By Ken Spencer
Doug Brown fought his way to another top-ten finish on Saturday night, this time an eighth place run at Mosport Speedway’s half-mile oval. It marked the fifth time this season that the NAPA/Autopro Monte Carlo driver had finished tenth or higher in CASCAR Super Series competition and helped strengthen his goal of reaching tenth place in the national points’ standings.
The Brantford racing veteran qualified tenth in the 20-car field and raced with a pack of eight cars through the early stages of the 200-lap event dropping back as far as twelfth as those in the pack jostled for position. But as the race passed the halfway point, Doug began a slow but determined march forward, settling into the ninth spot by lap 180.
On lap 185, Dave Whitlock spun while battling for fourth place with team mate Mark Dilley bringing out the sixth and final caution of the night, setting up a showdown for several positions at the restart.
When the green came out on lap 189 Doug was running eighth and held the spot over Whitlock, who had recovered from his spin, followed by JR Fitzpatrick (10th), Scott Steckley (11th) and Dave Jacombs (12th).
At the front of the pack, DJ Kennington scooted past Don Thomson Jr. and into the lead on lap 198 to capture the event, his third major of the season and fourth in a row counting a qualifier last weekend in Vernon BC.
Doug Brown and the rest of the CASCAR teams now head to Cayuga 2000 Speedway this Sunday for event #9 on the Super series schedule.
Tuesday, August 9, 2005
UPDATE: Kurt Busch signs with Penske for 2007
From Stan Creekmore....
Penske Racing South has issued a statement confirming they have signed Kurt Busch to drive starting in 2007. They have requested an early release from Rouch Racing for Busch so that he might drive for them in 2006.
Penske Racing South has issued a statement confirming they have signed Kurt Busch to drive starting in 2007. They have requested an early release from Rouch Racing for Busch so that he might drive for them in 2006.
Tough Chase For VanEs at Mosport
By Ken SpencerIt was night of chasing their car as well as the competition for Ron VanEs and his team-mates at Mosport Speedway on Saturday night but they still went home with 200 laps completed and a 13th-place finish to show for their efforts.
Handling problems showed up early during the afternoon practice sessions and carried over to qualifying where the best Ron could manage was a time of 22:784 good for 18th spot in the starting order.
With no adjustment permitted following time trials, the sophomore Super Series driver experienced problems right from the get go. As the race progressed, the team took advantage of the six caution breaks to try and correct the problems managing to keep the Star Van Systems/All Cover Systems Monte Carlo on the lead lap with each pit stop.
But late in the race, the front stabilizer bar worked its way out of its bushings further adding to the handling issues.
Nevertheless, Ron muscled the car to the finish and in so doing moved a few point closer to thirteenth spot in the Series’ standings.
The Smithville, Ontario driver and his team now head to Cayuga 2000 Speedway for this Sunday’s 200-lap race at the fast 5/8th-mile oval south of Hamilton where they’re hoping for a top-ten finish and a move to higher position in the standings.
MacLeod’s Central Merchant Services entry takes 17th at Mosport: “I just couldn’t seem to get it going”
By Bruce F. Mehlenbacher, Director of Public RelationsAugust 7, 2005, Bowmanville, ON – MacLeod Racing team driver Tara MacLeod, in the Central Merchant Services entry, placed 17th at the high-speed, half-mile oval in the Mosport Speedway 200 Saturday night in Bowmanville, Ontario in the CASCAR Super Series.
“To be honest, I had hoped for a better finish in Mosport”, explained MacLeod. “The Central Merchant Services Team did a great job preparing the car and on pit stops, but I just couldn’t seem to get it going and we’ll be happy with the finish and move on.”
DJ Kennington won the Mosport Speedway 200 event followed by Don Thomson Jr. and Ron Beauchamp Jr. in third.
MacLeod currently leads the PowerWater CASCAR Super Series Rookie of the year standings, and is 13th in the 2005 CASCAR Super Series Points Championship.
The next CASCAR Super Series race will take place Sunday, August 14 at Cayuga Speedway located in Nelles Corners, Ontario on the 5/8th-mile oval.
For information about Cayuga Speedway tickets and camping, call the Cayuga Speedway Hotline at 1.905.768.1177 (Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET) or visit online at http://www.cayuga2000speedway.com/.
Lapcevich and Team Fastline take 14th on Mosport oval
By Bruce F. Mehlenbacher, Director of Public RelationsAugust 7, 2005, Bowmanville, ON – Driving the Tim Hortons - EMCEA Transport Fastline Motorsports Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Jim Lapcevich of Hamilton finished 14th position at the CASCAR Super Series Mosport Speedway 200 on Saturday night at the high-speed, half-mile oval in Bowmanville, Ontario.
“I really don’t think we had a car to win the race tonight, but we definitely had a top-ten car,” Jim Lapcevich after the race. “We were a contender in the first half of the race before being black-flagged for an altercation and that pretty much finished us for the night in the Tim Hortons - EMCEA Transport Chevrolet Monte Carlo.”
DJ Kennington won the Mosport Speedway 200 event followed by Don Thomson Jr. and Ron Beauchamp Jr. in third.
The next CASCAR Super Series race will take place Sunday, August 14 at Cayuga Speedway located in Nelles Corners, Ontario on the 5/8th-mile oval.
