OSCAAR returns Friday
OSCAAR Outlaw Super Late Models 50-lap showdown headlines second card of season at Kawartha Speedway
FRASERVILLE -- Building on the momentum from a successful June showdown, OSCAAR Racing is set to roar back to Fraserville’s Kawartha Speedway on Friday for the second and final time this year.
The 3/8-mile oval will play host to the OSCAAR Outlaw Super Late Models, OSCAAR Modifieds, OSCAAR Hot Rods, Eastern Ontario Legends Series presented by Trailers Plus and Lucas Oil Canadian Vintage Modifieds.
The event also features a Classic Car and Motorcycle Show. Fans who ride to the track or cruise in their pre1985 classic car receive adult admission for $10 per person. General admission is $20 for adults, $10 for youth (13-17) and free for children 12 and under. Pit pass admission is $35 for adults, $15 for youth and $10 for children. Fans can get $5 off general admission by printing off a coupon at www.oscaar.ca. Race time is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Five different divisions are in action. The OSCAAR Outlaw Super Late Models return to headline the event with a 50-lap showdown. Glenn Watson dominated the series’ first Kawartha stop on June 3 as he led 38 laps to score the victory. Watson is the current series point leader entering the fifth race of the season and has a 16-point advantage over Charlie Gallant. Tyler Hawn, Gary Passer and John Cadman Jr. occupy the top-five spots in the current The inaugural OSCAAR Hot Rod Series race was at Kawartha Speedway on June 2. The series of pre-1974 cars will make its return this Friday to the Fraserville track. standings.
The OSCAAR Outlaw Super Late Models have added incentive to gun for the win. Jukasa Motor Speedway will host Outlaw Super Late Models in a $5,000-to-win event on Aug. 26 and 27. Alex Nagy, the promoter of Canada’s Crown Jewel racetrack, has guaranteed the 21st starting spot to Friday’s winner. In addition the $5000 top prize, the driver will guarantee themselves a chance to compete for the $1000 For Your Eyes Only Halfway Leader and $1000 Landing Strip Toronto Hard Charger Award.
The OSCAAR Modified produced a thrilling show during the Kawartha opener on June 3 where Cory Horner picked up his first career win. Horner is the series point leader with a slim three-point gap over Luke Gignac. A.J. Emms sits just nine points back in third while Gary Elliott and Dale Reinhardt are fourth and fifth, respectively. More than 20 OSCAAR Modified drivers have confirmed entry for Friday.
The OSCAAR Hot Rod Series returns to action following the first ever dirt race for any OSCAAR series last weekend at Brighton Speedway. Tyler Hawn won that event and the series’ June visit to Kawartha, which was the inaugural event for the series of pre-1974 styled cars. Hawn’s lead is the point standings so far is just three over Adam Misener while Derek Henderson/Dan Price are third and Daryl Fice and Stephen Mayhew round out the top five.
Last time the Eastern Ontario Legends presented by Trailers Plus stopped at Kawartha, Matt Haufe dominatedtheeventanddrovetovictory. Since then, Haufe has continue his dominance and is undefeated in 2017 on the tour after recording seven straight victories at three different tracks. The rest of the field will be gunning to knock Haufe from the throne for a rare chance to park in Victory Lane. Haufe enters the event as the point leader ahead of Adam and WesCuthbertson,whositsecondand third, respectively, while Cole Ledson andTerryMcClellandoccupythefinal two spots in the top five.
The Lucas Oil Canadian Vintage Modifieds also return to Kawartha with twin 20-lap features scheduled. The non-points event is expected to attract the top talent from the division as several drivers are eager for the chance to rain on Kawartha’s smooth, high-banked surface.
Following last week’s win at Delaware, Jason Keen is the highpoint man four points ahead of Steve Trendell. The combination of T.J. Marshall and Chris Bochsler sit third in the standings while the duo of John Karley and Mike Westwood sit fourth and Daryl Henwood rounds out the top five.