OSCAAR MID-SEASON RECAP

By Kim Mahony, OSCAAR Vice-President

As the 2005 OSCAAR is approaching the half-way mark of its season, we wish to thank you all for your continued support of our series.

I am pleased to announce that the 2005 season is off to a very successful start. OSCAAR's car count is at a series all-time best. Capacity crowds continue to enjoy the highly intense and competitive shows that the Super Lates have to offer. OSCAAR's is continuing to grow a very loyal fan base.

2005 has seen the competition at an all time high. Many competitors continue to comment that "finishing in the top three is not as easy as it used to be, and should be considered quite an accomplishment". With five events now complete, OSCAAR has had three different feature winners in John Fletcher, Rob Clarke and Jeff Hanley. Jeff Hanley got off to a slow start in 2005, however, has now won back-to-back features in his quest to make up some lost ground in the 2005 point standings. John Fletcher and Rob Clarke have picked up where they left off in 2004, and currently sit in the fight for the championship.

What is most interesting this season is the efforts and success of our "mid-runners". Ed Bowlby, Drew Spicer, John Owen, Roy and Gary Passer have all experienced excellent finishes and are making a fight for podium finishes. To catch all the excitement, I encourage you all to attend one of our upcoming events.

OSCAAR's goal will be to continue to grow the series and to provide racing entertainment to all the loyal Outlaw Super Late Model fans throughout Southern Ontario.

I hope that by now, you have all received your packages with respect to OSCAAR's 2nd Annual Charity/Fundraiser Golf Tournament. OSCAAR's Golf Day in support of The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - London Chapter, in memory of our dear friend George Clarke, will be next Wednesday, August 6th.

If you or any of your staff wish to participate in supporting a good cause, there are still openings for teams, as well as sponsorship opportunities. Please do not hesitate to contact me, if any of the information contained in your mailers is of interest to you.

I would also ask that you mark Saturday September 3rd on your calendars, as that is the day that Peterborough Speedway will host the 7th Annual Don Biederman Memorial. OSCAAR will also host its annual Sponsor Appreciation Day. While details are still in the planning stages, you will all be notified shortly of the events planned for that particular day. The event is sure to be an exciting one, as the Outlaw Super Late Models take to the track to dethrone three-time Champion John Fletcher ('02 - '04). This is one race you won't want to miss!

In closing, I wish to thank all of our sponsors for their continued support of OSCAAR! Your dedication and assistance to OSCAAR is all a part of the success we are currently experiencing. I also wish to extend an open invitation to you all to attend any of our upcoming events!