by Tommy Goudge
(September 16, 2015) – Ohsweken, Ontario – The 11th annual Canadian Sprint Car Nationals weekend at Ohsweken Speedway is coming up this weekend, and anticipation is high for the track’s signature event.
The 2015 Canadian Sprint Car Nationals weekend will kick off with a Test & Tune session on Thursday, September 17, while racing will commence Friday, September 18 with the Burger Barn Night Before the Nationals, and finish with the 11th annual Arrow Express Canadian Sprint Car Nationals on Saturday, September 19.
#CSCN HISTORY
The Canadian Sprint Car Nationals has been the annual season-closing event at Ohsweken Speedway since 2005, and brings together drivers and teams from several affiliated sanctioning organizations in the area, plus teams and drivers from all over North America. The event has drawn an average of 70 entries for the 10 previous editions, with a total of 224 different drivers from 16 American states, 5 Canadian provinces, Australia, and New Zealand taking part.
Kenny Jacobs of Holmesville, Ohio won the first Canadian Sprint Car Nationals feature in 2005, followed by Steve Poirier from Saint-Mathieu-de-Beloeil, Quebec in 2006 and 2007, Mustang, Oklahoma’s Wayne Johnson in 2008, Shane Stewart of Bixby, Oklahoma in 2009 and 2010, and Sam Hafertepe, Jr. from Sunnyvale, Texas in 2011, while Poirier became the first 3-time winner in 2012, Stewart also became a 3-time winner in 2013, and Jessica Zemken went to victory lane in 2014.
#CSCN2015 FORMAT
The 11th annual Canadian Sprint Car Nationals will include group time trials for the 360 Sprint Cars, plus 6 heat races, 3 B-Feature races, a dash race for heat race winners to determine the top 6 starting positions in the A-Feature, the 15 lap “Little Feature”, and the 35 lap A-Feature which will pay the winner $12,000 from the lucrative purse. The Affordable Towing & Recovery Thunder Stocks will be the support division for the 360 Sprint Cars on Saturday, September 19.
While the Saturday night 360 Sprint Car format remains largely the same as in recent years, one small change has been made, as the field will be split into 3 flights for the group time trials as opposed to 6. Each of the 3 flights will then be divided evenly into 2 heat races based on their time trial results.
This year’s Night Before the Nationals again includes Twin 15 lap features for the 360 Sprint Cars, plus the Dave McLeod Memorial Shootout, Kevin Ward, Jr. Young Stars Challenge, and the Strickland’s GMC Crate Sprint Car and HRW Automotive Mini Stock divisions. Each Twin 15 winner will be guaranteed a starting spot in the Canadian Sprint Car Nationals A-Feature.
The Dave McLeod Memorial Shootout features qualified drivers from the Empire Super Sprints, Patriot Sprint Tour, and Southern Ontario Sprints challenge events held at Ohsweken in 2015, the Corr/Pak Merchandising 360 Sprint Car division feature on August 28, plus top drivers from Sprints on Dirt and the National Racing Alliance, and two “Wild Card” entries drawn from all remaining 360 Sprint Car A-Feature winners at Ohsweken over the past 20 seasons.
The youngest drivers signed in for competition on the Night Before the Nationals will make up the 13 car starting field for the 13 lap Kevin Ward, Jr. “Young Stars Challenge”.
TICKETS PLEASE!
Advanced reserved seat tickets are on sale now for the 11th annual Arrow Express Canadian Sprint Car Nationals weekend on Friday, September 18, and Saturday, September 19. Please visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com for more information.
PRE-ENTRIES
Entries can be filed by contacting Office Administrator Lorraine Pedersen by phone at 519 750-4866 or e-mail at lorraine@ohswekenspeedway.com. Click on the “Competitors Info” link on www.OhswekenSpeedway.com for more information, to print the entry form, and to view the rules, format, and more.
BORDER CROSSING
Teams and fans traveling to Ohsweken from outside Canada are encouraged to click on the “Competitors Info” link on www.OhswekenSpeedway.com (direct link – http://ohswekenspeedway.ca/?page_id=1493 ), to view and print documents which will help you in the international border crossing process.
