Stratford, Ontario-based Top Dragster wins delayed event at TMP's Cayuga Dragway
CAYUGA, ONTARIO (July 2, 2010) – "You know it's been a while since I won a race."
But Scott Wildgust won in fine fashion on the Cayuga Dragway of Toronto Motorsports Park, winning the postponed Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts finals.With the final rounds postponed at the Grand Bend Motorplex last week, the last races of round two in the six-race series were held at Cayuga. When the racing was postponed at Grand Bend, the Top Dragster, Top Sportsman, and overall event champion had yet to be decided.
Driving the White and Wildgust dragster out of Stratford, Ontario, Wildgust was pitted against another Stratford, Ontario entry for the event title, as Kevin Wicke and his K&K Racing Dodge Stratus Top Sportsman car advanced to the final round.
The Mike Bos dragster of Wildgust was off the line with a .026-second reaction time, while Wicke recorded a .074-second reaction time. At the stripe, Wildgust and his supercharged dragster recorded a 6.669-second, 195.70-mph lap, besting the nitrous-fueled doorslammer of Wicke with a 6.692-second, 196.02-mph posting.
Wildgust was running a 6.65-second dial-in, and Wicke was running a 6.92-second dial-in.
"The track was good and we were on our game plan," said Wildgust after the win. "And I want to thank the crew. We have a group of great guys."
He also wanted to thank Stratford Automation, Bosco Pool and Spa, Ajax Engines, and ERD for their support.
Wildgust eliminated Melanie Simmons of Orillia, Ontario in her new supercharged Toyrific Racing entry, and Wicke took out the 1955 Chevy doorcar of Steve Parkhurst of Belleville, Ontario.
With his victory, Wildgust leads in the Championship Point Award Series points with 519, followed by Parkhurst and 474. Steve Corriveau of Fonthill, Ontario is next with 471 points, Wicke is fourth with 459 points, and fifth is Phil Sampson of Granton, Ontario with 448 points.
Quick 32 Sportsman Series - SPECIAL AWARDS
Auto Meter Products - Contingency Award - Low Qualifier - Top Dragster - $75.00
Michael Hinbest, Orangeville, ON - 2009 Mike Bos - Hinbest Racing - 6.644-seconds, 212.01-mph
Auto Meter Products - Contingency Award - Low Qualifier - Top Sportsman -$75.00
Spencer Hyde, Stratford, ON - 2007 Cobalt - Hyde Racing - 6.933-seconds, 195.95-mph
Bear's Performance Products - Dash for Cash Bonus - $200.00 - No Winner
Marydel Homes Qualifying Bonus / Record - Top Dragster - $250
Michael Hinbest, Orangeville, ON - 2009 Mike Bos - Hinbest Racing - 6.644-seconds, 212.01-mph
Marydel Homes Qualifying Bonus - Top Sportsman - $250.00
Spencer Hyde, Stratford, ON - 2007 Cobalt - Hyde Racing - 6.933-seconds, 195.95-mph
Auto Meter Products - Contingency Award - Event Winner - $150.00
Scott Wildgust, Wartburg, ON - Top Dragster
Auto Meter Products - Contingency Award - Event Runner-up - $100.00
Kevin Wicke, Stratford, ON - Top Sportsman
Kevin Wicke, Stratford, ON - Top Sportsman
Auto Meter Products - Contingency Award - Random Draw - $100.00
Steve Parkhurst, Belleville, ON - Top Sportsman
Competition Tire Canada/Goodyear Racing Tire - Highest Finishing on Goodyear Tires - 40% Discount
Kevin Wicke, Stratford, ON
Hoosier Tire Canada - Contingency Award - Event Winner - $150.00 off (Racer Price) on purchase of two tires
Scott Wildgust, Wartburg, ON -Top Dragster
Mickey Thompson Tires - Contingency Award - Random Draw - $100.00
Melanie Simmons, Orillia, ON - Top Dragster
Pro Racing Fuels - Best Reaction Time (Eliminations) - $150.00
Scott Wildgust, Wartburg, ON -Top Dragster - 0.008
R&R Racing Products and Machine Shop Inc. - Contingency Award - Event Winner - $150.00
Scott Wildgust, Wartburg, ON - Top Dragster
In PMRA action, veteran Pro Modified racer Mike Stawicki of Medina, New York leads first day qualifying and set a new Pro Modified Racing Association Series record with a 5.803-second pass at 255.15-mph in his G-Force built and Mike Stawicki Racing powered Supercharged Hemi.
Quick 32 Sportsman Series and PMRA Pro Modified racing continues this weekend the holiday weekend at the AHRA Canadian Nitro Nationals at Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario.
Ticket prices for this must-see event range from $20 on the Friday for an adult to $40 on the Saturday, $30 on Sunday with a weekend pass available for $80. Youth and children passes are also available, as well as weekend camping.
For information about Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario call (905) 772-0303 or visit online at www.torontomotorsportspark.com
