Atlantic Modified Tour
Weekend Notebook – June 7th and 8th, 2013
Where to go and what to see are two questions on Maritimers minds as they head out to the race track this weekend. Saturday presents three choices, each of which are on different corners of the region, while Friday sees Scotia Speedworld light up Friday night with their first offering of Weekly Racing Series action in their familiar weekly time slot
Curious as to what’s going on? Let’s take a look.
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD, ENFIELD, NOVA SCOTIA
Friday, June 7th at 7pm – Hydraulics Plus Night for the Weekly Racing Series
Divisions Racing:Hydraulics Plus Bandoleros
Coors Light Trucks
Strictly Hydraulics Legends
Dartmouth Dodge Sportsman
ACE Lumbermart Lightning
Admission: Adults – $12 ($5 with Monster Jam stub), Kids 8 to 15 – $2, Under 7 – Free. Pit admission – $15
Race Day Format and Track Release Here
Notes: This is the first of 17 consecutive Friday night shows of the season at the Speedworld that will take the Weekly Racing Series to their finale on Friday, September 13th. The Hydraulics Plus Bandoleros are in the spotlight and will have driver introductions prior to their feature, weather permitting. Adam Meehan is the point leader heading into the night after winning his heat and feature on Opening Day on May 26th.
SPEEDWAY MIRAMICHI, MIRAMICHI, NEW BRUNSWICK
Saturday, June 8th at 6pm – Demolition #1 + Stock Car Racing
Raindate – Sunday, June 9th at 2pm
Divisions Racing:Atlantic Open Wheel Modifieds (Race One of 10)
Street Stocks
Four Cylinders
Demolition Events
Admission:
General: $15 | Youth General 10-17yrs: $10
Children General 9yrs and under: FREE
Pit Pass: $20 | Pit Youth 10-17: $15
Pit Children 9yrs and under: $10
Notes: Speedway Miramichi is set to open their second season under current management led by Jason Carnahan and David Neilson. The event will feature the popular demolition events, along with stock car racing headlined by the opening chapter in the Atlantic Open Wheel Modifieds for 2013. Click poster for more information!
OYSTER BED SPEEDWAY, OYSTER BED BRIDGE, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Saturday, June 8th at 6pm – Full Card + Honda Outlaw Super Series #1 + Bandoleros
Raindate: Sunday, June 9th at 2pm. Saturday, June 15th at 6pm
Divisions Racing:
Central Engine Services Modifieds
Stella Maris Credit Union Street Stocks
Chris’s Bobcat Services Mini Stock
Duffy’s Service Centre Outlaw (Super Series #1)
Bandoleros
Admission: Adult Track Admission – $15.00, Pit and Track – $20.00, Youth (Ages 8 – 15) $5.00, Children (Under 8) free
Notes: This marks the first time the US Legend Cars International Bandolero division races on Prince Edward Island and will be a part of a five division night, which includes the first 25 lap event for the Duffy’s Service Centre Outlaw class. Racing at Oyster Bed got washed out last week after semis and Saturday will mark the third race card of the season at the high banked oval.
SPEEDWAY 660, GEARY, NEW BRUNSWICK
Saturday, June 8th at 7pm – Pro All Stars Series 150
Raindate – Sunday, June 9th at 2pm
Division Racing:
Pro All Stars Series Super Late Models North (150 Laps)
Martin’s Home Heating Sportsman
DMR Auto Sales and Service Street Stocks
Admission: Adult (16 and over) $30, Youth (8-15) $15.00, Children 7 and under Free. Family Pass – $85.00
Notes: Joey Doiron leads the PASS North drivers into combat this weekend at Speedway 660. While his luck in point races at the track have been less than desired, the 2013 Auburndale Winter Meltdown lit it up last year at the Auto Value 250, turning heads by running up front and coming home with a respectable top five finish. A Who’s Who of PASS cars and stars are expected to make the trip this weekend to the Geary woods in the only Maritime appearance for the series.
In the two 660 house divisions for the weekend, be sure to watch Greg Fahey in the Martin’s Home Heating Sportsman and Roger Slocum in the DMR Auto Sales and Service Street Stocks. Fahey announced this week via Facebook that a “phantom sponsor” has come on board to sponsor the hood of the car and will now commit to all 660 points events as well as those at Petty Raceway. The announcement comes after Fahey took the Jensen Financial Triple Crown, sweeping all races on Opening Day in the Sportsman class.
Slocum took his first win of the season last Sunday during Riverview Ford Lincoln 20th Anniversary Season Opener celebrations. Slocum will lead Benji Ruff and Heidi Cooper into battle Saturday night at Speedway 660.
About Tim’s Corner:
Tim’s Corner began as a weekly stock car racing column appearing on ScotiaSpeedworld.ca and MaritimeProStockTour.com, penned by track and series announcer Tim Terry. It has now grown to include basic media services for motorsport teams big and small. TimsCorner.ca, the official website of Tim’s Corner, also features Tim’s Corner Unplugged, a podcast hosted by Terry which focuses on the motorsports scene. For more information on Tim’s Corner and services offered, visit TimsCorner.ca!
Featured Photo: Troy Burke (01) raced his way to his first win of the season last Saturday night at Oyster Bed Speedway. Jonathon Stewart (92) also had a strong night posting two 2nd place finishes. The Duffy’s Service Centre Outlaws will go 25 laps in their first Super Series event of the season Saturday at Oyster Bed Speedway. PHOTO CREDIT: Marlie Paynter
