A combination of special events and extra distance shows for the track’s 3 weekly divisions means Kawartha Speedway’s 10th Anniversary season has something to satisfy any race fan’s need for speed. General Manager and promoter Derek Lynch says he likes the way things are looking for the upcoming campaign.
“We’re in a very fortunate position heading into the new season,” said Lynch. “Our car counts last year were very strong and it looks like we’ll have at least 3 – possibly as many as 5 – new teams coming on board in each class. They’re looking at our 10 race schedule as a great chance to get some experience at one of the country’s finest motorsports facilities, while competing alongside some of the best racers in the province.”
When the 2010 season kicks-off – Friday, June 4th – the popular OSCAAR Outlaw Super Late Models will make the first of two scheduled stops at the 3/8th mile oval. Their second appearance comes Friday, August 6th. The Ontario Legends Tour finds their way onto the calendar for a quartet of events. Friday, June 25th, July 23rd, August 27th and September 10th. For their 4th and final event, they’ll be joined by the Ontario Pro Challenge Series.
Again this year, runners in Kawartha’s weekly classes will host a series of invitational events to showcase their talents. The highlight of the NAPA Auto Parts Late Model season will be the Summer Sizzler Friday, July 9th. This year’s edition will be 150 total laps, run in 3 segments. The division will also host 100 lappers Friday, June 18th and Friday, August 13th.
The Better Carpet Thunder Cars will have a pair of 50 lappers on the schedule. Friday, July 23rd and Friday, August 27th. There will also be 50 lap main events for the Hasiuk Trailer and Container Rental Mini Stocks. The first – Friday, July 16th – will be in conjunction with the annual Fan Appreciation Night. Friday, September 10th will be second time the 4 cylinder machines will run for the extended distance. Lynch says the track’s weekly racers look forward to the longer shows.
“We get drivers and teams from other tracks for the invitational shows and our regulars look forward to the chance to defend their home turf,” said Lynch. “When it comes to going head-to-head against the invaders, it’s like the 7th game of the Stanley Cup final, the Super Bowl and the World Series rolled into one event. Our teams will do everything they can to come out on top. When it comes to short track racing, bragging rights mean so much.”
Kawartha Speedway’s 2010 campaign gets rolling with an open practice session Friday, May 28th. The full 10th Anniversary season schedule can be found at www.kawarthaspeedway.com.
Photo: Solid runs at Kawartha Speedway helped Bruce Grimes earn a second place finish in the 2009 Ontario Legends standings.
Photos and Release by Jim Clarke- Clarke Motorsports Communications
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