Mike Bowman Captures Win at The New Humberstone Speedway on Trevor Wilkens Memorials Sportsman Fall Tour Night
PORT COLBORNE, ON – Young sportsman driver Mike Bowman of St Catharines, Ontario, beat out 32 Sportsman competitors to claim the top spot in the Trevor Wilkens Memorial Sportsman Fall Tour program on Sunday at The New Humberstone Speedway. The Cosco Haulage Sportsman feature was named in honor of Trevor Wilkens. Wilkens drove for track owners Pete and Linda Cosco in the early 90's in the sportsman division, until he passed away at a young age. Pole sitter Mike Bowman was asked to sit back for one lap by track officials, giving the pole to the fallen racer.
Bowman who started pole in the 50 lap event managed to keep the first place spot for all but two of the laps. Following right behind Bowman was veteran Greg Panunte sitting comfortable in second place, Chris Hile at times threatened the 99p of Panunte and the 71 of Bowman, but settled for a third place finish. James Michael Friesen having a strong race slotted in to the fourth place spot. Joe Williams who has claimed 5 out of the 6 last tour races, rounded out the top 5. Top 5 were Mike Bowman, Greg Panunte, Chris Hile, James Michael Friesen, Joe Williams. ( Heat winners were Mike Bowman, Greg Panunte, Chris Hile and Brad Rouse)
The Brians Tire Repair Streetstocks had two races on Sunday night to prepare for. Drawing for the first race and the second race would be an inverted field from the finish of the first race. In the first race it was Paul Wichert who captured the checked flag in the 25 lap event. Wichert who did not capture the win easily was fought hard by Kirk Wilson, exchanging the top spot three times. Kevin Knapp having a strong race and placing in the third spot. 2007 Streetstock Champion Brad Sheehan sitting comfortable in 4th place while Cody McPherson rounding out top 5. Top 5 were Paul Wichert, Kirk Wilson, Kevin Knapp, Brad Sheehan, Cody McPherson. (Heat winners were Paul Wichert, Vince Fargnoli and Kirk Wilson)
In the second Brians Tire Repair Streetstock race, Since Rick Beales and Shayne Pierce started in the back in the first race, they were both up front for the second. Beales who took the lead on lap 6 from Pierce and kept it for the 25 lap event. Jaren Israel, a Ransomville regular, netted a second place finish. While rookie Shayne Pierce and Brent Begolo had a battle for the 3rd place spot., Pierce would eventually win that spot. Top 5 were Rick Beales, Jaren Israel, Shayne Pierce, Brent Begolo, Brad Sheehan.
All year the Kendall Oil Ministocks class and the Pro 4 Niagara Auto Sales Truck class was asking for a 4cyclinder battle. Well the finally got it, and it seems the Ministocks have the edge over the trucks. The first 15 lap event was won by Dave Small in the 67s, Top 5 were Dave Small, Tony Kelly, Len Wiley, Tyler Grove, Baden Curtis. (Heat winners were Bill Tice and Abel Castelein)
For the second race the field was inverted from the first race. The 71 of Bill Tice, who race at Genesee, had a weak finish in the first race, so because of the finish started up front with Humberstone regular Charlie Lynch. Once the 71 was familiar with the track he was off, and often times had a 7 car lead over second place finisher Baden Curtis, Dave Small worked his way through the field to claim the 3rd spot. Top 5 were Bill Tice, Baden Curtis, Dave Small, Tony Kelly, Len Wiley
Coming Up: The New Humberstone Speedway Presents The 2007 Awards Banquet. November 3rd at Ukrainian Culture Center, 40 McCabe St. Welland. Tickets are 35.00 each. Tickets can be purchased by calling track 905-834-4002,
Full Feature Results
Kendall Oil Ministocks and Pro 4 Niagara Auto Sales Challenge Results Race #1- Dave Small, Tony Kelly, Len Wiley, Tyler Grove, Baden Curtis, Bill Tice, David Lopes, Ed Mclean , Steve Brooker, Eddie Wells, Rick Book, Marcel Mayer, Chris Laskey, Terry Larmet, Ron Cosco, John Low, Abel Castelein, Charlie Lynch, Scott Sherk, Doug Banner
Kendall Oil Ministocks and Pro 4 Niagara Auto Sales Challenge Results Race #2- Bill Tice, Baden Curtis, Dave Small, Tony Kelly, Len Wiley, Ed Mclean, Scott Sherk, Steve Brooker, Rick Book, Terry Larmet, Marcel Mayer, David Lopes, Tyler Grove, Charlie Lynch, Chris Laskey, Eddie Wells
Brians Tire Repair Streetstock Feature Results Race #1- Paul Wichert, Kirk Wilson, Kevin Knapp, Brad Sheehan, Cody McPherson, Nate Vetter, Vince Fargnoli, Kevin Kocarik, Jamie Akers, Brent Begolo, Jason Fonatine, Jaren Israel, Barry Blanchard, Pete Reid, Shayne Pierce, Dan Eden, Bernard Nieberg, Rick Beales, Murray Nicholas, Brad Booker, Ron Kingsbury
Brians Tire Repair Streetstock Feature Results #2- Rick Beales, Jaren Israel, Shayne Pierce, Brent Begolo, Brad Sheehan, Paul Wichert, Kirk Wilson, Cody McPherson, Kevin Kocarik, Kevin Knapp, Murray Nicholas, Jamie Akers, Nate Vetter, Vince Fargnoli, Dan Eden, Bernard Nieberg, Brad Booker, Pete Reid, Barry Blanchard, Jason Fonatine, Ron Kingbury
Trevor Wilkens Memorial Sportsman Fall Tour Feature Results- Mike Bowman, Greg Panunte, Chris Hile, James Michael Friesen, Joe Williams, Jipp Ortiz, Nick Cupolo, Brandon Easey, Brad Rouse, Tyler McPherson, Don Spatorico, Tom Flannigan, Larry Wight, Mark D'Ilario, Mark Dixon, Dan Wiesner, Dennis Giancola, Norm Mark, Chris Higgins, B.J. Willard, Brad Gravestock, Doug Spiece, Darren Peters, Chad Chevalier, Chris Raabe, Luke Carleton, Graham McKay, A.J. Kingsley, Darren Zumpe, Don Spiece, Stan Zanchin
From: Jaimie Wagner // Port Colborne, Ontario
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