OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY: TONY STEWART TUESDAY, WORLD OF OUTLAWS WEDNESDAY
by Tommy Goudge (July 25, 2011) - Two huge events are set to go at
Ohsweken Speedway this week. NASCAR star Tony Stewart will take on the
best drivers from Ohsweken's Corr/Pak Merchandising Sprint Car division
on Tuesday, July 26, while the World of Outlaws Sprint series contests
the "Six Nations Shootout" on Wednesday, July 27. Ohsweken's weekly
Lighthouse Tattoos Thunder Stocks, and HRW Automotive Mini Stocks will
join the Sprint Cars on Tuesday, and the Mod-Lite Stars Championship
Tour North will support the World of Outlaws on Wednesday.
AN EVENING WITH TONY STEWART
Tony Stewart's visit to Ohsweken has been one of the most
highly-anticipated events of the Ontario racing season since the
announcement was made in February. Stewart's illustrious racing career
began on Indiana dirt tracks, and he has never forgotten his roots
despite unprecedented success in the highest echelons of racing.
"Smoke" is the only driver with NASCAR, IndyCar, and USAC championships
on his resume, and he was the first to win USAC's "Triple Crown" -
Silver Crown, Sprint Car, and Midget titles in the same season.
The Columbus, IN driver still competes regularly in dirt track events,
despite his busy schedule not only as a NASCAR driver, but team owner as
well. His most recent of many dirt track starts this season came on
Saturday night at the famed Knoxville Raceway, where he finished 12th
against that ultra-competitive field.
Stewart is also involved in dirt track racing in an ownership capacity,
with involvement in several facilities including the famous Eldora
Speedway, and owns several dirt track racing teams too, including those
of Jessica Zemken, Steve Kinser, and Donny Schatz.
CORR/PAK MERCHANDISING SPRINT CARS
Stewart will take on Ohsweken's tough weekly Corr/Pak Merchandising
Sprint Car teams in an event that pays full points towards their season
championship, and $3,000 to the feature winner.
Jim Huppunen of Fenwick, Ontario leads the way for the local contingent
at Ohsweken. He scored the first two feature wins of his Sprint Car
career in consecutive starts earlier this month, and leads "Tilbury
Tornado" Kyle Patrick by 36 points in the Corr/Pak division standings.
Burford's Jamie Collard is 3rd in the standings, followed by Dain Naida
of Tecumseh, MI, and Brantford's Mitch Brown.
Opening night feature winner Kyle Moffit of South Dayton, NY is 6th in
the standings, followed by Grimsby's Travis Cunningham, "Ohsweken Flyer"
Glenn Styres, Todd Hoddick of Cheektowaga, NY, and Hamilton's Mikey
Kruchka, who claimed his first ever feature win last Friday night.
Jim Huppunen is the only repeat winner so far this year in Sprint Car
competition at the track, as six different drivers have visited the
Engine Pro Racing Winner's Circle in seven features.
Several invaders are also expected to compete in both Tuesday's Corr/Pak
event, and Wednesday's World of Outlaws event, including Dustin Daggett
of Grand Ledge, MI, Sam Hafertepe, Jr. of Sunnyvale, TX, and Tony
Stewart Racing team driver Jessica Zemken of Sprakers, NY.
LIGHTHOUSE TATTOOS THUNDER STOCKS
Larry Czinege, Jr. of Ridgeway returned to Ohsweken in fine style after
a week off due to injury, claiming the Thunder Stock feature win last
Friday night. Caledonia driver Mike Thorne is enjoying a consistent
season, and continued that trend with a runner-up last week. Thorne
leads the championship standings over fellow Caledonia resident Ryan
Dinning, Brantford's Brad Herron, Devin Habiuk of Port Robinson, and
Cambridge driver Wyatt Van Wart.
HRW AUTOMOTIVE MINI STOCKS
Karl Sault's amazing rookie season continued last Friday as the Dundas
driver claimed feature win number four in the HRW Automotive Mini Stock
division. Sophomore driver Jake Brown of Brantford is trying to keep
pace, and sits second in the standings, followed by Cayuga's Abel
Castelein, Caledonia driver Mike Evers, and Mike Taylor of Burlington.
WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SERIES
The World of Outlaws Sprint Car series regulars have been busy this
season, with 36 events already in the record books. Their visit to
Ohsweken is in the middle of a north-eastern swing which also includes
stops at West Lebanon, NY, Brockville, Ontario, and Drummondville, Quebec.
Minnesota driver Craig Dollansky heads to Ohsweken as the most recent
winner on the WoO circuit, as he got the win Sunday night at Lebanon
Valley Speedway. The win was Dollansky's series-leading 6th of the
season, but he isn't the points leader.
California's Jason Meyers won the 2010 WoO title, and holds an 18 point
lead over four time champion Donny Schatz of North Dakota heading into
the Ohsweken event. Twenty time series champ Steve Kinser of Indiana is
third in the standings, followed by Dollansky, and three-time Ohsweken
winner Jason Sides of Tennessee.
The World of Outlaws Sprint Car series has competed at Ohsweken on five
occasions since the inaugural event in 2007. Jason Sides won that first
event on July 25, 2007, and also recorded wins at Ohsweken on July 29,
2009, and July 30, 2010. Jason Meyers won at Ohsweken on July 28, 2009,
while Donny Schatz won the most recent WoO event at Ohsweken on August
1, 2010.
