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We hope to be your information source for all things related to grass roots motorsports in Southern Ontario. We feature the Photos of Derek Smith (well over 1 Million original photos now!) . We also have over 1300 links, and you can build your own personal Favourites list.

You can reach Derek at (be sure to put something in the subject line relating to your message) . Also, visit www.derekarts.com.

See: LATEST ADDITIONS TO racepulse.com , Quick Links .

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LATEST ADDITIONS TO racepulse.com
Inside Track News - local racing news.
MotorSportAlley.com , MotorSportAlley facebook and MotorSportAlley youtube -Jerry Abramowicz video and photos.
PetalPower51 videos - video of Flamboro etc.
Speed51 - short track late models.
Dirt Track Digest - dirt track news.
Jayski - NASCAR news.
Auto Racing Daily and Racer - world news.
Interest Sites Canada and Interest Sites U.S.A. .
Canadian Racer -history of local tracks.
Race Time Radio -local short track news.

Peter Anderson and Derek Smith at Flamboro Speedway

Again this year (2025) Peter and Derek are the official track photographers at Flamboro Speedway.

See Peter Anderson's photos at Inside Track and contact him at .

Also check out photos from Flamboro at Zoom Pics .

Many Thanks to Mike Kiers, for helping out previously. See Mike's photos at Cableguy Photos .

Derek's latest photos from Flamboro can be found below, and earlier ones here.
Derek will be travelling as usual to many of the tracks in Southern Ontario as well this season.

For more info on the track, please visit Flamboro Speedway .

LATEST ADDITIONS TO racepulse.com

Updates to racepulse.com - Last Update - Tuesday October 21, 2025

Sample photos from Peterborough Speedway Friday and Saturday October 10 and 11,
samples from Flamboro Speedway Saturday October 18,
samples from Merrittville Speedway Friday October 3,
and all of the photos from Flamboro Speedway Saturday September 27
are online now.

Some technical problems, attending races and my non racing life have limited my time at the computer.

Racepulse is now on a new server, which will eliminate the occasional downtime it has experinced in the past.

I have continued to work on photos when i couldnt update.

Thanks.

MOST RECENT RACING/AUTO PHOTO UPDATES (please scroll down to see them):

Peterborough Speedway, Saturday October 11, 2025 (updated October 21)
Peterborough Speedway, Friday October 10, 2025 (updated October 21)
Merrittville Speedway, Friday October 3, 2025 (updated October 20)
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday September 27, 2025 (updated October 20)
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday October 18, 2025 (updated October 19)
Sunset Speedway, Sunday September 21, 2025 (updated October 19)
Sunset Speedway, Saturday September 20, 2025 (updated October 19)
Sunset Speedway, Friday September 19, 2025 (updated October 19)
Peterborough Speedway, Sunday October 12, 2025 (updated October 15)
Flamboro Speedway, Sunday October 5, 2025 (updated October 15)
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday October 4, 2025 (updated October 15)
Ohsweken Speedway, Wednesday September 10, 2025 (updated October 9)
Ohsweken Speedway, Saturday September 13, 2025 (updated September 16)
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday September 6, 2025 (updated September 9)
Sunset Speedway, Sunday August 31, 2025 (updated September 9)
Sunset Speedway, Saturday August 30, 2025 (updated September 9)
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday August 8, 2025 (updated August 29)
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday August 23, 2025 (updated August 27)
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday August 16, 2025 (updated August 21)
Merrittville Speedway, Monday August 4, 2025 (updated August 13)
Sunset Speedway, Sunday August 3, 2025 (updated August 13)
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday August 2, 2025 (updated August 13)
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday July 11, 2025 (updated August 12)
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday August 9, 2025 (updated August 12)
Flamboro Speedway, Tuesday August 5, 2025 (updated August 12)

For updates of older photos, please click on Photos to the left or scroll to the bottom.

MOST RECENT RACING/AUTO EVENTS ATTENDED (please scroll down for more info/winners/etc):

Flamboro Speedway, Saturday October 18, 2025
Peterborough Speedway, Sunday October 12, 2025
Peterborough Speedway, Saturday October 11, 2025
Peterborough Speedway, Friday October 10, 2025
Flamboro Speedway, Sunday October 5, 2025
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday October 4, 2025
Merritville Speedway, Friday October 3, 2025
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday September 27, 2025
Sunset Speedway, Sunday September 21, 2025
Sunset Speedway, Saturday September 20, 2025
Sunset Speedway, Friday September 19, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Saturday September 13, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday September 12, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Thursday September 11, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Wednesday September 10, 2025
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday September 6, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday September 5, 2025
Sunset Speedway, Sunday August 31, 2025
CTMP, Sunday August 31, 2025
Sunset Speedway, Saturday August 30, 2025
CTMP, Saturday August 30, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday August 29, 2025
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday August 23, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday August 22, 2025
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday August 16, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday August 15, 2025
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Sunday August 10, 2025
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday August 9, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday August 8, 2025
Flamboro Speedway, Tuesday August 5, 2025
Merrittville Speedway, Monday August 4, 2025
Sunset Speedway, Sunday August 3, 2025
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday August 2, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday August 1, 2025
Sunset Speedway, Saturday July 26, 2025
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday July 19, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday July 18, 2025
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday July 12, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday July 11, 2025
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday July 5, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday July 4, 2025
Sunset Speedway, Saturday June 28, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday June 27, 2025
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday June 21, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday June 20, 2025
Canadian Tire Mo'sport Park, Sunday June 15, 2025
Peterborough Speedway, Saturday June 14, 2025
Canadian Tire Mo'sport Park, Saturday June 14, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday June 13, 2025
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday June 7, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday June 6, 2025
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday May 31, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday May 30, 2025
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday May 24, 2025
Merrittville Speedway, Monday May 19, 2025
Sunset Speedway, Sunday May 18, 2025
Canadian Tire Mo'sport Park, Sunday May 18, 2025
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday May 17, 2025
Canadian Tire Mo'sport Park, Saturday May 17, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Thursday May 15, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Wednesday May 14, 2025
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday May 10, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday May 9, 2025
Sunset Speedway, Saturday May 3, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday May 2, 2025
Merrittville Speedway, Saturday April 26, 2025
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday April 26, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday April 25, 2025
Merrittville Speedway, Saturday April 19, 2025
Merrittville Speedway, Monday April 14, 2025
Dragstrip Memories, Sunday April 13, 2025
Motorama Sunday March 9, 2025
Motorama Saturday March 8, 2025
Motorama Friday March 7, 2025
Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame Gala, Saturday February 15, 2025
Canadian International Autoshow, Saturday February 15, 2025
Flamboro Speedway Banquet, Saturday February 1, 2025
Canadian Vintage Modified Banquet, Saturday November 2, 2024

I've created a new section for Non-racing photos (updated Tuesday October 26, 2021). People keep asking me what else i shoot. Here are a few examples, such as nature photography and concerts.
You can also find them under Photos in the left column on the home page.

Latest updates include:
---Nature -Swans at Long Point/Aylmer, March 14, 2025

Peterborough Speedway, Saturday October 11, 2025

Peterborough Speedway held their annual Autumn Colours Weekend from Friday October 10 through Sunday October 12. Today the rain wiped out much of the practice, delayed the racing, and pushed some of the qualifying until tomorrow. The Pro Late Models did tire scruffing, and some qualifying and features did take place. Robin McLean won the Outlaw Midget feature with Series Champion Mike Bradley finishing second. Landon Sellers won the Bandoleros feature, followed by Lyla Sikma and Ava Bounds. For full official results and more info, please see Peterborough Speedway , OSCAAR with APC Series and Outlaw Midgets .

Here are 140 PHOTOS . I'll update many more when i have time.
Please check back.

Also, please check out photos from track photographer Jessica Blair on Facebook at Follow Me Photography. .

Peterborough Speedway, Friday October 10, 2025

Peterborough Speedway held their annual Autumn Colours Weekend from Friday October 10 through Sunday October 12. Friday featured rounds of practice for Pro Late Models, Super Stocks, Mini Stocks, Legends, Bone Stocks, OMRS Modifieds, Outlaw Midgets, Bandoleros, OSCAAR Modifieds and OSCAAR Hot Rods. Chad Strawn won the OMRS Modifed feature, with John Baker 2nd and Brad Stevenson 3rd. For full official results and more info, please see Peterborough Speedway , OSCAAR with APC Series and Outlaw Midgets .

Here are 160 PHOTOS . I'll update many more when i have time.
Please check back.

Also, please check out photos from track photographer Jessica Blair on Facebook at Follow Me Photography. .

Merrittville Speedway, Friday October 3, 2025

Cam Thomson won the Crate Sprint feature, followed by Jacob Dykstra, Mikey Kruchka, Al Sleight and Adrian Stahle. Gary Lindberg won the Modified feature, with Brad Rouse 2nd and Nelson Mason 3rd. The top 3 in the Sportsman feature were Cody McPherson, Chris Hawkins and Brett Senek. Rob Murray won the Hoosier Stock feature, followed by Kyle Pelrine and Dave Bailey. Leroy Buscomb won the 4 Cylinder feature, with Ken Hair 2nd and Ray Cerenzia 3rd. For full official results and more info, please see Merrittville Speedway .

Here are 250 PHOTOS . I'll update many more when i have time.
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Flamboro Speedway, Saturday September 27, 2025

Ricky Willigar won the first Canadian Vintage Modified feature, followed by TJ Marshall and Mike Podd. TJ Marshall won the second CVM feature, with Ricky Willigar 2nd and Ty Riopelle 3rd. Chase Mitchell won the first Pure Stock feature, followed by Chance Rodgers and John Cote. The top 3 in the second Pure Stock feature were Cam Thomson, Gary Slama and Dylan Sharpe. Robert Mercer won the SOMA Pro4 Modified feature, followed by Mark Lucas and Cliff Hodgkinson. Mike Thomson won the first Mini Stock feature, with Matt Young 2nd and Kaitlyn Wallace 3rd. Matt Young won the second Mini Stock feature, followed by Mike Thomson and Chris Pendlebury. For full official results and more info, please see Flamboro Speedway and Canadian Vintage Modifieds .

Here are 1150 PHOTOS .

Flamboro Speedway, Saturday October 18, 2025

Flamboro Speedway held their annual Halloween Enduro today, which was won by Don Dos Santos. There was also a 40 lap Bone Stock special. Jo Lawrance won, followed by Gary Slama, Craig Cole, Matt Young and Rodney Rutherford. For full official results and more info, please see Flamboro Speedway .

Here are 300 PHOTOS . I'll update many more when i have time.
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Sunset Speedway, Sunday September 21, 2025

Today was the last day of Sunset Speedway's 3 day "Last Dance" Velocity Weekend . Josh Stade won the Pro Late Model feature, followed by Tom Gibbons, Dustyn Mombourquette, Dale Shaw and Jordan Howse. Greg Duncan won the Bone Stock feature, with Calvin Ressor in 2nd. Doug Butler won the Mini Stock feature, followed by Blaise Shaw, Ryder White, Michael Robinson III and Curtis Burnett. The Legends feature was won by Parker Traves, with Mitch Wright 2nd, Dawson Drimmie 3rd, Joe Adams 4th and Keaton Pipe 5th. For full official results and more info, please see Sunset Speedway .

Here are 100 PHOTOS .
I'll update many more when i have time. Please check back.

Sunset Speedway, Saturday September 20, 2025

Sunset Speedway held the 3 day "Last Dance" Velocity Weekend . Today (unofficially), Andy Kamrath won the Super Late Model feature, followed by Brandon Passer, Dwayne Baker, TJ Edwards and Ethan Courneyea. Wally Wilson won the Modified feature, with TJ Edwards 2nd and Brent McLean 3rd. Mark Dilley won the Hot Rod feature, followed by Tom Walters and Mark Gordon. The top 3 in the Outlaw Midget feature were Robin McLean, Nick Spiesz and Dave Bradley. Dave Davenport won the Jr Late Model feature, followed by Thomas Gibbons and Carter Kamrath. For full official results and more info, please see Sunset Speedway and Outlaw Midgets .

Here are 70 PHOTOS .
I'll update many more when i have time. Please check back.

Sunset Speedway, Friday September 19, 2025

Today was the first day of Sunset Speedway's 3 day "Last Dance" Velocity Weekend . Today (unofficially), Connor James won the Ontario Sportsman Series race, followed by Shawn McGlynn, Todd Sheppard, Brendon Patrick and Paul Bogensberger. Curtis Burnett won the Mini Stock feature, with Jason D'Antimo 2nd and Kris Inglis 3rd. Lane Zardo won the first Street Stock feature, followed by Luke Bos and Mark King. Lane Zardo also won the second Street Stock feature, with Jake Pardy 2nd and Mark King 3rd. The top 3 in the Junior Late Model feature were Josh Davenport, Wyatt Sprung and Ronnie Mason. For full official results and more info, please see Sunset Speedway and Ontario Sportsman Series .

Here are 70 PHOTOS .
I'll update many more when i have time. Please check back.

Peterborough Speedway, Sunday October 12, 2025

Peterborough Speedway held their annual Autumn Colours Weekend from Friday October 10 through Sunday October 12. Today started with a 167 lap race for the Pro Late Models, followed by some postponed qualifying, and features for Super Stocks, Mini Stocks, Legends, Bone Stocks, OSCAAR Modifieds and OSCAAR Hot Rods. Jake Sheridan won the Pro Late Model feature, followed by Rick Spencer-Walt, Dale Shaw, Dustin Mombourquette and Dan McHattie. Phil Givens won the Bone Stock feature, with Jo Lawrence a very close 2nd and Jordan Wilmms 3rd. Tyler Hawn won the OSCAAR Hot Rod feature, followed by Mark Gordon and Luke Gignac. Doug Butler won the Mini Stock feature, with James Townsend 2nd and Jacob Sutcliffe 3rd. Amand Balson finished first in the OSCAAR Mofifed feature, but was DQ'd in tech. Max Beyore finished next, with TJ Edwards and Jason Keen following. The top 3 in the Legends feature were Mitch Wright, Parker Travis and Adam Cuthbertson. Shawn Chenoweth won the Super Stock feature, followed by Daniel Hawn and Marlie Owen. For full official results and more info, please see Peterborough Speedway and OSCAAR with APC Series .

Here are 375 PHOTOS .
I'll update many more when i have time.
Please check back.

Also, please check out photos from track photographer Jessica Blair on Facebook at Follow Me Photography. .

Flamboro Speedway, Sunday October 5, 2025

Flamboro Speedway held the annual Frostoberfest weekend, sponsored by London Recreational Racing and Grisdale. The first Pro Late Model Grisdale Triple crown race was won by Shae Gemmell, followed by Jake Sheridan and Billy Schwartzenburg. The top 3 in the second race were Jordan Howse, Shae Gemmell and Jake Sheridan. The third race was won by Jake Sheridan, followed by Shae Gemmell and Billy Schwartzenburg. Shae Gemmell was the overall champion of the Triple Crown. Shawn Chenoweth won the Super Stock feature, followed by Connor Pritiko and Coltin Everingham. Rodney Rutherford won the Pure Stock feature, followed by Phil Givens and Brandon Milligan. The top 3 in the Mini Stock feature were Shawn Taylor, Jacob Sutcliffe and Bobby Mercer. For full official results and more info, please see Flamboro Speedway .

Here are 300 PHOTOS . I'll update many more when i have time.
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Flamboro Speedway, Saturday October 4, 2025

Flamboro Speedway held the annual Frostoberfest weekend, sponsored by London Recreational Racing and Grisdale. JR Fitzpatrick won the Super Late Model feature, followed by Brandon Passer, Ethan Courneyea, Dario Capirchio and Chris Burrows. Parker Traves won the Legend feature, with Jordan Latimer 2nd and Matt Boyes 3rd. Jason Keen won the OSCAAR Modified feature, followed by Dale Reinhardt and Steve Trendell. Dan Archibald won the OSCAAR Hot Rod feature, with Steve Book 2nd and Tyler Hawn 3rd. The top 3 in the Outlaw Midget feature were Jessica James, Mikey Homewood and Jason Metcalfe. Caleb Goertz won the Mini Truck feature, followed by Dylan Graham and Malachi Buesink. For full official results and more info, please see Flamboro Speedway .

Here are 225 PHOTOS . I'll update many more when i have time.
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Ohsweken Speedway, Wednesday September 10, 2025

The Micro-Sprints Northern Nationals kicked off 4 days of racing at Ohsweken Speedway. On the card were Beginners Micro-Sprint, Beginners Flat Kart, Box Stock Micro-Sprints, Intermediate Flat Karts, Open Micro-Sprints and Senior Flat Kart. Johnny Miller won the Open Micro-Sprint feature, followed by Kiana Teal and Jack Smulders. Jayme Porter won the Senior Flat Kart feature, with Ty Gaydreault 2nd and Carter Gaboury 3rd. Other winners were Zak Lindberg (Flat Jr), Michael Tunn (Box Stock) and Emmit Speck (Beginner). For full official results and more info, please see Ohsweken Speedway .

To purchase photos from this event, please contact track photographer Dale Calnan first at Image Factor Media . If he has what you're looking for, please purchase from him - if not, please contact derek for photos - thanks.

Here are 1750 PHOTOS .
All of the pitside photos from today are online.
I'll update a few more on track photos when i have time. Please check back.

Ohsweken Speedway, Saturday September 13, 2025

The 4 day Ohsweken Northern Nationals event concluded today with a $30,000 to win 35 lap 360 Sprint feature. Nick Sheridan took the win, followed by Ryan Turner, Dylan Westbrook, DJ Christie, Matt Farnham, Sam Hafertepe Jr, Jordan Poirier, Liam Martin, Skyler Evans and Josh Hansen. The Pole Dash was won by Dylan Westbrook, with Sam Hafertepe Jr 2nd and Nick Sheridan 3rd. Josh Verne won the Crate Sprint feature, follwoed by Steve Murdock, Bruno Richard, Holly Porter and Andrew Hennessy. For full official results and more info, please see Ohsweken Speedway .

To purchase photos from this event, please contact track photographer Dale Calnan first at Image Factor Media . If he has what you're looking for, please purchase from him - if not, please contact derek for photos - thanks.

Here are 100 SAMPLE PHOTOS . I'll update many more when i have time.
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Ohsweken Speedway, Friday September 12, 2025

The Crate Nationals were held today at Ohsweken Speedway. Jesse Costa finished the 35 lap feature first, followed by Eric Gledhill, Andrew Hennessy, Josh Verne, Jacob Dykstra, Lucas Smith, Bruno Richard, Austin Roes, Ryan Fraser and Cameron Thomson. Jordon Poirier won the first 15 lap 360 feature, with Alex Therrien 2nd and Darren Dryden 3rd. DJ Christie won the second 360 feature, followed by Liam Martin and Skyler Evans. Brock Gregory won the Thunder Stock feature, with Ryan Beagle 2nd and Kyle Wert 3rd. The top 3 in the Mini Stock feature were Rogan Monaghan, Brian Wilson Jr and Aloex Riley. For full official results and more info, please see Ohsweken Speedway .

To purchase photos from this event, please contact track photographer Dale Calnan first at Image Factor Media . If he has what you're looking for, please purchase from him - if not, please contact derek for photos - thanks.

The photos will be online as soon as i can. Please check back.

Ohsweken Speedway, Thursday September 11, 2025

Ryan Beagle won the Thunder Stock Northern Nationals feature, followed by Dave Bailey, Brock Gregory, Kyle Wert, Rob Murray, Ryan Dinning, Kyle Peirine, Trevor DeBoer, Gofast Teeple and Spencer Smulders. Jeff Elsliger won the Mini Stock Northern Nationals feature, followed by Gillian Hils, Tim DeBoer, Alex Riley, Wayde Thorne, Tristan DaSilva, Ken Hair, Rogan Monaghan, Spencer Riddell and John Lubeck. For full official results and more info, please see Ohsweken Speedway .

To purchase photos from this event, please contact track photographer Dale Calnan first at Image Factor Media . If he has what you're looking for, please purchase from him - if not, please contact derek for photos - thanks.

The photos will be online as soon as i can. Please check back.

Flamboro Speedway, Saturday September 6, 2025

Tonight was Memorial Night at Flamboro Speedway, with a Corn Roast and the Rock "N" Ray Michaels Roadshow in the pits after the races.

Shawn Chenoweth won the Steel City Super Stock feature, followed by Lane Zardo, Nick Troback, Roy Wilkie, Justin Collison and Jerry Broom. Billy Schwartwenburg won both Pro Late Model features, with Kevin Albers 2nd, Kevin Gallant (who supplied the corn) 3rd, and Rick Burbridge 4th. Craig Cole won the first Pure Stock feature, followed by Spencer Riddell and Chance Rodgers. Matt Young won the second Pure Stock feature, with Rodney Rutherford 2nd and Dan Storey 3rd. Tim Norris won the first Pro Challenge feature, followed by Ethan Fleet and Sterling Hattin. Tim Norris also won the second Pro Challenge feature, with Sterling Hattin 2nd and Mike Norris 3rd. The top 3 in the first Mini Stock feature were Karl Sault, Shawn Taylor and Matt Young. Shawn Taylor won the second Mini Stock feature, followed by Karl Sault and Chris Pendlebury. For full official results and more info, please see Flamboro Speedway and Ontario Pro Challenge .

Here are 300 PHOTOS .
All of the Corn Roast photos are onine.
I'll update more racing and pit photos when i have time. Please check back.

Sunset Speedway, Sunday August 31, 2025

After shooting earlier today at CTMP, i travelled to Sunset Speedway for a full show that was rained out earlier this season. Tyler Hawn won the Hot Rod feature, followed by Mark Gordon and Dan Archibald. Dale Shaw won the Pro Late Model feature, with Jordan Howse 2nd and Dustyn Mombourquette 3rd. The top 3 in the Mini Stock feature were Will Bibbons, Doug Butler and Jacob Sutcliffe. Amanda Balson won the Modified feature, followed by TJ Edwards and Wally Wilson. Calvin Ressor won the Bone Stock feature, with Jacob Booth 2nd and Cash Ireton. For full official results and more info, please see Sunset Speedway .

Here are 60 PHOTOS . I'll update many more when i have time.
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Sunset Speedway, Saturday August 30, 2025

After shooting earlier today at CTMP, i travelled to Sunset Speedway for a 150 lap APC race and a 70 lap Super Stock race, as well as the Mini Stocks. The APC race was won by Jake Sheridan, followed by Kyle Steckly, Josh Stade, Shae Gemmell and Ray Morneau. Paul Pepper won the Super Stock feature, with Jacob Booth 2nd and Johnny Morrison 3rd. Mike Thomson won the Mini stock feature, followed by Coleridge Phinnemore and Blaise Shaw. For full official results and more info, please see Sunset Speedway and APC Series .

Here are 1400 PHOTOS .