NAPA RACE NEWS 2024
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COVER: A PICTURE IS WORTH A 1000 WORDS, MIKE OGILVIE IN WINNERS CIRCLE
PIT BITS MAY JULY 29/24 *Drag Week has kicked off and the lead up is on for this years Bracket Bonanza. This race started in 1981 and paid only a 1000. to win and was held over two days on the long weekend in August, a date that has never changed in 43 years. The history is spectacular as many winners, From Bob Brown the first ever in 1981, to the many since that time and there has been many. When i grew up in my small home town of Denbigh, Ontario the older generation all went away to work and would return on long weekends to their home. Many of the guys were into performance cars and on the long weekend in August following a church picnic that drew plenty of people, they would take their fast cars out on the road and race each other. This would go on every year and made me very much want to leave my small town, get a job and buy a fast car, so i could participate in this event. The street racing was not legal but it etched in mind how a tradition can take hold, which is what I believe the Bonanza has done to many.
DAVE RENNIE'S AUTOCARE LITTLE BRACKET RESULTS: JULY 29/24 Day One of the Drag Week kicked off with a bit of a downer as Jeff Robinson put his Camaro into the biggest wheel stand we have ever had and slammed it back to earth. This broke open the oil pan and dumped every drop of it onto the race track, yes there was no diaper. This was the biggest oil down we have had in a long long time and took forever to get it cleaned up. Once it was however racing took over and we made our way to the finals of Jrs. where Shelbie Sequin took the win over Logan Gagne in a tune up weekend before the big one. Semi Pro would have a first as Ryan Clarmo took the Auto Trim Design Dodge to the winners circle over Larry Lepine Jr. Super Pro was the big one and Russ Adams rose to the occasion with a big win over Jerome Beaulieu. Mike Hickey was the one Semi Finalist and looked like it might be his turn, but Beaulieu put a stop to that, before moving to the finals with  Russ. Sunday was another great weather day and this time there was no delays as racing started at 9am and was in the bag with all winners by 4pm. Jr. Dragsters saw the Anger Family dominate Sunday action with Haley Anger and Maverick being the only ones left as we entered the finals. Maverick would take home the Wally and the Prize money that went with it. Semi Pro would once again see a Clarmo go to the final round but this time it was Wes Clarmo who took home the "Bacon" with a win over James Hewitt. Super Pro had everyone's eyes on the final as Mike Ogilvie would come to the line against Max Gauthier. Mike who is just one of the greatest guys you will ever meet, and someone who would help anyone out had not been to the winners circle in a while. When the lights came down Mike was better on the tree and that was all it took to take the win. All in all a great two days of racing now only 4 to go.
PIT BITS MAY JULY 22/24   *With out question the most important portion of the Luskville Dragway season is upon us, and with the way the weather man has treated us this season, I'm sure you can understand that i will probably age 10 years this next two weeks. We have talked about it for 43 years, but we have the proof that shows the Bracket Bonanza can claim that it is with out question the Biggest and Best Bracket Race in Canada. I dare any other track to show over 110 Super Pro Entree's, and last year 34 Jrs. as well as close to 100 Semi Pro. I have often wondered what would happen if everyone that should, would and did support this event, maybe we wouldn't have room LOL. But there is no question that the weather plays a big part in what goes on at Luskville Dragway's Bracket Bonanza and it with what its been dishing out this season, yes I'm nervous. *Once again this is a weekend when Luskville Dragway was not running, and many of our racers where else where and once again they where kicking butt. Congrats to Brandon Barker who beat up on his wife in the final of the Super Pro Race on Saturday at Shannonville. A number of Luskville Dragway regulars where around the country on the Weekend while our track was running bikes. Congrats also to Charlie Kenopic and Eric Stroud for winning Super Gas at the Napierville Open in Montreal. Up north Luskville Dragway Jr Dragster Regulars Parker Sequin, Shelbie Sequin and Miguel Nadeau were winning everything as well at Bonfield. Dave and Pam Rennie were a couple of the Super Pro Regulars who ventured down to the Napierville Open along with Mike Chenier and Carl Soucy, they all went rounds but no winner circle pics this time around for the Luskville regulars.
