JUSTIN COLE SNAPS WINLESS STREAK IN TARGETT’S WINDOWS AND DOORS 100!
(June 11th, 2023) – Justin Cole (#38) ended a winless drought that dated back to 2019 and did so in dominating fashion during the Targett’s Windows and Doors Street Stock 100. Cole battled with Brodie MacQuarrie (#28) for the lead in the early laps but pulled away from the field on a 55-lap run to the end to earn the big win – the first extended distance win of his career at Speedway 660 – and make himself an early favorite for the upcoming Ricky Bobby 150.
After technical inspection, a pair of drivers who made the long trip to Geary after competing at Riverside International Speedway in Antigonish Saturday rounded out the podium – former winner of the Targett’s Windows and Doors 100 Michael Cormier (#68) came home second, while former track champion Riley Goodwin (#77) would be scored third. Andrew Rodgers, subbing for Rick Cashol (#54), finished fourth while Darcy O’Neill (#68x) rounded out the top five.
After starting on the pole, Cole led the opening lap before MacQuarrie took control of the top spot-on lap four. The #28 car would hang onto the lead until overtook him on lap twenty-seven, a lead he would not lose the rest of the race.
The Targett’s Windows and Doors Street Stock 100 was slowed by two cautions, both for single car spins by Shawn Hyslop (#99) and Ron Enkel (#52).
Eighteen (18) Shur-Fit Automotive, Bumper to Bumper Street Stock competitors were in attendance for the Targett’s Windows and Doors 100, but Jimmy Sommerville (#5) did not start the feature after suffering a mechanical issue during heat races. Justin Cole and Ron Enkel started the day off with victories in 10-lap heat races.
Dave O’Blenis padded his feature wins total and commenced a bid for a seventh career Re/Max East Coast Elite Realty Pro Stock championship at Speedway 660 Sunday, as he scored a commanding win in the seventy-five (75) lap feature to kick off the 2023 season for the division. O’Blenis led wire to wire to pick up the win. While O’Blenis drove off into the sunset, it was a tense battle for second all race long that saw Hudson Weston (#43) emerge in the runner-up spot, earning his first career podium finish by outdueling veteran Kevin Moore (#88). Clark Moore (#54) rallied to finish fourth, while Ian Rasmussen (#81) came home fifth after he and Weston battled for second during the first half of the race.
Seven (7) Re/Max East Coast Elite Realty Pro Stock competitors were in attendance for their first points race of the 2023 season. O’Blenis took the checkered flag in the 10-lap heat race. One caution came out for a single car spin by Calvin Rankin (#45), who did not finish the race.
The victory adds to O’Blenis’s impressive career feature wins total, including over forty-four in the Re/Max East Coast Elite Realty Pro Stock division at Speedway 660.
Daniel Atyeo (#15) overcame some early season misfortunes to finally pick up a feature victory at Speedway 660 in 2023. Fast every week thus far, mid-race mechanical issues plagued the early portion of Atyeo’s season, until today. It wasn’t easy, as Atyeo had a fierce battle with Ryan Bernard (#68) for much of the race. Bernard would settle for second, with Austin Harnish (#13) settling for third after entering the battle for the win late as the leaders worked through lapped traffic. Evan Gallon (#9) would drive to a fourth-place finish with two-time defending champion BJ Gillespie (#69) rounding out the top 5.
Twenty (20) Fredericton Gun Shop Sharp Shooter competitors were in attendance. Heat races were captured by Daniel Atyeo (#15) and Ryan Bernard (#68). The thirty-lap feature ran caution free.
The victory was the fourth career Fredericton Gun Shop Sharp Shooter victory for Atyeo.
Chris Wilson (#2W) is undefeated in Atlantic Modified Tour competition at Speedway 660, as he won his second feature of the year in the Geary Woods in a competitive thirty-five lap feature. Wilson came out on top of a spirited battle with Braxton Stafford (#91), which saw the two-battle side by side for the lead. Wilson took the top spot for the final time on the seventeenth lap but would have to hold off Stafford on a late restart with eight laps to go. Yves McCray (#58) attempted to capitalize on the late restart to steal a victory, but settled for the final podium spot, while Doug Matchett (#75) edged out Joe Hoyt (#17) for fourth.
Ten (10) Atlantic Modified Tour competitors were in attendance. Miramichi drivers Braxton Stafford (#91) and Doug Matchett (#75) captured victories in 10-lap heat races. One caution came in the thirty-five-lap feature for a spin by Matchett.
Wilson’s victory is the sixth of his career at Speedway 660, moving him ahead of Joe Hoyt for most Atlantic Modified Tour wins at Speedway 660. Official results will be published by Atlantic Modified Tour management.
The St. Louis Bar and Grill Intermission featured the first Power Wheels race of 2023 for the youngest drivers. So many entries showed up that the field was split into two races! Power Wheels races return on Saturday July 29th as part of the Christmas in July festivities.
The next race at Speedway 660 is Saturday June 24th as the Speedway 660 house division takes the spotlight for an extended distance feature! The C.B. Warren’s Auto Care 100 will see the regions top Sportsman talents do battle for the big win. This race will be part of the Speedway 660 / Petty International Raceway Sportsman points championship. It will be the first time all four Speedway 660 house divisions will be in competition, as the Re/Max East Coast Elite Realty Pro Stock, Shur-Fit Automotive, Bumper to Bumper Street Stock, and Fredericton Gun Shop Sharp Shooter divisions will all see points racing contested. Action will get underway at 6:30pm.
Targett’s Windows and Doors Street Stock 100 Results
- Justin Cole #38
- Michael Cormier #68
- Riley Goodwin #77
- Andrew Rodgers #54
- Darcy O’Neill #68x
- Shawn Hyslop #99
- Kyle MacKinnon #22
- Luc McLaughlin #11
- Karl Schaefer #00
- Ron Enkel #52
- Drew Lewis #61
- Kenny MacKenzie Jr #85
- Robert Raynes #41
- Bimbo Look #33
- Jonathan Hanley #16
- Bill Storey #53
DQ – Brodie MacQuarrie #28
DNS – Jimmy Sommerville #5
Heat Winners – Justin Cole #38, Ron Enkel #52
Re/Max East Coast Elite Realty Pro Stock 75-Lap Feature Results
- Dave O’Blenis #48
- Hudson Weston #43
- Kevin Moore #88
- Clark Moore #54
- Ian Rasmussen #81
- Ryan Raynes #94
- Calvin Rankin #45
Heat Winner – Dave O’Blenis #48
Fredericton Gun Shop Sharp Shooter 30-Lap Feature Results
- Daniel Atyeo #15
- Ryan Bernard #68
- Austin Harnish #13
- Evan Gallon #9
- BJ Gillespie #69
- Matt Martin #33
- Todd Day #4
- Alex Gallant #5
- Randy Titus #75
- Randy Storey #92
- Mitchell Harvey #19
- Darren Wilcox #32
- Wesley Harnish #61
- Brian Mallet #83
- Terry Lawson #14
- Jason Duffield #91
- John Richard #7
- Jesse Savoie #96
- Ben Woodcock #94
- Brian Crossman #70
Heat Winners – Daniel Atyeo #15, Ryan Bernard #68
