If I were driving a kart that looked just like the # 0 Sprint Car of Glenn Styres from Ohsweken I would be a bit nervous as it has been doing a lot of flipping lately.
So far the Tillsonburg look-a-likes have been able to keep the rubber side down but the same could not be said of # 9 of Kassy Streng, from Tillsonburg, as she did a beautiful balancing job on her front bumper without actually going over. Several others were up on two wheels as well but all the wings stayed in good shape so no harm done. Streng looked to have the beginners look after this week as she was on board for a perfect night 1-1-6 when she cut under # 57 of Bryson Green, from Ingersoll, before she was clear and the result put her in the air as everyone held their breath to see if she was going over but the kart fell back down the correct way up but the flat tire took her out of the action which dropped her to third for the night.
# 0 of Cole Macdonald, from Mississauga, benefited and with a 2-3-1 won overall for the night for the last time in the Beginners as he moves up to the Juniors. Only a point behind was #55 Scott Hall, from Wilsonville, who had a good night himself going 3-2-2 the grab 2nd.
Last week I hinted that having #20 of DJ McRae starting up front in the Juniors was going to be tough to beat. Going 1-2-2 was enough to land him squarely in first for the night but it was not without challenge. #8 of Hannah Ferrell who missed last week was relegated to starting from the rear but was determined to make her presence felt as she managed to work her way up to win the second main but the bold passing manoeuvres caught up with her in the final 30 lap race and she got sent to the rear after tangling with a kart and bringing out the caution.
Hannah seems to have some speed that had me questioning the engine she was running but a quick check after the race confirmed that indeed the seals were in tack and it was the same motor that was dynoed legal two races previous. #47 of Dylan Westbrook, from Scotland, finished with a solid second by putting down a 4-3-1 with #17 of Brandon Norris, from Brantford, in third with 2-5-3. Next week the start order inverts. Will this week’s front three be able to get on the podium next week? Time will tell as we line them up to see what they have up their sleeves.
#30 of Josh Beecroft took it to the Seniors this week with two wins in the mains and third in the time trials. This week the Seniors ran time trials instead of the 10 lap sprint. Without excess traffic, the time trials show who can get around the track fastest and wouldn't you know, it was last weeks top two. Kate and Bea Courtnage, from Harley, stomped the field again by taking one-two in the trials. One on slicks and one on treads. Different styles but getting the job done. #79 of Bea Courtnage had more success coming through the field and was able to take second behind Beecroft with 1-4-4.
#37 of Scott Kelly who was not able to get as fast a time in qualifying was better at staying near the front with a 6-2-2. The race for second to fourth in the mains was insane as Kelly, Mahoney, Westman and both Courtnages were running so close that surely there was some paint trading going on. This group does not rattle merely from having someone breathing down their backs and it makes for more fun than a barrel of monkeys.
Finally this week saw the return of # 81 of Cassidy March, from London, with his new Expert Outlaw after missing the Spring Series. Still working out some running issues, March looks ready to run in this group.
"I am tired of talking about racing," he said and he is happy to be back in the drivers seat actually racing.
Once again the time trials showed why #34 of Scott Chesterman, from Langton, and #1 of Holly Porter keep getting on the winners stand as they went 1-2 in trials but # 7 of Dave Chesterman, from Langton, managed to hold on to second in the 10 lap sprint as Scott decided it was better to take third than to crash trying. Porter has been struggling with some engine quitting problems and we found out the last main what was up as the crank seized for the final time. That opened the door for Dave and #19 of Cody Coburn, from Mt Brydges, to move up to second and third. Somehow with a 2-1-4 Porter was able to tie for second with # 7. 3-2-2
For now just keep Saturday 31st open for some socializing and spectating. Remember for the World of Outlaws you need glasses, goggles, a hat and earplugs if you want to enjoy the races and be able to see with all the dirt flying.
Release Prepared By Dave Chesterman
Chesterman Power Products
Tillsonburg Indoor MX
www.chesterman.ca
519-842-5977
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