TIGHT TITLE CHASES HIGHLIGHT MID-SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP AT OHSWEKEN
by Tommy Goudge (July 5, 2011) – Although it seems like the season just
got started, this week’s edition of Friday Night Thunder at Ohsweken
Speedway will mark “Mid-Season Championship” night at the Styres-owned
facility. Wiseco Piston presents extra-distance features this week for
the Corr/Pak Merchandising Sprint Cars, Lighthouse Tattoos Thunder
Stocks, and Pierced Parts Bombers, while Evers Financial presents the
HRW Automotive Mini Stock portion of Friday’s program.
CORR/PAK MERCHANDISING SPRINT CARS
Derek Jonathan of Lewiston, NY scored a popular win last Friday night at
Ohsweken, but Tilbury’s Kyle Patrick continues to lead the championship
chase. Patrick entered the night 1 point ahead of Fenwick driver Jim
Huppunen, and finished the night 2 points ahead after both drivers
scored top 5 finishes in the feature. Jonathan is third in the
standings, followed by Brantford sophomore Mitch Brown, and Grimsby
driver Travis Cunningham. New York drivers have won each feature so far
this year, including Kyle Moffit, Jared Zimbardi, Bryan Howland, and
Jonathan.
LIGHTHOUSE TATTOOS THUNDER STOCKS
Larry Czinege, Jr. of Ridgeway, and Caledonia driver Mike Thorne moved
past Port Robinson’s Devin Habiuk and into a tie for first place in the
Thunder Stock standings by finishing 1-2 last Friday night. Habiuk, who
has a feature win this season, is still well within striking distance,
just 4 points behind. Brad Herron of Brantford has had a consistent
season and sits fourth, while Caledonia's Ryan Dinning rounds out the top 5.
HRW AUTOMOTIVE MINI STOCKS
Dundas driver Karl Sault was able to salvage a decent feature finish in
a borrowed car last Friday night in Mini Stock action, but saw his
points lead dwindle to just 5 markers over Jake Brown of Brantford.
Caledonia veteran Mike Evers is just 6 points out of the lead in third,
and looking to win the race he's sponsoring this Friday. Abel Castelein
of Cayuga won Friday's feature, and is up to fourth in the standings,
while Burlington driver Mike Taylor rounds out the top 5.
PIERCED PARTS BOMBERS
Waterdown's Rodney Rutherford and Rockton's Dave Patton both overtook
Waterdown driver Trevor Roszell by finishing second and fourth
respectively last Friday night. Rutherford leads Patton by a single
point heading into Friday's race, with Roszell third, Hamilton's Max
Chechalk fourth, and Dundas driver Sarah Rutherford fifth.
NEW THIS WEEK
The top five drivers in points in a selected Friday Night Thunder
division will be featured in a fan-friendly meet and greet interview
session beginning this week at intermission. This week’s featured
division is the Lighthouse Tattoos Thunder Stocks. Fans are encouraged
to gather under the flag stand to mingle with the drivers. Cameras are
welcome!
COMING SOON
“Christmas in July” is approaching quickly, and that event will also
feature the only autograph night of the season.. Santa Claus will visit
Ohsweken on Friday, July 22, and kick off a busy week of action at the
track which includes “Tony Stewart Night” on July 26, the World of
Outlaws Sprint Car series on July 27, and another round of Friday Night
Thunder on July 29. Make sure to visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com for all
the information on these special events.
TICKETS PLEASE!
Advanced reserved seat tickets for “Tony Stewart at Ohsweken” July 26,
World of Outlaws Sprint Cars “Six Nations Showdown” July 27, and
Canadian Sprint Car Nationals 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!
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!
RIDE WITH “SMOKE”!
Ohsweken Speedway will be giving away 2-seater rides with NASCAR
champion Tony Stewart during each of the next three rounds of Friday
Night Thunder. Tickets will be sold for $2 each, or three for $5
beginning around 8:00p.m. on July 8th, 15th, and 22nd. A new draw will
be held each week, with the previous week’s tickets ineligible.
