June 15th Race Report

DTD (Dirt Track Digest) 360 Sprint Division made their second appearance at The New Humberstone Speedway on Zanchin Truck and Trailer Night. With Zanchin himself starting in the outside pole position. Would the main sponsor of the night walk away with the victory?? Not if Brad Knabb had anything to say about it. Knabb was the early leader in the 20 lap event. Jason Pietz debuted a sharp looking machine in his 71jr sprint car, only to in lap 4 be involved in a caution, all was okay in the end and Pietz continued to race. After the restart the 38 of Knabb jumped back into he lead and let the battle behind him to continue. The 99c of Nick Cupolo having a good run, but looked like he was losing momentum as the 22 of Jim Porter, 7 of Jim Price, 69 of Rob Pietz and the 5D of Dave Dykstra was gaining some bite in the track. Cupolo would eventually have to settle for a 6th place finish. Knabb would gain another victory under his belt. Top 5 were Brad Knabb, Jim Porter, Jim Price, Rob Pietz, and Dave Dykstra. (Heat Winners were Rob Pietz and Jim Porter)

Adam Murphy managed to lead the Modified Lites Stars Championship Tour (North Division) from lap two on for the 20 lap event; Murphy took over the lead from Paul Klager in the 1 car. But the 71 of Shawn Sliter and the 15 of Adam Leslie were quickly catching up to the leaders but for now fighting for the 3rd spot. Leslie was able to take the 2nd place spot from Klager sending him to 3rd. Jamie Gilbert had a scary moment on lap 12 when he rolled his mod lite along the back stretch and into the infield. Ontario Motorsports Rescue was on hand to help Gilbert out of the car; he was okay after the incident. After the restart Murphy grabbed the leader position again, and drove away with the race. Top 5 were Adam Murphy, Shawn Sliter, Paul Klager, Adam Leslie and Jeff Johnson. (Heat Winners were Paul Klager and Adam Murphy)

As the Cosco Haulage Sportsman cars were coming onto the track General Manager Bob Davidson knew this had to be a quick race. With lightening descending on the track in the two prior races, he knew the storm was going to hit any minute. Greg Panunte who started in the outside pole position
managed to lead the race from green to checker with him being so far ahead, the real action was happening behind him. The 3 of Jeff Leggett had to fight off a many of cars tonight all of whom wanted to take over the 2nd place spot. First it was the 99c of Nick Cupolo, than the 71 of Mike Bowman who was finding some awesome bite on the outside of the track... Bowman would eventually have to settle for the 3rd place spot and send the 99c of Cupolo to the 4th position. Top 5 were Greg Panunte, Jeff Leggett, Mike Bowman, Nick Cupolo, and Paul Gaboury. (Heat Winners were Jeff Leggett, Greg Panunte and Nick Cupolo)

In the Brian's Tire Repair Streetstock division the early leader was the 55 of Vince Fargnoli, but Sheehan was right behind him and managed to take the lead on lap 2, leaving the 1J of Fontaine and Fargnoli to battle for 2nd place. Lap 5 still had the cars bunched up making for lots of changes amongst the field. Jaren Israel involved in a bad caution on lap 6, when he spun out and another car hit in head on. Israel managed to come out okay of it and continued with the race. After the restart the M1 of Brad Sheehan took the reigns of the race only to have it taken away by current point's leader Bill Hogue in the 48H, leaving the 88 of Shayne Pierce and the M1 to fight for 2nd. In the end it was 48H for his 5th win of the 2008 season... Rick Beales in the 117 had a tough race, getting a flat tire on 12, he tried to race a few laps but he to pull it in pits side for the night. Top 5 were - Bill Hogue, Shayne Pierce, Brad Sheehan, Jason Fontaine, and Jaren Israel. (Heat Winners was Jason Fontaine)

