OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY PR: CELEBRATE “CHRISTMAS IN JULY” THIS FRIDAY
Ohsweken, Ontario – July 25, 2013 – Ohsweken Speedway’s 18th season of
racing continues this Friday, July 26 when McDonald’s of Paris &
Brantford present “Christmas in July”, featuring the Corr/Pak
Merchandising Sprints, Affordable Towing & Recovery Thunder Stocks, HRW
Automotive Mini Stocks, and Gale’s Auto Aftermarket Bombers, plus the
rescheduled Autograph Night, and Kids Box Car Races.
CORR/PAK MERCHANDISING SPRINT CARS
2011 track champion Jim Huppunen continues leads the way in the
championship chase for the Sprint Cars. Jamie Collard, Glenn Styres,
Mitch Brown, and Shane Ross make up the rest of the top 5.
Jim Huppunen and Jamie Collard are tied atop the Brown Auto Service Hard
Charger standings, followed by Keith Dempster, Steve Goldner, and
Jessica Zemken.
The Sprint Cars will complete their postponed B-Main and Feature events
from July 19 on Friday, August 23.
AFFORDABLE TOWING & RECOVERY THUNDER STOCKS
The top 5 has tightened up over the past few weeks in the Thunder Stock
division, as Chris Dickie holds an 8 point lead over Lee Winger, with
Cory Turner 4 points behind Winger, Mike Thorne 10 points behind Turner,
and Jim Lampman 2 points behind Thorne.
Dave Silverthorn, Jr. is 8th overall in the Thunder Stock standings, and
leads the Rookie of the Year standings, with Karl Sault his nearest
challenger.
The Thunder Stocks will complete their postponed B-Main and Feature
events from July 19 on Friday, August 9.
HRW AUTOMOTIVE MINI STOCKS
A pair of rookies lead the way for the Mini Stocks. Alex Schuts picked
up his 2nd win of the season on July 12, and took over the Mini Stock
division points lead as well. Davey Boughton lost the points lead, but
he’s still in the hunt, just 7 points behind Schuts. Jason Lungaro,
Laura Hughes, and Steve Hess hold spots in the top 5.
The Mini Stocks will complete their postponed Feature event from July 19
on Friday, August 30.
GALE’S AUTO AFTERMARKET BOMBERS
The Bombers were able to complete their feature race last week before
the weather moved in, and Brady Longboat got the win. Another change
took place at the top of the standings, as Jesse McDonald moved 3 points
ahead of Dusty DeBoer. Tim DeBoer, Brady Longboat, and Max Chechalk
round out the top 5.
FRIDAY, JULY 19 - 50/50 DRAW
The winning 50/50 number from the event on Friday, July 19 has been
drawn. The winning ticket number is 227555 on a yellow ticket. The prize
of $427.50 can be claimed at Styres Gas Bar.
TICKETS PLEASE!
Advanced reserved seat tickets are now on sale for the “Northern Summer
Nationals” featuring Tony Stewart on Monday, July 29, the World of
Outlaws Sprint Car series “Six Nations Showdown” on Tuesday, July 30,
and the 9th annual Canadian Sprint Car Nationals on Friday, September
13, and Saturday, September 14. Please visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com
and check out our new system for online ticket sales, or purchase your
tickets at the track on race nights with your Visa, Mastercard, or Debit
card!
RIDE WITH THE PROS
Ohsweken Speedway has two custom-built two-seater Sprint Cars available
for rides. Please visit www.OhswekenTwoSeater.com to learn how you can
take the ride of your life with one of the stars of the Corr/Pak
Merchandising Sprint Car division!
THURSDAY NIGHT MICRO SPRINT RACING AT OHSWEKEN
Thursday Night Micro Sprint Racing takes place on the Warm Up Track in
the Ohsweken Speedway Pits each week from May 16th to September 5th, and
spectator admission is just $5! Visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com for more
information.
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS
About McDonald’s of Paris & Brantford: McDonald's restaurants have
served the world some of its favourite food since 1955. Locations in
Brantford include 73 King George Road, 27 Stanley Street, 300 King
George Road, and 299 Wayne Gretzky Parkway, while another is in Paris at
307 Grand River Street North. Grab a bite to eat on the way to the
races, or visit the drive-thru on your way home. Visit www.McDonalds.ca
for more information.
About Corr/Pak Merchandising: Founded in 1997, Corr/Pak Merchandising
Inc. is based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, and is a designer and producer
of Point of Purchase (POP) displays for retail. Strong emphasis on
creative design and speed of response has seen Corr/Pak achieve great
success in a very competitive industry. Their in-house capabilities and
broad range of trusted suppliers enable them to develop any sort of
effective solution for your retail display needs, no matter the
materials used – whether corrugated, wood, boxboard, plastic, wire,
steel, or any combination of those. Corr/Pak’s support of the Sprint Car
division at Ohsweken continues for a sixth consecutive season in 2013.