CAMPING
Campsites are available at Ohsweken Speedway during Canadian Sprint Car Nationals week. Contact Office Administrator Lorraine Pedersen by phone at 519 750-4866 or e-mail at lorraine@ohswekenspeedway.com for more information.
About Arrow Express: Arrow Express Sports is a sports and entertainment company that is dedicated to preserving and teaching Native American Indian sports, culture, music, and languages. Based at the Arrow Express Sports Entertainment Arena, the company owns and operates the Rochester Knighthawks of the National Lacrosse League, and the Hamilton Nationals of Major League Lacrosse. Arrow Express owns and operates the multipurpose 3,000 spectator capacity arena which hosts lacrosse, music, and festival events. The mission of Arrow Express Sports is to help children by advocating healthy lifestyle choices. Visit the Arrow Express Sports website at www.ArrowExpressSports.com.
About Burger Barn: Since opening in 2011, Burger Barn has quickly gained a reputation for large portions, friendly staff, great food, and fair prices. Tips from satisfied customers even led Food Network Canada to feature Burger Barn on their show “You Gotta Eat Here”. Burger Barn takes pride in their product, and they never get tired of hearing “That was the best burger I’ve ever had”. Their menu also includes all-day breakfast, wings, chicken burgers, fish and chips, pulled pork, daily specials, and much more! Burger Barn is located at 3000 Fourth Line in Ohsweken, just 5 miles from Ohsweken Speedway. Call them at 519-445-0088, and visit www.BurgerBarn.ca 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 360 Sprint Car division at Ohsweken continues for an 8th consecutive season in 2015. Please visit www.CorrPak.ca for more information on the title sponsor of 360 Sprint Car racing at Ohsweken Speedway.
About Strickland’s GMC: Strickland’s is a family owned and operated business that has been serving Southwestern Ontario for over 30 years. They have never been afraid to change in order to better serve their customers, but one thing has remained the same – they have always run their company based on the old proverb “Treat others the way you wish to be treated”. Strickland’s is the only full line General Motors dealer in Brantford and the surrounding area, serving the community for over 90 years. Strickland’s returns as the title sponsor of the Crate Sprint Car division for a second consecutive season in 2015. Strickland’s GMC is located at 19-21 Lynden Road in Brantford, at the intersection of Lynden Road and Wayne Gretzky Parkway, and just 15 minutes from Ohsweken Speedway. Visit Strickland’s GMC online at www.Stricklands.com or call them at 1-800-599-5558.
About Affordable Towing & Recovery: Affordable Towing & Recovery provides a full range of towing and breakdown services in Brantford and Southwestern Ontario, as well as flat-bed freight and equipment hauling, and police towing. They can get your vehicle out, no matter where it’s located – from an underground parking garage to a creek bed. Affordable Towing & Recovery offers roadside assistance, and a vehicle storage compound, as well as towing services for anything from motorcycles to big trucks. Affordable Towing & Recovery returns as title sponsor of Ohsweken’s Thunder Stock division for a third consecutive season in 2015. Affordable Towing & Recovery is located at 55 Shaver Street in Brantford, near the intersection of Garden Avenue North and Colborne Street East, and just 10 miles from Ohsweken Speedway. For solutions to any vehicle transport need, go to Affordable Towing & Recovery. Visit them online at www.Affordable-Towing.ca or call them at (519) 755-7526.
About HRW Automotive: HRW Automotive was founded by Robert Workman in 1990. By providing good old-fashioned customer service, HRW has gained a loyal following in the community. Many area residents and businesses have come to depend on the expertise of HRW’s friendly staff to keep their vehicles and equipment in peak condition. You can entrust all of your vehicle’s service and repair needs to the team of automotive professionals at HRW Automotive. HRW Automotive is located at 163 Baptist Church Road in Caledonia near the intersection of Pauline Johnson Road, and just 5 miles from Ohsweken Speedway. HRW Automotive returns as title sponsor of Ohsweken’s Mini Stock division for a fifth consecutive season in 2015. Visit them on the web at www.HRWAutomotive.com, or call HRW today at 519-752-2063, and find out what good customer service is all about!