For information about Cayuga Speedway tickets and camping, call the Cayuga Speedway Hotline at 1.905.768.1177 (Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET) or visit online at http://www.cayuga2000speedway.com/.
NASCAR: Kurt Busch wants out of Roush... has already signed with another team for '07
CONCORD, N.C. (August 9, 2005) – Roush Racing announced today that Kurt Busch has advised team officials that he has signed with another team commencing in 2007. The name of the team is not known. Kurt also requested a release from his contract for 2006.
Due to sponsor and team considerations no decision on that request will be made for an indefinite period. Roush Racing will have no further comment at this time.
Roush Racing is a subsidiary of Livonia, Mich., based Roush Industries that operates ten motorsports teams; five in NASCAR Nextel Cup with drivers Mark Martin, Matt Kenseth, Kurt Busch, Greg Biffle and Carl Edwards; three in the Busch Series with Martin, Kenseth and Edwards, and two in the Craftsman Truck Series with drivers Ricky Craven and Todd Kluever.
-- From Roush Racing
Brockville Ontario Speedway: Friesen wins 358 Super DIRT race
By Steve Young
BROCKVILLE, ON - Sometimes it's the left overs that taste the best. Such was the case for Niagara on the Lake's Stewart Friesen on Monday night at the Brockville Ontario Speedway. Friesen held off a hard charging Alan Johnson to take the Coca Cola Classic 50, the third event of this years Super DIRT Series for 358 Modifieds. 40 Modifieds were on hand before a near capacity crowd at the fast quarter mile clay oval.
Friesen was the final driver to draw for a top ten starting position and his fellow drivers left one can of Coke to choose from, the good news was that it was the number one starting position. Friesen led all but a couple of laps in a barnburner Brockville style. Friesen flew around the top of the speedway for most of the race but got a stiff challenge from Johnson with 10 laps to go. The veteran was able to pull in front a couple of laps as the pair ran side by side even through lapped traffic. Friesen, however was able to pull away on the final restart to score his first ever win at Brockville.
"He ran me clean, even though I think he's a little upset with me after Sunday night, he's a true professional, that's why I respect him so much," said a happy Friesen in victory lane when talking about his battle with Johnson while celebrating with the Dan Miller race team. Johnson agreed, "I ran him a little cleaner than he runs me." Brett Hearn was third followed by local favourite and the night's fastest qualifier Danny O Brien. Dale Planck rounded out the top five followed by Matt Sheppard who spun early, restarted 30th and worked his way back through the field for 6th.
It was also a two car battle in the 20 lap Street Stock event, as Adam Turner fended off points leader Billy Code in the closing laps for the victory. Code's second place finish strengthens his hold atop the standings once again. Shane Ray was a strong third followed by Peter Stapper and Steve Billings. Joe Banks took the 12 lap Rookie race beating invader Mike Tripp to the finish line. Steve Smith, Brad Kirkland and Matthieu Aubin made up the rest of the fast five.
Brockville Ontario Speedway returns to action on Friday night, August 12th with Home Hardware/Northwoods 2 Construction night with a full race program on Fan Appreciation Night. There will be an autograph session at the intermission as well as a children's box car race. The green flag drops at 7:30 pm.
BROCKVILLE, ON - Sometimes it's the left overs that taste the best. Such was the case for Niagara on the Lake's Stewart Friesen on Monday night at the Brockville Ontario Speedway. Friesen held off a hard charging Alan Johnson to take the Coca Cola Classic 50, the third event of this years Super DIRT Series for 358 Modifieds. 40 Modifieds were on hand before a near capacity crowd at the fast quarter mile clay oval.
Friesen was the final driver to draw for a top ten starting position and his fellow drivers left one can of Coke to choose from, the good news was that it was the number one starting position. Friesen led all but a couple of laps in a barnburner Brockville style. Friesen flew around the top of the speedway for most of the race but got a stiff challenge from Johnson with 10 laps to go. The veteran was able to pull in front a couple of laps as the pair ran side by side even through lapped traffic. Friesen, however was able to pull away on the final restart to score his first ever win at Brockville.
"He ran me clean, even though I think he's a little upset with me after Sunday night, he's a true professional, that's why I respect him so much," said a happy Friesen in victory lane when talking about his battle with Johnson while celebrating with the Dan Miller race team. Johnson agreed, "I ran him a little cleaner than he runs me." Brett Hearn was third followed by local favourite and the night's fastest qualifier Danny O Brien. Dale Planck rounded out the top five followed by Matt Sheppard who spun early, restarted 30th and worked his way back through the field for 6th.
It was also a two car battle in the 20 lap Street Stock event, as Adam Turner fended off points leader Billy Code in the closing laps for the victory. Code's second place finish strengthens his hold atop the standings once again. Shane Ray was a strong third followed by Peter Stapper and Steve Billings. Joe Banks took the 12 lap Rookie race beating invader Mike Tripp to the finish line. Steve Smith, Brad Kirkland and Matthieu Aubin made up the rest of the fast five.
Brockville Ontario Speedway returns to action on Friday night, August 12th with Home Hardware/Northwoods 2 Construction night with a full race program on Fan Appreciation Night. There will be an autograph session at the intermission as well as a children's box car race. The green flag drops at 7:30 pm.
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