BROCKVILLE, ON – It’s an annual tradition that spans three decades, and this year’s edition of the Monster Enduro at Brockville Ontario Speedway drew a packed grandstand and beautiful weather this past Sunday afternoon (September 14).
More than 200 drivers filled the pit area for a full day of action, with four divisions taking to the track. Some competitors were making their debut, while many experienced racers were looking to add another Monster trophy to their collection.
The day opened with a 25-lap Ladies’ Race that drew 24 entries. Amy Charbonneau led early and appeared headed for a dominant victory. However, a red flag on lap 24 forced a restart, and when the green flag flew again, Charbonneau’s engine expired. That handed the lead—and the win—to Lisa Quesnel. Sherri Steele claimed second, with Charbonneau salvaging third.
New for this season was the Truck Division, which wasted no time producing drama. On the opening lap, Yves Charbonneau flipped in turn one. Unhurt, he brought the crowd to its feet when he asked for his truck to be rolled back over so he could continue, which he did after a brief pit stop. Sam Titley was the dominant driver for much of the race, but a mechanical failure in the closing laps ended his bid. That allowed Jason Berends to take over, and he led the final dozen laps to secure the win ahead of Connor McQuire and Aiden Hollister.
The largest field of the day came in the 4/6-Cylinder division, with 102 cars taking the green flag. The opening laps resembled rush-hour traffic, but as the field thinned through the first half, Pat Pope and Mat Leduc emerged as the leaders. Near the end, three drivers battled fiercely for the win. At the finish of the 60-lapper, Pope held off Leduc to take the victory, with Damien Berends crossing the line in third.
The finale was a 75-lap 8-Cylinder event, which also saw a handful of 4- and 6-Cylinder competitors joining the action. Mathieu Larocque took control early and dominated much of the race. Even after a flat tire forced him to pit under red-flag conditions, Larocque was able to rejoin the field and hang on for the win. Jamie Scharf finished second, with Mathieu Leduc completing the podium.
Brockville Ontario Speedway will now take a short break to prepare for the 17th running of the DIRT Outlaw Apparel Fall Nationals, featuring two full nights of racing action. The event is set for Friday and Saturday, and fans can visit brockvillespeedway.com for the complete schedule and ticket information. Updates will also be available through the track’s social media platforms and My Race Pass.
