Fans will be able to come out and enjoy a complete race program during 2007 for the low price of $9.00 for adults, $7.00 for youths and seniors and $2.00 for children 7 – 12. As always children 6 and under are free. The 2007 family pass is priced right at $20.00 which allows two adults, and 2 children under 16 into an action packed night of racing with a free family sized popcorn. “I haven’t seen prices this low since I was in high school and working at the track as a flag man” said promoter Mark Rinaldi.

Not only will fans get a price break on the regularly scheduled complete race programs featuring Brighton Speedway’s 5 classes, but prices have also been dropped for the 6 visits that the always well received Southern Ontario Sprints make to the 1/3rd mile clay oval. Adult tickets will be $18.00, $16.00 for youths and seniors, $4.00 for children 7 to 12 and a family pass will be $45.00, a reasonable price for adding more racing action to the docket.

To start off the quality priced season, the first race event of the year is scheduled for May 5th, 2007 and admission is only $2.00 with a non-perishable food donation toward the local food banks. Green flag flies at 7:00pm.

Be sure to pick up a copy of the 2007 schedule and get a sneak preview of some of the 2007 cars as drivers and their cars make appearances in the Frontenac Mall in Kingston, March 22nd to 24th, the Quinte Mall in Belleville, March 26th to April 1st and the Northumberland Mall in Cobourg, April 2nd to April 7th.

For more information, and your chance to win a family pass, visit the website at www.brightonspeedway.com.

In 2006 the oval ice races were cancelled due to Mother Nature’s unseasonably warm temperatures. Anticipation is high and track staff is hoping that the good lady has her eyes set on a cold snap that will permit crews to build a super slick icy oval. The refurbished ice making bus is ready to go and crews are anxious to put it to the track. In 2006 the development of this bus supplied by Montgomery School Bus Transit, enabled the crew to lay ice quickly and efficiently using a heated water tank which allows the process to take place without water freezing before it hits the track.

Brighton Speedway is looking forward to the return of the 80 plus participants who studded up their tracks and tires for the 2005 event. More than 1000 people attended that day and were witness to the slip sliding action.

2007 will mark the return of the winter enduro, an event that has been absent for the past four years. Anticipation is high as Brighton enduro drivers are excited and actively working to put their cars together.

The 40th Anniversary Season is shaping up to be full of old favourites, new spectacles and to be a celebration of grassroots motorsport racing! As the finishing touches are being confirmed, fans can get their feet wet and grab an adrenaline rush early this year by visiting the 4th Annual Brighton Winterfest Ice Races. Look for more information and updates at www.brightonspeedway.com , including an opportunity to win a 40th Anniversary Season pass to the races.

Continuing his winning streak was Len Squires (#5) of Brighton in his Bill’s Johns Comp 4. Although Squires passed the flag stand in second place, the visiting #20 from Brockville Speedway was underweight at the scale, placing Squires square in Victory Lane. A close second was Terry Loxley (#8) of Trenton who was loaned a car by fellow driver Kevin Scott (#18). Loxley was in position to take over the points from leader Justin Ramsay (#03) of Brighton, in this final night of regular season racing and blew up his motor during Hot Laps. Scott came to the rescue, encouraging Loxley to do what he could with his 6th place car. Although the 8 finished ahead of the 03 in the feature, it wasn’t enough to take the title as he had experienced mechanical difficulties during the qualifiers. Ramsay is the overall points champion for the Bill’s Johns Comp 4 Division.

The ProStock Duel On the Dirt Series that was rescheduled from the washed out Labour Day Classic, also entertained fans with hard core racing by eventual winner Rob Murray (M1) from Merritville, who was challenged repeatedly by Brighton Speedway Park drivers Matt Purchase (#53) of Picton and Brandon Gregory (#01) of Trenton, who finished second and third respectively. The race was called when the rain made conditions unsafe for racing, ending the show for the Bainer’s Radiator Canadian Modifieds, the Mister Signz Novice and the 358 Dirt Modifed Feature.

The real winner at this event was the CARQUEST Special Olympics fund raiser, the Law Enforcement Torch Run. CARQUEST Auto Parts is proud to be the Premier International Partner of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics. The Torch Run supports a wide variety of local fund raising activities with 100% of all local funds remaining in the state or province where they are raised. $1.00 from each admission ticket, for a standing room only crowd, will stay in the local area and support our Olympians.

