By Tommy Goudge
(August 16, 2012) – Another special event hits the track at Ohsweken Speedway this Friday when Jones Brown Insurance presents the third of four races in the Northern Summer Nationals Sprint Car series. The Lighthouse Tattoos Thunder Stocks, HRW Automotive Mini Stocks, and Pierced Parts Bombers will also be in action this Friday night, August 17 for round 11 of Friday Night Thunder.
NORTHERN SUMMER NATIONALS
The first two rounds of the Northern Summer Nationals Sprint Car series took place on the June 22 and 23 weekend, with Friday racing at Ohsweken Speedway, and Saturday at South Buxton Raceway. Three affiliated sanctioning bodies are officially a part of the series, including Ohsweken’s Corr/Pak Merchandising Sprint Car division, along with the Southern Ontario Sprints club, and the Patriot Sprint Tour.
Jared Zimbardi of Salamanca, New York won the opening round of the series at Ohsweken, while Montrose, New York’s Justin Barger won the following night at South Buxton. Barger leads the Northern Summer Nationals points standings heading into this Friday’s event, with Zimbardi in second, trailing by just a single point. Burford’s Jamie Collard is third in the standings, just five points behind Zimbardi, while Tecumseh, Michigan driver Dain Naida and Grimsby’s Travis Cunningham are tied for fourth, just one point behind Collard.
A total of 46 drivers have earned points so far in the Northern Summer Nationals series, which is also the number of drivers which took part in the opening round at Ohsweken on June 22, and another large field is expected this Friday night.
The Northern Summer Nationals series will conclude at South Buxton Raceway this Saturday, August 18. Any 360 Sprint Car which meets the Northern Summer Nationals rulebook will be allowed to compete, and the overall points champion of the 4 race Northern Summer Nationals miniseries will be guaranteed a starting spot in the A-Feature at September’s Canadian Sprint Car Nationals.
LIGHTHOUSE TATTOOS THUNDER STOCKS
Jack Myers and Mike Thorne put on a great show as they raced for the win in the most recent Thunder Stock feature, but Wyatt Van Wart continues to lead the way in the championship chase. Van Wart holds a 19 point lead over Myers, while Thorne is third, followed by the #5h team of Devin Habiuk and Pete Reid, with Lee Winger holding the fifth spot.
HRW AUTOMOTIVE MINI STOCKS
Karl Sault got a big win in the Art Hill Memorial 42 earlier this month, and now holds a healthy lead in the Mini Stock standings as he looks to defend his 2011 championship. Mike Evers is now in the second spot, followed by Steve Hess, Jason Lungaro, and Jeremy Hughes.
PIERCED PARTS BOMBERS
Max Chechalk saw his Bomber division points lead shrink again after the most recent event, as Davey Boughton got the feature win, and cut the gap between first and second to just 5 points. Dusty DeBoer, Kathi Dickie, and Brady Longboat make up the remainder of the top five.
TICKETS PLEASE!
Advanced reserved seat tickets for the 8th annual Canadian Sprint Car Nationals coming up September 14 and 15 at Ohsweken are on sale now! Please visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com and call 1-888-720-RACE to order yours.
COMING SOON
Another important event on the Ohsweken schedule is coming up on Friday, August 24 when“Kids Race” presents the Mod-Lite Stars Championship Tour North racing for the Canadian National Autism Foundation, along with the Corr/Pak Merchandising Sprint Cars, Lighthouse Tattoos Thunder Stocks, HRW Automotive Mini Stocks, and Pierced Parts Bombers. Make your plans now to attend this race, and help support the Canadian National Autism Foundation. As an added bonus, the rained-out Brock Leonard Memorial Thunder Stock 50 has been rescheduled to be a part of this big event.
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 Jones Brown Insurance: Jones Brown Motorsport is Canada’s insurance provider to the motorsports industry. They offer the widest range of products specifically designed to protect motorsports associations, facilities, teams, and special events. As this country’s only dedicated supplier of motorsports insurance products and services, they provide the broadest coverage, exclusive risk management advice, and the strongest negotiation available on your behalf. Their team’s in-depth knowledge of industry challenges and service requirements includes over 50 years of first-hand experience. For more information on motorsport products and programs, please visit www.JonesBrown.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, August 17 when Jones Brown Insurance presents the third round of the Northern Summer Nationals Sprint Car series, featuring Ohsweken’s Corr/Pak Merchandising Sprint Car stars, along with drivers and teams from the Southern Ontario Sprints, and Patriot Sprint Tour. The Lighthouse Tattoos Thunder Stocks, HRW Automotive Mini Stocks, and Pierced Parts Bombers will also be part of the 11th 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. Adult general admission for this special Northern Summer Nationals event is $20, 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, August 17. Visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com and Feel The Excitement!