Brighton Speedway: May 10, 2008 Report and Photos

BRIGHTON, ON - The Southern Ontario Sprints opened their 13th season at Brighton Speedway during the presentation by Rock 107 and Wilson Building Supplies on Saturday, May 10th.  Local favourite Rick Wilson (#42W) pleased a full crowd with a triple win to launch the points race.  Taking checkers in his heat, dash and the 20 lap main event, indicated to everyone that the Joyceville Jet means business again this season.  His daughter April (#15AW) did not fair as well after she flipped and turned her ride, some witnesses say 5 times, during her qualifying heat. 

Also wanting to show his intentions to be champion, was Jeff Sallans of Glen Miller in his new ride, the #07 owned by veteran driver Pat Monsigneur and his wife Carole.  �It was a solid win and a great start to the season for the 07 team and all of the Bainer�s Radiator Canadian Modifieds.  We are looking forward to a few more visits to Victory Lane, and some hot racing action on the 1/3 mile clay oval!� Sallans indicated in a post race interview.

Other hot racing moments went to double checker winners Stacey Ferguson (#1) of Picton, in her 2007 Champion Bill�s Johns Comp 4 and Corey Earl of Ameliasburg in his #11 Brighton Automotive ProStock.  Both drivers started outside pole and drove the track hard and fast, sending the message loud and clear that they will both be contenders this year. 

The next chance Jeff will have to take the blak and white is the Victoria Day Weekend Lucas Oil Twin 40�s, presented by C.Smith Automotive and Lucas Oil.  The Bainer�s Radiator Canadian Modifieds will compete for more points and more purse, while completing more laps.  An exciting night of racing action, with fan appreciation celebrations at intermission, will be well worth the regular gate admission prices.  Green Flag flies at 7pm on Saturday, May 17th.  For more information on this and other racing events visit www.brightonspeedway.com.

PHOTOS:
1)    April Wilson (#15AW) of Joyceville had height when she flipped her Southern Ontario Sprint during racing action on May 10th at Brighton Speedway.
2)    Corey Earl (#11) of Ameliasburgh, the current Campbellford Chrysler Driver of the Week, celebrates his first Brighton Automotive Pro Stock Feature Win of the Season at Brighton Speedway on May 10th, 2008.

Visit www.brightonspeedway.com for even more info!! // Photos by April Wilson, courtesy of Laura Mutton