Ladouceur takes Pro Stock Nationals, Kaz tops in ESS event at Cornwall
CORNWALL-A minor problem in his heat race was the only thing that could slow down Alexandria’s Joey Ladouceur on Sunday night at Cornwall Motor Speedway. Ladouceur captured the 50 lap Empire Sports Network Super DIRT Series Home Hardware Pro Stock Nationals as well as the special $600 to win Blast for Cash.
Ladouceur’s crew quickly repaired a broken spring pocket sustained in a minor shunt in his heat. They tested it win an impressive win in the winner take all dash and then after a few more changes to enable the 92.1 to run both the low and high grooves, the car rocketed through the field in the 50 lap feature. The biggest concern was a gaggle of caution flags late in the race, but Ladouceur was able to hold off a very game Louis Jackson for the victory. PJ Peters was a strong third followed by Stephane Labrun and Buddy Hencke
In the 25 lap ESS feature, Dan Kaszubinski started near the front and led almost the entire distance to capture his 6th win of the season. Lance Yonge came through the field to put up a challenge but settled for second behind the 20 car. The Sprints were clocked with laps under 12 seconds during their heat races. The VanDusens, Mike and Jeff were third and fourth respectively while teenager Nick Fratto claimed the fifth spot.
Dale Planck put one more nail into the coffin of the other Modified drivers in the pursuit of the track title. Planck won his 7th feature win of 2004, but first since early July. The crowd was treated to a sizzling run through the field from 16th starting spot to second by Stephane LaFrance, who was faster than everyone else with the exception of Planck. Laurent Ladouceur, who challenged just past the halfway point was third, followed by son Lee and Dave Heaslip.
Bruce Merpaw was handed a gift on the final lap of the 15 circuit Semi Pro event. Merpaw took the top spot after Carey Terrance making his move for glory, spun in the process. Greg Ezard followed Merpaw across the finish line with Joey Woods, Dion Oakes and Gaetan Amesse rounding out the fast five.
Cornwall Motor Speedway returns to action with a Powder Puff special next Sunday night at 7pm. The night will feature all four regular classes including the Modifieds in addition to a special ladies race.
Empire Super Sprints 20 laps: 1. Dan Kaszubinski 2. Lance Yonge 3. Mike VanDusen 4. Jeff VanDusen 5. Nick Fratto 6. Billy Krull 7. Bubby Kerrick 8. Kyle Moffit 9. Don Sharp Jr. 10. Jeff Cook
Modifieds 30 laps: 1. Dale Planck 2. Stephane LaFrance 3. Laurent Ladouceur 4. Lee Ladouceur 5. Dave Heaslip 6. Brian McDonald 7. Mark Hitchcock 8. John Lazore 9. Perry Francis 10. Simon Marcoux 11. Dan Jalbert 12. Jim Lazore 13. Jeff Marshall 14. Mark Smoke 15. Paul Pekkonen 16. Alain LaFrance 17. Tammy Jalbert 18. Doug Haldane 19. Patrick Dupree 20. John Calgey
Pro Stocks Super DIRT Series 50 laps: 1. Joey Ladouceur 2. Louis Jackson 3. PJ Peters 4. Stephane Labrun 5. Buddy Hencke 6. Marc Therrien 7. Clayton Benedict 8. Al Peters 9. Jeremy Clark 10. Todd Raabe 11. Jody Swamp 12. Joel Herme 13. Bret Belden 14. Todd Fletcher 15. Mitchell Jock 16. Jacques Hebert 17. Steve Johnston 18. Roy Delormier 19. Casey Swamp 20. Daniel Leduc 21. Aaron Day 22. Roch Aubin 23. Tom Kuck 24. Rob Ezard 25. Roy Fifield 26. William Adams
Semi Pro 15 laps: 1. Bruce Merpaw 2. Greg Ezard 3. Joey Woods 4. Dion Oakes 5. Gaetan Amesse 6. Kevin McRae 7. Dan Mitchell 8. Rick Bonin 9. Jeff Welch 10. Mark Boulerice
Heat Winners
ESS: Ericksen, Stelter, Cook
Modifieds: Hitchcock, Lazore, McDonald
Pro Stock: Peters, Raabe, Kuck
Semi Pro: Turcotte, Merpaw
ESS Dash for Cash; Ericksen
Pro Stock Blast: Ladouceur