LONDON, ON – The OSCAAR Modifieds and Hot Rods raced at Delaware Speedway on June 27, where Dale Reinhart and Thomas Wunsch visited victory lane.
Reinhart Goes Back-To-Back in OSCAAR Modified Competition
When things are going your way, they say to keep riding that wave of momentum – and that’s what Dale Reinhart is doing. The driver of the No. 51 scored his second straight Overkill Enterprise OSCAAR Modifieds presented by Lloyd’s Paving (Wyoming) Limited feature victory in last Saturday’s race.
After winning one of the two qualifiers, Reinhart drew fourth on the starting grid and wasted no time in making his way forward. He took the lead on Lap 3 and then held off the field in a mid-race restart, stretching out his advantage en route to parking it in Scott Reinhart Trailer Sales Ltd victory lane. It marked his second straight series victory after winning the season opener at Sauble Speedway earlier this month.
Delaware Speedway regular Steve McCaw made a late-race charge, including a pass in the closing laps, to score a runner-up finish. Rick Burbridge’s impressive rookie campaign continued with his second straight podium in a third-place result, after starting on the front row. Jason Keen rebounded from motor issues at Sauble for fourth, with last year’s series champion Steve Trendell completing the top-five.
Daryl Henwood picked up a sixth-place finish in his second career series start ahead of Matt Haufe, Eric McLean, Adam Evison, and Dylan Penney.
Dave Mathers was 11th in his first appearance of the season, followed by Bryan Batty, who suffered a mechanical failure on Lap 10 after pacing laps in qualifying. Ryan Dick was plagued with overheating issues after winning the second qualifier en route to 13th, with Wally Wilson rounding out the field after battling motor issues throughout the day.
The Overkill Enterprise OSCAAR Modifieds are back in action at Full Throttle Motor Speedway on Saturday, July 18.
Thomas Wunsch Scores First Career OSCAAR Hot Rod Victory at Delaware Speedway
After coming close several times over the past year, Thomas Wunsch put all the pieces together to score his first career The Fyre Place & Patio Shop OSCAAR Hot Rods presented by Bromley Automotive Ltd feature victory.
Taking The Car Guy green flag on the second row for the feature, Wunsch found his way into the top spot on the third lap. The driver of the No. 47t Camaro stretched his advantage over the field from there, holding a commanding advantage when he took the checkered flag to head to Knightworks Design Victory Lane.
Lane Zardo made the most of his second appearance with the series, winning one of the qualifying heat races before running up front all feature long en route to a second-place finish. Dalen Martin proved he can still find his way around the half-mile oval with a third-place, followed by Jay Doerr and Jacob Booth completing the top-five.
Steve Book, who picked up a checkered flag during heat race action, crossed the finish line in sixth, ahead of Tyler Hawn, Daniel Hawn, Drew Richardson, and Trevor Thompson.
Brian Wilson was 11th, followed by Ryan Cowan, Lucas Chapman, Thomas Jeremy, Ayden McNicol, and Tom Walters. Unfortunately, Walters’ night ended on Lap 7 with a blown motor.
The Fyre Place & Patio Shop OSCAAR Hot Rods presented by Bromley Automotive Ltd are back in action on Saturday, July 18 at Full Throttle Motor Speedway.
Be sure to keep up with OSCAAR by checking out the series website at http://www.oscaar.racing and staying tuned to the official OSCAAR Racing Facebook page, while following both the X and Instagram accounts (@OSCAARRacing) to keep up to date on everything you need to know.
About OSCAAR Racing:
OSCAAR Racing is Ontario’s premier touring stock car racing series, featuring Super Late Models, Modifieds, and Hot Rod divisions. Known for professionalism, competitiveness, and fan-first entertainment, OSCAAR continues to elevate grassroots motorsports across the province.
OSCAAR is proud to be supported by JRS Auctions, Overkill Enterprises. The Fyre Place & Patio Shop, Just Foam It, Scott Reinhart Trailer Sales Ltd., Bromley Automotive, Knightworks Design, Red Leaf Apparel Co., Bicknell Race Products, Hoosier Tires, Cobra Racing Tires, Norcom Supply, The Car Guy, McColl Racing Enterprises, Grisdale Race Products, American Racer, Klotz Canada, and Lakeside Mobile Tire Inc.
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