PHIL LAGAN WINS FIRST ANNUAL KEG RESTAURANT CHALLENGE - WESTERN SPEEDWAY
Submitted by: Ken Keating
Langford, B.C. - December 13, 2009
The Crew from the Keg Restaurant pictured above
The forecast was for snow with possibilty of rain, but the "Winter Hornet Series" presented by Steve Copp Construction were prepared to run for the first Annual
Keg Restaurant Challenge with the Quadra St. vs Fort St. Kegs taking on each other along with the regular pros in the Hornet class. Former Late Model driver,
Jason Frost, joined in the fun and: "I had fun for the first ninety-nine laps" he said after his car gave up with an over heated engine.
Eighteen cars lined up to start the two hour or two hundred lap event with top drivers, such as Daryl Crocker, Darrell Midgley; the Northern Provincial
Pipeline Champion for 2009, along with Rory Smith; from the Stock Car Series; and Phil Lagan who is a regular in the Hornet Car Series.
Kevin Knight, who drives a Demo Truck and an I.M.S. 4 Mini Stock, led the first few laps, but surrendered the lead to Cody Aumen followed by Darrel
Midgley and Jason Frost after just five laps. Crocker entered the pits after just seven laps with an over heated motor and usually he can be found running
in the top positions and a threat to win with this Series. After ten laps, Frost had taken the lead and left Midgley and Aumen the to battle for the second
spot. A lot of juggling took place early and Rory Smith moved into the mix battling with Aumen and Midgley by eighteen laps. Smith did get the lead and was
in a tight battle with Frost for several laps but by lap thirty-three it was Frost, Midgley, Jordan Schuss, who came over from Vancouver, Lagan, and Smith
occupying the top five spots. By lap fifty-six, Lagan moved into the third spot and continued his pursuit of the leaders. One lap later Midgley used an inside
move, going through the chicane in turn four, and came out with the lead. Just a few laps later, Frost who had a great run going, entered the pits with over
heating problems. This now put Phil Lagan into contention behind the front running Midgley. On several occasions, Lagan tried to get under Midgley for the lead,
but was not successful. On lap ninety, the red flag came out as the #56 car, with Sam Lagan, went spinning into turn one with a lot of smoke under the hood and
into the cab. The driver was not injured, but his run was finished.
On the restart it was Midgley still in front with Lagan, Schuss, Knight, and Steve Copp rounding out the top five positions. At the half way point the running
order had not changed. At different points of the race, Midgley was able to get a good lead but Lagan was still there and closed up on several occasions. Going
through lapped traffic, Midgley had the #91.3 car spin just in front of him but he was able to avoid a collision and maintain the lead. Copp, on lap one
thirty-six, was able to get by Knight and was running fourth for several laps. On lap one fifty-one, Midgley got together a bit with a lapped car and that
allowed Lagan to take over the lead. Midgley had to enter the pits to have the front bumper removed from under the front wheels of his car but did not
loose his place in the running order as it only took a few moments to free up his steering. Copp had to give up his position also with over heating problems
after a pretty good run towards the front.
After two hundred gruelling laps it was Phil Lagan coming home with the win followed by Midgley, Schuss, Knight, and Aumen rounding out the top five
positions. This marked the second consecutive win for Lagan after winning the last Enduro on November 15th. Jordon comes to Western Speedway with quite a
list of accomplishments as he had 5 "A" Main wins, and an"A" Dash win for 2009, an Main win, and a "B" Heat win in 2008, Technical Merit Award in 2007,
and 2005 Rob Angus Kart Series Champion driving a 1988 Honda Prelude at Agassiz Speedway. Darrell Midgley chose to pass his second place finish to Schuss
with Knight taking the third spot. The next race in the "Winter Series" is to be held on January 10th, again presented by Steve Copp Construction.
Posted: 12/20/09
PHIL LAGAN WINS SOGGY ENDURO - WESTERN SPEEDWAY
Langford, B.C., November 15, 2009
Submitted by: Ken Keating
On a very wet and rainy Sunday afternoon, Phil Lagan drove to the win in a 200 lap Enduro race at Western Speedway. Mike McPeek and Terry Barton led the field of
fifteen cars for the start of a grueling two hours or 200 laps of racing with McPeek gaining the lead for the first eight laps.
