HALIFAX, NS – Dylan Blenkhorn (Truro, NS) added another Summer Clash victory to his impressive resume on Sunday, capturing his third career win in the Summer Clash 250 at Scotia Speedworld.
Blenkhorn raced to the checkered flag in the prestigious 250-lap event, earning a minimum of $15,000 for the victory, plus additional lap money. Championship leader Ashton Tucker (Miramichi, NB) crossed the line second, with Cory Hall (Jolicure, NB) completing the podium in third. Gage Gilby (Enfield, NS) finished fourth, while Austin MacDonald (Pictou, NS) rounded out the top five.
Cole Butcher accepted the Pole Challenge and started from the rear of the field rather than the third starting position he had earned. Due to mechanical issues midway through the race, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Rookie of the Year contender was unable to finish.
Cory Hall bested Gage Gilby in time trials on Friday evening, earning the pair front-row starting positions for the Summer Clash 250. Cole Butcher (Troutman, NC), Dylan Blenkhorn and Craig Slaunwhite (Terence Bay, NS) followed with victories in their respective heat races to complete qualifying and set the field for the 250-lap main event.
Additional awards were presented following the race:
• Fastest Lap Award: Cory Hall
• Most Laps Led Award: Dylan Blenkhorn
• Hard Charger Award: Chris Reid
• Free Pass Award: Robbie MacEwen
• Hard Luck Award: Tylor Hawes
• Rookie of the Race: Owen Mahar
The Maritime League of Legends kicked off Sunday’s racing action with a 50-lap feature. Caden Tufts took the checkered flag, with Campbell Delaney crossing the line second and Craig MacDonald completing the podium in third.
The Heart of a Champion Vintage Race Car Series also entertained race fans at Scotia Speedworld with a great display of vintage racing. Donny Young came out on top in the 30-lap feature to earn the victory.
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