BROCKVILLE, ON — The first of two championship weekends unfolded at Brockville Ontario Speedway as the Ogilvie’s Triple Crown Series titles came down to the wire. It was also final points night for the Surprenant Truck Shop Crate Sprint Cars, with every division producing high drama.
Josh Verne Jr. only needed to take the green flag to secure the 2025 Surprenant Truck Shop Crate Sprint Car championship, and he did it in style. Starting from the pole, Verne led early while Liam Ladouceur and Rick Wilson gave chase. Wilson’s night ended on Lap 8 with mechanical issues, leaving Adam Turner to mount the only serious challenge. Turner closed late but couldn’t catch the leader. Verne drove to his eighth win of the season and 11th career Brockville victory. Turner, Lee Ladouceur, Wilson and Ryan Poole rounded out the top-five.
The 50-lap Ogilvie’s Triple Crown Series finale for the DIRTcar 358 Modifieds saw heat winners Steve Bernier and Corey Wheeler on the front row, with title contender Tristan Draper deep in the pack. Bernier grabbed the early lead over Jarrett Herbison and Wheeler, while Draper was forced to restart at the rear after being caught in a multi-car tangle. Draper charged back through the field, reaching second by Lap 25 before mechanical trouble ended his title bid. Bernier held off Herbison in the late going, with Lucas Fuller climbing to third. Bernier claimed his third career series win and second straight Ogilvie’s 358 Modified Series championship.
The Sportsman finale turned dramatic when Gavin Eisele appeared to have wrapped up both the win and the Ogilvie’s title, only to be disqualified in post-race inspection for failing to meet minimum weight. That handed the victory and the championship to Dylan Kirkland — his first career triumph. Bobby Herrington finished third, ahead of Matt Barbour and Domonick Merkley. Jessica Power recovered from an early incident to place sixth.
In the 15-lap Street Stock feature, Charles Marchand took full advantage of points leader Mike Schonauer’s troubles. Schonauer’s engine expired in his own car, forcing him into a borrowed ride, where he salvaged a seventh-place finish. Marchand led flag-to-flag for his second straight win, closing the gap in the title chase. Todd Raabe, Vincent Charbonneau, Bruno Boivin and Francis Gauthier completed the top-five.
The Novice Sportsman feature closed the night with Kyle Kudrinko dominating once again. He grabbed the lead early and never looked back, scoring his second straight win and fourth of the year. Tessa Riemersma and Garin Thompson joined him on the podium.
Next week marks championship night in all divisions, with final points battles set to be decided. Racing begins at 7 p.m.
Brockville Ontario Speedway Results
DIRTcar 358 Modifieds (50 laps) — Steve Bernier, Jarrett Herbison, Lucas Fuller, Corey Wheeler, Johnathon Ferguson, Jessica Power, Lee Ladouceur, Shane Stearns, Kyle Dingwall, Gavin MacFarlane, Chris Ferguson, Tristan Draper, Cedric Gauvreau, Justin Cyr, Kalen Draper, Gabriel Cyr, Melcolm Banks.
Winged Crate Sprints (20 laps) — Josh Verne Jr., Adam Turner, Lee Ladouceur, Rick Wilson, Ryan Poole, Liam Ladouceur, April Wilson, Marc Surprenant.
Sportsman Modifieds (40 laps) — Dylan Kirkland, Bobby Herrington, Matt Barbour, Domonick Merkley, Xavier Andrews, Jessica Power, Brandon Beauregard, Jeffrey Lapalme, Blake Smith, Jordan Wood, Tyler Stewart, Patrick Kudrinko, Michael Dillon, Matt Mould, Billy Cook, Drake Cartier, Blayden Arquette, Madie Wallace, Steve Roberts, Chris Hale, Sylvain Dupuis, Kent Miller, Greg Brinklow, Trent Wallace, Cory Lambert. DQ: Gavin Eisele.
Street Stocks (15 laps) — Charles Marchand, Todd Raabe, Vincent Charbonneau, Bruno Boivin, Francis Gauthier, Brad Taillon, Mike Schonauer, Frederic Nicholas, Yves Marcoux, Steve Brady, JP Tremblay.
Novice Sportsman (12 laps) — Kyle Kudrinko, Tessa Riemersma, Garin Thompson, Shaun Lafave, Damien King, Chris Wilson, Robbey Harper, Cole Hanna.
