OSCAAR @ Kawartha

Had a great night at the track on Friday evening at Kawartha. Although it was spitting rain through much of the evening, it didn't affect the racing until the OSCAAR Outlaws took to the track for their first feature of the season. Unfortunately, a downpour just moments before the green flag put an end to the action. OSCAAR will try to get its first feature into the books in two weeks at Barrie Speedway.

But prior to that, it was a great show through the OSCAAR heats (John Fletcher looks FAST!) and the Kawartha home-track features. The Late Model feature went to Kyle Donaldson, while young Todd Delisle won his first Ltd. LM feature by holding off 'Stompin' Tom Walters.

I haven't heard anything about the make-up date yet for the OSCAAR main.

Saw a ton of people in the pits. Brad Moran, the co-owner of Barrie Speedway, was there and he confirmed that they're just about ready to complete the re-banking of turn 4 and the re-paving of the entire track. It was to have been done a few weeks back, but the weather delayed the project.

Recently retired OSCAAR photographer Betty Everingham was there.... with a camera. Old habits die hard. Derek Smith (racepulse.com) was there, too, and promises to post shots on his excellent site in short order. Dave Franks, Randy Collins, Peter Brand, Bob Lawless & Kristina Quinn and OSCAAR media's Don McLeod & Sandy MacFarlane and Dave Gainforth were also there. Sorry if I missed anyone. It appears Fridays at Kawartha will be as popular with the press as it will be with the fans.

A lot of people were talking about the recent sale of Cayuga Speedway and the good news that the track is poised for a Renaissance.

Finally, thanks to Derek Lynch and his team for their hospitality. I can see right now that it will be very tempting to cut out of work early on Fridays and head to Kawartha this summer!