OSCAAR returns to action on Saturday, June 18 at Mosport Speedway for the third of twelve events on the 2011 schedule in what promises to be an exciting night of events. The Inside Track Motorsport News 50 marks the first of two events at the Bowmanville half-mile oval, with the other taking place July 23. Several drivers will look to continue their success in the quest for the 2011 OSCAAR championship crown.
Lloyd Ritchie will look to return to action with a strong finish after a successful outing at Kawartha Speedway where he finished in second. Ritchie suffered some poor luck early in the season at Sunset when engine trouble prevented him from competing in the first event of the year. Ritchie looks to be successful in his ‘Orange Blossom Special’ under the lights on Saturday night.
“I just want to have a good steady run and stay out of the trouble” stated Ritchie about the upcoming race.
Jeff Dunford and Charlie Gallant will both look to rebound from unfortunate circumstances in both of the first two events. Dunford drove the final forty laps of the feature race at Sunset on opening night without any brakes. Two weeks later at Kawartha, Dunford was involved in a lap 34 spin involving Charlie Gallant and Dave Taylor, but Dunford described the damage as mostly ‘cosmetic’. Gallant also had difficulties at Sunset and was unable to complete the event and suffered a similar fate when he was involved the aforementioned accident at Kawartha. Mosport offers an opportunity to regain some ground in the 2011 points race.
Glenn Watson attempts to continue his perfect start to the season after winning at both Sunset and Kawartha. Watson has stated on numerous occasions he has to constantly improve his car in order to compete with the talented field. Watson will be without a doubt the car to catch come feature time Saturday night.
Returning driver Dave Taylor has started his season off with two top-five finishes and surely aims to continue the streak and potentially put the car in victory lane. Taylor has been happy with his car so far this season, but has also said “more work on the car” is necessary in order for a win to occur. Whether or not the hard work pays off will be seen at Mosport.
Todd Campbell’s rookie-of-the-year chase has taken off well with Campbell posting two sixth place finishes to start the season. Intending to run a full schedule, Campbell’s success lies in repetitions and much practice as continues to familiarize himself with his Outlaw. Look for Campbell to break in to the top-five in his first OSCAAR visit to Mosport.
Wayne Isaacs finished in the top-five of both events with fourth and fifth place finishes, respectively. Tyler Hawn looks to better his career-high eighth place finish at Kawartha and Hawn certainly has all the tools to put his #42 Chevrolet up front.
Last year’s Mosport events were won by Jeff Hanley and Derrick Tiemersma, with Hanley winning the spring race and Tiemersma taking the summer event.
The pit gates open at 2:30pm with practice for OSCAAR beginning at 3:30pm. Final OSCAAR practice takes place at 5:00pm and will be followed by a 5:30pm driver and crew chief meeting. The first green flag is scheduled to drop at 6:00pm. OSCAAR will take the green flag in the third set of heats following Mosport’s pure stock division and the Ontario Legends. Anticipation is high for the Mosport event as many drivers have finished their off-season preparations and are ready to race. The racing is guaranteed excitement with Ontario’s fastest show on asphalt.
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Schedule of Events:
Pit gates open at 2:30 pm
OSCAAR tech opens at 3:00pm
First OSCAAR practice is at 3:30pm
Practice continues to rotate until final practice at 5:00pm
OSCAAR tech will close at 5:00pm
Mandatory driver and crew chief meeting at 5:30pm
First green flag at 6:00pm
For more info, visit www.OSCAAR.ca
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