FRASERVILLE, ON - Four times every season, the Ontario Legends Series invades Kawartha Speedway’s 3/8th mile oval. Numbering more than 20 strong each time they visit, the scaled-down speedsters are a popular addition to the track’s regular race nights. The first trip on this year’s schedule is Friday, June 24th as the tour joins the Hasiuk Trailer and Container Rental Mini Stocks, Better Carpet Thunder Cars and NAPA Auto Parts ACT Late Models for 20-11’s 3rd night of action. Beamsville, Ontario’s Adam Cuthbertson – who earned the 2009 and 2010 series championship – says Kawartha is one of his favourite places to race; even though he’s yet to win a main event at the Fraserville, Ontario facility.
“We’re always fast at K-D, no doubt about it,” said Cuthbertson with a laugh. “I just wish we could be around at the end of the main event for the victory lane interviews. The car has been great in practice and we’ve won a couple of heat races over the years, but something always seems to take us out of the big dance. Last year, we hit the wall in 2 of the shows we ran. I hope this year we’ll finally be able to shake the bad luck.”
The 23 year-old Cuthbertson – who got a first taste of the sport at the age of 17 – says he loves having his entire family involved in his racing endeavours. His father Andrew is his crew chief, while his mother Dee and fiancée Sarah help keep the entire team on the track. Wesley Cuthbertson will run the car his older brother used last year at selected events on this year’s tour, while Adam campaigns a new machine he picked-up during the off-season in North Carolina on a limited basis, while looking forward to his upcoming wedding on July 16th.
Kawartha Speedway’s 2011 campaign is off to a rocking start, with 3 and 4 wide racing throughout each division’s main events and back to back first time winners in the Better Carpet Thunder Car class. Gates open Friday, June 24th at 3:00, with rotating practice sessions starting at 5:00. Racing starts at 7:00. Fans are encouraged to visit www.kawarthaspeedway.com for the latest track news and details on the full season schedule.
Photo attachment: Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications
Despite his limited success there, Adam Cuthbertson says Kawartha Speedway is one of his favourite tracks. The Ontario Legends Series makes the first of 4 stops at the Fraserville, Ontario oval Friday, June 24th.
Prepared by: Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications
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