Glenn Styres grabbed the win in Corr/Pak Mechandising 360 Sprint Cars at Ohsweken.
CORR/PAK MERCHANDISING 360 SPRINT CARS
May 30 feature winner Chris Steele and opening night feature winner Glenn Styres started at the front of the 360 Sprint Car feature, and Styres used the high groove to take the early lead. Steele gave chase with Kyle Patrick and Brad Malloy close behind, but Styres had opened a healthy advantage by the time he approached traffic. Steele and Patrick both gained on the leader at times, but couldn't get close enough to challenge.
Patrick finally got by Steele on lap 13, and began to cut into Styres' lead again. Patrick was within striking distance when Justin Martin spun in front of him. Martin was able to keep going, but the disruption was enough for Styres to get away and win by 0.671 seconds over Patrick. Styres set a new track record for the 20 lap distance in his second win of the season, followed by Patrick, Steele, Jessica Zemken, and Mitch Brown.
Heat races for the 22 car field were claimed by Glenn Styres, Kyle Patrick, and Todd Hoddick, while Jamie Turner won the B-Main.
STRICKLAND'S GMC CRATE SPRINT CARS
Mark Czuba and Paul Lang started at the front of the Crate Sprint Car field for the 4th feature event in the new division's history. Czuba led the first lap before Lang took over, while opening night winner Ryan Hunsinger moved from 11th to 6th by lap 3.
The race was red-flagged on lap 4 when Jake Brown made contact with Robbie General, and flipped in turn 2. The June 6 winner was uninjured, but the same could not be said for his car. Hunsinger quickly moved up to 2nd after the restart, but the race was slowed again when Kyle Durnin hit the frontstretch wall and broke his front axle on lap 7.
Hunsinger took over at the front shortly after the restart, and led the final 8 laps of the race to get his second win of the season. Tyler Hendricks was gaining quickly at the end of the race, but had to settle for the runner-up spot, followed by Lang, Aaron Turkey, and Brad Herron.
Heat races for the 11 car field were claimed by Aaron Turkey and Paul Lang.
AFFORDABLE TOWING & RECOVERY THUNDER STOCKS
Derek Liverance and Dave Bitner, Jr. were the front row starters in the Thunder Stock feature, and Bitner took the early lead. Dave Bailey moved from 10th to 3rd on the first lap, and up to 2nd on the next circuit, but row 9 starter Wyatt Van Wart got by Bailey 2 laps later.
Bitner's lead lasted until lap 6, when Van Wart took over at the front. Bailey took over the second spot from Bitner on the next lap, and began to put pressure on Van Wart. Bitner and Lee Winger made contact on lap 9, resulting in a spin for Bitner. A small fire under his hood was quickly extinguished by the safety crew, but Bitner's race was done. Track officials decided to send Winger to the rear of the field for the restart as a result of the incident, and he eventually recovered to finish 8th.
James Thompson and Billy Bleich, Jr. took advantage of the caution period, and marched through the field when the race restarted. Thompson moved up to 2nd at the halfway mark, with Bleich close behind. Thompson took the lead on lap 13 and went on to cross the finish line first for the second time in the last 3 weeks, but his car did not pass the post-race technical inspection. Wyatt Van Wart was awarded the win as a result, followed by Bleich, Bailey, Bryce Richardson, and Karl Sault.
Heat races for the 35 car field were claimed by Dave Bitner, Jr., John Cote, Steve Hess, and Billy Bleich, Jr., while Ryan Dinning won the B-Main.
HRW AUTOMOTIVE MINI STOCKS
Kyle Nuell and Mike Giberson made up the front row for the Mini Stock feature, but Alex Schuts moved up quickly from his 12th starting spot to take the lead. Several drivers came from deep in the pack to race for top 5 starting spots, but Schuts was too far ahead for anyone to mount a challenge.
There were a few wild moments along the way, but the Mini Stock feature ran caution flag-free for the second week in a row. Schuts took his first win of the season, followed by Tyler Lafantaisie, Lucas Lubin, Jon Janssens, and rookie driver Chris Ryckman.
Heat races for the 29 car field were claimed by Chris Ryckman, Kathi Dickie, and Jon Janssens, while Matt Nuell won the B-Main.
