@OhswekenSpdway • (September 10, 2015) – Ohsweken, Ontario – Ohsweken Speedway’s 20th season of racing continues this Friday, September 11 when Durnin Motors presents a special postseason event.
The event will include a rare appearance by the UMP Modifieds, a 50 lap Duel on the Dirt series event for the Affordable Towing & Recovery Thunder Stocks, Strickland’s GMC Crate Sprint Cars, HRW Automotive Mini Stocks, and Vintage Cars.
The UMP Modifieds are a Saturday night fixture at South Buxton Raceway, but rarely venture east of the Chatham-area facility. Anticipation is high among the drivers and teams, and many will be racing at Ohsweken for the first time. The first and only UMP Modified event at Ohsweken to date was held in August of 2009. Close to 20 UMP Modified teams have already declared their intention to compete at Ohsweken on Friday night, including 9 of the top 10 in the South Buxton championship standings.
The Duel on the Dirt series has included teams from Merrittville Speedway’s Hoosier Stock division and Brighton Speedway’s Pro Stock division for over a decade, and expanded this season to include Ohsweken Speedway’s Thunder Stocks, and Humberstone Speedway’s Street Stocks. The 2015 Duel on the Dirt series consists of four 50 lap events – one at each track – and two “home track” nights designated by each speedway. Each 50 Lap race pays $1000 to the winner, while the series champion will claim another $1,000. The total points fund will see $4,000 divided among the top 24 drivers.
The first of the combined Duel on the Dirt series races was held August 2 during Humberstone Speedway’s All Canadian Championship event. Ohsweken Speedway hosts the series this Friday, while Merrittville Speedway hosts on Saturday to create a doubleheader weekend. The final event will be held at Brighton Speedway on Saturday, September 26 during Applefest Shootout weekend.
Dave Bailey clinched his first Thunder Stock championship at Ohsweken last Friday, and heads into this weekend’s events as the Duel on the Dirt series points leader as well. Justin Ramsey, Brandon Murrell, Mark Fawcett, and Jim Lampman make up the remainder of the current top 5.
Racing will take the green flag at 7:30pm this Friday, September 11. Visit the official Ohsweken Speedway website at www.OhswekenSpeedway.com for ticket prices and more information.
CANADIAN SPRINT CAR NATIONALS PRE-ENTRY DEADLINE
The deadline for competitors to receive the (half-price) “Early Bird” discount on their Canadian Sprint Car Nationals entry fee is September 11, 2015. “Early Bird” entries also permit the driver free entry to the pit area on Saturday, September 19.
CSCN Entries can be filed by contacting Office Administrator Lorraine Pedersen by phone at 519 750-4866 or e-mail at lorraine@ohswekenspeedway.com. Click on the “Competitors Info” link on www.OhswekenSpeedway.com for more information (direct link – http://ohswekenspeedway.ca/?page_id=1493), to print the entry form and border crossing documents, view the rules, format, and more.
TICKETS PLEASE!
Advanced reserved seat tickets are now on sale for the 11th annual Arrow Express Canadian Sprint Car Nationals weekend on Friday, September 18, and Saturday, September 19. Please visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com for more information, or contact Mary Wilkinson in Ticket Sales by phone at 519 717-0023, or by e-mail at mary@ohswekenspeedway.com
About Durnin Motors: Based in Kitchener, Ontario, Durnin Motors carries a huge selection of used cars, trucks, and SUV’s at amazingly competitive prices! Conveniently located at 2131 Kingsway Drive in Kitchener just around the corner from Fairview Mall, Durnin Motors will go the extra mile to make your used car purchase or service easy and enjoyable. Durnin Motors offers sales, service, and leasing you can trust! They’ve serviced the Kitchener-Waterloo area with pride for nearly 40 years, and they know cars. They carry products from Chevy, Ford, Dodge, GMC, and more. Call Durnin Motors at 519 893-6580, or visit them online at www.DurninMotors.com
About Corr/Pak Merchandising: Founded in 1997, Corr/Pak Merchandising Inc. is based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, and is a designer and producer of Point of Purchase (POP) displays for retail. Strong emphasis on creative design and speed of response has seen Corr/Pak achieve great success in a very competitive industry. Their in-house capabilities and broad range of trusted suppliers enable them to develop any sort of effective solution for your retail display needs, no matter the materials used – whether corrugated, wood, boxboard, plastic, wire, steel, or any combination of those. Corr/Pak’s support of the 360 Sprint Car division at Ohsweken continues for an 8th consecutive season in 2015. Please visit www.CorrPak.ca for more information on the title sponsor of 360 Sprint Car racing at Ohsweken Speedway.
