Dingwall and Andrews return to Brockville winners circle after early season
struggles
By: Tim Baltz
After a week off the drivers at the Brockville Ontario Speedway were well rested
and ready to get back at it on Jim’s Performance Plus night. Five classes of action
took to the track and the drivers put on a fantastic show. The BOS also held a
special benefit for University of Southwest Golf Team member Hayden Underhill,
who was badly injured in an accident, that took the lives of several others
following a tournament in Texas. Underhill thanked all in attendance for their
support as he continues to heal.
The 25 lap DIRTcar Sportsman feature saw Xavier Andrews take the lead at the
drop of the green flag with Brennan Moore, Dylan Kirkland, Greg Brinklow and
Ricky Thompson filling out the top 5. After a quick caution on lap 5 for a stopped
Jamie Young, the green returned and Andrews wasted no time pulling away from
the field, but the driver on the move was defending track champion Bobby
Herrington. After starting 17th, Herrington would charge to the front eventually
getting to the top three with 5 laps to go but had work to do to catch the leader.
On lap 21 Herrington would get by Brennan Moore for 2nd but still had nearly a
straight away to catch Andrews, who finally had a fast car and was running well,
looking for his first win in nearly 3 seasons. On lap 23 the final yellow flew, setting
up a 2-lap finish. On the final restart, Andrews got a great restart and pulled away
to score his 2nd career Brockville Sportsman win. Despite a right rear tire going
down, Herrington would cross in 2nd with Brennan Moore, Dylan Kirkland and
Ricky Thompson completing the top 5.
In the DIRTcar 358 Modified feature Johnathon Ferguson led the majority of the
30-lap feature event. After a slip in turn two by early leader Terry McClelland on
lap 4, Ferguson would hold a comfortable lead over Kyle Dingwall and Ryan
Arbuthnot. The top two would pull away from the field and put on a great show
for the fans. Dingwall was working over Ferguson for several laps but was not able
to get by for the lead, as the race approached halfway. With the top 2 battling,
Ryan Arbuthnot would close in and make it a three-car battle. A quick yellow flew
on lap 19 for Kalen Draper, who spun to a stop in turn 2. On the restart, Ferguson
was not able to hold the lead, as Dingwall took over in turn 1, while Arbuthnot
closed in on Ferguson for 2nd. Once in front Dingwall was pulling away and
making it look easy but it all changed on lap 27 as the yellow flag came back out
as Chris Herbison clipped an infield tire in turn 2. On the final restart, Dingwall
was not to be denied as he drove away to claim his 17th career Brockville
Speedway DIRTcar 358 Modified win, tying him with Tony Blake on the all time
list. Johnathon Ferguson was able to drive by Ryan Arbuthnot to pick up 2nd, with
Joe Banks and Jarrett Herbison rounding out the top 5.
The first two events in the 2022 Novice Sportsman division have gone to someone
with the last name MacFarlane, mainly Sandy MacFarlane, on this night it was
Gavin MacFarlane’s turn to shine as he led at the drop of the green flag in the 12-
lap feature over Keira Turner and Jordan Wood. MacFarlane held the lead
comfortably until the yellow flew at half way for Turner, who spun in turn 2. On
the restart Gavin MacFarlane was once again well in front, but Shawn Hodge
would make a charge for the lead. On the final lap off turn 4 the two drivers made
slight contact, but at the finish by a half car length, it was Gavin MacFarlane
picking up his first ever win. Hodge claimed 2nd with, Jordan Wood, Sandy
MacFarlane and Nathan Lambert completing the top 5.
This season Hayden Brown has been splitting time between Novice Sportsman
and Supernant Truck Shop Mini Stocks. On this night it was a sole focus on the
Mini Stock, as he held the lead early over Jarrod Galway, Jamie Larocque, Pierre
Picard and Tyson Slinger. Brown had the fastest car on track and it looked like he
would be coasting into George Tackaberry Boulevard on this night with no
problems. On lap 12 that all changed as Brown would slow with a right front flat
tire, ending his shot for victory. On the final restart defending track champion
Jarrod Galway would hold off long time friend and teammate Jamie Larocque to
score his first win of the season, with Pierre Picard, Dakota Boal and Tyson Slinger
completing the top 5
The evenings action also featured a 15-lap event for the 1000 Islands RV Crate
Sprint Cars. Ryan Poole took the lead at the drop of the green flag and never
looked back. Poole led all 15 laps in the caution free race for his first win of 2022.
Mathieu Bardier and Lee Ladouceur completed the podium.
Next week it will be the Ogilvie’s Auto and Fleet Triple Crown Series opener for
the DIRTcar 358 Modified and DIRTcar Sportsman. Also, for the Sportsman it will
be part of the DIRTcar Sportsman North Regional Series. Drivers have the chance
to earn points towards the overall DIRTcar Sportsman Series title in the fall.
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DIRTcar 358 Modified (30 laps)
KYLE DINGWALL, Johnathon Ferguson, Ryan Arbuthnot, Joe Banks, Jarrett
Herbison, Chris Raabe, Ryan Scott, Tristan Draper, Corbin Millar, Jeff Sykes, Kalen
Draper, Lee Ladouceur, Madison Mulder, Terry McClelland, Chris Herbison, Steve
Bilow, Jeremy LaSalle
Heat Winners- Kyle Dingwall and Johnathon Ferguson