FAB 2 HARLEY, SHOW SHINE AND DRAG UNDER CLEAR SKIES: JULY 22/24 Well we did have some sunshine, and we did get the bike side of things in and we did get the Cruise Night Started, but what has been the case this season IT RAINED on our parade. Yes it was a great turnout of bikes for the Bike Race, and we had a great day for that, it was wall to wall sunshine and the racing was great. Many of these guys where new to Luskville Dragway and many had heard some great things about the NEW track, and that was evident in their comments win or loose. When all was said and done we had a new Drag Bike Track Record for the 1/8 mile at 5.13 seconds. Larry Lepine was also pretty excited about the event as he walked home with two of the four class wins. The Open Metric Class was won by Yves Berberi of Montreal, with Larry winning Metric and the Harley Davidson Class. The Open Harley class which was the fast harleys was won by the driver pictured, we are still hunting down his name> Once the Bike Race was over it was right into the cruise night, and this was what some of the car guys where waiting for, but it didn't take long before the waiting game for the rain started and the cruise night had to be called once again. I'm not sure what it is this summer but I do know one thing I HAVE NEVER THOUGHT about giving up as much as i have this season.
PIT BITS MAY JULY 15/24  *Some car moves news this week as Johnny Golka called to let me know that he and his racing buddy Butch Douglas have made some more changes. The boys bought the white diamond dragster from Brandon Barker and sold the Black Camaro that they had at Luskville for the first Tour Race there. They now have informed me that they have bought the former NHRA Legal Stocker that Al Ray and family use to race. The car was once owned by Ron Hendricks from Arnprior and was a regular at our track. It will once again be a regular Johnny says. Johnny of course is the owner of KD Transmission's a major supporter of Luskville Dragway and the programs we put forth. The car will be ready to go once the new motor comes in from the engine builder. * We have been writing lots of stories about Luskville Dragway regulars winning big at other race tracks across the country and then continued this past Friday Night. Ashley Ogilvie traveled with here parents Mike and Vicki to Lancaster Dragway just east of Buffalo New York with all the race cars in tow for a Friday Night Top Fuel Show. And Ashley took the undercover car to the winners circle for her second big win of the short season. Ogilvie's are involved with the Paton Racing Top Fuel Cars so where there as support as well, but thought "Hey" we might just as well race, and it was a good choice. Ashley is no stranger to winning as she did a ton of it in Jrs. and has done her share in the big car, winning one Super Pro Track Championship and driver of the year awards. Congratulations *It is with great disappointment that we have to let everyone know that there will NOT be a Scotty Richardson School during Drag Week of 2024. Not sure what has happened but after CLEARLY committing to coming back to Luskville Dragway for the second time, Mr. Richardson has stopped responding to all communications. This is very disappointing, I grew up thinking that a mans word was gold, I guess not these days. No one had paid anything in advance for this, and this is why we don't like anything being paid in advance, so only our reputation looses out.
THE AMR SUMMER SLAM PRODUCED GREAT RACING UNDER OUR 1ST. SUMMER LIKE WEEKEND: JULY 15/24 OK, OK I give up, the weather man said nothing but sunshine, and that's what we had when we went to bed on the Friday Night heading into the AMR FAB SHOP JULY JAM. But at 4 am a thunder storm went through  dropping a tremendous amount of water on the facility once again, and this would mark every weekend of this season where it has rained at some point during the weekend. However that did not deter anyone as the sun did come out, and the boys all got going on drying and prepping the track. And with only an hour delay to work around, things got going at 11 am with the finals coming down at 5 pm. In the Jr. Dragster Class, Leah Monagham took her Jr. to the winners circle against the AMR house car of Emy Roberge. Semi Pro was the taking for Stephen Ballantyne who beat the Pacheco racing team out of Kingston. Super Pro had a pretty decent field and it boiled down too Mike Chenier and his wicked Corvette making his way to the winners circle for the 5th time this year. Well the "Exorcist" year continue on Sunday as more great sunshine and more cars rolled through the gate only to have a problem with the arrival of the Track Medic. Calls where made, and people stepped forward so things could move forward and everything was back to normal in a short period of time. But again there just seems to be something out of sink, said it at the beginning of the season when we did not get the winter we should have, something was off kilter. So with late start time it was decided not to run the Jrs. in order that we could finish the program on time, and finish on time we did, as the finals for super pro and semi pro where both in the books at 4pm. Larry Lepine was back on top of the winners ladder, as he defeated Rob Sugrue for the win in Semi Pro. and Lewis Gagne driving the Precision Concrete finishing car was the winner of Super Pro over Terry Miron. I'm not sure how many times I have said it this year, but something aint right cant put a finger on it, but the planets just don't seem to be lined up, Maybe someone is telling me its time. Would like too thank Brody Belleuifille and Rob Sugrue for stepping up when needed.