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Posted: 11/15/09
GREAT PUMPKIN PATCH HORNET ENDURO & COSTUME PARTY - AGASSIZ SPEEDWAY
The final event of the Agassiz Speedway season is the Great Pumpkin Patch Hornet Enduro & Costume Party. The date is October 31st and we will be
starting at 2:00 p.m. and we hope to have the event done between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. There will be 200 total laps divided into three segments of 50 laps run in a clockwise direction, 75 laps with the field inverted
based on first segment finish and 75 laps with starting positions determined by the car number. There will be no Time Ins, Trophy Dash or Heat events.
To start the day cars will go through a quick tech and then be parked on the track which will be the starting order. During the breaks between segments
no work is allowed on the cars other than fluid and tire replacement. Any other work done will be subject to a 25 point penalty unless approved by tech.
Total points for the day will determine final finishing positions.
In keeping with the Halloween theme, we ask fans, drivers, crews and officials to come
in costume. There will be prizes for best costume in the stands divided into several age groups, including adults. There will also be prizes for the
best costume in the pits. We encourage the children in the stands to come down and "Trick or Treat" in the pits after racing is done, so drivers be prepared.
The Drifters will also be providing entertainment between segments and we are expecting the Hit to Pass drivers to finish the evening off in smashing
fashion. We plan to run this event rain or shine, but please check the INFO LINE (604-792-3278) TO CONFIRM.
Posted: 10/11/09
2009 WESTERN SPEEDWAY HORNET ACTION
Posted: 10/11/09
FULL MOON AND FAST CARS - AGASSIZ SPEEDWAY Submitted by: CWR Hornet Pit Reporter Larry McKenzie
Agassiz, B.C., October 5, 2009
With clear skyies and a full moon, 27 Hornets qualified for the nights event. Kris McKenzie was first to time in matching his track record, next Murray
Jones and Jordan Schuss where both within a 10th so all three where given an opportunity to attempt to break the record. #47 Randy Joyes driving for
Rick Sellers in his 240 Nissan was able to lower the record. Schuss & McKenzie both attempted, but where unable to break the mark, while Murray Jones
was able to break the record. Unfortunately, both Joyes and Jones both failed tech so Kris McKenzie's track record stands and was awarded fast time.
C Dash
1st - #7 Richard Yeoman
2nd - #45 Colin Roseborshy
3rd - #46 Cameron Graham
4th - #56 Brent Postlethwaite
B Dash
1st - #77 Wayne Lakerveld
2nd - #73 Rick Tourond
3rd - #4 Peter Chick
4th - #51 Todd Grant
A Dash
1st - #55 Billy Bell
2nd - #41 Curtis Williams
3rd - #29 Kris McKenzie
4th - #21 Jordan Schuss
C Heat Winner
#56 Brent Postlethwaite
B Heat Winner
#94 Wayne Goodman
A Heat Winner
#41 Curtis Williams
B Main
#56 Brent Postlethwaite started 3rd and took the lead on lap 1, #93 Austen Zorba started 8th and made some good moves and on lap 11 took over 2nd fallowed
by #46 Cameron Graham. They stayed that way for the remainder of the race.
A Main
#94 Wayne Goodwin started 4th and quickly took the lead as the fast qualifiers worked their way through the pack. On lap 8 #55 Billy Bell moved to 2nd
and then on lap 14, on a restart after Gary Radfords spin, took over the lead with #29 Kris McKenzie, #21 Jordan Schuss and #41 Curtis Williams in tow.
Bell held the lead for the next 29 laps then on a restart McKenzie and Schuss went low under him. Schuss stuck to McKenzieis bumper until lap 49 and
then passed for the win followed by McKenzie, Bell and Willams.
Congratulations to Class Champion #55 Billy Bell, 2nd #21 Jordan Schuss and 3rd #29 Kris McKenzie!
