The MASSTOWN car show brought lots of cars and fans to the event. Here these excited youngsters hold an autograph card.
Bob Landry, in the back ground, one of our 2020 crew was answering questions and talking to visitors.
Our next show will be Saturday August 8th in Truro Nova Scotia at the Canadian Tire store….11 until 3.
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Mass Town Car Show July 31st
We finally were able to get our car to a show on Friday night. We were the only oval race car there, but it was pretty well packed with classics and hot rods. Our next show will be Saturday August 8th at the Canadian Tire in Truro. Our next race will be August 15th at Petty International Raceway.
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Nevin Scott #19….We Battled For Most of The Race July 18th
“All I could see was this big Quaker State logo in my mirror” stated Nevin after the race. He held me off for many laps, and in the end after both of us pitting a few times I still couldn’t pass him but sure had fun trying.
Our next race is August 15th at Petty International Raceway.
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Good Night At Petty International Raceway July 18th….11th Place Finish
We had a good run on Saturday night at Petty International Raceway. A full field was on hand, 25 fast Pro Late Models. We started 25th and stayed out of trouble finishing 148 laps and claiming 11th place.
In this picture courtesy of “Ernest Pothier photos”, I battled all night with #19 Nevin Scott. We had some good moments compared to our first night, radios were great, crew were awesome and we had our best finish yet. A top 10 would be good in our next race.
The full story will be up on Diary of a Season 2020 very soon.
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Petty International Raceway Presents….”Bryon Construction 150″…. July 18th
This Saturday we will head to Petty International Raceway for our second race of 2020. We’re hoping our radios work this time. They were new in the off season but have been nothing but static.
We had some help during the week from Brent Rowley of EIT Radios, hopefully they work away from home. If so I can race more aggressive and not worry about where I am on the track and causing or being in a wreck.
If it rains there is a rain date set for Sunday.
Thank you to my crew and sponsors for making this all possible. Their support has been incredible.
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Petty International Raceway…..A Learning Day For Us
New car
New track
New crew
We got the first race of 2020 in the books on July 4th. Ironically this was our 43rd different track and Petty at that, quite a coincidence.
We had trouble all day with radios and that hurt us terribly, but all in all it was a good test for me in the car and for my crew in the pits. I must say they did a fantastic job and they are sure keen to work and help on the car, just like my crew in Ontario.
We had issues with the car, I think mostly learning how to drive the track. I was up and down concentrating on the car and knowing it, as well as a track I had never raced before.
We didn’t finish due to an electrical issue with the cooling fan, and had to leave the track with overheating. I think we finished 14th of 18 cars but not really sure yet.
The full story will be on Diary of a Season 2020 tomorrow, I have a bunch of good pictures like this one from my good friend Ernest Pothier who took pictures of my cars in Ontario before he moved here. Overall Petty was a good shake down.
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July 4th Brycon Construction 150…. Petty International Raceway
Getting excited for this big race July 4th. Haven’t raced 150 lapper in decades. That’s not counting a heat and maybe last chance.
Yes I am somewhat nervous. New car, never been moved yet, and never been on Petty International Raceway before.
I’m waiting for gaskets to come in to fix a fuel leak that started recently, I really need them by July 2nd to finish the car.
Looking forward to this race to promote my sport and my sponsors.
Thanks to Sue Chisholm for making this ad for me.
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Brycon Construction 150….Petty International Raceway
With borders finally opening in the Maritimes, race teams will get their first race of 2020 at Petty International Raceway on July 4th.
The Brycon Construction 150. It will be a 150 lap race for all Pro Stock Late Models from Nova Scotia, PEI and New Brunswick.
I hope to get out Friday night and practice there, so far there has been no opportunity to practice even moving the car, let alone racing it.
I hope to have an advertisement to post soon.
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Shirley……..1992 Galesburg Speedway
My daughter pictured here at Galesburg Speedway, in Michigan. This was my Championship car from 1989, and one David drove in 1990 and 1991.
Shirley had a busy season racing in 1992, with races that included trips to Michigan and a bunch at Flamboro Speedway.
Shirley did great her only season, racing 15 nights.
She would go down in Hobby/CVM history as the first full time female driver.
She would later race in 4 Powder Puff races winning all of them against other CVM women.
Her career was short but she made an impact both for herself and her children Gehrig and Lauren who held checkers in both Go Karts and Mini Stock. Shirley is married to Derrick Tiemersma, a very talented Super Late Model racer. She is now enjoying a busy but very successful career as a Service Manager.
***Update***
So far Gary Elliott Motorsports has lost 6 races. Two at Petty Speedway, two at Scotia Speedworld, one at Riverside International Speedway and one in Ontario at Sunset Speedway with the Modifieds.
If we lose July, that will be the races at Oyster Bed Speedway and Riverside International Speedway, the IWK 250. They are hoping to get that race in maybe in August if it can’t be done for the scheduled time of July 18th. The biggest issue, besides large crowds is borders being closed, all the Maritime borders are remaining closed until the end of June. I will update any changes.
***Flamboro Speedway***
Flamboro Speedway will be having a race this coming Saturday with the Pro Late Models and CVM. Both classes have full fields registered. Gates open early, no fans, with races starting at 2pm. You can watch that race live on GFORCETV on YouTube.
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