WILCOX, S. HALL, EDGAR AND HUNTER PICK UP 1ST WINS AT CAN-AM, EISELE 3 FOR 3
LAFARGEVILLE NY: A great field of cars was on hand this past Saturday night at the Can-Am Speedway and race fans were treated to some of the best racing of the season in all (5) divisions plus an excellent fireworks display in honor of Armed Forces Day in the City of Watertown. Racing was sponsored by the Davidson Automotive Group, McDonalds Restaurants, Widrick Electrical, Burrville Power Equipment and Fastlube of Watertown and every driver in the pit area was hoping to be down front at the conclusion of their feature event to shake hands with the sponsors.
The 25 lap 358 DIRT Modified feature was brought to the line by Lee Gill and Jeff Sykes, Gill quickly put his car in the front spot while Sykes settled into second. By lap three Billy Wilcox had made his way into the second spot and began to run down Gill. While those that started back in the pack were making their way to the front, Wilcox took over the lead on lap 8. At the halfway mark it was Wilcox with the lead followed by Gill, Rick Wilson, Pat and Danny O'Brien. With no cautions after a lap 8 restart everyone was left to chase Wilcox to the checkers. Gill, Wilson, Pat O'Brien and Danny O'Brien completed the top five. Rob Galloway and RJ Gibbons set the pace for the 15 lap DIRT Sportsman feature and Galloway looked to be on a mission as he charged to the lead and began to distance himself from the strong field of 21 starters. A couple of early cautions slowed the pace but Galloway was up to the challenge and pulled away on every occasion. Defending track champion Steve Hall made his way past Gibbons for the ruuner-up spot on lap 5 and moved in on Galloway but could not find a way around. The final caution of the event flew on lap 11 and this would prove the deciding factor in the finish. When the green waved for the restart, Hall made a power move to the outside and grabbed the lead away from Galloway. Hall went on for the win over a very impressive Rob Galloway. Scott Britton had a good run to come across third followed by Matt Butler and Scott MacCue.
Neal Bryden and Rick Dusckas were the front row for the 15 lap IMCA Modified event and Bryden wasted little time taking the lead on lap 1. Ken Partridge took over the top spot on lap 2 but it was Neal Edgar who showed his muscle on lap 3 to take over the number one position. Following Edgar to the front were Larry Bezner and Steve Bidwell and three began to pull away and hoped to settle it between themselve for the win but on lap 12 Bidwell was forced to the pits and Cory Fachini moved into challenge the two leaders. Edgar held on for the win over Bezner, Fachini, Partridge and Jim Graves.
Andy Wells charged from starting position number 4 and into the lead on lap one as he made his way aropund pole sitters Billy Gardner and Brian Rogers. Wells held the top spot until lap 4 when Bill Eisele made his way to the front from starting spot number 6. Eisele went on for his third win in a row over a strong running Andy Wells, Steve Rookey, Dave Marshall and Brian Rogers.
The IMCA Hobby Stock division continues to grow and put on one of the most competitive shows every week, and this past Saturday night would be no different. Erv Miller and Don Scales brought the field to the green and Miller took his number 46 to the front. Miller set the pace for the first three laps then it was Jeff Hunters turn at the front as he made his way up from the 8th starting spot. While Hunter, Miller and George Sanford showed the way it was Kyle Sharp who everyone was watching. Sharp started back in the 19th position and wasted no time in the 10 lap event getting to the front. By lap 8 he was up to the second spot, but that was as far as he would make it as Hunter hung on for the win. Sharp was second followed by Miller, Sanford and Joseph Combs.
Next Saturday will be Renzi Bros. Old Fashioned Meat Market and Appledale Farmers Market night at the speedway. Fans will be treated to another complete show of heat and features in all (5) weekly divisions plus a special basketball shooting contest for teh kids. It will also be Canadian Appreciation night at the speedway and Canadian money will be accepted at par from all Canadian residents on grandstand general admission. Anyone who would like more information on the Can-Am Speedway can call (315) 658-4431 or look us up on the internet at www.can-amspeedway.com.
DAVIDSON AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, McDONALDS RESTAURANTS, WIDRICK ELECTRICAL, BURRVILLE POWER EQUIPMENT AND FASTLUBE OF WATERTOWN NIGHT FEATURE FINISHES
358 DIRT MODIFIED: Bill Wilcox, Lee Gill, Rick Wilson, Pat O'Brien, Danny O'Brien, Bill Gill, Gordy Button, Jeff Sykes, Frank Caprara, Lansing Petzoldt, Dave Bartlett, John Ramsey, Scott Parliment, Bob Bennett, Pete Roberts, Steve Bilow, Sandy Roberts, Don Spatorico, Ryan Bartlett DNS: Greg Meeks, Rich Amo, Dale Eggleston
DIRT SPORTSMAN: Steve Hall, Rob Galloway, Scott Britton, Matt Butler, Scott MacCue, Ben Tucker, Lance Willix, Wayne Side, Anthony Fiorentino, Dave Surace, Tim VanBrocklin, Rich Hall, Sam Vanderlinden, Randy Gaudet, Andy Spooner, Doug Mathews, Rick McCready, Bill Bourquin, RJ Gibbons, Adam Moore, Craig Collier
IMCA MODIFIED: Neal Edgar, Larry Bezner, Cory Fachini, Ken Partridge, Jim Graves, Eddie O'Neil, Rick Dusckas, Ron O'Neil, Brenda O'Neil, John Bell, Bill Klinkowsky, Debbie Stevenson, Steve Bidwell, Neal Bryden, Jamie Plaque, Kevin Chant
STREET STOCK: Bill Eisele, Andy Wells, Steve Rookey, Dave Marshall, Brian Rogers, Andrew Howard, Billy Gardner, Mike Durham, Lance Lalonde DNS: Laurie Handschuh
IMCA HOBBY STOCK: Jeff Hunter, Kyle Sharp, Erv Miller, Goerge Sanford, Joseph Combs, Shane Raye, Elmer Perry, Mark Green, Charles Duffany, Chris Warner, Steve Best, Les Sanford, Don Scales, Kevin Presley, Chris Taylor, Ernie Taylor, Keith Rabetoy DNS: Doug Ada, Kim Mallette