Ontario Legends Series Title to be Decided at the Autumn Colours Classic
By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media
Throughout its 26 year history, Peterborough Speedway’s Autumn Colours Classic has been described as a ‘must win’ event. Again this year, the Trailers Plus Ontario Legends Series will crown its annual tour championship at the prestigious Central Ontario spectacular. Spokesperson Andrew McFadden – who along with Jeff Drimmie and Kevin Foisy make-up the EOLS team of officials – says there are still a number of positions in the standings that are yet to be decided.
“Teams are still looking to lock-up their final spots in this year’s running order and Autumn Colours could make a big difference,” said Andrew McFadden. “Its been a great year, with very impressive car counts at every show. Many people have said they find it difficult to believe that season is winding down, but all good things must come to an end.”
Matt Haufe leads the All Ontario standings by 75 points over Kevin Foisy. Terry McLelland sits 3rd, with Dawson Drimmie and Cory Richardson rounding-out the top 5. In 2017, Haufe clinched the season championship in absentia, while on the road to compete in the US Legends Asphalt Nationals at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring. With event scheduled for October 26th and 27th this year, the Stittsville, Ontario native is expected to be at Peterborough for this year’s Autumn Colours Classic.
Tour officials also pointed out that even though spots could change this weekend because the drivers are allowed to apply the annual Drop Night values to their point total. This year, instead of eliminating their lowest point night of the year from the season-ending statistics, it will be replaced with a value of 75 points. The Drop Night applies to only a single night of racing and drivers can use it in the All Ontario, Eastern or Western Ontario standings. They also need to make officials aware of their choice before the first green flag of Autumn Colours.
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
Main event winner - #44, Matt Haufe
Saturday, August 25th: Peterborough Speedway
Cancelled - rain
Saturday, September 8th: Grand Bend Speedway
Main event winner - #44, Matt Haufe
Sunday, September 9th: Grand Bend Speedway
Main event winner - #17, Gregory Rudzik
Saturday, September 22nd: Sunset Speedway
Main event winner - #17, Gregory Rudzik
Saturday, September 29th: Flamboro Speedway
Main event winner - #44, Matt Haufe
October 5th, 6th & 7th: Peterborough Speedway
Autumn Colours Classic
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With a win at this year’s Velocity event at Sunset Speedway, 2017 Autumn Colours Classic champion Gregory Rudzik (#17) has shown a penchant for winning big events on the Trailers Plus Ontario Legends Series.
Prepared by: Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media
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