The Niagara Auto Sales Pro 4 Truck Division was off to a scary start when on lap two the red flag came out for the 11g of Tyler Grove. It looked that Tyler was pushed a little too rough in corner 4, Grove than lost control going very quickly hit a ditch straight on, and rolled his truck on the roof. Ontario Motorsports Rescue was on held immediately to assess the situation and helped Grove out of the truck. Grove was okay and waved to fans as he was helped off the truck with help of the tow truck. The 64 of Don Lessard was black flagged for the incident. After the restart the 32A of Andy Imbeault was the early leader choosing the inside row, but the 5 of Kevin Aube was on the other front starting spot. The 32A went a little too
high in turn 4 and the veteran Aube scooped up the first place spot. The 29 of Doug Banner was sitting pretty in the 3rd place position. The top 5 positions all sitting comfortable in their spots, just as the laps were winding down it looked the K52 of Ed McNamara was gaining some momentum and was going to catch Banner, but Banner was able to hold onto the spot. Aube claimed his 2nd win of the 2008 season. Top 5 were Kevin Aube, Andy Imbeault, Doug Banner, Ed McNamara and Rick Book. (Heat Winner was Kevin Aube)

It was an exciting 15 laps of Ministock action this past Sunday evening, Rob

Goulding took the early lead off of the start until the 7w of Aaron Wiley chased the 116 down by lap 5 and took the lead from Goulding's rabbit. The 71 of Garnet Wilson, 10 of James Small and the 17of Chris Laskey, Small's son David was pitting for Laskey, found themselves in a 3 way battle on lap 6 for the 3rd place spot right behind Goulding sitting in 2nd. After a restart bunched up the field the battle was between the 10s of James Small and the 116 of Rob Goulding. Wilson in the 71 just sitting back in fourth waiting for either Goulding or Small to make one mistake for him to pounce in the third position. In the end it was Aaron Wiley capturing the victory, and on victory lane Wiley took the time to thank sponsors and family for their help weekly on his racing machine. Top 5 Aaron Wiley, James Small, Garnet Wilson, Rob Goulding and Chris Laskey. (Heat Winners were Greg Wilsonand Rob Goulding)

Feature Results

DTD 360 Sprint Feature Finish-Brad Knabb, Jim Porter, Jim Price, Rob Pietz, Dave Dykstra, Nick Cupolo. Darrell Turford, John Burbridge, Jason Pietz, Tim Zack, Derek Jonathon and Stan Zanchin

Ministock Feature Finish- Aaron Wiley, James Small, Garnet Wilson, Rob Goulding, Chris Laskey, Carey Gore, Greg Wilson, Matt Deschamps, Katie Cosco, Tony Walker, Roger Gilbert, Rob Overholt, Len Wiley and Brandon Iudiciani

Brians Tire Repair Streetstocks Feature Finish- Bill Hogue, Shayne Pierce, Brad Sheehan, Jason Fontaine, Jaren Israel, Vince Fargnoli, Jamie Akers, Rick Beales and Al Sleight

Cosco Haulage Sportsman Feature Finish- Greg Panunte, Jeff Leggett, Mike Bowman, Nick Cupolo, Paul Gaboury, Darren Peters, Tyler McPherson, Rob Pratt, B.J. Willard, Kevin Sharpe, Luke Carleton, Mark Dixon, Don Spiece, Mat Williamson, Dennis Giancola, Cody McPherson, Rich Farraway, Dave Flannigan Jr, Zack Zumpe, Doug Walsh and Rob Ledingham

Niagara Auto Sales Pro 4 Truck Feature Finish- Kevin Aube, Andy
Imbeault, Doug Banner, Ed McNamara, Rick Book, Hilary Haegens, Robin Lessard, J. Davies, Scott Shrek, Tyler Grove, Al Joliviet and Don Lessard

Modified Lites Stars Championship Tour North Feature Finish- Adam Murphy, Shawn Sliter, Paul Klager, Adam Leslie, Jeff Johnson, Josh Sliter, Jordan Curran, Rick Brubacker, Scott Billing, Kory Howe, Blair Young, Andy Tallman, Bob Bredin, Jason Corless, Jamie Gilbert and Kellie Mason.

Coming Up Next Week Humberstone Speedway presents:
TIANNA'S JEWELLERY PRESENTS: Lucas Oil 358 Modifieds 50 Laps - Weekend Warriors, Mini Stocks, Pro 4 trucks, Street Stocks, School Bus Races. Grandstand gates open at 5pm, Pit Gates Open at 4:30, and racing begins promptly at 6:30. Please visit www.humberstonespeedway.com, or call Speedway Office at
905-834-4002 for more info