5th Annual Late Model Great Crate Race Set To Roll At Brighton; Modifieds Gear Up For Danny Reid Memorial
By Clayton Johns
BRIGHTON (September 10, 2015) – Brighton Speedway is excited to welcome the Go Nuclear Late Model Series for the 5th annual McDougall Insurance and Financial Great Crate Race presented by Excel Tower Service, alongside the John’s Equipment Danny Reid Memorial. Dibbit’s Excavating, Hotch’s Auto Parts and Humber Nurseries are all proud to partner with the speedway for this exciting event. Race time is 7:00pm.
Great Crate Race Preview
The 5th annual Great Crate Race will see a full contingent of Brighton Speedway regulars challenge the travelling band of Go Nuclear drivers in a 65-lap showdown. The race will see a swarm of drivers from upstate New York in attendance as they race for the $6000 winner’s prize. Drivers will time trial for their heat race starting position in to this event. The top three drivers in Go Nuclear and Brighton Speedway points are guaranteed starters in the event, but must attempt all qualifying races.
American drivers have won the first four editions of the event with Dale Caswell of West Monroe, NY winning the last two events at Brighton.
Lee Gill of Lafargeville, NY enters the race as the current Go Nuclear point leader with a 15-point advantage over Brighton regular Charlie Sandercock. Gill won the first Great Crate Race in 2011. Central Square, NY native Sean Beardsley currently sits third in the Go Nuclear standings and has been a consistent threat to finish at the front.
Sandercock maintains a comfortable 215-point lead over Picton’s Corey Earl in the RUSH Pro Late Model weekly standings at Brighton while Brighton’s Phil Potts sits third in the championship standings.
The race could also see drivers from southern New York and Pennsylvania travel north for a shot at one of the richest Crate Late Model prizes in North America. With a total purse in excess of $20,000, the field should certainly be equally as impressive as last year’s 33-car show.
Canadian Modifieds Set For Danny Reid Memorial
The Bainer’s OilGARD Canadian Modifieds will be back in action this week for their longest race of the season, a 50-lap showdown in the Danny Reid Memorial. The annual race, which honours former Brighton driver Danny Reid, is the most prestigious race of the season.
The current division point leader, Dan Ferguson of Picton, is the defending race winner after he outdueled Picton’s Andrew Hennessy and Napanee’s Doug O’Blenis. Those three drivers hold the same positions in the point standings and will be equally hungry to earn the victory.
Hennessy is the most recent victor in a points race, winning on September 5. O’Blenis won the topless non-points race last Saturday and also scored the third points victory of the season on August 29. Ferguson won one week prior on August 22. Curtis King and Josh Hennessy complete the current top-five in the standings and will also be tough factors at the front of the field.
Comp 4s Return To Action
The Bill’s Johns Comp 4s return to points racing action this weekend. Shelby Mills holds a slim 30-point lead over Austin Reid at the top of the standings. Trenton’s Tyler French is the only other driver in championship contention as he sits 80 points off the pace.
Pro Stocks Off; Battle In Duel In The Dirt
The Brighton Automotive Pro Stocks have the weekend off at Brighton to allow for travel to Ohsweken and Merrittville Speedways for the Duel in the Dirt Series. The drivers will race Friday at Ohsweken for 50 laps before turning another 50 on Saturday at Merrittville. The Duel in the Dirt Series will conclude at Brighton on September 26 as part of the Applefest Shootout Weekend.
Tickets Please!
Adult General Admission for the 5th annual McDouagall Insurance and Financial Great Crate Race presented by Excel Tower Service is $20. Senior/Youth admission is $18. Children aged 7-12 are $5.
Racing is scheduled to begin at 7:00pm. Hot laps will take place at 6:00pm with hot laps to follow shortly after. Spectator gates will open at 5:00pm.
Winners to Date
Vanderlaan Building Products RUSH Pro Late Models: 8 – Charlie Sandercock (August 22, August 15, July 25, July 11, July 4, June 6, May 16, May 9); 2 – Phil Potts (August 29, August 1); 2 – Kyle Sopaz (July 18, May 23); 2 – Adam Turner (September 6, June 13); 1 – Corey Earl (May 3).
OilGARD Anti-Rust Canadian Modifieds: 5 – Dan Ferguson (August 22, August 1, July 18, July 4, June 13); 4 – Andrew Hennessy (September 5, August 15, June 20, May 3); 3 – Doug O’Blenis (August 29; July 25, May 23); 2 – Curtis King (July 11, May 9); 1 – Shawn Gregory (August 8); 1- Mike Lucas (June 6).
Brighton Automotive Pro Stocks: 11 – Justin Ramsay (September 6, September 5, August 29, August 15, August 1, July 18, July 4, June 13, June 6, May 16, May 3); 4 – Doug Anderson (August 22, August 8, July 11, May 23); 1 – 19 Brandon Murrell (July 25); 1 – 53 Wade Purchase (May 9).
Bill’s Johns Comp 4s: 7 – Tyler French (August 29; July 25, July 4, June 13, May 16, May 9, May 3); 4 – 29 Josh Read (September 5, August 22, August 15, August 8); 2 – Shelby Mills (July 18, May 23); 1 – 85 Austin Reid (August 1); 1 – Brady Greer (June 6).
Quinte Septic Super Stingers: 3 – Del MacGregor (August 8, July 4, May 9); 1 – 28 Mark McDonald (August 15); 2 – Adam Flieler (September 5, July 18); 1 – Chris Lammle (June 6), 1- Gary Taylor (May 23);
Quinte Septic Junior Stingers: 2 – 01 Dawson Evans (September 5, August 8) 2 – Chantel Golden (August 15, July 18).
