Peterborough Speedway, Merrittville Speedway, Delaware Speedway and Flamboro Speedway will kick off their 2007 racing seasons this weekend. Peterborough will celebrate the start of its 40th season of racing. Good luck to all, and let's hope for a drier season than last. Those holding tickets from last year's rained-out Oktoberfest at Flamboro will be admitted free to that track.
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Tony roars about NASCARTony Stewart is turning into the Rosie O'Donnell of racing. Opinionated, outspoken, and unafraid to poke even the biggest players in the eye. On his radio show, Stewart went off about all the questionable late-race "debris" cautions that have been thrown this season. He questioned the integrity of NASCAR, its officials and events. I believe that most fans agree with 'Smoke,' that throwing field-bunching, late-race cautions – for on-track items that the TV crews giggle about not being able to find – is bogus.
Nonetheless, Stewart's behaviour is almost destructive in terms of his future in NASCAR. And maybe that's the way he wants it.
There are more reports and opinions about Stewart's comments here and here.
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Michael Ledwidge Appointed CARQUEST PST Race Director
Halifax, NS (April 24, 2007) – Maritime Pro Stock Tour Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Ledwidge as Race Director for the 2007 CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour season.
Ledwidge is a 33-year-old native of Elmsdale, NS, who has been an Official in Stock Car racing since 1984. He has been involved in all aspects of the sport, working alongside his parents Cathy and Ernie Ledwidge. He started as a lap counter and proved himself each step up, as he moved to more responsible positions. He has worked at Riverside Speedway, New Brunswick Int'l Speedway and Scotia Speedworld. Ledwidge has been involved in the CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour since its inception in 2001.
“Michael has experience far beyond his years and although not well known to fans, he is well known by the racers. He has intimate knowledge of the racing business and has been a key part of our team. Growing up, Michael received two educations – one in the school system and the other in Stock Car racing. He has had sole responsibility for our scoring systems, successfully integrating them into the Tour as new methods and versions were introduced. During the last number of years he was the “Tower Coordinator”, the hub of race control. The Tour team looks forward to working with Michael,” said Ken Cunning, General Manager, Maritime Pro Stock Tour Limited.
Ledwidge replaces Danny Harvey of Lantz, NS, who leaves the Tour after a year and a half service, to spend more time with his family. “I want to publicly thank Danny. He stepped in when we most needed his services. He wants to spend more time with his wife Sherry and son Timothy, and who can argue with that,” added Cunning.
- From Ken Cunning / CARQUEST PST
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