GALE'S AUTO AFTERMARKET BOMBERS
Dakota Potts and Max Chechalk started the Bomber feature on the front row, and Chechalk took the early lead. Opening night winner Joe DeBoer quickly made his way to the second spot from row four, but Chechalk finally had some luck go his way, and got through traffic to take his first win of the season. DeBoer settled for the runner-up spot, followed by Gerald Burnham, Dusty DeBoer, and Ashton Reekie.
Heat races for the 12 car field were claimed by Max Chechalk and Joe DeBoer.
NEXT WEEK AT OHSWEKEN
Corr/Pak Merchandising presents "Corr/Pak vs. PST" night next Friday, June 20, featuring the Corr/Pak Merchandising 360 Sprint Cars versus the Patriot Sprint Tour, plus Strickland's GMC Crate Sprint Cars, Affordable Towing & Recovery Thunder Stocks, HRW Automotive Mini Stocks, Gale's Auto Aftermarket Bombers, and TUSA Canada West Mod-Lites. Spectator gates open at 6:00pm, with racing starting at 7:30pm!
TICKETS PLEASE!
Advanced reserved seat tickets are now on sale for the Burger Barn Northern Summer Nationals on Monday, July 28, the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series Arrow Express Six Nations Showdown on Tuesday, July 29, and the 10th annual Arrow Express Canadian Sprint Car Nationals weekend on Friday, September 12, and Saturday, September 13. Please visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com for more information, or contact Mary Wilkinson, Director of Customer Relations, by phone at 519 717-0023, or by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
THURSDAY NIGHT MICRO SPRINT RACING AT OHSWEKEN
Thursday Night Micro Sprint Racing takes place on the Warm Up Track in the Ohsweken Speedway pit area each week from July 3rd to September 13th, and spectator admission is just $5! Visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com for more information.
OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY RACE REPORT
OHSWEKEN, ONTARIO, CANADA
SIX NATIONS BINGO NIGHT
FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014
TOTAL ENTRIES - 109
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CORR/PAK MERCHANDISING 360 SPRINT CARS (22 entries)
HEAT RACE #1 (8 laps - Top 5 transferred to A-Feature)
Finish. Number Name (Hometown)
1. 0 Glenn Styres (Ohsweken), 2. 77 Jessica Zemken (Sprakers, NY), 3. 01 Mikey Kruchka (Hamilton), 4. 7m Justin Martin (Rodney), 5. 14h Jim Huppunen (Fenwick), 6. 94 Stan Zanchin (Fort Erie), 7. 43 Scott Sherk (Port Colborne), 8. 19 Cory Turner (Caistor Centre). Time - 1:56.082
HEAT RACE #2 (8 laps - Top 5 transferred to A-Feature)
Finish. Number Name (Hometown)
1. 33k Kyle Patrick (Tilbury), 2. 10 Mitch Brown (Brantford), 3. 80 Chris Steele (St. Catharines), 4. 71s Shawn Sliter (Port Colborne), 5. 5 Keith Dempster (Alton), 6. 11 Jamie Turner (Caistor Centre), 7. 21j John Burbridge, Jr. (St. Williams). Time - 1:55.269
HEAT RACE #3 (8 laps - Top 5 transferred to A-Feature)
Finish. Number Name (Hometown)
1. 49 Todd Hoddick (Cheektowaga, NY), 2. 5m Brad Malloy (Niagara Falls), 3. 3r Shane Ross (Thedford), 4. 5c Conor Mahoney (Waterdown), 5. 5d Dave Dykstra (Port Colborne), 6. 10j Jeremy Hughes (Burlington), 7. 6 Curtis Gartly (Thamesford). Time - 1:52.769
