By Tommy Goudge
(July 5, 2012) – Another evening of fun and entertainment is on tap this Friday at Ohsweken Speedway, with the Rochester Knighthawks Lacrosse Club presenting Sunshine Foundation and Autograph Night on July 6. The Corr/Pak Merchandising Sprint Cars, Lighthouse Tattoos Thunder Stocks, HRW Automotive Mini Stocks, and Pierced Parts Bombers will all be part of Friday Night Thunder this week, along with the return of the Modified Lite Stars International Championship Tour.
CORR/PAK MERCHANDISING SPRINT CARS
Ohsweken’s own Glenn Styres claimed his second win of the season last Friday, as the Sprint Car division got back to regular season action. Styres is the current Corr/Pak points leader, and holds a 25 point cushion over Fenwick driver Tom Huppunen. Fenwick’s Chris Steele, Tecumseh, Michigan driver Dain Naida, and Jamie Collard of Burford currently hold top 5 positions.
MODIFIED LITE STARS INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR
Middleport, New York driver Derek Wagner won the Mod-Lite feature last Friday night, and will look for two in a row this week. Beamsville’s Paul Klager, Port Colborne driver Shawn Sliter, Jeff May of Mount Hope, Bolton’s Jason Corless, and St. Catharines driver Korey Howe are among the other drivers expected this Friday night. This week’s Mod-Lite event will be the third of six scheduled events for the tour at Ohsweken in 2012.
LIGHTHOUSE TATTOOS THUNDER STOCKS
Cambridge driver Wyatt Van Wart leads the Thunder Stock standings heading into this Friday’s event, but he has seen his lead shrink over the past two weeks. Brad Herron of Waterford won for a second consecutive week last Friday, and is now just three points behind Van Wart in the standings. Cory Turner of Caistor Centre moved to third in the standings with a runner-up finish last Friday, and is just 11 points behind Van Wart, while Port Robinson driver Devin Habiuk, and Caledonia’s Mike Thorne round out the top five.
HRW AUTOMOTIVE MINI STOCKS
Mike Evers enjoyed plenty of early-season success in the Mini Stock division, with two feature wins already, but he hit a snag when he was caught up in a crash last Friday. The veteran driver from Caledonia still holds a comfortable lead over Hamilton’s Brittani Myers, who is second in the standings, followed by the team of Burlington drivers Mark Czuba and Mike Taylor, Steve Hess of Ohsweken, and Burlington’s Jeremy Hughes.
PIERCED PARTS BOMBERS
Caledonia’s Jesse McDonald won for the first time this season last Friday, and now sits atop the Pierced Parts Bombers standings as a result. Max Chechalk of Hamilton is now in second place, followed by Carlisle driver Davey Boughton is third, Dusty DeBoer of Hagersville, and Hamilton’s Jeremy May.
TICKETS PLEASE!
Advanced reserved seat tickets for “Tony Stewart at Ohsweken” July 30, World of Outlaws Sprint Cars “Six Nations Showdown” July 31, and the 8th annual Canadian Sprint Car Nationals September 14 and 15 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. 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!
OUR SPONSORS
About the Rochester Knighthawks: A charter member of the National Lacrosse League, the Rochester Knighthawks lacrosse club is owned by Curt Styres. The Knighthawks claimed the 2012 NLL World Championship on May 19, their third title in team history. The season begins in January 2013, and season tickets are on sale now! More information on the Rochester Knighthawks can be found at www.RochesterKnighthawks.net.
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 fifth consecutive season in 2012. 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: Pierced Parts Body Jewellery retail stores are located in Brantford, Waterloo, and London. Pierced Parts offers wicked selections of body jewellery, crazy contacts, and hair dye for the alternative lifestyle. 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 6 when the Rochester Knighthawks Lacrosse Club presents Sunshine Foundation and Autograph Night, featuring the Corr/Pak Merchandising Sprint Cars, Lighthouse Tattoos Thunder Stocks, HRW Automotive Mini Stocks, Pierced Parts Bombers, and Modified Lite Stars International Championship Tour.
Friday Night Thunder adult general admission is just $12, while seniors and students are $10, 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 6! Visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com and Feel The Excitement!