by Tommy Goudge
(July 25, 2012) – Best Western Cairn Croft Hotel presents “Norfolk County Night” this week at Ohsweken Speedway for another round of Friday Night Thunder. Spectators showing proof of residence in Norfolk County will be admitted to the speedway for half price this Friday, July 27. The Corr/Pak Merchandising Sprint Cars, Lighthouse Tattoos Thunder Stocks, HRW Automotive Mini Stocks, and Pierced Parts Bombers will supply the racing action.
CORR/PAK MERCHANDISING SPRINT CARS
Fenwick’s Chris Steele tops the list of Sprint Car championship contenders again this week, and he has a 17 point lead over Ohsweken driver Glenn Styres. Travis Cunningham of Grimsby won his second feature of the season last Friday night, and has moved into contention, just 3 points behind Styres, while Fenwick’s Tom Huppunen, and Tecumseh, Michigan driver Dain Naida remain in the top 5.
LIGHTHOUSE TATTOOS THUNDER STOCKS
Cambridge driver Wyatt Van Wart remains atop the Thunder Stock standings heading into this Friday’s event, and recorded yet another top 5 finish last week. Jack Myers of Wainfleet got his second win of the season last Friday, and sits second in the standings, followed by Caledonia drivers Lee Winger, and Mike Thorne, and Port Robinson’s Devin Habiuk.
HRW AUTOMOTIVE MINI STOCKS
Mike Evers of Caledonia continues to lead the Mini Stock standings, but Dundas driver Karl Sault gained another point last Friday night, and now sits only 9 markers behind. Ohsweken’s Steve Hess is third, followed by the Burlington team of Mike Taylor and Mark Czuba, and Hamilton’s Jason Lungaro.
PIERCED PARTS BOMBERS
Hamilton’s Max Chechalk is still leading the Bomber standings, but Davey Boughton of Carlisle has slowly crept into the picture lately, and is now only 13 points out of the lead. Hagersville driver Dusty DeBoer got his first feature win last Friday, and now sits third in the standings, followed by Jeremy May of Hamilton, and Ohsweken’s Brady Longboat.
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.
Advance ticket sales close for the July 30 & 31 races at 8:00pm on Wednesday, July 25. The ticket window at the speedway will open at 12 Noon on Monday, July 30. Sales of advance tickets for the Canadian Sprint Car Nationals will resume on Tuesday, August 7.
COMING SOON
Get your appetites ready for the annual Ohsweken Speedway Hot Dog Eating Championship coming up Friday, August 3! The contest will be part of HRW Automotive Night at the track, which will also feature the Art Hill Memorial race for the HRW Automotive Mini Stocks.
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 Best Western Cairn Croft Hotel: Located on Lundy’s Lane in Niagara Falls, the Best Western Cairn Croft Hotel is one of the city’s most popular courtyard-style hotels. The Cade-family owned facility is located just minutes from many of Niagara Falls’ most popular attractions. Their enclosed courtyard is a tropical paradise featuring towering trees, gardens, and lush foliage. You’ll enjoy the heated indoor pool, gazebo, kids play park, and whirlpool hot tubs. The award-winning “Windows on the Lane” restaurant, and the “Croft Night Club” are always popular with guests to Niagara Falls, as well as locals. A visit to this beautiful region is only enhanced by the comfort and hospitality extended by the Best Western Cairn Croft Hotel. For more information, please visit www.CairnCroft.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 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 27 when Best Western Cairn Croft Hotel presents “Norfolk County Night”. The Corr/Pak Merchandising Sprint Cars, Lighthouse Tattoos Thunder Stocks, HRW Automotive Mini Stocks, and Pierced Parts Bombers are all part of Friday Night Thunder this week.
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 27! Visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com and Feel The Excitement!