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About Excel Tower Service: Excel Tower Service specializes in building wireless networks. Excel Tower Service is your source for professional installation of telecommunications and transmission towers, technical services, equipment supply, network maintenance and mandagement. Excel Tower Service has installed networks for some Canada’s largest telecommunications company. Find out how they can help you at www.exceltowerservice.ca.
About John’s Equipment: John’s Equipment provides personalized service and has the flexibility to deal with the varying needs of many customers, both large and small. The family owned company has been in business for 20 years serving the equipment and repair needs of the Quinte area and Southern Ontario. At John’s Equipment Sales & Service Ltd. the primary goal is to provide the best service at a competitive price. John’s Equipment is a dealer for top Equipment Lines such as JCB Heavy Equipment, Bobcat and Cub Cadet. Find more information at www.johnsequipmentsales.com.
About Dibbits Excavating: Dibbits Excavating is an excavating contractor located in the Quinte Region. Dibbits offers a full range of excavating services and a wide variety of soil products. Dibbits has continuously expanded since its inception in 1970. Dibbits is a proud sponsor of Brighton Speedway and several racers. Dibbits Excavating – moving the world one bucket at a time. Visit them at 132 Country Road 40 in Trenton or online at www.dibbitsexcavating.com.
About Hotch’s Auto Parts: With two locations in Eastern Ontario, Hotch’s Auto Parts specializes in high-quality recycled auto parts. The locations in both Ameliasburgh and Bowmanville offer only the best levels of service. All parts from Hotch’s are automatically covered under a 101 day warranty. Hotch’s Auto Parts also offers a daily delivery service to Belleville, Trenton, Napanee, Kingston, and Prince Edward County. Find out more at www.hotchsautoparts.com.
About Humber Nurseries Ltd.: Humber Nurseries Ltd. is an industry leader in the production and supply of annuals, perennials, ornamental grasses, herbs and aquatic plants with varieties that are not commonly available at other nurseries. Over 225 different varieties of ornamental grasses, over 3,200 different perennials, over 300 herbs and over 150 aquatic plants are grown in our greenhouses. The new 12 month indoor Landscape Design and Idea Centre displays numerous landscape themes from water features to patios and lighting. For more information on Humber Nurseries’ wide selection, visit www.gardencentre.com.
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About RUSH Late Model Racing: The RUSH Dirt Late Model Series sanctions weekly crate late model racing at 14 dirt tracks in five U.S. states (Maryland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia) and one Canadian province (Ontario). The weekly series boasts a points fund of over $27,000. The Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC RUSH Late Model Touring Series boasts two separate tours, north and south, that compete from April to October. The two touring series will combine for 24 events across the Northeast in 2015 with an annual points fund in excess of $30,000.
RUSH Late Model marketing partners include: Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC, Pace Performance, Hoosier Tire, Bilstein Shocks, Sunoco Race Fuels, Insinger Performance, Bazell Race Fuels, MSD Ignition, Maxima Racing Oil, Jones Racing Products, Alternative Power Sources, Precise Racing Products, ARbodies, The Brake Man, K&N Filters, Lincoln Electric, TurboStart, Beyea Headers, FK Rod Ends, Bobby Lake Motorsports, Crate Innovations Inc., Velocita-USA, High Gear Speed Shop, CrateInsider.com, B.R.A.K.E.S., RockAuto.com, and Valley Fashions.
Brighton Speedway’s 2015 season is proudly supported by the following corporate sponsors: ABC Taxi, Adecco, AeCON, Bay Marine, Belleville Bulls, Bellevue Fabricating Ltd., Benson Auto Parts, Bill’s Johns, Breeze 107.9, Brighton Automotive, Brighton Recycling, Campbellford Chrysler, Canadian National Autism Foundation, Coca-Cola, Comfort Zone Heating & Air Conditioning, Cool 100, Deerhaven Farm and Garden, Dibbits Excavating, Electro Cables, Excel Tower Service, Extreme Rush Adventures, Gord’s Water, Greig Truck & Trailer, Humber Nurseries, Hotch’s Auto Parts, Hoosier Racing Tire, ImageFactor.ca Motorsport Designs, Investor’s Group, John’s Equipment, JJ Stewart Motors, Kellogg Belleville, Lange & Fetter Ford, Lucas Oil, McDougall Insurance and Financial, Monster Energy, Mystical Distributing, NOCO Fuels, OilGARD Anti-Rust, Owasco RV, Part Source, Quinte Septic, Rapid Rad, Rock 107, Rona Trenton, Sanderson Tire and Automotive, Small Engine Fuels, Star 93.3, Stoneridge Specialty Insurance, Town and Country Liquidation, TRS Communications, 95.5 Hits FM, UCB Radio Canada, Ultramar CST, Workman’s OK Tire, Vanderlaan Building Products. VanZuylen Tire, and VP Racing Fuels.
About Brighton Speedway: Brighton Speedway is a 1/3-mile clay stock car racing oval located on the shores of Lake Ontario in Brighton, Ont. The speedway hosts five weekly stock car divisions on Saturday nights from May to September. The weekly Pro Late Model division competes under RUSH Late Model Series sanctioning.
Brighton Speedway mailing address: 775 County Road 64, Brighton, ON, K0K 1H0.
Media Contact: Clayton Johns
claytonjohns(at)hotmail.com