Electro Cables and Van Zuylen Tire present Southern Ontario Sprints at Brighton Speedway this Saturday
By Clayton Johns
BRIGHTON (July 8, 2015) – The Southern Ontario Sprints return to Brighton Speedway on Saturday night for the seventh round of their 2015 season as part of a powerful night of racing presented by Electro Cables and Van Zuylen Tire. The Vanderlaan Building Products RUSH Pro Late Models, Bainer’s OilGARD Canadian Modifieds, and Brighton Automotive Pro Stocks will also be in action.
Brown Brings Point Lead to Brighton
Brantford, Ont. pilot Mitch Brown holds the Southern Ontario Sprints point lead following the strength of his first career win at South Buxton Raceway last Saturday. Browns 63-point over defending champion Glenn Styres look big, but is thin in the grand scheme. Both drivers have two wins this season and will have their hands full trying to earn number three against the rest of the current top-five, which includes Keith Dempster, Chris Jones, and Jamie Turner. Charlie Sandercock will pull double duty with both the SOS and his RUSH Pro Late Model.
Sandercock Holds RUSH Pro Late Lead
Sandercock’s fourth Brighton Speedway win of the season combined with Corey Earl’s 10th-place finish last week handed the point lead to the Trenton, Ont. driver. Earl will be eager for a rebound performance this week. Sandercock will need another strong finish to maintain the 70-point advantage over Earl’s No.11. Phil Potts, Adam Turner and Steve Baldwin complete the current top-five.
Ferguson On Top of Canadian Modifieds
Dan Ferguson’s perfect trifecta last week vaulted the No.11 to the point lead in the tightly contested Bainer’s OilGARD Canadian Modified division. Ferguson is just 60 notches ahead of Andrew Hennessy on the point ladder with more than half the season remaining on the schedule.
Doug O’Blenis remains focused on his first division championship since 2009 and is a mere 80 points behind Ferguson. Mike Lucas currently sits fourth in the standings while Curtis King completes the current top-five. Every driver has added incentive to win this week in the second round of the Rona Trenton Triple Crown.
Ramsay Gripping Pro Stock Lead
After Doug Anderson suffered a mechanical failure last week, Justin Ramsay’s point lead grew to 190 markers. There’s more than enough time for any driver to erase the deficit. Ramsay has made the task difficult so far with five wins so far this season. Leslie Mowat remains in the hunt while third in the standings ahead of Jamie Marshall and Wade Purchase.
Tickets Please!
Adult admission for the Electro Cables and Van Zuylen Tire presentation of the Southern Ontario Sprints is $20. A Family Pass is just $55 and is valid for two adults and two children under the age of 16 and includes family-size popcorn. Seniors and Youths are $18.
Spectator gates will open at 5:00pm. Hot laps are scheduled for 6:00pm. The first green flag is set for 7:00pm.
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Winners to Date
Southern Ontario Sprints: 2 – 10B Mitch Brown (July 4 – South Buxton Raceway, May 16 – Brighton Speedway); 2 – 0 Glenn Styres (July 3 – Ohsweken Speedway, June 20 – Brighton Speedway); 1 – 11J Chris Jones (June 6 – South Buxton), 1 – 77M Parker Price-Miller (May 17 – Humberstone Speedway),
Vanderlaan Building Products RUSH Pro Late Models: 4 – Charlie Sandercock (July 4, June 6, May 16, May 9); 1 – Adam Turner (June 13); 1 – Kyle Sopaz (May 23); 1 – Corey Earl (May 3)
OilGARD Anti-Rust Canadian Modifieds: 2 – 11 Dan Ferguson (July 4, June 13); 2 – Andrew Hennessy (June 20, May 3); 1- 74 Mike Lucas (June 6); 1 – 32 Doug O’Blenis (May 23); 1 – Curtis King (May 9)
Brighton Automotive Pro Stocks: 5 – Justin Ramsay (July 4, June 13, June 6, May 16, May 3); 1 – Doug Anderson (May 23); 1 - 53 Wade Purchase (May 9)
Bill’s Johns Comp 4s: 5 – Tyler French (June 13, May 16, May 9, May 3); 1 – 94 Brady Greer (June 6), 1 – Shelby Mills (May 23)
Quinte Septic Stingers: 2 – Del MacGregor (July 4, May 9); 1 – 95 Chris Lammle (June 6), 1- 89 Gary Taylor (May 23);
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About Electro Cables: Located in Trenton, Ont., Electro Cables is a supplier of high quality CSA, UL, and ETL electronic and electrical cables. Electro Cables offers 500 different types of standard wire and cable constructions for communications, speakers, fire alarms, security systems, and control. Superior technical support is a top priority for Electro Cables. The sales and engineering department can design custom cables for your unique applications. For more information, call (613) 394-4896, or visit Electro Cables online at www.electrocables.com.
About VanZuylen Tire and Alignment: Estbalished in the Ottawa-Gatineau region for many years, Vanzuylen Tire is the premium destination for tire purchases. With its 17 locations, the staff of Vanzuylen Tire is proud to offer complete vehicle maintenance and repair services such as oil changes, wheel alignments, preventive engine repairs and electronic system diagnostics. Vanzuylen Tire is committed to excellence in serving all customers including people with disabilities. For a location nearest you and to get a quote, visit www.vanzuylen.ca.
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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