Andre Fiorini Sweeps Trailers Plus Ontario Legends Events at Sunset Speedway
By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media
The motorsports community has always had a soft spot for a first-time main event winner. Whether it comes in a drivers first season or after years of trying, that initial checkered flag in an unforgettable memory that no one can take away. Saturday, August 11th Andre Fiorini joined a special fraternity with a pair of Trailers Plus Ontario Legend Series victories at Sunset Speedway.
Even though he’s still only running a limited schedule, the 19-year-old former go-kart racer from Port Hope, Ontario had turned-in some impressive finishes during the 2018 schedule, including a 9th place effort Saturday, July 28th at Peterborough Speedway. Running well always gives a driver an extra-shot of confidence and Fiorini says he’s been pleased with his team’s performances this year.
“Going back to karting, racing was supposed to be fun and I’ve been lucky to maintain that same attitude with the Legends Series,” Fiorini said. “All the other teams and drivers have been a big help since I got started and they’re always ready to answer any questions I might have and help me find a quicker way around the track.”
Fiorini says his car was quick right off the trailer and after a few adjustments, it was rails. In the opening ‘A; main, he started on the pole and kept his focus throughout the race. In the night’s second feature, he had to deal with getting around Robin Jongen and Wes Cuthbertson – a couple of drivers with much more experience – to make it a clean sweep of the weekend.
“I owe a huge vote of thanks to Cory Hall and Cory Hall Racing for their help with set-up information and tips all through the season.”
Trailers Plus Ontario Legends Series: Sunset Speedway, 08/11/18
Feature #1, top 5:
Andre Fiorini, Robin Jongen, Wesley Cuthbertson, Terry McClelland, Parker Traves.
Feature #2, top 5:
Andre Fiorini, Robin Jongen, Wesley Cuthbertson, Matt Haufe, Terry McClelland.
Trailers Plus Ontario Legends Series notebook: The Trailers Plus Ontario Legends teams return to Sauble Speedway – Saturday, August 18th – for a national qualifier that will award a guaranteed starting spot for the U.S. Legends Asphalt Nationals – (date) – at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring. Saturday, August 25, the tour heads to Peterborough Speedway and will be part of the year’s final Summer Toonie Night, featuring $2.00 spectator grandstand admission and a fan appreciation autograph session.
2018 Trailers Plus Ontario Legends Series Schedule
Saturday, May 19th: Peterborough Speedway
Cancelled - rain
Sunday, May 20th: Sunset Speedway
Main event winner - #57, Kevin Foisy
Friday, June 1st: Kawartha Downs & Speedway
Main event winner - #7, Matt Haufe
Saturday, June 2nd: Peterborough Speedway
Main event winner - #0, Alex McCollum
Saturday, June 16th: Peterborough Speedway
Main event winner - #88, Matt Haufe
Saturday, June 23rd: Grand Bend Speedway
Cancelled - rain
Sunday, June 24th: Grand Bend Speedway (road course test)
Postponed to Sunday, September 9th
Saturday, July 7th: Sauble Speedway
Main event winner - #88, Matt Haufe
Friday, July 13th: Kawartha Downs & Speedway
(Canadian Legend Car Asphalt Nationals)
Main event winner - #31, Noah Korner
Saturday, July 14th: Peterborough Speedway
(Canadian Legend Car Asphalt Nationals)
Main event winner - #31, Noah Korner
Saturday, July 28th: Peterborough Speedway
Main event winner - #57, Kevin Foisy
Saturday, August 11th: Sunset Speedway
Main event winner - #7, Andre Fiorini
Saturday, August 18th: Sauble Speedway
National Qualifier
Saturday, August 25th: Peterborough Speedway
Saturday, September 8th: Grand Bend Speedway
Sunday, September 9th: Grand Bend Speedway (road course test)
Saturday, September 22nd: Sunset Speedway
Saturday, September 29th: Flamboro Speedway
October 5th, 6th & 7th: Peterborough Speedway
Autumn Colours Classic
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Andre Fiorini (#7) celebrates in victory lane after sweeping a pair of 20 lap Trailers Plus Ontario Legend Series main events – Saturday, August 11th – at Sunset Speedway.
Prepared by: Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media
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