Nathan Ackland State Farm Insurance "Top Gun" Award for highest Heat Race passing points total: 77 Jessica Zemken
(Top 10 in Heat Race passing points redrew for A-Feature starting positions)
B-MAIN (10 laps - Top 5 transferred to A-Feature)
Finish. Number Name
1. 11 Jamie Turner, 2. 94 Stan Zanchin, 3. 19 Cory Turner, 4. 21j John Burbridge, Jr., 5. 10j Jeremy Hughes, 6. 6 Curtis Gartly, 7. 43 Scott Sherk. Time - 2:29.118
A-FEATURE (20 laps)
Position. # Name (Starting Position)
1. 0 Glenn Styres (2)
2. 33k Kyle Patrick (4)
3. 80 Chris Steele (1)
4. 77x Jessica Zemken (7)
5. 10 Mitch Brown (8)
6. 49 Todd Hoddick (3)
7. 14h Jim Huppunen (14)
8. 01 Mikey Kruchka (9)
9. 5d Dave Dykstra (15)
10. 3r Shane Ross (5)
11. 5m Brad Malloy (6)
12. 11 Jamie Turner (16)
13. 7m Justin Martin (10)
14. 5 Keith Dempster (11)
15. 10j Jeremy Hughes (20)
16. 19 Cory Turner (18)
17. 71s Shawn Sliter (12)
18. 5c Conor Mahoney (13)
19. 21j John Burbridge, Jr. (19)
20. 94 Stan Zanchin (17)
Time - 5:08.875 NEW TRACK RECORD
A-Feature Lap Leaders - Styres (1-20)
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STRICKLAND'S GMC CRATE SPRINT CARS (11 entries)
HEAT RACE #1 (6 laps)
Finish. Number Name (Hometown)
1. 6L Paul Lang (Port Colborne), 2. 18 Josh Shantz (St. Agatha), 3. 55 Mike Thorne (Caledonia), 4. 38 Tyler Hendricks (Pain Court), 5. 0 Robbie General (Hagersville), 6. 00 Mark Czuba (Burlington). Time - 1:38.186
HEAT RACE #2 (6 laps)
Finish. Number Name (Hometown)
1. 68 Aaron Turkey (Ohsweken), 2. 12 Brad Herron (Waterford), 3. 1-10 Jake Brown (Brantford), 4. 77x Ryan Hunsinger (Caledonia), 5. 43k Kyle Durnin (Cambridge). Time - 1:37.209
A-FEATURE (15 laps)
Finish. Number Name (Starting Position)
1. 77x Ryan Hunsinger (11)
2. 38 Tyler Hendricks (5)
3. 6L Paul Lang (2)
4. 68 Aaron Turkey (7)
5. 12 Brad Herron (8)
6. 55 Mike Thorne (3)
7. 00 Mark Czuba (1)
8. 18 Josh Shantz (4)
9. 0 Robbie General (6)
DNF. 43k Kyle Durnin (9)
DNF. 1-10 Jake Brown (10)
No Time
A-Feature Lap Leaders - Czuba (1), Lang (2-7), Hunsinger (8-15)
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AFFORDABLE TOWING & RECOVERY THUNDER STOCKS (35 entries)
HEAT RACE #1 (8 laps - Top 5 transferred to A-Feature):
Finish. Number Name (Hometown)
1. b23 Dave Bitner, Jr. (Hannon), 2. 8 Dale Gyokery (Jarvis), 3. 83 Stan Farmer (Ohsweken), 4. 13 Kacey Huffman (Brantford), 5. 40 Derek Liverance (Brantford), 6. 911h Jamie Hycza (Brantford), 7. 52 Tony Fraser (Guelph), 8. 55 Laura Hughes (Flamborough), DNS. 66 Brady Longboat (Ohsweken). Time - 2:57.777
HEAT RACE #2 (8 laps - Top 5 transferred to A-Feature):
Finish. Number Name (Hometown)
1. 38c John Cote (Hamilton), 2. 84rk Ryan Beagle (Vittoria), 3. 23 Trevor DeBoer (Hagersville), 4. 24 Blake Bomberry, Jr. (Hagersville), 5. 49 Dave Bailey (Hagersville), 6. 5 Ryan Hess (Ohsweken), 7. 88 Jesse McDonald (Caledonia), 8. 93 Melissa Miller (Brantford), DNF. 85 Ryan Dinning (Caledonia). Time - 2:48.158
HEAT RACE #3 (8 laps - Top 5 transferred to A-Feature):
Finish. Number Name (Hometown)
