Flag falls on Merrittville karting season

Merrittville Speedway’s 25th season of kart racing wrapped up with three familiar faces and one newcomer visiting Victory Lane.

Nigel Pendykoski, in Junior 2; and Jaedon Lawson, Junior Restricted; won their ninth features of the season, while Travis Majuery raced to his eighth checkered flag in the Senior Animal racing class.

Eric Veihdeffer, back on the track for the first time in five years, set the pace in the final Senior Fun feature of the season.

Following are the top five finishers from the features on the final night of karting at the Thorold track. Also listed are the division champions. RCM Racing Equipment Performance Manufacturing Junior 2, 15 laps: 1. Nigel Pendykoski, 2. Chris Lowe, 3. Trevor Evans, 4. Hana Rothwell, 5. Owen Kaiser. Points champion: Pendykoski. Super PetroFuels Performance Manufacturing Junior Restricted, 15 laps: 1. Jaedon Lawson, 2. Colton Lane, 3. Austin Nigh, 4. Jacob Mamo, 5. Davis Grocott. Points champion:

Lawson. Wilder Racing Engines Performance Manufacturing Senior Fun, 20 laps: 1. Eric Veidhdeffer, 2. Jeff Anstett, 3. Tom Matthews, 4. Lenny Wiley, 5. Mark Lemay. Points champion:

Veihdeffer. Southern Ontario Modified Lite Racing Association Manufacturing Senior Animal, 20 laps: 1. Travis Majuery, 2. Devon Rayment, 3. Dylan Culp. Point champion: Majuery.