CAYUGA, ONTARIO (September 7, 2010) – Final elimination rounds in the last Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts event were delayed during the recent Teamsters Union “Thunder by the Beach” race at the Grand Bend Motorplex, and these finals will take place this Saturday, September 11, at the Cayuga Dragway of Toronto Motorsports Park.
Over 45 Top Sportsman and Top Dragster teams were on hand to qualify for one of the 16 starting spots for each class in this sixth event of 2010. Only the first round of eliminations took place, and the action will continue at Cayuga.
Qualifying number one on the Top Sportsman side was 2009 Quick 32 Sportsman Series Champion Kevin Wicke of Stratford, Ontario, who will meet up with number 13 starter Steve Parkhurst of Belleville, Ontario for the second round.
Other Top Sportsman cars to make the second round include the Ontario-based teams of Spencer Hyde of Stratford, Phil Sampson of Granton, Rob Gray of Ingersoll, Steve Corriveau of Fonthill, Dan Aitken of Belle River, and Darrin Grubb of Pine River.
On the Top Dragster side after one round, Larry Kilpatrick of London, Ontario will face up against Scott Wildgust of Wartburg, Ontario. The New York State teams of Sam Christian of Kenmore will be pitted against Jim Rubino of Buffalo. Ontario’s Jamie Bridge of Napanee will face Bill Moloughney of Shawville, Quebec, and Johnny Hipwell of St. Catharines, Ontario will race Buddy Forrest of Rochester, New York.
Eliminations are scheduled to begin at Cayuga at 1:00 p.m. Elimination in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series Consolation events will also begin at this time.
A rain date of Sunday, September 12 has been established if needed.
For information about Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario call (905) 772-0303 or visit online at Welcome to Canada's Newest Racing Facility - Toronto Motorsports Park
For more information contact Bruce F. Mehlenbacher at [email protected]
About the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts:
The Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, of drag racing was started early in 2009 as an alternative for high-horsepower Sportsman-class teams to compete on a regular basis, and will continue in 2010 for its second full season.
In 2010 the Quick 32 Sportsman Series will compete at Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario and the South-western Ontario track of the Grand Bend Motorplex.
With 32-car qualified fields comprised of the 16 quickest open wheeled cars (Top Dragster) and the 16 quickest door cars (Top Sportsman), the Quick 32 Sportsman Series featured the best in ET-style, dial-in drag racing, competing on a Sportsman ladder and pit door-slammers against dragsters in every race day final.
Competitors in this exciting Series must comply with the IHRA Top Dragster and Top Sportsman Safety rules and regulations, and the maximum dial-in will be 7.95 seconds for the quarter-mile.
This new venture provided $3000 to win for each event and $5000 for the annual Championship Point Award Series Champion, payouts very popular with competitors and will provide large fields of race cars.
The Quick 32 Sportsman Series is committed in providing a professional atmosphere for its teams. It will also provide solid media and logistic support to ensure it becomes one of the most popular drag race series running Top Sportsman and Top Dragster race cars.
The Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts competes several times with the Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA), PMRA ~ Pro Modified Racing Association, as well as selected special events, offering fans a great show of drag racing.
Over 45 Top Sportsman and Top Dragster teams were on hand to qualify for one of the 16 starting spots for each class in this sixth event of 2010. Only the first round of eliminations took place, and the action will continue at Cayuga.
Qualifying number one on the Top Sportsman side was 2009 Quick 32 Sportsman Series Champion Kevin Wicke of Stratford, Ontario, who will meet up with number 13 starter Steve Parkhurst of Belleville, Ontario for the second round.
Other Top Sportsman cars to make the second round include the Ontario-based teams of Spencer Hyde of Stratford, Phil Sampson of Granton, Rob Gray of Ingersoll, Steve Corriveau of Fonthill, Dan Aitken of Belle River, and Darrin Grubb of Pine River.
On the Top Dragster side after one round, Larry Kilpatrick of London, Ontario will face up against Scott Wildgust of Wartburg, Ontario. The New York State teams of Sam Christian of Kenmore will be pitted against Jim Rubino of Buffalo. Ontario’s Jamie Bridge of Napanee will face Bill Moloughney of Shawville, Quebec, and Johnny Hipwell of St. Catharines, Ontario will race Buddy Forrest of Rochester, New York.
Eliminations are scheduled to begin at Cayuga at 1:00 p.m. Elimination in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series Consolation events will also begin at this time.
A rain date of Sunday, September 12 has been established if needed.
For information about Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario call (905) 772-0303 or visit online at Welcome to Canada's Newest Racing Facility - Toronto Motorsports Park
For more information contact Bruce F. Mehlenbacher at [email protected]
About the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts:
The Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, of drag racing was started early in 2009 as an alternative for high-horsepower Sportsman-class teams to compete on a regular basis, and will continue in 2010 for its second full season.
In 2010 the Quick 32 Sportsman Series will compete at Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario and the South-western Ontario track of the Grand Bend Motorplex.
With 32-car qualified fields comprised of the 16 quickest open wheeled cars (Top Dragster) and the 16 quickest door cars (Top Sportsman), the Quick 32 Sportsman Series featured the best in ET-style, dial-in drag racing, competing on a Sportsman ladder and pit door-slammers against dragsters in every race day final.
Competitors in this exciting Series must comply with the IHRA Top Dragster and Top Sportsman Safety rules and regulations, and the maximum dial-in will be 7.95 seconds for the quarter-mile.
This new venture provided $3000 to win for each event and $5000 for the annual Championship Point Award Series Champion, payouts very popular with competitors and will provide large fields of race cars.
The Quick 32 Sportsman Series is committed in providing a professional atmosphere for its teams. It will also provide solid media and logistic support to ensure it becomes one of the most popular drag race series running Top Sportsman and Top Dragster race cars.
The Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts competes several times with the Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA), PMRA ~ Pro Modified Racing Association, as well as selected special events, offering fans a great show of drag racing.