1. 777x Steve Hess (Ohsweken), 2. 28 Jim Lampman (Caistor Centre), 3. 81 Karl Sault (Dundas), 4. 7x Chase Hess (Ohsweken), 5. 11r Bryce Richardson (Port Colborne), 6. 9 Silverthorn, Jr. (London), 7. 22 Brittani Myers (Hamilton), 8. 117 Don Wilson (Cayuga), DNS. 53 Logan Schwedyk (). Time - 2:49.586
HEAT RACE #4 (8 laps - Top 5 transferred to A-Feature):
Finish. Number Name (Hometown)
1. 108 Billy Bleich, Jr. (Port Robinson), 2. 2 Lee Winger (Mount Hope), 3. 1 Chris Dickie (Brantford), 4. 04 Wyatt Van Wart (Cambridge), 5. 00 James Thompson (St. Catharines), 6. 77 Brett Rodwell (Caledonia), 7. 48 Mike Graham (Caledonia), 8. 14 Jonny Lowenberg (Caledonia). Time - 2:44.856
B-MAIN (10 laps - Top 4 transferred to A-Feature)
Finish. Number Name
1. 85 Ryan Dinning, 2. 9 Dave Silverthorn, Jr., 3. 5 Ryan Hess, 4. 77 Brett Rodwell, 5. 911h Jamie Hycza, 6. 55 Laura Hughes, 7. 48 Mike Graham, 8. 93 Melissa Miller, 9. 53 Logan Shwedyk, DNF. 14 Jonny Lowenberg, DNF. 88 Jesse McDonald, DNF. 52 Tony Fraser, DNF. 66 Brady Longboat, DNS. 117 Don Wilson, DNS. 22 Brittani Myers. No Time
A-FEATURE (20 laps)
Finish. Number Name (Starting Position)
1. 04 Wyatt Van Wart (18)
2. 108 Billy Bleich, Jr. (16)
3. 49 Dave Bailey (10)
4. 11r Bryce Richardson (13)
5. 81 Karl Sault (15)
6. 9 Dave Silverthorn, Jr. (22)
7. 2 Lee Winger (19)
8. 85 Ryan Dinning (21)
9. 24 Blake Bomberry, Jr. (9)
10. 1 Chris Dickie (17)
11. 7x Chase Hess (14)
12. 23 Trevor DeBoer (8)
13. 77 Brett Rodwell (24)
14. 28 Jim Lampman (12)
15. 777x Steve Hess (11)
16. 84rk Ryan Beagle (6)
17. 5 Ryan Hess (23)
18. 38c John Cote (7)
19. 8 Dale Gyokery (5)
20. 40 Derek Liverance (1)
21. 13 Kacey Huffman (3)
22. 83 Stan Farmer (4)
DNF. b23 Dave Bitner, Jr. (2)
DQ. 00 James Thompson (20)
No Time
A-Feature Lap Leaders - Bitner, Jr. (1-5), Van Wart (6-12), Thompson (13-20)
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HRW AUTOMOTIVE MINI STOCKS (29 entries)
HEAT RACE #1 (6 laps - Top 6 finishers transferred to A-Feature):
Finish. Number Name (Hometown)
1. 93 Chris Ryckman (Brantford), 2. 55 Rob Slater (Dundas), 3. 11 Mike Giberson (Caledonia), 4. 17 Mike Taylor (Hamilton), 5. 43 Kyle Nuell (Mount Hope), 6. 69 Rob Twitchett (Dundas), 7. 90 Chad Smelser (Dunnville), 8. 76 Jamie Goudge (London), 9. 84 Jade Pelletier (Wellandport), 10. 12 Chantelle Hyatt (Hamilton).
HEAT RACE #2 (6 laps - Top 6 finishers transferred to A-Feature):
Finish. Number Name (Hometown)
1. 1 Kathie Dickie (Brantford), 2. 81 Alex Schuts (Oakland), 3. 21x Mark Bazuin (Caledonia), 4. 29 Lucas Lubin (Hamilton), 5. 99 Robin Elliott (Woodstock), 6. 9 Tim DeBoer (Caledonia), 7. 05 Dave Goodacre, Jr. (Brantford), 8. 2 Matt Nuell (Hamilton), 9. 79 Steve Miller (Paris), 10. 21 Jonathan Ayrton (Dundas).
HEAT RACE #3 (6 laps - Top 6 finishers transferred to A-Feature):
Finish. Number Name (Hometown)
1. 66 Jon Janssens (Woodstock), 2. 265 Mike Evers (Caledonia), 3. 7 Jason Lungaro (Hamilton), 4. 96t Tyler Lafantaisie (Welland), 5. 64 Doug Erskine (Hamilton), 6. 16 Jeremy May (Binbrook), 7. 66r Cole Rodwell (Caledonia), 8. 96 Brian Crosgrove (Hamilton), 9. 18 Adam Hallett (St. Catharines).
