Mike Bowman (CAN) grabs Merrittville Speedway checkers
Mike Bowman (CAN) won the 35 lap Regular Event at the Merrittville Speedway on Saturday. This was Mike's first win of the season. Mike's last win came on Aug 27, 2017, eight starts ago. For the 38 year old Bowman (CAN) it was their sixteenth win putting him third on the Merrittville Speedway win list since 2006. Finishing 1.6360 seconds behind in second was Gary Lindberg. This was Gary's third Top 5 of the season, second at Merrittville Speedway this year, and second Weekly Top 5 of the season. Finishing third was Mat Williamson, their ninth top 5 of the year. Finishing fourth was Pete Bicknell, their sixth top 5 of the year. Finishing fifth was Chad Brachmann, their fifth top 5 of the year. Scott Wood, Ryan Susice, Tommy Flannigan, Todd Gordon, and Tom Richau rounded out the top 10.
Significant Milestones and Streaks
Merrittville Speedway top 5's since 2006: Gary Lindberg - 25 Weekly top 5's since 2006: Mike Bowman (CAN) - 75 Consecutive top 5's all events: Pete Bicknell - 6 Consecutive top 5's at Merrittville Speedway: Chad Brachmann - 10 Consecutive top 10's at Merrittville Speedway: Ryan Susice - 13 Consecutive Weekly top 5's: Pete Bicknell - 5 Consecutive Weekly top 10's: Ryan Susice - 21