About Strickland’s GMC: Strickland’s is a family owned and operated business that has been serving Southwestern Ontario for over 30 years. They have never been afraid to change in order to better serve their customers, but one thing has remained the same – they have always run their company based on the old proverb “Treat others the way you wish to be treated”. Strickland’s is the only full line General Motors dealer in Brantford and the surrounding area, serving the community for over 90 years. Strickland’s returns as the title sponsor of the Crate Sprint Car division for a second consecutive season in 2015. Strickland’s GMC is located at 19-21 Lynden Road in Brantford, at the intersection of Lynden Road and Wayne Gretzky Parkway, and just 15 minutes from Ohsweken Speedway. Visit Strickland’s GMC online at www.Stricklands.com or call them at 1-800-599-5558.
About Affordable Towing & Recovery: Affordable Towing & Recovery provides a full range of towing and breakdown services in Brantford and Southwestern Ontario, as well as flat-bed freight and equipment hauling, and police towing. They can get your vehicle out, no matter where it’s located – from an underground parking garage to a creek bed. Affordable Towing & Recovery offers roadside assistance, and a vehicle storage compound, as well as towing services for anything from motorcycles to big trucks. Affordable Towing & Recovery returns as title sponsor of Ohsweken’s Thunder Stock division for a third consecutive season in 2015. Affordable Towing & Recovery is located at 55 Shaver Street in Brantford, near the intersection of Garden Avenue North and Colborne Street East, and just 10 miles from Ohsweken Speedway. For solutions to any vehicle transport need, go to Affordable Towing & Recovery. Visit them online at www.Affordable-Towing.ca or call them at (519) 755-7526.
About HRW Automotive: HRW Automotive was founded by Robert Workman in 1990. By providing good old-fashioned customer service, HRW has gained a loyal following in the community. Many area residents and businesses have come to depend on the expertise of HRW’s friendly staff to keep their vehicles and equipment in peak condition. You can entrust all of your vehicle’s service and repair needs to the team of automotive professionals at HRW Automotive. HRW Automotive is located at 163 Baptist Church Road in Caledonia near the intersection of Pauline Johnson Road, and just 5 miles from Ohsweken Speedway. HRW Automotive returns as title sponsor of Ohsweken’s Mini Stock division for a fifth consecutive season in 2015. Visit them on the web at www.HRWAutomotive.com, or call HRW today at 519-752-2063, and find out what good customer service is all about!
About Gale’s Auto Aftermarket: All your automobile parts and supply needs can be met at Gale’s Auto Aftermarket, located on RR 6 near Hagersville, Ontario, just 15 miles from Ohsweken Speedway. Gale’s Auto Aftermarket has been a proud supporter of local racing for many years, and returns as title sponsor of Ohsweken’s Bomber division for a third consecutive season in 2015. Gale’s also returns as the presenting sponsor of Brock Leonard Memorial night at Ohsweken again in 2015. Call 519-445-2659 for more information.
About Ohsweken Speedway: Founded in 1996, Ohsweken Speedway is a motorsports complex which includes a 3/8 (0.375) mile clay oval track. The facility is owned by the Styres family, and located in the village of Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada. Ohsweken’s weekly Friday night racing program runs from May to September each year, featuring 360 Sprint Cars, Crate Sprint Cars, Thunder Stocks, Mini Stocks, and Bombers, while the season finishes each year with the annual Canadian Sprint Car Nationals. Ohsweken Speedway also hosts weekly Micro Sprint racing on Thursday nights, and has been a yearly stop on the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series schedule since 2007.
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Ohsweken Speedway thanks the following partners for their support: Arrow Express, Corr/Pak Merchandising Inc., Renway Energy, O’Neil’s Farm Equipment, Hoosier Tire Canada, EPIC Racewear, McDonald’s Restaurants of Paris & Brantford, Nathan Ackland State Farm Insurance, Strickland’s GMC, Mobil 1, Burger Barn, Affordable Towing & Recovery, HRW Automotive, and Gale’s Auto Aftermarket.
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