@BrightonSpdwy •BRIGHTON, Ont. – June 10, 2016 – A cool and windy night didn’t stop the young drivers of the Brighton Speedway Kart Klub presented by Kiwanis of Trenton from tearing up the track on night three of their 2016 season on Thursday night. A busy pit area saw 39 karters sign in for action at the mini infield oval.
Anderson Wins For Second Week In A Row
Kyle Anderson drove his No.17 kart to victory lane for the second time in a row in the Junior Restricted division’s 15-lap main event on Thursday night. Kyle took the lead from AJ Rinaldi off turn two near the midpoint of the race and evaded Nathan Rinaldi over the final five laps to claim the victory. Cole Perry finished third ahead of Anthony, and Jordan Burrows.
Junior Restricted Results (15 Laps): 1. 17 Kyle Anderson, 2. 3 Nathan Rinaldi, 3. 23 Cole Perry, 4. 77 Anthony Rinaldi, 5. 16 Jordan Burrows, 6. 16m Michaela Lough.
Denard Wins First Of Season
Holly Denard drove to her first win of the season in Junior Sportsman 2 competition. Holly outdueled a hard-charging Cole McKeown over the final five laps following a yellow flag at lap 10. Cole repeatedly tried to build his momentum and go to the outside lane, but Holly was too strong on the bottom on her way to the win. Cole was second across the line ahead of Emily Peterson, who completed the podium.
Junior Sportsman 2 Results (15 Laps): 1. 02 Holly Denard, 2. 11 Cole McKeown, 3. 17 Emily Peterson, 4. 48 Chandler LeClair, 5. 23k Kaitlyn O’Blenis, 6. 07 Raiah Lough.
Markland Becomes Third Junior Sportsman 1 Winner
James Markland led every lap of the Junior Sportsman 1 division feature after starting on the pole to earn his first win of the season. It didn’t come easy by any means as James had to hold off Cameron Bristow who made a dash to the front on a lap 12 restart while racing three-wide for second momentarily with Keira Turner and Carson Down. Three different drivers have won the three races so far this year.
Junior Sportsman 1 Results (15 Laps): 1. 21 James Markland, 2. 99 Cameron Bristow, 3. 92 Keira Turner, 4. 55 Carson Down.
LeClair Scores Rookie 2 Win
Ashton LeClair dominated the Rookie 2 feature and defeated a very fast Nathan Shorts for his first win of the season on Thursday night. LeClair has to be perfect on two restarts at lap three and lap six in order to hold off Nathan’s No.20 kart. Carson Lemanis dashed to a third-place finish after starting at the rear of the field.
Rookie 2 Results (10 Laps): 1. 76 Ashton LeClair, 2. 20 Nathan Shorts, 3. C1 Carson Lemanis, 4. 22 Emma Terpstra, 5. 83 Koen O’Hara.
Rookie 1 Feature Belongs To James
Jace James drove his No.99J kart to victory lane after starting on the pole of the 10-lap feature. Ryan Greig did his best to become the division’s first two-race winner this season, but ran out of laps to get the job done. Jace was strong on a lap three restart and led every lap to claim the checkered flag.
Rookie 1 Results (10 Laps): 1. 99J Jace James, 2. 48 Ryan Greig, 3. 03 Brooklyn Bowers, 4. 66 Carson McKee, 5. 74 Lexi Lucas, 6. 52 Asher Heard.
McCrillis Wins Box Stock 2 Feature
Trevyn McCrillis won an action-packed Box Stock 2 feature, becoming the first driver to defeat Jacob Down so far this season. Trevyn was seemingly perfect in his No.71 kart, dodging challenges from all five karts throughout the race on his way to the victory. Tyson followed in second-place ahead of Jacob, Cooper McKeown and Emma Terpstra.
Box Stock 2 Results (10 Laps): 1. 71 Trevyn McCrillis, 2. 87 Tyson Cooper, 3. 57 Jacob Down, 4. 9 Cooper McKeown, 5. 22 Emma Terpstra.
Lockridge Steals Thrilling Box Stock 1 Race
Colton Lockridge stole the checkered flag on the final corner of the last lap for his first win of the season in the Box Stock 1 division. The beginner division of the club features primarily drivers seven years old or younger. Gabe Miller took the lead on lap four and was on cruise control until he reached lapped traffic on the final lap. Colton stole the lead on the final corner to claim the checkered flag ahead of Tyson Cooper, and Gordie Miller.
Box Stock 1 Results (10 Laps): 1. 5c Colton Lockridge, 2. 87 Tyson Cooper, 3. 15 Gordie Miller, 4. 51 Gabe Miller, 5. 20 Callie Bristow, 6. 1 Coleson Gregory, 7. 89 Colby Ellis.
Up Next
The Kiwanis Club of Trenton Brighton Speedway Kart Klub returns to action next Thursday, June 16 for it’s fourth night of competition. Race time is 7:00pm with hot laps scheduled for 6:30pm.
About Kiwanis Club of Trenton: The Kiwanis Club of Trenton was chartered on April 10, 1951. There are still three active charter members with over 61 years of service to their community. They are Ted Parker, Paul Tripp, and Wayne Simmons. The Kiwanis Club meets at 6:15 every Thursday at the Curling Club on King Street in Trenton. The Kiwanis Club of Trenton supports dozens of local projects, and has done so over the entirety of its 61 years. For more about the projects the Kiwanis Club of Trenton supports, visit www.trentonkiwanis.ca.
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About Brighton Speedway: Brighton Speedway is a 1/3-mile clay stock car racing oval located on the shores of Lake Ontario in Brighton, Ont. The speedway hosts five weekly stock car divisions on Saturday nights from May to September. The weekly Pro Late Model division competes under RUSH Late Model Weekly Series sanctioning.
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