Greig Truck & Trailer and the Belleville Bulls present Kids Race For Canadian National Autism Foundation This Saturday At Brighton
By Clayton Johns
BRIGHTON (August 10, 2015) – The 48th season of action at Brighton Speedway continues on Saturday, August 15 when Greig Truck & Trailer and the Belleville Bulls present the Kids Race for the Canadian National Autism Foundation. The race will also mark the final event of the inaugural Hotch’s Auto Parts RUSH Pro Late Model Triple Crown.
Pro Late Models Back In Action
The Vanderlaan Building Products RUSH Pro Late Models return after a well-deserved week off. Five drivers elected to race in last Saturday’s Dash for Cash with Kyle Sopaz walking away the victor. Points racing resumes this week with Charlie Sandercock on top of the pile. He holds a 120-point advantage over Corey Earl, who is hungry for his second win of the season after winning back on May 2. Phil Potts, Sopaz and Steve Baldwin are the current top-five in the championship standings.
Gregory Building Modified Momentum
Shawn Gregory continued to build momentum last Saturday when he earned his first Canadian Modified win of the season. The win was Gregory’s fourth top-five of the season and third in the last four weeks. He earned the win in impressive fashion, holding off current point leader Dan Ferguson over the final eight laps. Ferguson now holds a 155-point advantage over Andrew Hennessy following a streak of six top-two finishes, including three wins. Doug O’Blenis, Curtis King and Gregory complete the top-five in the current standings.
Pro Stock Battle Heats Up
Justin Ramsay’s point lead shrunk slightly last week when Doug Anderson was awarded the win in the Brighton Automotive Pro Stock feature. Ramsay’s lead now sits at 230 points over Anderson. Wade Purchase continued his consistent streak with his 10th top-five finish in 12 starts this season. He sits 60 points ahead of Jamie Marshall for third in the standings while Leslie Mowat sits fifth after recovering from motor issues on August 1.
Tight Battle For Comp 4 Crown
Shelby Mills’ point lead atop the Bill’s Johns Comp 4 division is becoming increasingly thin as Austin Reid begins to chip away at the top position. Reid finished third last Saturday, one spot ahead of Mills in the 15-lap feature to gain 10 points in the championship standings. Her lead is now 55 points in the middle of August. Tyler French took a hit last week when the power plant on his No.0 machine went up in smoke, but is still within striking distance at 85 points out of the lead. Emily Weedman and Adam Chapman continue to hold spots in the top-five. Josh Read through a wrench in to the championship battle with his first win last week. Read is 12th in points after joining the field midway through the year.
Stingers Go Back-To-Back
The Quinte Septic Stingers will be back in action for the second week in a row this Saturday. Del MacGregor claimed his third win of the season in the Super Stinger division while Dawson Evans became the first member of his family to win a feature event in the Junior Stinger class last Saturday. A full field of 26 cars between the two divisions make it one of the most competitive at the track on any given night.
Tickets Please!
General Admission for Saturday’s Kids Race for the Canadian National Autism Foundation presented by Greig Truck and Trailer and the Belleville Bulls is just $10. A Family Pass is just $25 and is valid for two adults and two children under the age of 16 and includes family-size popcorn. Seniors and Youths are $8.
Spectator gates will open at 5:00pm. Hot laps are scheduled for 6:00pm. The first green flag is set for 7:00pm.
Winners to Date
Vanderlaan Building Products RUSH Pro Late Models: 6 – Charlie Sandercock (July 25, July 11, July 4, June 6, May 16, May 9); 2 – Kyle Sopaz (July 18, May 23); 1 – Adam Turner (June 13); 1 – Corey Earl (May 2).
OilGARD Anti-Rust Canadian Modifieds: 4 – Dan Ferguson (August 1, July 18, July 4, June 13); 2 – Doug O’Blenis (July 25, May 23); 2 – Curtis King (July 11, May 9); 2 – Andrew Hennessy (June 20, May 2); 1 - Shawn Gregory (August
; 1- Mike Lucas (June 6).
Brighton Automotive Pro Stocks: 7 – Justin Ramsay (August 1, July 18, July 4, June 13, June 6, May 16, May 2); 3 – Doug Anderson (August 8, July 11, May 23); 1 – 19 Brandon Murrell (July 25); 1 - 53 Wade Purchase (May 9).
Bill’s Johns Comp 4s: 6 – Tyler French (July 25, July 4, June 13, May 16, May 9, May 2);2 – Shelby Mills (July 18, May 23); 1 - 29 Josh Read (August
; 1 – 85 Austin Reid (August 1); 1 – Brady Greer (June 6).