About Gale’s Auto Aftermarket: All your automobile parts and supply needs can be met at Gale’s Auto Aftermarket, located on RR 6 near Hagersville, Ontario, just 15 miles from Ohsweken Speedway. Gale’s Auto Aftermarket has been a proud supporter of local racing for many years, and returns as title sponsor of Ohsweken’s Bomber division for a third consecutive season in 2015. Gale’s also returns as the presenting sponsor of Brock Leonard Memorial night at Ohsweken again in 2015. Call 519-445-2659 for more information.
About Ohsweken Speedway: Founded in 1996, Ohsweken Speedway is a motorsports complex which includes a 3/8 (0.375) mile clay oval track. The facility is owned by the Styres family, and located in the village of Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada. Ohsweken’s weekly Friday night racing program runs from May to September each year, featuring 360 Sprint Cars, Crate Sprint Cars, Thunder Stocks, Mini Stocks, and Bombers, while the season finishes each year with the annual Canadian Sprint Car Nationals. Ohsweken Speedway also hosts weekly Micro Sprint racing on Thursday nights, and has been a yearly stop on the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series schedule since 2007.
Website: www.OhswekenSpeedway.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/OHSWEKENSPEEDWAY
Twitter: @OhswekenSpdway
YouTube: www.YouTube.com/user/OhswekenSpdway
Ohsweken Speedway thanks the following partners for their support: Arrow Express, Corr/Pak Merchandising Inc., Renway Energy, O’Neil’s Farm Equipment, Hoosier Tire Canada, EPIC Racewear, McDonald’s Restaurants of Paris & Brantford, Nathan Ackland State Farm Insurance, Strickland’s GMC, Mobil 1, Burger Barn, Affordable Towing & Recovery, HRW Automotive, and Gale’s Auto Aftermarket.
PAST CANADIAN SPRINT CAR NATIONALS A-FEATURE WINNERS
2005 – Kenny Jacobs
2006 – Steve Poirier
2007 – Steve Poirier
2008 – Wayne Johnson
2009 – Shane Stewart
2010 – Shane Stewart
2011 – Sam Hafertepe, Jr.
2012 – Steve Poirier
2013 – Shane Stewart
2014 – Jessica Zemken
2015 CANADIAN SPRINT CAR NATIONALS –
57 registered entries as of September 16, 2015
(Saturday, September 19, 2015 – 35 laps – $12,000-to-win)