Please visit www.CorrPak.ca for more information on the title sponsor of
Sprint Car racing at Ohsweken Speedway.
About Affordable Towing & Recovery: Affordable Towing & Recovery
provides a full range of towing and breakdown services in Brantford and
Southwestern Ontario, as well as flat-bed freight and equipment hauling,
and police towing. They can get your vehicle out, no matter where it’s
located – from an underground parking garage to a creek bed. Affordable
Towing & Recovery offers roadside assistance, and a vehicle storage
compound, as well as towing services for anything from motorcycles to
big trucks. For solutions to any vehicle transport need, go to
Affordable Towing & Recovery. Visit the title sponsor of Thunder Stock
racing at Ohsweken online at www.affordable-towing.ca, or call them at
(519) 755-7526.
About HRW Automotive: HRW Automotive was founded by Robert Workman in
1990, and by providing good old-fashioned customer service, HRW has
gained a loyal following in the community. Many hundreds of area
residents and businesses have come to depend on the expertise of HRW’s
friendly staff to keep their vehicles and equipment in peak condition.
You can entrust all of your vehicle’s service and repair needs to the
team of automotive professionals at HRW Automotive. HRW Automotive is
located at 163 Baptist Church Road in Caledonia near the intersection of
Pauline Johnson Road, and just 5 miles from Ohsweken Speedway. HRW’s
support of Mini Stock racing at Ohsweken continues for a third
consecutive season in 2013. Visit the title sponsor of Mini-Stock Racing
at Ohsweken Speedway on the web at www.HRWAutomotive.com, or call HRW
today at 519-752-2063, and find out what good customer service is all about!
About Gale’s Auto Aftermarket: All your automobile parts and supply
needs can be met at Gale’s Auto Aftermarket, located on RR 6 near
Hagersville, Ontario, just 15 miles from Ohsweken Speedway. Track
officials are proud to expand their involvement with business owner Gale
Hill, who has supported Ohsweken Speedway and its race teams for many
years. Call 519-445-2659 for more information on the title sponsor of
Bomber racing at Ohsweken.
Ohsweken Speedway also thanks the following sponsors for their support
of the 2013 season: Arrow Express, Corr/Pak Merchandising Inc., Renway
Fuels & Lubricants Heating & Cooling, O’Neil’s Farm Equipment,
McDonald’s Restaurants of Paris & Brantford, Nathan Ackland State Farm
Insurance, Klotz Canada Synthentic Lubricants, and Burger Barn.
THIS WEEK AT OHSWEKEN
Ohsweken Speedway’s 18th season of racing continues this Friday, July 26
when McDonald’s of Paris & Brantford present “Christmas in July”,
featuring the Corr/Pak Merchandising Sprints, Affordable Towing &
Recovery Thunder Stocks, HRW Automotive Mini Stocks, and Gale’s Auto
Aftermarket Bombers, plus the rescheduled Autograph Night, and Kids Box
Car Races.
Weekly Friday night racing at Ohsweken offers affordable, exciting,
family entertainment just a short drive from many Mid-Western Ontario
locations. Weekly Friday night racing adult general admission is just
$12, while admission for seniors and students is $10, and kids age 12
and under are admitted FREE! Spectator gates open @ 6:00pm, with the
first race taking the green flag at 7:30pm this Friday, July 26! Visit
the new official Ohsweken Speedway website at www.OhswekenSpeedway.com
and Feel The Excitement!
About Ohsweken Speedway: Founded in 1996, Ohsweken Speedway is a
motorsports complex which includes a 3/8 (0.375) mile clay oval track.
The facility is owned by the Styres family, and located in the village
of Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada. Ohsweken’s weekly Friday night racing
program runs from May to September each year, featuring Sprint Cars,
Thunder Stocks, Mini Stocks, and Bombers, while the season finishes each
year with the annual Canadian Sprint Car Nationals. Ohsweken Speedway
also hosts weekly Micro Sprint racing on Thursday nights, and has been a
yearly stop on the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series schedule since 2007.
Visit the official Ohsweken Speedway website at
www.OhswekenSpeedway.com, like us on Facebook at
www.Facebook.com/OHSWEKENSPEEDWAY, follow us on Twitter @OhswekenSpdway,
and subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.YouTube.com/user/OhswekenSpdway
Well had an Awesome time at Ohsweken last night. The only thing wrong was all the cautions Where was the full moon last night Woosh. Poor Glen the owner had a stellar lead in the feature with his brand new Roush Yates motor till a lapped car spun in front of him sending Glenn Flipping Thanks Can't wait till Monday and Tuesday when Tony Stewart is Racing at the Big O with the 360's. and the World of Outlaws Last night 24 sprints and 39 Thunderstocks and 31 Mini's Wow Must be doing something right. Tuesday expecting upwards of 50 Thunderstocks and a whole lot of Sprints for the 2 days Can;t wait till tomorrow when 13 of us are heading down to camp
Thanks again Big O
