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Making The New Humberstone Speedway his home track has proved to be a winning choice for the first round winner of The Lucas Oil Shoot Out Don Spatorico. The 5s of Spatorico beat out a total of 40 cars to capture the checked flag on John Puhl Memorial Night. Spatorico who took the lead from, current sportsman champion, Dave Dykstra, with no time to spare on lap 49 in a nail biting finish. Dykstra who looked led three quarters of the sportsman 50 lap event, had to settle in the end for a rewarding second place finish. Chad Chevalier and Mark D’Ilario also having a good run and finished a respectful 3rd and 4th finish. Top 5 were Don Spatorico, Dave Dykstra, Chad Chevalier, Mark D’Ilario, and Travis Braun. Heat winners were Jim Johnstone, Tyler McPherson, Don Spiece and Travis Braun) (Consi winners were Wayne Conn and Greg Panunte)
Brad Sheehan captured the checker flag in the Brians Tire Repair Streetstock Division. Sheehan who passed the 7k of Kevin Kocarik on lap 16, slowly worked his way thru the field until he found some bite in the outside of the track and shot past the 7k. The 117 of Rick Beales also finding some speed and that allowed him to pass the 7K sending him to 3rd. Top 5 were Brad Sheehan, Rick Beales, Kevin Kocarik, Shayne Pierce, and Cody McPherson. (Heat winners were Kevin Knapp and Kevin Kocarik)
Abel Castelein captured his first win of the 2007 season at The New Humberstone Speedway in the Kendall Oil Ministock Division. Abel who captured the lead on lap 12 and managed to hold on to the top spot even though the father son team of James and Dave Small were right behind him and would have been more than happy to take that win away. Lap 12 had a scary moment when Matt Castlelein flipped between turns 1-2. Matt got himself out of car and was cleared by Ontario Motorsports Rescue. Top 5 were Abel Castelein, James Small, Dave Small, Charlie Lynch, and Len Wiley. (Heat winners were Rob Goulding and Charlie Lynch)
Proving he has one his homework over the winter it was the K51 of Ed McNamara who was able to get the top spot for the second time this season. McNamara was able to slowly weave his way through the crowd and was able to take the top spot from the 64 of Don Lessard on lap 14. Top 5 were Ed McNamara, Don Lessard, Kevin Aube, Marcel Mayer, Jim Tufford (Heat winner was Doug Banner)
The weekend warriors had their second time out this season. Just three cars taking the green flag. But General Manager/Race Director Bob Davidson boasted in the officials booth that he has no doubt this class will take off in time. The winner Jen Morisen, who was a former StreetStock driver was able to capture the checker flag, followed by Christine Porter and Lenie Sliter. The 68 of Morisen told the crowd that he was able to build his car for just over $1000.00. (Heat winner was Jen Morisen)
Full Feature Results
Weekend Warrior Feature Finish- Jen Morisen, Christine Porter and Lenie Sliter
Kendall Oil Ministock Feature Finish- Abel Castelein, James Small, Dave Small, Charlie Lynch, Len Wiley, Rob Goulding, Len Wiley, Evan Curtis, Chris Laskey, Damian Gore, Bob Gill, Greg Wilson, Katie Cosco, Matt Castlelein, Trevor Goulding.
Niagara Auto Sales Truck Feature Finish- Ed McNamara, Don Lessard, Kevin Aube, Marcel Mayer, Jim Tufford, Doug Banner, Steve Brooker, Ron Anthes, Robin Lessard, John Lowe
Brians Tire Repair Streetstock Feature Finish- Brad Sheehan, Rick Beales, Kevin Kocarik, Shayne Pierce, Cody McPherson, Bill Hogue, Rob Disher, Kevin Knapp, Bill Bleich Jr, Steve Robison, Vince Fargnoli, Chad Rumsby, Jason Fontaine, Jamie Akers
Cosco Haulage Sportsman Feature Finish- Don Spatorico, Dave Dykstra, Chad Chevalier, Mark D’Ilario, Travis Braun, Mat Williamson, Tyler McPherson, Nick Cupolo, Jim Johnstone, Greg Panunte, Rob Pratt, Wayne Conn, Steve Schumacher, Bill Bleich, Dennis Giancola, Steve Miller, Don Spiece, Paul Gaboury, Darren Zumpe, Greg Mrzywka, Jesse Cottriss, Ken Winfield, Rob Knapp, Jesse Pontello, Mark Dixon, Tom Flannigan, Zack Zumpe
Coming Up Next Week
Superior Petro Fuels Presents Full Card, 360 Sprints & 8 Cyl Demo $1000 to win Grandstand gates open at 5pm , Pit Gates Open at 4:30 , and racing begins promptly at 6:30 . Please visit www.humberstonespeedway.com, or call Speedway Office at 905-935-2886 for more info.
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