Posted: 10/04/09
AGASSIZ RUTZ FUNDRAISER Submitted by: CWR Hornet Pit Reporter Larry McKenzie
Agassiz, B.C., October 3, 2009
A helmet was passed around the pits and grandstand at Agassiz Speedway on Championship Night raising $1,193.07 for the Rutz family trust fund. Thanks to the
fans, sponsors and competitors for their generosity.
While this was taking place, three of Travis's former 1/4 midget competitors; Troy Globe in his #11 midget, Kris McKenzie #1 midget and Tiffany MacDonald in her
dad's #72 street stock joined by Billy Bell in Kris McKenzie's #29 hornet with Travis's name and #8r on the hood, took laps around the track while fans took a
moment in prayer.
Posted: 10/04/09
WESTERN SPEEDWAY WINTER HORNET SERIES SCHEDULE
'Presented by Steve Copp Construction'
October 18
November 8
December 6
January 10
February 7
February 21
March 7
March 21
April 4
April 18
Gates open 12:00 noon, racing 1:00 p.m.
Posted: 09/27/09
HORNET SPECIAL SEPT. 27 - PENTICTON SPEEDWAY
Submitted by #98 Garry Radford
22 cars took the green flag in the Main for 40 laps which went wire to wire with no cautions.
8 cars from Agassiz Speedway travelled to compete.
Feature:
1st - #18 Mike Webb
2nd - #47 Rick Sellers
3rd - #41 Curtis Williams
#61 Robert Adams won the B Dash and #18 Mike Webb took the A Dash.
Posted: 09/27/09
BRAD ADAMS MEMORIAL SEPT. 26 - SUNVALLEY
Submitted by #98 Garry Radford
11 cars from Agassiz Speedway travelled to complete.
Feature:
1st - #47 Rick Sellers
2nd - #07 Brandon Cahill
3rd - #55 Billy Bell
Heat 1:
1st - #55 Billy Bell
2nd - #41 Curtis Williams
3rd - #98 Garry Radford
4th - #47 Rick Sellers
Fast time #55 Billy Bell with 23.196.
Posted: 09/27/09
HORNET DOUBLE WEEKEND SEPT. 26-27
Hornet drivers throughout B.C. will have two great opportunities for racing excitement: the Brad Adams Invitational at SunValley Speedway Saturday,
September 26 and the Penticton Speedway Hornet Special Sunday, September 27.
Posted: 09/23/09
HORNET DRIVERS INVADE MIDGETS Submitted by: CWR Hornet Pit Reporter Larry McKenzie
Agassiz, B.C., September 20, 2009
8 Pacific Coast Midgets took to the track at Agassiz. Troy Globe set fast time followed by Steve Hora, Hornet driver Kris McKenzie and Bob Pratt.
Hornet points leader Billy Bell was thrilled when he was offered a chance to take out the Globe owned midget that Kris McKenzie has piloted for the last
3 races for some hot laps putting up some respectable times.
Dash: McKenzie got off to an early lead, but on the white flag lap hit oil in turn 2, spun and was collected by team mate Globe. Hora took over the lead, but
Globe was able to get past on the green for the win.
Heat: McKenzie got a early lead while the others had a good battle behind him until Hora got loose and slid into the inside wall ending his night. Globe got by
McKenzie on lap 7 and held on for the win followed by McKenzie, Franklin and Davidson.
Main: McKenzie got a quick start and took over the lead on lap 2 with Globe keeping him in check and on lap 14 slid by in turn 1 continuing to lead for the win
followed by McKenzie, Franklin and Davidson.
Midgets will return to Agassiz October 3rd.
RAIN AND REDEMPTION Submitted by: CWR Hornet Pit Reporter Larry McKenzie
Agassiz, B.C., September 19, 2009
27 Hornets waited with the other classes with threatening rain in the area. After the last race seeing 3 of the top qualifiers taken out in wrecks, it was time
to redeem themselves. Lead by #17 Murray Jones who set the fast time followed by #41 Curtis Williams, #29 Kris McKenzie and point leader #55 Billy Bell.
