By Tommy Goudge
(August 4, 2011) – A very special event takes to the track at Ohsweken Speedway this Friday when HRW Automotive presents the “Art Hill Memorial 42” for the HRW Automotive Mini Stock division. The Corr/Pak Merchandising Sprint Cars, Lighthouse Tattoos Thunder Stocks, and Pierced Parts Bombers will also be in action, and the 3rd annual Ohsweken Speedway Hot Dog Eating Contest will take centre stage during intermission.
CORR/PAK MERCHANDISING SPRINT CARS
Fenwick driver Jim Huppunen’s excellent season continued last week as he scored a pair of top 10 finishes in Tuesday and Friday action. He leads the Sprint Car standings by 65 points over “Tilbury Tornado” Kyle Patrick heading into this week’s event. Jamie Collard of Burford scored another runner-up finish on Friday and is currently 3rd in the standings, followed by Dain Naida of Tecumseh, Michigan, and Brantford’s Mitch Brown who is tied with Ohsweken driver Glenn Styres for 5th. Friday marks the last event before the “mulligan” rule comes into effect, as each driver’s worst finish will be thrown out, which should shake up the standings with just over a month left in the season.
LIGHTHOUSE TATTOOS THUNDER STOCKS
Burford driver Phil Nyssen scored his first career Thunder Stock feature win on Friday, but Caledonia’s Mike Thorne continues to lead the championship chase. Another Caledonia driver is in 2nd in the form of Ryan Dinning, while Port Robinson’s Devin Habiuk, Brantford driver Chris Dickie, and leading rookie Cory Turner of Caistor Centre round out the top 5.
HRW AUTOMOTIVE MINI STOCKS
Dundas driver Karl Sault is still the leader of the Mini Stock division heading into Friday’s special 42 lap race which honours Art Hill, the only driver ever to lose their life at Ohsweken. Sault leads Brantford’s Jake Brown by 60 points, while Caledonia’s Mike Evers is 3rd and fresh off his 2nd win of the season. Cayuga driver Abel Castelein and Caistor Centre’s Dan Erskine also hold top 5 spots.
PIERCED PARTS BOMBERS
Waterdown’s Rodney Rutherford has seen his points lead shrink to just 34 over Caledonia driver Jesse McDonald, who has won the last 3 Bomber features. Hamilton driver Jeremy May is 3rd, followed by Waterdown driver Trevor Roszell, and Dunnville’s Tylor Brock.
HOT DOG HERO
Do you think you’ve got what it takes to become Ohsweken’s next Hot Dog Eating champ? The 3rd annual Ohsweken Speedway Hot Dog Eating Contest will take place this Friday during intermission. Contestants must be 18 years of age or older.
COMING SOON
The final rounds of the Northern Summer Nationals miniseries are set for Friday, August 19 at Ohsweken Speedway, and Saturday, August 20 at South Buxton Raceway. The overall winner of the Northern Summer Nationals series not only receives cash awards, but a guaranteed starting position in the Canadian Sprint Car Nationals. Make sure to visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com for all the information on these special events.
TICKETS PLEASE!
Advanced reserved seat tickets for the Canadian Sprint Car Nationals on September 15, 16, and 17 at Ohsweken are on sale now! The 7th annual edition of this huge event will bring together 60 or more of the best Sprint Car drivers and teams from all over North America to compete for the $11,000 winner’s prize. Please visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com and call 1-888-720-RACE to order your tickets 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!
OUR SPONSORS
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 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 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 jewellery 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, August 5 when HRW Automotive presents the “Art Hill Memorial 42” for the HRW Automotive Mini Stocks, along with the 4th annual Ohsweken Speedway Hot Dog Eating Contest. The Corr/Pak Merchandising Sprint Cars, Lighthouse Tattoos Thunder Stocks, HRW Automotive Mini Stocks, and Pierced Parts Bombers are all part of round 9 of Friday Night Thunder.
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, August 5! Visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com and Feel The Excitement!