43rd. ANNUAL BRACKET BONANZA "WEEK" REPORT CARD, IT ALL STARTS JULY 15/24 This years Bonanza will be like no other, as this will be the 3rd. year of a week long drag racing extravaganza, for Luskville Dragway. A race that got its start back in 1981, originally as a one day event paying $1000. is now today the premier big dollar bracket race in this country. That type of money ($1000. to win) in the early eighties attracted racers from far and near, and so began the history of Canada's oldest and richest drag race. As we head into the 2024 version the race will once again start the weekend prior, with the Dave Rennie Autocare Twin 10s, BONANZA WARM UP July 27-28 and will then entice race teams  to take a week of holidays and  just stay over until the Bonanza Weekend. Things that have been planned will go on all week leading up to the Trip $10,000. for August 1-2-3-4. Following the first weekend race teams will have Mountain hikes to the Luskville Falls, Go-Cart Challenge, Golf Tournament, Annual Poker Tournament, The Thursday Busters Big Dog Gamblers race and once again the 330 shootout under the lights, just  to keep them busy. Arrangements are also being made for the dumping of motorhomes on site which would be a important part of race teams being comfortable staying over. Things will start on track on Thursday with the Busters BIG DOG Gamblers race for Super Pro and Semi Pro, followed by an all run 330 Shootout. The Bonanza will see a full payout $10,000. to win Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with that annual $1000. to win golf cart race on Friday evening in conjunction with the Anger Bacon Bar-B-Q. Another high light this year will be the $5000. to win Jr. Dragster race, being the richest JR. Dragster race in Canada if not North America. After the regular races on Saturday we will also have the Pro One Safety Elite 16 race as well as the Mr. Transmission Semi Pro Challenge.  Saturdays races will be followed by the traditional Steak Bar-B-Q, and Live Music with Highway Sunrise one of Canada's top party bands. And Sunday will close it out with the final $10,000. to win event, race teams will also have the ability to stay on until Monday before the track actually shuts things down. Now we would also like to point out that all of these events will the winners will take home a Wally Trophy to go along with the cash.
PIT BITS MAY JULY 8/24 *I really don't know what to say, I have been doing this for close to 45 years now and NEVER have we had this much bad luck. I not going to lie, there have been times when I have said, that's it I'm done its time to pack it in. But then I think about all the people we have become friends with because of this place, The generations of new racers we have watched grow up, and the family that we have at Luskville Dragway. And then I get back on the tractor and go back to cutting grass, as that is all that's making in gains these days these days, LOL. Again and this is not a sales pitch, THANK YOU to our advertisers with out you we could not survive, I will be indebted until I die. *Drag Week is only a few weeks away, and it has become a must if you are a serious drag racer in this country. But there are some things we have to get in order as well, such as how many are staying over and will need septic service, so we have a general idea for the company that does that. *We wrap this week up on a high note as many of the Luskville Dragway regulars headed to Napierville on an off weekend at Luskville, as the two tracks work together in an effort to help car counts at both facilities. Mike Chenier was a happy camper as the Montreal area track was not affected by the rain the plagued Luskville, and went on to win the Saturday Super Pro Race. Mike is having what many would call a great year, with the dragster not gone, Chenier is more focused on the Corvette and it has shown as this makes 3 Big Wins already this season. Congrats to Maverick Anger winning Jr. and Super tour regular Frank Mastrogiuseppe.  The Luskville Dragway dominance continued on Sunday as Dave Rennie took the big win over Sebastian Levesque and not only walked off with the win, but the King of the Track Wally as well. Dave and Mike are showing over and over that door cars still rule the drag racing wars, and its great for the sport. Congratulations also go out to Naomi Ballabey for her win in Semi Pro and Haley Anger for her win in Jr. Dragsters as the ladies held up their part as well. Now its back to Luskville Dragway on the 13-14 for the AMR Summer Slam event. And the winning from Luskville Dragway regulars did not end with the Bracket folks, as Luskville Regular Aaron  Bayne took home his first ever win in the SSPA Import Racing that took place the same weekend.