C Dash winner #46 Cameron Graham, 2nd #44 Al Tourond, 3rd #96 Randy Doerkse, 4th #89 Glen Richards
B Dash winner #4 Peter Chick, 2nd #18 Mike Webb, 3rd #94 Wayne Goodwin, 4th #51 Todd Grant
A Dash winner #55 Billy Bell, 2nd #17 Murray Jones, 3rd #29 Kris McKenzie - #41 Curtis Williams did not make the call
As the mini stocks took to the track the rain started and rained for 30 minutes. After the rain stopped the Hornets and Street Stocks went out to dry the track and
racing resumed.
C Heat won by #96 Randy Doerksen, B Heat #18 Mike Webb, A Heat #47 Rick Sellers
B Main was a close battle between #96 Randy Doerksen and #93 Austen Zorba followed by #46 Cameron Graham
A Main #18 Mike Webb took off to an early commanding 1/2 track lead until lap 23 when his engine went up in smoke handing the lead over to Billy Bell
followed by Kris McKenzie and Jordan Schuss. On lap 38 Jordan Schuss was passed by Murray Jones then Curtis Williams. #55 Billy Bell went on to win followed by
Kris McKenzie and Murray Jones.
With one race left, Billy Bell has a 60 point lead over Jordan Schuss and #98 Gary Radford has a 17 point lead over Kris McKenzie
for 3rd.
Next race: Championship Day October 3rd.
BAD NIGHT FOR 4 FAST QUALIFIERS - AGASSIZ Submitted by: CWR Hornet Pit Reporter Larry McKenzie
Agassiz, B.C., September 12, 2009
27 cars qualified for Saturday night's race and Murray Jones was fast qualifier with a 16:452.
C dash winner: #93 Austen Zorba
B dash winner: #90 Keray McEwan
A dash winner: #41 Curtis Williams
C heat winner: #5 Ryan Klassen
B heat winner: #90 Keray McEwan
On the first lap of the A heat #29 Kris McKenzie and #41 Curtis Williams collided in turn one taking two of the fast qualifiers out for the night leaving #98 Gary
Radford picking up the win.
B main winner Brent Postlethwaite were followed by #66 Travis Alstad #94 Steve Sedore respectively.
On lap 32 of the A main a collision between #21 point leader Jordan Schuss and #17 Murray Jones took out the rest of the top 4 qualifiers. #98 Gary Radford
picked up the win followed by #55 Billy Bell and #47 Rick Sellers. Billy Bell has taken over the point lead followed by Jordan Schuss and Gary Radford moving
to 3rd.
Posted: 09/16/09
CROCKER CHECKS OUT ON ENDURO - WESTERN SPEEDWAY Submitted by: Ken Keating
Langford, B.C., September 6, 2009
Posted: 09/09/09
Daryl Crocker checked out on a field of thirty-three cars and won a two hour, 130 lap Enduro race Sunday afternoon.
The field consisted of mostly Hornet and Bumblebee drivers with just a handful of new cars ready to compete in the rain or shine event and rain
it did for most of the afternoon. Despite the weather and wet track, drivers were able to negotiate around the big oval and the backstretch chicane
without too many serious crashes. Second and third place went to Bryce Muir and Robbie Haslam respectively.
SARATOGA SPEEDWAY - SEPTEMBER 5
Posted: 09/09/09
1st - Daryn Cahill
2nd - Darryl Cahill
3rd - Cameron Phillips
OUTLAW HORNETS - SKAGIT SPEEDWAY
Photo Courtesy H2H Photo Posted: 09/04/09
Cory Swatzina made a big time move coming to the checkered flag on lap 20 to take home another win in the Outlaw Hornet division Thursday,
September 3, 2009. Don Ward and Rick Young claimed second and third respectively.
AUGUST 29 HORNET RACE - AGASSIZ SPEEDWAY
Submitted by: L. McKenzie Photos Courtesy Teri Temperton
It was with heavy hearts that Hornet drivers' honoured the late Brad Adams who drove the #27 Hornet.
The #27 car in the pictures with the checkered flag is driven by Brad's son Tyler in a tribute to his father. Brad and his sons
were working on this car when Brad passed away. A group of drivers, crew and sponsors got together to help Tyler finish the car for this tribute.
Hornet 100 lap results - (race was cut short due to time restrictions):
