Brighton Speedway: CanEHdian Day at the Track - June 27th results

BRIGHTON, ON - There was red and white everywhere as Brighton Speedway hosted “CanEHdian Day at the Track” on Saturday, June 27th.  Presented by Dibbit’s Excavating, the Brighton Automotive Canada Day Championships and Fan Appreciation events provided the crowd with a huge show with fast cars, increased laps, extra races and a chance for the fans to meet and greet the drivers on the track. 

Following a set of time trials for the drivers to establish starting positions, the FAB FOUR of Bill’s Johns Comp 4, Picture This Pure Stocks, Brighton Automotive Pro Stocks and Bainer’s Radiator Canadian Modifieds, were joined on the track by the Quinte Towing Stingers and the Pro Stock Mechanics Race, for a total of more than 130 feature race laps, that followed the second Brighton Automotive Fan Appreciation intermission, and included a fireworks spectacle, thanks to Mystical Distributing Fireworks.

Kyle Sopaz, #12 Bill’s Johns Comp 4, of Carrying Place,  and Jeff Sallans, #72 Bainer’s Radiator Canadian Modified, of Glen Miller, both timed the fastest lap in their respective class, and then after earning the pole position for the night for that time, took their qualifying heat and division feature win.  Also taking features were Bob Greene, #26 Picture This Pure Stock, and Andy Fletcher, #42 Quinte Towing Stinger, both from Brighton. 

The Pro Stock Mechanics race was won by former driver turned track supporter, Jason McCrory, also from Brighton. The Brighton Automotive ProStock race was won by Corey Earl, #11, of Ameliasburgh, however following post race inspection both he and second place finisher Doug Anderson, #72 of Trenton, were disqualified, giving the double points and extra purse to the 2008 Division Champion, Kraig Handley, #91 of Picton.

“It really was a good night of racing.  With Mother Nature giving us cooperative weather, the sponsors providing fun stuff for the fans, everyone pumped about Canada Day and summer vacation, time trials and double points to be had, the air both on and off the track was buzzing with positive energy and healthy competition.  We are certain that the season will only continue to get better as the drivers push for greater speeds and more success, and the fans fill the grandstands to watch it all roll out,” said Brenda Whitehead, Pit Director, at the conclusion of  CanEHdian Day at the Track.

The next race event is the CBM Concrete Presentation of the First Ever Figure 8 Races ( rules available at www.brightonspeedway.com), along with Flat Track 4 Wheeler Racing, Brighton Speedway’s regular classes, and the Hotch’s Auto Parts Canadian Modified Pro Stock Showdown on July 4th.  To continue with Canada Day celebrations, it is also the salute to the Canadian Forces – all CFB Trenton personnel are invited to the Speedway, following their own anniversary events, and will be admitted free with their Military ID.  Green Flag flies at 7pm.

Photo Tagline:  Andy Fletcher, #42, of Brighton, decked out his Quinte Towing Stinger car with plenty of  red and white, on his way to receiving the black and white in Victory Lane,  as part of the Brighton Automotive Canada Day Championships at Brighton Speedway on June 27th.  Photo by Rod Henderson

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