Quinte Septic Super Stingers: 3 – Del MacGregor (August 8, July 4, May 9); 1 - Adam Flieler (July 18); 1 – Chris Lammle (June 6), 1- Gary Taylor (May 23);
Quinte Septic Junior Stingers: 1 - 01 Dawson Evans (August
; 1 - Chantel Golden (July 18).
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About Greig Truck and Trailer: Located in Trenton, Ont. at Greig Truck and Trailer they their very best to keep your truck on the road with safe and reliable service without breaking the bank. Whether you need an oil change, an engine job, brakes replacement or adjustment, or a simple light fix, the goal is to get you back on the road as quick as possible. Visit
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About Belleville Bulls: The Belleville Bulls were a junior hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League from 1981 to 2015. The team moved to Hamilton, Ont. at the conclusion of the 2014-15 season. The team won the 1999 J.Ross Robertson Cup as OHL Champions. The Belleville Minor Hockey Association uses the Jr. Bulls name and logo to promote and provide a high quality organized hockey experience for all of its participants and especially for children and youth playing hockey in the BMHA.
About the Canadian National Autism Foundation: The Canadian National Autism Foundation was formed in June 2000, by parents of children with autism.The foundation is completely run and administrated by unpaid volunteers. Our foundation is funded by donators, and fundraising events put on by others as well as the foundation. The goal of the CNAF is to educated the public and professionals about autism, provide information and resources to families of people with autism, providing funding for Canadian-based research and development, and promoting autism awareness.
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About RUSH Late Model Racing: The RUSH Dirt Late Model Series sanctions weekly crate late model racing at 14 dirt tracks in five U.S. states (Maryland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia) and one Canadian province (Ontario). The weekly series boasts a points fund of over $27,000. The Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC RUSH Late Model Touring Series boasts two separate tours, north and south, that compete from April to October. The two touring series will combine for 24 events across the Northeast in 2015 with an annual points fund in excess of $30,000.
RUSH Late Model marketing partners include: Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC, Pace Performance, Hoosier Tire, Bilstein Shocks, Sunoco Race Fuels, Insinger Performance, Bazell Race Fuels, MSD Ignition, Maxima Racing Oil, Jones Racing Products, Alternative Power Sources, Precise Racing Products, ARbodies, The Brake Man, K&N Filters, Lincoln Electric, TurboStart, Beyea Headers, FK Rod Ends, Bobby Lake Motorsports, Crate Innovations Inc., Velocita-USA, High Gear Speed Shop, CrateInsider.com, B.R.A.K.E.S., RockAuto.com, and Valley Fashions.
Brighton Speedway’s 2015 season is proudly supported by the following corporate sponsors: ABC Taxi, Adecco, AeCON, Bay Marine, Belleville Bulls, Bellevue Fabricating Ltd., Benson Auto Parts, Bill’s Johns, Breeze 107.9, Brighton Automotive, Brighton Recycling, Campbellford Chrysler, Canadian National Autism Foundation, Coca-Cola, Comfort Zone Heating & Air Conditioning, Cool 100, Deerhaven Farm and Garden, Dibbits Excavating, Electro Cables, Excel Tower Service, Extreme Rush Adventures, Gord’s Water, Greig Truck & Trailer, Humber Nurseries, Hotch’s Auto Parts, Hoosier Racing Tire, ImageFactor.ca Motorsport Designs, Investor’s Group, John’s Equipment, JJ Stewart Motors, Kellogg Belleville, Lange & Fetter Ford, Lucas Oil, McDougall Insurance and Financial, Monster Energy, Mystical Distributing, NOCO Fuels, OilGARD Anti-Rust, Owasco RV, Part Source, Quinte Septic, Rapid Rad, Rock 107, Rona Trenton, Sanderson Tire and Automotive, Small Engine Fuels, Star 93.3, Stoneridge Specialty Insurance, Town and Country Liquidation, TRS Communications, 95.5 Hits FM, UCB Radio Canada, Ultramar CST, Workman’s OK Tire, Vanderlaan Building Products. VanZuylen Tire, and VP Racing Fuels.
About Brighton Speedway: Brighton Speedway is a 1/3-mile clay stock car racing oval located on the shores of Lake Ontario in Brighton, Ont. The speedway hosts five weekly stock car divisions on Saturday nights from May to September. The weekly Pro Late Model division competes under RUSH Late Model Series sanctioning.
Brighton Speedway mailing address: 775 County Road 64, Brighton, ON, K0K 1H0.
Media Contact: Clayton Johns
claytonjohns@brightonspeedway.com
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