WELL THIS IS WHERE WE WERE SUPPOSE TO PRINT THE RESULTS OF THE Show & Shine BIKE SHOW: And like many of our events this year it was rained out and once again we have had to postpone an event,  the bike race will now happen July 20th. Larry Lepine Jr. and  his people have put a lot of work into this 1st annual event so hopefully the rain date will work out well. We all know that a postponed event is harder to have the success as the original but we hope that everyone will come out support this first of a kind event at Luskville Dragway.
NAPA AUTO PARTS CONTINUES ITS SUPPORT OF LUSKVILLE DRAGWAY IN 2024: JULY 8/24 Canada's leading Auto Parts Supply company Napa Auto Parts, will once again hold the title rights too Luskville Dragway, Presenter Rights to the tracks Points Series, And the Bracket Bonanza 2024.  This is as about as good as it gets at this point in the season with the weather we have been having. Being informed by Napa's Derek Lee that Napa is back on board, is like having a few sunny weekends all at once. We are closing in on over 20 years of Napa involvement with us, and there are many people to thank for this. There is no question that advertisers play a major role in Luskville Dragway's success, its improvements, and its future, and one never knows heading into the off season where we will stand come the next year with everyone, but we are very fortunate. . For 2024 we will stand tall with the Napa Logo on the tower lane scoreboard, as well as brand names on many of our races and series. As we have for the past 15 years Napa along with Luskville Dragway will present a customer appreciation day at the track August 16-17-18. Tickets for  free spectator admission will be made available at all Napa Auto Parts Stores, Napa Auto Pro Service Centers and Napa Auto Care shops. Customers will be allowed to bring a car load of friends and family for a day at the races (or two days should they wish) compliments of Napa Auto Parts. Again I want to thank all of those involved and they know who they are, and especially Derek Lee of Napa Auto Parts who has been a strong supporter. I can not tell you how big this is for Luskville Dragway, with all the improvement's that have been done, and more to come, it is pretty clear that people are being told of what is going on at Luskville Dragway THANK YOU.
PIT BITS MAY JUNE 1/24 *The weather man has certainly been the biggest subject of conversation this racing season as it has hit Luskville Dragway pretty hard to say the least. We have had more rainouts already than we have ever had in a full season over the last 43 years. So yes its been tough, be we are not throwing in the towel and will continue to struggle forward, Thank You to our advertisers who have made it possible to keep our heads above water (no pun intended). We are very, very fortunate to have the support that we have and for that we are forever grateful. * *This coming Saturday (July 6) will be the first annual Show, Shine, and Drag Bike show at Luskville Dragway brought to you by Fab 2L company owned by drag bike super star Larry Lepine. We will only allow Bikes on the track from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. which is when the cruise night starts. If you like Harley Davidsons then you wont want to miss this one. *Drag Week is less than a month away and you can almost feel the excitement as we head into our 3rd year of this week long aspect of racing. Each year more people have taken us up on the week long camping and activities and this is not to underscore the 6 attempts super pro drivers will have at winning $10,000. The Dave Rennie Autocare Twin 10s kick things off on July 26-27-28 and then there is 3 days of no drag racing activities and than back at racing on August 1-2-3-4 with four days of $10,000 or more first place prizes for Super Pro. Semi Pro will run for $5000. on Saturday of the Bonanza something that has not happened for a few years. And of Course there is the $5000. Little Car Nationals which will see the best Jr. Dragster racers in the country compete for prize money unheard of for Jr. Dragsters,  $1000 Friday and Sunday and $5000. Saturday.