MOD-LITE STARS CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR NORTH
The Mod-Lite tour has visited Ohsweken twice already this season, and
Shawn Sliter has been to the Winner's Circle at the conclusion of both
features. He holds a 28 point advantage over Josh Sliter in the series
standings, followed by Paul Klager, Jason Corless, and Jeffrey May.
COMING SOON
Another round of Friday Night Thunder will hit the track on July 29,
completing a busy week at Ohsweken. August will start with a bang when
Ohsweken's annual Hot Dog Eating Championship takes centre stage along
with a full racing card, including the Art Hill Memorial 42 for the HRW
Automotive Mini Stock division. Make sure to visit
www.OhswekenSpeedway.com for all the information on these special events.
MEET SMOKE!
A special "Meet and Greet" with Tony Stewart will take place at Ohsweken
Speedway on Tuesday, July 26 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tickets include
a BBQ, an autograph card, Tony's autograph, a photo opportunity with
Tony, and a chance to mingle with other race fans. Cost is $50, with
tickets on sale NOW at Speedway Variety (519-445-0550) on Chiefswood
Road outside the track. Space is limited to 300, so don't wait!
TICKETS PLEASE!
Advance ticket purchases by phone for this week's special events have
concluded. The ticket window at the track will open at 1:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, July 26, selling both Tony Stewart and World of Outlaws
tickets. The ticket window will reopen again at 1:00 p.m. on July 27
with World of Outlaws tickets on sale.
Advanced reserved seat tickets for the Canadian Sprint Car Nationals
coming up on September 15, 16, and 17 at Ohsweken are on sale now!
Please visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com and call 1-888-720-RACE to order
yours today!
STAY WITH US
Plenty of primitive camping space is available on the Speedway grounds
for a nominal one-time $10 fee. Breakfast will be served at the Pit barn
concession booth all week!
DEREK MILLER LIVE!
Juno Award winning musician Derek Miller will be performing FREE
concerts at Ohsweken Speedway on Tuesday and Wednesday. Learn more about
Derek at www.DerekMiller.ca
RIDE WITH THE PROS
Ohsweken Speedway has two custom-built two-seater Sprint Cars available
each race night for rides during intermission and after the races.
Please visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com to learn how you can take the ride
of your life with one of the stars of the Corr/Pak Merchandising Sprint
Cars!
OUR SPONSORS
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 fourth consecutive season in 2011.
Please visit www.CorrPak.ca for more information on the title sponsor of
Sprint Car racing at Ohsweken Speedway.
About Arrow Express: Arrow Express proudly presents the Six Nations
Showdown and Canadian Sprint Car Nationals at Ohsweken. Contact them by
phone at (519) 445-1688.
About Lighthouse Tattoos: The friendly and knowledgeable staff at
Lighthouse Tattoos are there to assist you in choosing a tattoo from
thousands of in-store designs, or they can create a custom tattoo using
your own idea. Lighthouse Tattoos is a clean and sterile environment,
and is health department inspected and approved. They provide a fun and
relaxing atmosphere to make sure your tattoo experience is a memorable
one. Visit the title sponsor of Thunder Stock racing at Ohsweken at 245
Lakeshore Road East in Mississauga, or online at www.LighthouseTattoos.com.
About HRW Automotive: HRW was founded by Robert Workman in 1990. By
providing good old-fashioned customer service, HRW has gained a loyal
following in the community. You can entrust all of your vehicle's
service and repair needs to the team of automotive professionals at HRW
Automotive. Visit the title sponsor of Mini-Stock Racing at Ohsweken
Speedway at 163 Baptist Church Road in Caledonia, or on the web at
www.HRWAutomotive.com.
THIS WEEK AT OHSWEKEN
Corr/Pak Merchandising presents "Tony Stewart at Ohsweken" on Tuesday,
July 26. The Corr/Pak Merchandising Sprints, Lighthouse Tattoos Thunder
Stocks, and HRW Automotive Mini Stocks are all part of this special
event. Adult reserved seats are $20 for this special event, while
Students and Seniors are $15, and Kids Age 12 & Under are $5. Gates open
at 4:00 with racing starting at 7:45!
Arrow Express presents the "Six Nations Showdown" on Wednesday, July 27.
The World of Outlaws Sprint Car series will be in action, along with the
Mod-Lite Stars Championship Tour North. Adult reserved seats are $35 for
this special event, while Students and Seniors are also $35, and Kids
Age 12 & Under are $15. Gates open at 4:00 with racing starting at 7:45!
Ohsweken Speedway offers affordable, exciting, family entertainment just
a short drive from many Mid-Western Ontario locations. Visit
www.OhswekenSpeedway.com and Feel The Excitement!
o my god i really peed my pants now tony stewart two days life just cant be better tony finshing third after starting in the mid pact
tuesday night was a great night at oshweken..30 plus cars in 4 cyl and thunder cars.. great show great racing.. very fast restarts..sprints where great..tony stuggled in his heat but was awesome in the feature.. started 15 th to finish 3rd with no cautions..
Looks like Tony Stewart Won the World of Outlaws race at Ohsweken!!!!!!!
Sammy Swindell did take the lead away from him, but Tony
got it back. Tony was very, very excited - his first words
after exiting his car were "holy s###". He kept repeating
how much this meant to him - he started racing in open
wheel, so his 1st WoO win probably does mean a lot.
I'll post photos when i can (took over 2100).
