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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cgreengo

Sep 18, 2008 7:13 am

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Trust me Dave if Barrie speedway would get there head out of there a@@ they could have a big show, I have no problem running with any thunder car in Ont. Why call it an invitational when they will only let cars from 3-4 tracks run. Not much of a show if you ask me. If you ask me they are leaning toward Barrie cars only.

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polishprince12

Sep 18, 2008 7:59 am

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i think they kinda dropped the ball a bit with the format and pay structure, but i think they will see their errors and make this a huge show next year. the owners are new and probably took the advice of someone who really didn't understand how huge this could have been!

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Scott

Sep 18, 2008 8:44 am

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Also bump the date back, that way you don't have cars still running for points at other tracks. JMO

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WadePeterson

Sep 18, 2008 10:37 am

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Dave buddy we know how much respect they all have for Herb and Steve but as of right now it's still racing and if something were to happen (never said intentional) with a points night still on the schedule it doesn't feel right but Saturday is double points night and if the #88/45 teams continue to run well and have great finishes in both features you never know!!! you know I love Barrie Dave buddy and you sure a hell know none of us are chicken but I doubt you know the Driver for Herbbie this season and I for one support him regardless!!

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polishprince12

Sep 18, 2008 12:40 pm

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cluck, cluck, cluck!

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