Mulder shocks star studded field for first ever Modified win at Brockville
BROCKVILLE-John Mulder pulled one of the biggest upsets in the history of Brockville Ontario Speedway on Friday night. The rookie Modified pilot from Spencerville led all 30 laps in his small block Bicknell to capture his first feature win and a nice $2,300 at the pay wicket in the process on Northwood 2 Construction Night. The win came in special Syracuse and Victoria 200 qualifying event as well.
Mulder's win put an end to a frustrating rookie season for the former Brockville Street Stock champ, who enjoyed moderate success at the Sportsman level. He only had one anxious moment in the race as he almost slid off the track in turn 1 with three laps remaining but quickly gathered the car up and went to recieve a loud ovation as the car came across the finish line. Yannick Ledoux held off a determined challenge from Steve Paine to finish second. Bryan Rogers and Ryan Barlett rounded out the top 5.
Another driver had a trying season turn around on Friday night, Shane Ray survived a skirmish with a lapped car and a disloged right front quarter panel to take the 20 lap Street Stock event. Ray and Dana Aikens battled for the top spot, most of the second half of the race until they both tangled with a lapped machine with Aikens ending up in the infield. Ray managed to slip away and claimed the win. Dave Austin was second followed by Jeff Welch, Wayne Holmes and Billy Code.
Jason Potter ran away and hid at will as he grabbed the checkered flag for the Sportsman division. Potter was able to pull out to full straightaway leads at will easily outdistancing Ryan Poole and Cole Dingwall. Marcel Pecore and Pernie Banks were fourth and fifth respectively.
Billy Woodward Jr. took Rookie honours leading the final four laps for the triumph. Dave Blue was leading until that point when his axle came apart going into turn 1. Blue ended up against the pit wall and Woodward Jr had the break he needed. Brad Kirkland took advantage of a last lap mishap involving some of the leaders to finish second. Gerry O, Bob Ray and Steve Smith made up the rest of the fast five.
The Midstate Vintage Stock Car Club also paid a visit to the BOS on Friday night with John McNamee, the winner amongst the 70's cars and Brad Litzenberger tops among the 50's and 60's machines. Brockville Ontario Speedway returns to action next Friday night with the final points night of the 2004 racing season. All four divisions will be in action with the green flag slated to drop at 7:30.
Modifieds 30 laps 1. John Mulder 2. Yannick Ledoux 3. Steve Paine 4. Bryan Rogers 5. Ryan Bartlett 6. Mike Adderley 7. Danny O Brien 8. Paul Pekkonen 9. Jim Lazore 10. Andy Lloyd 11. Todd Stewart 12. Doug Haldane 13. Jeff Sykes 14. Sammy Vanderlinden 15. Steve Bilow 16. Kyle Wilson 17. John Calgey.
Sportsman 20 laps 1. Jason Potter 2. Ryan Poole 3. Cole Dingwall 4. Marcel Pecore 5. Pernie Banks 6. Jason Riddell 7. Kees VanWinden 8. Randy Earl 9. Philip Vanderlinden 10. Tim Alton 11. Sheldon Hoogwerf 12. Joe Woods 13. Kyle Dingwall
Street Stocks 20 laps 1. Shane Ray 2.Dave Austin 3. Jeff Welsh 4. Wayne Holmes 5. Billy Code 6. Peter Stapper 7. Steve Billings 8. Jack Code 9. Dana Aikens 10. Clay McNamee 11. Jeff Brown 12. Jason Powers 13. Art Brown 14. Steve Spivey 15. Jason Riemersma 16. Charles Barkley 17. Dave Smith
Rookies 12 laps 1. Billy Woodward Jr. 2. Brad Kirkland 3. Gerry O 4. Bob Ray 5. Steve Smith 6. Josh Kane 7. Joe Banks 8. Adam Trickey 9. Chris Riddell 10. Dave Blue 11. Chris Bakker