Tuesday, May 24, 2005

CASCAR WEST: Derek Polack wins at Sun Valley

By Bob Ennis

VERNON, BC - Derek Polack of Stoney Plain Alberta began his quest for a 2005 championship with a dominating win at Sun Valley Speedway in Sundays 200 lap race. Derek piloted his Bulldog Protective Coatings/Comp Shop Monte Carlo from the pole position to the checker flag leading all but 28 laps on the Vernon half mile track.

James VanDomselaar Jr. of Fort Saskatchewan was one of only 2 other drivers to share the lead during the race. James Jr. took the lead at lap 130 and lead for 18 laps but a mechanical glitch allowed Polack to regain the top spot. Wade Lee a three time Western Champion was the only other leader during the event.

2004 Champion Kevin Dowler of Sherwood Park Alberta suffered a set-back in lap one when contact with pole sitter Polack forced him to the pits for 51 laps. The EMCO Ford driver was able to return and managed to salvage an 11th, place finish but hard work is ahead for this team as they try to earn their 5th Title.

Next Race on the CASCAR Western Tour is Bridge City Speedway in Saskatoon on June 11th

Finish order of race with money won: 1st. #30 Derek Polack 200 laps $3400.00, 2nd. #12 Ron Larson 200 laps $3350.00, 3rd. #79 Wade Lee 200 laps $1400.00. 4th. #26 Shaun Polack 200 laps $900.00, 5th. #14 James Vandomselaar Jr, 200 laps $800.00, 6th. #36 Jim White 200 laps $700.00, 7th. # 87 James Ward 199 laps $680.00, 8th #21 Jason White 198 laps $1110.00, 10th. #31 Sean Maltman 192 laps $640.00, 11th. #35 Kevin Dowler 148 laps $600.00, 12th. #96Norm Hunger 141 laps (mechanical) $575.00, 13th #69 Randy Kozack 140 laps $ 550.00, 14th #04 Gil Gillett 114 laps (mechanical) $550.00, 15th #76 Dale Biesik 89 laps (mechanical) $525.00

Race Leaders #30 lap 1 to 121, # 79 lap 122 to 129, #14 lap 130 to 148, # 30 lap 149 to 200 // Cautions 5 for 41 laps // time of race 1 hour 24 min. // Margin of victory 5.2 sec // Attendance 3400

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