Bay Marine and Investors Group present Fan Appreciation and Vantastics this Saturday

By Clayton Johns

BRIGHTON (June 9, 2015) – Brighton Speedway’s 48th season of action continues on Saturday, June 13 as Bay Marine and Investors Group present a full night of weekly racing and the first night for the Gord’s Water Vantastics. Fans will also have the opportunity to meet drivers on track at intermission as part of the first Fan Appreciation night of the season which was rescheduled following a rainout on May 30.

Vanderlaan RUSH Pro Late Models

The Vanderlaan Building Products RUSH Pro Late Models will be in action again this week as the field looks to hunt down three-time winner Charlie Sandercock (No.57 Bellevue Fabricating).

Opening night winner Corey Earl (No.11 Hotch’s Auto Parts) is the current point leader with a 20-point advantage over Sandercock. Phil Potts (No.29 Vanderlaan) is comfortable in third, 45 points behind Earl. Kyle Sopaz (No.12 KD Transmission) and Steve Baldwin (No.5 Smokin’ Speedway) complete the current top-five.

OilGARD Canadian Modifieds

A first-time winner graced Canadian Modified victory lane last week for the second-time this season when Mike Lucas (No.74 A&C Insley Property Maintenance) scored the victory. Curtis King (No.07 Ajax Nissan) won his first career race on May 9. The Modifieds are the only of the four weekly divisions without a repeat winner in 2015.

The parity has led to an extremely tight points race with Napanee’s Doug O’Blenis (No.32 John’s Car Care) the current lead. He holds a 15-point advantage over opening night victor Andrew Hennessy (No.87 Custom Automotive). Dan Ferguson (No.11 Kilmarnock Enterprise), King and Lucas round out the top-five in the standings.

Brighton Automotive Pro Stocks

The Brighton Automotive Pro Stocks face a new challenge this week with the first hometrack qualifying race for the Duel on the Dirt mini-series. The series will see two home track qualifying races at each of Brighton, Humberstone, Merrittville, and Ohsweken Speedways. Each track will also host one combined points event. The overall point leader will be the 2015 champion. 

Justin Ramsay (No.03 Empey Tire) took the division point lead on the strength of his win last Saturday. His slim 10-point advantage over Doug Anderson (No.72 Hunt’s Bobcat Service) will be tested again this week. Jamie Marshall (No.55 C&L Upholstery), Wade Purchase (No.53 Performance Auto Sales) and Leslie Mowat (No.2 Cormier’s Auto Recycling) are the current top-five in the standings.

Bill’s Johns Comp 4s

Brady Greer (No.94 Greer Excavating) dominated Bill’s Johns Comp 4 competition last Saturday to claim the second race of the ABC Taxi Triple Crown. Greer became the third different division winner this year. Tyler French (No.0 Empey Tire) has captured three checkered flags and Shelby Mills (No.78 ABC Taxi) one of her own.

Mills is the current point leader with a 25-point cushion over Austin Reid (No.85 Young Drivers). French, Greer and Courtney Mastin (No.97 DW Metal Expressions) are the current top-five.

Gord’s Water Vantastics

The wacky and always entertaining Gord’s Water Vantastics return for another season on Saturday night. The fans will once again feature teams of two drivers – each with a driver and a navigator. Pro Stock racer Mike Freeman and Pro Late Model driver Kyle Sopaz won the two Vantastic races last year. The annual threat of a new obstacle to race around is sure to surprise both drivers and fans.

Tickets Please!

Adult admission for Bay Marine and Investors Group Fan Appreciation night is just $10. A Family Pass is just $25 and is valid for two adults and two children under the age of 16 and includes family-size popcorn.

Spectator gates will open at 5:30pm. Hot laps are scheduled for 6:00pm. The first green flag is at 7:00pm.

World of Outlaws Late Model Series tickets on sale

Just two week remain to purchase tickets for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series Mud Slinger 50 on June 20. The Southern Ontario Sprints and OilGARD Canadian Modifieds join the Outlaws for this spectacular show. Ticket sales will continue until race day, but advance ticket purchase is recommended for this reserved seating show. Very limited general admission and standing room is available..

Tickets can be purchased at the Brighton Speedway office for $40 CAD, Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm. Tickets can also be ordered over the phone by calling the office at 1(866) 681-1102.

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Winners to Date

Vanderlaan Building Products RUSH Pro Late Models: 3 – Charlie Sandercock (June 6, May 16, May 9); 1 – Kyle Sopaz (May 23); 1 – Corey Earl (May 3)

OilGARD Anti-Rust Canadian Modifieds: 1- 74 Mike Lucas (June 6), 1 – 32 Doug O’Blenis (May 23); 1 – Andrew Hennessy (May 3); 1 – Curtis King (May 9)

Brighton Automotive Pro Stocks: 3 – Justin Ramsay (June 6, May 16, May 3); 1 – Doug Anderson (May 23); 1 - 53 Wade Purchase (May 9)

Bill’s Johns Comp 4s: 3 – Tyler French (May 16, May 9, May 3); 1 – 94 Brady Greer (June 6), 1 – Shelby Mills (May 23)

Quinte Septic Stingers: 1 – 95 Chris Lammle (June 6), 1- 89 Gary Taylor (May 23); 1 – Del MacGregor (May 9)

About Bay Marine: Bay Marine is the largest full sale and service marine provider in the Quinte region. Bay Marine is an Ontario's sales leader for boats, including great names like Ranger, Lund, Moomba, Rinker, Godfrey Pontoon Boats, Hurricane Deck Boats, Striper, Sweetwater Pontoon Boats and the complete Sea-Doo line-up. In Ontario Bay Marine is a top choice for warranty, repairs, parts and service. Now a certified dealer for Can-Am, and Ski-Doo, Bay Marine is the proud supplier of the Brighton Speedway Can-Am Commander. A family-run company since 1974, visit Bay Marine in Trenton at 516 Highway 2 East, online at www.bay-marine.com, or call 1-(877) 394-6691.

About Investors Group: Investors Group is a part of IGM Financial, and a member of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, one of Canada’s largest and most respected companies. At Investors Group, our clients’ investment portfolios benefit from the knowledge and expertise of our world-class roster of money management professionals. For more information, visit www.inverstorsgroup.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@brightonspeedway.com

Photo Credit: Rod Henderson
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