SUPER TOUR RACE'S Stop 3 and 4 on the 2024 Canadian Bracket Super Tour took place this past weekend and it was not under ideal conditions as the weather man continued to haunt Luskville Dragway. Friday dawned with wall to wall sunshine, but with the forecast showing rain for Saturday it was hard to get excited about the forecast, and obviously we knew it would affect the turnout. However the strong got stronger and burrowed ahead with the Friday Night Test session and gamblers race. The Super Pro Gamblers turned into a $3700. to win affair with young Max Gauthier going to the line against what many of us consider the best racer on the planet right now, Phil Harvey in his Miller Dragster. Phil proved again just that as he took the win light over Max who had him on the tree but gave it back at the finish line. One of the coolest deals was going into the Semi Finals of the Door Car side as 4 Vega's came to the lanes to battle it out to go  the the overall final round. Semi Pro would see Larry Lepine take on and defeat Eric Monagham for the $1300. and the title. Forecast had everyone watching their radar every 5 minutes as the Saturday one did not look good, but we would have to wait the morning to see. Well the one time we where hoping for the weatherman to be wrong he was not, as the showers started very early Saturday Morning putting a damper on things getting going. So with showers predicted for all day the Luskville Dragway entertainment team sprung into action. There was a ton of activities in the Bar and then the Anger Bacon Party rolled right on into that. So many went to bed late, and that was with the knowledge that we would run two races on Sunday. Sunday dawned nice but not before a shower went through early to dampen the track causing for some more drying process. But racing did get going at 9 instead of 8. One Time shot was all everyone got, but the ladders where out so they where able to run in the lane of their choice. Racing was going along nicely only to have mother nature do its best to spoil are party, but we did not let that happen as the staff sprung into action drying the track and getting cars back on it. So then the marathon started, with pair after pair of cars going down until the first race was over, and then again for the second race. The winners where as follows, Jr. Dragster Frist Race Parker Sequin, Semi Pro John Guy Bedard, Super Pro Brody Bellefeuille  Second Race Jr. Dragster winner Julia Malcolm, Semi Pro Darryl Jensen, Super Pro Dale Gauthier. Winners of the Brian Ackers Quick Draw Award was Kate Adams in race one and Miguel Nadeau in race two. So yes it was a busy day and the staff did what i think was an amazing job. So no, it was not picture perfect but hopefully we have broke the monkey from out backs and the rest of the summer will be good weather wise. We would also like to thank Dick and Sue Stanton for thier sponsorship of the Jr. Dragster Buy Backs.
KANATA WHEELS NEWEST MARKETING PARTNER WITH LUSKVILLE DRAGWAY: JULY 1/24 Can not tell you how important advertisers are to our race track, and that has been even more so this season when we have had to deal with more rain outs than any other year in the last 43. We are very lucky to have the ones we do and I cant say it enough times, how much we appreciate their support. And when you sign a new one anytime it is very exciting, but in a year where the track has been kept going because of advertisers its even more exciting. So with that as a back drop we are extremely pleased to announce that KANATA WHEELS has signed on as a major advertiser for 2024 and the future. Kanata Wheels is owned by brothers Tariq Inairat and Ahmed Inairat who operate the business located at 25 Edgewater Street, in Ottawa's west end. As the title says they specialize in custom wheels for all makes of cars and trucks. But they much, much more than just wheels as Auto Detailing, General Repairs, oil changes and such are also what they do. They also specialize in high end cars and S.U.V's Ahmed was introduced to Luskville Dragway through are cruise nights and fell in love with the sport and what we do. Kanata Wheels will be bringing over 25 guests (and their cars) some who have never been before to the track before, on August 10th. and will carry title rights to the Saturday Night Cruise Night. Someone once asked me how do you make a old suit look good, you buy a new tie!, so how do you make your car look good, you buy new wheels.
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