# Name – City, Province/State, Country – Sponsor
0 Glenn Styres – Ohsweken ON Canada – Case IH
00 Dane Lorenc – Bowmansville NY USA – Totally Tools
01 Kyle Fraser – White Lake ON Canada – Kevin Fraser Bulldozer & Backhoe Service
2 Dave Axton – Port Byron NY USA – 911 Restoration
2w Lee Winger – Hamilton ON Canada – Rt. 54 Tobacco
3r Shane Ross – Thedford ON Canada – Jericho Road Motorsports
5 Keith Dempster – Alton ON Canada – Renway Energy
6 Curtis Gartly – Thamesford ON Canada – Vipond Fire Protection
7m Justin Martin – Rodney ON Canada – Vortex Insulation
10 Mitch Brown – Brantford ON Canada – Haldex
10c Jeff Cook – Antwerp NY USA – Rt. 37 Building Supply
10j CJ Jones – Lake Milton OH USA – First Alert Construction
10k Rob Dietrick – Farmington NY USA – Randy’s Racing Filters
11 Jamie Turner – Caistor Centre ON Canada – KT Tobacco
11r Chase Ridenour – Perry MI USA – Ridenour Auto Repair
13 Keith Granholm – Syracuse NY USA – Grand Homes Construction
14h Jim Huppunen – Welland ON Canada – Gibbons Contracting
15aw April Wilson – Joyceville ON Canada – FK Rod Ends
16 Ryan Ruhl – Coldwater MI USA – Gaerte Engines
17 Jared Horstman – Cloverdale OH USA – M&W Construction
17h Max Stambaugh – Lima OH USA – Horstman Racing
18 Ryan Susice – Ransomville NY USA – Young Drivers of Canada
19 Cory Turner – Caistor Centre ON Canada – KT Tobacco
22h Randy Hannagan – Pittsboro IN USA – Starke County Co-Op
25 Michael Parent – Granby QC Canada – Le Groupe Ultra
28fm Steve Poirier – Saint-Mathieu-de-Beloeil QC Canada – Fondations 4 Saisons
33 Mike Mahaney – King Ferry NY USA – M&W Aluminum
35 Jared Zimbardi – Bradford PA USA – Bundle of Warmth
36 Mike Stelter – Webster NY USA – Mike’s Ice Cream
38 Tyler Hendricks – Chatham ON Canada – Riegling Bros.
38w Dennis Wagner – Pulaski PA USA – 4 Season Ground Maintenance
42w Rickey Wilson – Joyceville ON Canada – Gillan Trucking
43 Scott Sherk – Port Colborne ON Canada – E-Shine Car Care
47x Dylan Westbrook – Scotland ON Canada – Bradshaw’s
48a Alysha Ruggles – Canandaigua NY USA – Dan Willmes Enterprises
48jr Darryl Ruggles – Canandaigua NY USA – Dan Willmes Enterprises
49 Todd Hoddick – Cheektowaga NY USA – Casey’s Truck Salvage
49k Scott Kreutter – Cowlesville NY USA – Airport Collision
52 Jesse Costa – St. Thomas Ontario Canada – Elite Engineering Group
55 Mark Smith – Sunbury PA USA – Pixel Signs & Graphics
61 Parker Evans – Owego NY USA – Trackside Products
67 Sam Hafertepe, Jr. – Sunnyvale TX USA – Townline Variety
67c Steve Collins – Belfast NY USA – Genesee Valley Medical Health
67d Chris Durand – Port Stanley ON Canada – BUWW Coverings
69 Kris Root – Delaware ON Canada – Boothill Jamboree
70 Jim Lingar – Mishawaka IN USA
77 Dain Naida – Tecumseh MI USA – Townline Variety
77x Alex Hill – Wilsonville ON Canada – Townline Variety
79 Jordan Thomas – Harding PA USA – Mechanical Service Company
80 Chris Steele – St. Catharines ON Canada – Golfi Concrete
81 Derek Jonathan – Lewiston NY USA – G&J Contracting
87 Jason Barney – Brewerton NY USA – Schneider Packaging
91 Ryan Turner – Caistor Centre ON Canada – Aces Bar & Grill
98 Joe Trenca – Clay NY USA – Mucci Motorsports
97 Parker Price-Miller – Kokomo IN USA – Townline Variety
121 Steve Glover – Rochester NY USA – Elab Smokers Boutique
123 Yan Bilodeau – Saint-Christophe-d’Arthabaska QC Canada – Garage Bilodeau
2015 DAVE MCLEOD MEMORIAL SHOOTOUT QUALIFIERS
Sanction – Driver Name
Patriot Sprint Tour – Jared Zimbardi
Patriot Sprint Tour – Todd Hoddick
Southern Ontario Sprints – Glenn Styres
Southern Ontario Sprints – Mitch Brown
Empire Super Sprints – Jason Barney
Empire Super Sprints – Steve Poirier
-National Racing Alliance – Jared Horstman
-National Racing Alliance – Max Stambaugh
-Corr/Pak Merchandising 360 Sprint Cars – Jamie Turner
-Corr/Pak Merchandising 360 Sprint Cars – Cory Turner
Sprints on Dirt – Gregg Dalman
Sprints on Dirt – Kyle Pitts
“Wild Card” – TBD
“Wild Card” – TBD