The next race event is the Hotch’s AutoParts 200 Lap Endurance Race on Saturday September 30th beginning at 6 pm. Gates open 4:30pm. For more information visit the website at www.brightonspeedway.com or call 613.475.1102.

The Mister Signz Pure Stock Double Points feature race once again saw the #02 of Andrew Hennessy from Picton and the #9 of Greg Peake from Brighton battle for position and points. Forcing each other to drive hard and fast, the black and white was presented to Hennessy, who is now only 45 points ahead of Peake.

The Bainer’s Radiator Canadian Modified 50 lapper was a bittersweet win for Sept 9th’s Campbellford Chrysler Driver of the Week. After nearly being lapped during the first five laps by leader Doug O’Blenis (#32) of Shannonville, Pat Monseigneur (#07) of Brighton fought hard to come from the back of the pack with two laps to go, and drive straight into Victory Lane. O’Blenis, who led the entire race, remained in fourth place in the standings, A mere 155 points separate the top four with Shawn Gregory (#1) of Trenton at the top of the list.

The Bill’s Johns Comp 4 Division saw lots of action on the 1/3 mile clay oval, and then felt points and standings shift following post race inspections. Going into the night Terry Loxley (#8) of Trenton was only 15 points out of top spot, and started the race strong. He experienced difficulty with the mechanics of his Dodge engine and finished 17th overall. Taking the Double Points Feature was Len Squires, #5 of Brighton, followed closely by points leader Justin Ramsay (#03) of Brighton. The final standings for Loxley were not looking very favourable, and it seemed that Ramsay would be in a more comfortable lead.

Following the race the #18 of Kevin Scott and the #03 of Justin Ramsay were taken into the garage under protest. Both cars did not pass the inspections and their drivers felt it where it hurt the most, points and standings. Loxley is now a mere 5 points behind Ramsay, who holds the top spot going into the final night. Only 130 points now separates the top 4, which includes the #47 of Matt Schonauer and the #5 of Len Squires. Because of Scott’s disqualification Mike Schonauer in the #45 received his first black and white banner.

The next race event is the Carquest Auto Parts Applefest 358 Modified Shootout presented by ImageFactor.ca which also includes the Lucas Oil Cash for Clash, the final race in the Pro Stock Duel in the Dirt with Merritville Speedway and a regular points night for the other classes. Green Flag flies at 7pm. For more information or to purchase advance tickets to avoid delays with admission contact Brighton Speedway at (613)475-1102 or visit the website at www.brightonspeedway.com.

The Mister Signz Pure Stock feature race was a battle for position and points. Cliff Mutton (#97) of Brighton lead for the first half of the race, threatened by Adam Switzer (#46) of Napanee. With just a few to go, Switzer overcame, but then was overtaken by Andrew Hennessy (#02) of Picton and Greg Peake (#9) of Brighton. Following the visit by Hennessy to Victory Lane only 45 points separate him from Peake, the current points leader. Third and still in contention for the championship is the #8 of Gary Vandertoorn from Brighton.

The Bainer’s Radiator Canadian Modified Division Championship will come down to the final two nights of racing. Celebrating his first ever win on dirt was Pat Monseigneur (#07) of Brighton who fought hard with Jeff Sallans (#51) of Trenton, to take the checker in the final lap. When the dust settled and the points were registered only 235 separate the top 5 drivers in the class.

Similarily the Bill’s Johns Comp 4 Division Top 5 drivers are separated by only 230 points. Out of a pack of 27 cars, current leader Justin Ramsay (#03) of Brighton managed to take his 7th feature win of the season. Consistent driver Terry Loxley (#8) of Trenton, who is yet to visit Victory Lane this season, is giving him a run for points, as only 15 separate them. Matt Schonauer (#47) of Brighton brought home third place after taking his first black and white of the season during qualifiers.

With the Brighton Automotive Pro Stocks on a road trip to Merritville Speedway, the ever popular school bus races brought the standing room only crowd to their feet as they drove the 1/3 mile clay oval. With steering boxes blowing up, and tires flying off, it was a great show of driving skill as all 13 stayed up right and 11 finished the feature. Taking home the coveted Workman Auto Repair School Bus Race checker was Bernie Rhebbergen (#77) of Brighton.

The next race event is the Rowley Electric Super Feature Night, which includes double Points and Double laps. Green Flag flies at 7pm. For more information or to purchase advance tickets to avoid delays with admission contact Brighton Speedway at (613)475-1102 or visit the website at www.brightonspeedway.com.