Watch the official Ohsweken Speedway website at www.OhswekenSpeedway.com
in the next few days for news and details on how to get involved in a
special “Meet and Greet” session with Tony Stewart. “Smoke” will take on
Ohsweken’s hometown Corr/Pak Sprint Car racers on Tuesday, July 26,
while stars of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series will invade
Ohsweken the following night - Wednesday, July 27.
OUR SPONSORS
About Wiseco Piston: You demand performance and reliability on the race
track - Wiseco Piston delivers! Meeting and exceeding your expectations
is their goal. Whether you require stock or custom-built pistons, you
can depend on the maximum strength and minimum variance of Wiseco’s
aluminum-forged pistons. Forget the yellow flags raised by cast and
hyper-eutectic pistons. With Wiseco, you are assured of stronger pistons
with tighter tolerances than any other part in your engine. Using the
world’s most advanced forging process, their pistons are pressed into
shape with a 2,000 ton press, followed by an extensive heat-treat and
finishing process.. Their customer service is second to none. For
quality you can take to the track, Wiseco Piston offers race-winning
results! For more information on Wiseco Piston, please visit www.Wiseco.com
About Evers Financial: Evers develops creative ways for their clients to
grow and distribute equity among themselves and their heirs in a fair,
tax-effective, and amicable manner. Evers Financial helps high net-worth
individuals and corporations to see their "big picture", and to put
closure to unresolved questions. Evers Financial's planning process is
as unique as each family member - they analyze the specific details of
each client's wishes, then apply their many years of experience to
develop and implement Practical Planning Solutions. Evers Financial
clients often tell them that this process has provided them with a new
sense of peace and satisfaction in their lives. Please visit
www.Evers-Financial.com 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 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 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
About Pierced Parts: Operators of Silver Dragon Alternative Body Fashion
retail stores in Brantford, Waterloo, London, and Port Stanley, Pierced
Parts offers wicked selections of body jewelry, crazy contacts, and hair
dye for the alternative lifestyle. Pierced Parts Studios will also open
soon, offering the best jewelry from Silver Dragon, plus professional
body piercing services, other fashion accessories, and apparel. Visit
the title sponsor of Bomber racing at Ohsweken on the web at
www.PiercedParts.com
THIS WEEK AT OHSWEKEN
Ohsweken Speedway’s Friday Night Thunder continues this Friday, July 8
when Wiseco Piston and Evers Financial present “Mid-Season Championship
Night”. The Corr/Pak Merchandising Sprint Cars, Lighthouse Tattoos
Thunder Stocks, HRW Automotive Mini Stocks, and Pierced Parts Bombers
will all be contesting extra-distance feature races during the fifth
round of Friday Night Thunder this week.
Friday Night Thunder at Ohsweken offers affordable, exciting, family
entertainment just a short drive from many Mid-Western Ontario
locations. Friday Night Thunder Adult General Admission is just $10,
while Seniors and Students are $8, and Kids age 12 and under are FREE!
Spectator gates open @ 6:00p.m., with the first race taking the green
flag at 7:45p.m. this Friday, July 8! Visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com and
Feel The Excitement!
as you said this could go ether way in the sprint cars and in every divsion but i hope Jared zimbarde #35sprint car can come around and show more wins or maybe Glenn might come around and show more wins this weekend and the rest of the season who nose who will win this weekend of next weekend that is so good about this track it is not a one grove track it is a multie groove track not like the track where you can run the bottom or the middle or the top witch makes for better racing and i have said it in the past that Glenn and his staff but on a freaking good show better then the asphalt track that is 15 minutes from me here in London as i said IN THE PAST MISTER GLENN STYRES KEEP UP THE GOOD RACING cause i was a asphalt guy for years till i came and saw dirt racing 3 years ago now i I'm LOVING IT MORE THAN EVER so see you on Fridays from here on and i hope glen reads this from a new loyal new fan PS see you in turn four on Fridays