B-MAIN (8 laps - Top 6 finishers transferred to A-Feature)
Finish. Number Name
1. 2 Matt Nuell, 2. 21 Jonathan Ayrton, 3. 05 Dave Goodacre, Jr., 4. 66r Cole Rodwell, 5. 79 Steve Miller, 6. 96 Brian Crosgrove, 7. 90 Chad Smelser, 8. 18 Adam Hallett, 9. 76 Jamie Goudge, 10. 12 Chantelle Hyatt, 11. 84 Jade Pelletier.
A-FEATURE (15 laps)
Finish. Number Name (Starting Position)
1. 81 Alex Schuts (12)
2. 96t Tyler Lafantaisie (17)
3. 29 Lucas Lubin (11)
4. 66 Jon Janssens (16)
5. 93 Chris Ryckman (6)
6. 99 Robin Elliott (9)
7. 21x Mark Bazuin (10)
8. 7 Jason Lungaro (14)
9. 16 Jeremy May (18)
10. 64 Doug Erskine (15)
11. 05 Dave Goodacre (21)
12. 265 Mike Evers (13)
13. 66r Cole Rodwell (22)
14. 79 Steve Miller (23)
15. 69 Rob Twitchett (5)
16. 21 Jonathan Ayrton (20)
17. 96 Brian Crosgrove (24)
18. 9 Tim DeBoer (7)
19. 11 Mike Giberson (2)
20. 17 Mike Taylor (3)
DNF. 55 Rob Slater (4)
DNF. 1 Kathi Dickie (8)
DNF. 2 Matt Nuell (19)
DNF. 43 Kyle Nuell (1)
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GALE'S AUTO AFTERMARKET BOMBERS (12 entries)
HEAT RACE #1 (6 laps)
Finish. Number Name (Hometown)
1. 97 Max Chechalk (Dunnville), 2. 188 Paul Longboat (Ohsweken), 3. 155 Dustin Longboat (Ohsweken), 4. 2 Tim Nuell (Hagersville), 5. 03d Dakota Potts (Simcoe), 6. 43c Clinton Nicholls (Hamilton), 7. 37 Jake Maas (Cambridge).
HEAT RACE #2 (6 laps)
Finish. Number Name (Hometown)
1. 42 Joe DeBoer (Hagersville), 2. 23 Dusty DeBoer (Hagersville), 3. 26 Ashton Reekie (Hamilton), 4. 14 Gerald Burnham (), 5. 32 Gillian Hils (Dundas).
A-FEATURE (12 laps)
Finish. Number Name (Starting Position)
1. 97 Max Chechalk (2)
2. 42 Joe DeBoer (8)
3. 14 Gerald Burnham (10)
4. 23 Dusty DeBoer (11)
5. 26 Ashton Reekie (7)
6. 32 Gillian Hils (9)
7. 43c Clinton Nicholls (4)
8. 188 Paul Longboat (6)
9. 37 Jake Maas (12)
DNF. 155 Dustin Longboat (3)
11. 2 Tim Nuell (5)
DNF. 03d Dakota Potts (1)
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UP NEXT @ OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY:
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2014
CORR/PAK MERCHANDISING PRESENTS:
PATRIOT SPRINT TOUR VERSUS
CORR/PAK MERCHANDISING 360 SPRINT CARS,
PLUS STRICKLAND'S GMC CRATE SPRINT CARS,
AFFORDABLE TOWING & RECOVERY THUNDER STOCKS,
HRW AUTOMOTIVE MINI-STOCKS,
GALE'S AUTO AFTERMARKET BOMBERS,
& TUSA CANADA WEST MOD-LITES
ADULTS $15, SENIORS AND STUDENTS $12, KIDS 12 AND UNDER FREE!
SPECTATOR GATES OPEN @ 6:00 P.M., RACING @ 7:30 P.M.
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.
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Ohsweken Speedway thanks the following sponsors for their support: Arrow Express, Corr/Pak Merchandising Inc., Renway Energy, O'Neil's Farm Equipment, 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.