BRIGHTON SPEEDWAY PR: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 09/29/14
Eve of Destruction a Smash Hit
BRIGHTON (September 28, 2014) – A jam-packed grandstand saw all kinds of destruction take place at Brighton Speedway on Sunday afternoon. The annual Eve of destruction meant a ton of crumpled metal on the property of the one-third mile dirt oval. A warm afternoon and sunny skies provided the perfect setting for the final event at the speedway in 2014.
McBride Scary Fast in Monster Enduro
The 100-lap Monster Enduro was the main event of the evening. At the end of the long-distance race, Zac McBride (No.86z) was the first car to cross the finish line and avoid the carnage of racecars around the track. Adam Flieler (No.11) held off Colin Pickell (No.91) to finish second. Peterborough Speedway mini stock regular Tyler Junkin (No.401) finish fourth ahead of Mike Beaudrie (No.89B), who completed the top-five.
Sopaz Wheels to Victory In Bus Race
The second and final appearance of the season for the Workman’s OK Tire Quinte West School Bus Race did not disappoint the capacity crowd. Rick Sopaz wheeled his No.24 bus to victory lane ahead of Jim Perry (No.44). The two drivers swapped spots from the first race of the season as Perry won the race on June 7, while Sopaz finished second. Frank Flieler’s (No.03) bus held on to third ahead of Bob Green (No.8) and Jan Steenstra (No.29).
Trailer Race A Thrill
The annual trailer race saw racers attach camper trailers to the rear end for the race. Racers had to try and keep their trailers attached for the length of the race. did Andrew Wildenbeest just that in his No.68 van and trailer combination to win the race. Jody Trottman’s No.1408 was the runner-up while Mike Freeman rounded out the podium in his No.51. Jan Maat (No.767) won the best appearing trailer award.
Juniors’ Race Hard to the Finish
The Junior’s race also provided plenty of excitement. The drivers between the ages of 14 and 18 raced to a victory. At the end, Cameron Pederson piloted his No.21 machine to the winner’s circle. Alex Bearagerr was a close second in car number 53. The final podium position went to Kyle Deline-Gregory (No.97k).
Girl Power On Display
The Ladies’ race was also one of the important events at this year’s Eve of Destruction. Cindy Mosco (No.22cc) was the big winner as she defeated Sam Potts (No.0) and Alix Woods (No.38). The top-five was completed by Brittany Golden (No.85) and Steph Roblin (No.16).
Derby Delivers Destruction
The Brighton Recycling Demolition Derby saw plenty of crashes. The last car standing was Dylan Boyle’s who lasted just long enough to defeat Jeremy Gale. Wayne Patrick was the third-place finisher.
Season in the Books
The Lange and Fetter Ford Eve of Destruction marked the end of the 2014 schedule at Brighton Speedway. Stay tuned to www.brightonspeedway.com for information on the 2014 awards banquet in the coming weeks. Brighton Speedway would like to thank its loyal fan base for a successful 2014 season and looks forward to an exciting 2015 schedule.
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About Lange & Fetter Ford: Located in Trenton, Ont., Lang and Fetter Ford is committed to superior sales and service. Open Monday to Saturday, Land and Fetter Ford offers the highest quality new and pre-owned car sales. Visit them at 52 Dundas Street East in Trenton or online at www.langefetterford.ca. Call them at (613) 392-6561.
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 Workman’s OK Tire: Workman’s Ok Tire has been located in Quinte West since 1995. Owned and operated by Mike Workman, OK Tire has built nearly 20 years of customer relationships. Experience the OK Tire difference that comes from an independently owned and operated store able to tailor service specifically to its customers. Visit their newly renovated location at 494 Bigford Road, Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm.
About Brighton Recycling: Brighton Recycling is a locally owned and operated full service ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling company. With over 20 years of experience, Brighton Recycling provides quality service to all of its customers throughout central and eastern Ontario, and conveniently located between Toronto and Kingston. Brighton Recycling recycles all types of metals, including aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, iron, electronics, and more. For more information, visit www.brightonrecycling.ca.
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Brighton Speedway’s 2014 season is proudly supported by the following corporate sponsors: Lucas Oil, Vanderlaan Building Supplies, Quinte Septic, OilGARD Anti-Rust (a division of Bainer’s), Brighton Automotive, Bill’s Johns, Sanderson’s Tire & Automotive Centre, Mystical Distributing Company Ltd., ROCK 107, T.R.S. Communication, Campbellford Chrysler, Cool 100.1, Hotch’s Auto Parts, Dibbits Excavating, ImageFactor.ca Motorsport Design, Workman’s OK Tire Quinte West, NOCO Fuels, Star 93.3, VP Racing Fuels, Hoosier Racing Tires, Ultramar CST, Benson Auto Parts, Brighton Recycling and Excel Tower Services.
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 DIRTcar sanctioning. The track’s flagship Applefest Shootout Weekend attracts drivers, fans, and sponsors from across the NorthEast every September for Mr. DIRT Sportsman and 358 Modified designation.
Media Contact: Clayton Johns
claytonjohns@brightonspeedway.com