Sun as hes not involved in any type of point race elsewhere.#7 John Baker Jr. (Mosport TC)--------- If any driver could rival Davey for consistency its JBJ. Has won virtually every Thunder feature at Mosport this season while dabbling in the LLM division as well. Ran at Barrie in the 2005 season ender and won the last chance race after showing late. JBJ would then break later on that day, negating what would would of no doubt been a strong feature run for him. Uncertain of his plans, but with redemption at Barrie in his sights the chances of JBJ showing at Barrie are 50/50 at this point.#8 Mike Poulton Jr. (Kawartha/Mosport TC)------ The #53 Camaro might just be the fastest Thunder Car in the province at this present time. A win at the Sizzler in July in a field that included both Doucette and Reyns attests to just how fast Poulton Jr is. Running a limited sched. this year, he doesnt really have commitments or a title to worry about at his hometrack, so the only factor relating to his attendance might be is if his car is legal to conform to the Barrie rules. #9 Eddie Tremblay ( BARRIE TC)------- The early season point leader at Barrie suffered through some mechanical troubles at mid season, but seems to be back on track now. Two feature wins in the month of August, and currently 2nd in Barrie points shows Tremblay can haul the mail with the best of them. Has been bullet fast in recent weeks...

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SSW-BSW-FAN

Sep 17, 2008 12:06 pm

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The only way you will see Herb there is watching from the grandstands.

Thats what I've heard!!! I don't blame him, when those guys aren't worried about points they have all winter long to fix any damage that is caused in this race...but Sunset cars still have one more points night one week later...what happens if it was serious damage?? They would be screwed...and Herb is so close to that championship why take the chance??

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thunder88

Sep 17, 2008 12:39 pm

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Sorry, but I don't want to take a chance of something happening

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Sep 17, 2008 1:30 pm

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#3 Herb Walters (Sunset TC)------ It was been truly a year of dominance for Happy Herb and his #88 Matt's Rentals Camaro. Several feature wins at Sunset tied in with a 1st and 2nd in the two invitationals there, speaks volumes of how tough he can be to beat. Also finished 6th at Barrie earlier in the year when starting from the rear of the field, track familiarity should prove to be beneficial for this talented driver. Herbie has been leery to confirm for this event, but if Herb has any stones what so ever he should be in the field.LOL

#10 Rob Skyler (Sunset TC)---------- While I dont know much of this driver's resume personally, 2nd in the points behind Walters says alot of his driving talents. Not known for being much of a traveller in the past the Keswick native might find the purse too tempting to not give Barrie a try.

#16 Mark Adams (Sunset TC)------ another venerable veteran of the Thunder Car division, Mark has long been a top runner at Sunset, and is truly one of the cleanest drivers in he province. Not really a fan of the Barrie track, I'd say the chances of him showing for this one are slim at best.

Okay - Herb Walters has said he isn't coming so that'll really effect the outcome, but I can see where you stand Herb. Good luck with getting the championship! 🙂

Rob Skyler - could go in the same boat as Herb due to being second, but hopefully he runs. His resume is pretty good as he's always a contender for heat wins, has won a bunch this year, and is also won a feature (or two) this year. Lastly on topic of Skyler, hopefully he's out there after what happened last week during the 50-lapper at Sunset

Mark Adams - I didn't see his car last week at the invitational, so he may be in the same boat as Herb with the car and not wanting to lose points, or may just be done for the year.

It would've also been nice to se Tammy Milligan run, but that won't be happening as she's done for the year with motor issues 🙁

Any word on if Kristi is running?

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Bake82

Sep 17, 2008 1:34 pm

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Not a Barrie or Sunset car, but I have heard a rumor CCS point leader Greg Ogilvie might be making the trip. He has been a top runner at CCS for years, so if he does make the trip, it will be interesting to see how he does!

I have also heard the the 14 CCS car Rob Illingsworth will also be there with his car.

To any CCS cars good luck!

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Scott

Sep 17, 2008 1:38 pm

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Any word on if Kristi is running?

Not gonna happen!

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