KAWARTHA SPEEDWAY: June 17 Event Preview

FRASERVILLE, ON – After starting the 2011 campaign with a spectacular night of action Friday, June 3rd, Kawartha Speedway took a quick break.  The Fraserville, Ontario oval roars back to life Friday, June 17th with a full show featuring the Hasiuk Trailer and Container Rental Mini Stocks, Better Carpet Thunder Cars and NAPA Auto Parts ACT Late Models.  The featured attraction will be a 100 lap invitational event for the late models – the first of 3 extra distance events on this year’s calendar – that will see Kawartha’s best defend the home track honours against the invaders.

After an early season wreck caused him to miss most of the 2009 season, Craig Graham had fellow competitor Dan McHattie put a new clip on a machine he’d picked-up from Chris Mitchell and rebounded for a solid 8th place finish in 2010.  The father of 2 saw that performance helped him gained a renewed sense of confidence where his on-track abilities are concerned.  The Orono, Ontario racer says he looks forward to the extra distance races on the schedule each year.

“The car goes through a number of changes in our weekly features and you’ll have to be ready to make some adjustments if you hope to be around at the end of a race that’s 4 times as long,” said Graham.  “We work toward finding a neutral set-up during the practice sessions and then do what we can with the car during the race.  We start with a full tank of fuel, but as that burns off and the tires start to go away, we could need to change the line we’re running or adjust the brake bias to get the most out of what the car has to offer.  Track temperature and weather conditions can also play a role in how the car works on the performs.”

If the opening night of action – where each of the 3 main events had at least 5 drivers battling for the win – is any indication, fans can look forward to a spectacular 2011 season at Kawartha Speedway.  Gates open at 3:00 Friday, June 17th with practice starting at 5:00 and the first green flag at 7:00.  As always, fans can find the latest track news and the complete season’s schedule at www.kawarthaspeedway.com.

Photo attachment:  Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications: Orono, Ontario’s Craig Graham scored the NAPA Auto Parts ACT Late Model semi feature victory Friday, June 3rd at Kawartha Speedway. // Prepared by:  Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications