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It was an exciting beginning to the start of the ministock season
last night at The New Humberstone Speedway, between last years
champion
James Small and newcomer to The New Humberstone Speedway, Garnet
Wilson.
Wilson gave Small a run for his money a couple of times through out the
15
lap event. While Small and Wilson fought for the 1st place spot that
left
2006's rookie in the ministock division, Carey Gore to battle it out
with
Len Wiley for the 3rd place spot. Small who came out in the top spot,
dedicated his race to Joe Cosco, who had helped him build his 2008
ministock
car. Top 5 were James Small, Garnet Wilson, Carey Gore, Len Wiley, and
Chris
Laskey. (Heat Winners were James Small and Len Wiley)
In the Niagara Auto Sales Pro 4 Truck Division Don Lessard captured
the checkered flag in the 15 lap event. Lessard credited his first
feature
win of the 2008 season to "many hours working on the track"; Lessard
who
works for Peters Excavating put many hours into working on the track
within
the past week. The win didn't come easily for Lessard though who had to
maneuver his way around and by 2007's Truck Champion Ed McNamara who
finished in 2nd. A battle for 3rd was also brewing between Doug Banner
and
Rick Book, a battle the Banner would eventually win. Top 5 were Don
Lessard,
Ed McNamara, Doug Banner, Rick Book, and Rob Sauder. (Heat Winner was
Don
Lessard)
Fans of the Brains Tire Repair Streetstock Division can be
guaranteed a great race when the green flag drops in this class, and
tonight
was no different. The sleek and careful driving of Brad Sheehan in the
M1
and Shayne Pierce in the 88 fought for the top spot, while Cody
McPherson,
Rick Beales and Jaren Israel fought a little further back for 3rd
place. At
one time during the race the top 5 cars were so close together, it
really
could have been anyone's race. But in the end it was last years Brians
Tire
Repair Streetstock Champions, proving again he doesn't mess around and
he
claimed the #1 spot, with the 88 of Shayne Pierce a close 2nd place.
Top 5
were Brad Sheehan, Shayne Pierce, Cody McPherson, Rick Beales and Jaren
Israel. (Heat Winners were Jaren Israel, Shayne Pierce and Bill Hogue)
Cosco Haulage sportsman was a caution heavy 25 lap event, With 5
cautions before lap 6 even hit. But after that it was smooth sailing.
Early
leader the 777 of Tyler McPherson lead for most the race, until Pratt
in a
very aggressive move on lap 21 sent Tyler to 2nd and allowed him to
take
over the lead. McPherson not wanted to give up gave his all but in the
end
it was not enough to chase the P38 down. Paul Gaboury who was involved
in a
early caution working his way cautiously back up to capture a 3rd
place
finish. Top 5 were Rob Pratt, Tyler McPherson, Paul Gaboury, Matt
Williamson
and Greg Panunte. (Heat Winners were Tyler McPherson, Jeff Leggett and
Greg
Panunte)
Feature Results
Ministock Feature Finish- James Small, Garnet Wilson, Carey Gore, Len
Wiley,
Chris Laskey, Jocelyn Wiley, Greg Wilson, Tony Walker, Katie Cosco,
Evan
Curtis and Brandon Iudiciani
Niagara Auto Sales Pro 4 Truck Division Feature Finish- Don Lessard, Ed
McNamara, Doug Banner, Rick Book, Rob Sauder, Hilary Haegens, Scott
Sherk
and Marcel Mayer
Brians Tire Repair Streetstocks Feature Finish- Brad Sheehan, Shayne
Pierce,
Cody McPherson, Rick Beales, Jaren Israel, Vince Fargnoli, Bill Bleich
Jr,
Glen Leinen, Ron Loggie, Bill Hogue, Jack Meyers, Murray Nicholls and
Adam
Gracey
Cosco Haulage Sportsman Feature Finish- Rob Pratt, Tyler McPherson,
Paul
Gaboury, Matt Williamson, Greg Panunte, Nick Cupolo, Rich Farraway,
Kevin
Sharp, Jeff Leggett, Rick Bellante, Dennis Giancola, Don Spiece, Roy
Rinne,
Ken Winfield, Darren Peters, Rob Knapp, Zack Zumpe, Dave Flannigan Jr,
B.J
Willard, Brad Rouse, Mike Bowman, Brandon Easey
Coming Up Next Week
The New Humberstone Speedway presents Ministocks, Niagara Auto Sales
Pro 4
Trucks, Brians Auto Repair Streetstocks, Cosco Haulage Sportsman and
Weekend
Motorsports Pure Stock Division. 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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