Whether we are racing on the track or watching the action from the stands, all of us who enjoy the weekly show at Paris need to take a moment and remember DAVE HAVILL. Were it not for Dave we would not be able to spend our Friday nights here in the way we do. That is because Paris Speedway would not exist but for his dogged determination to find a place to put a speedway track. After years of effort he finally succeeded and the first meeting was staged here in September 1990. It was a very basic set-up on that day without even a safety fence for the track but it was a critical step in his bid to establish a genuine speedway track. Things have come a long way in the past twenty years. Since then Dave personally put in countless hours working on his track year after year until illness finally forced him to step back and leave the heavy work to others. Typically he fought hard against the cancer with which he was afflicted but sadly he passed away on Sunday. Rest In Peace Dave. You had a vision of what you wanted to do and by your own hard work achieved it. As long as there is racing on your track you will not be forgotten and that is quite an epitaph for any man. Thank you for all you have done for us and our sport.
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With a successful racing season here at Paris it’s time to take a look at the current standings for the season long Points Series in the different classes. Some of them are already settled but others look likely to go right down to the wire before they are settled. Keep in mind this weekend is the season finale.
SPEEDWAY - This is all but over with Aaron Hesmer holding a 33 point lead over his cousin Gary. This race should be all over with a week to spare.
OPEN FLAT TRACK - This one is much too close to call. With his win on Friday Jeff Seguin shaved a couple of points off of Ryan Rainville’s lead which is now down to only four at 103 points to 99. In third place Doug Lawrence on 84 still has an outside chance but for him to win both the leaders would have to miss last meeting.
OPEN ATV - Regular participation is the key to winning this class which Josh Caughell seems to have in hand with a 21 point lead over Brett Noble, 97 to 76. Jason Law is third on 68 with a fast closing group of four just behind him. Regan Woodards, Blain Nock, Jason Styx and Friday’s winner Matthew Van Ginkel have been winning most of the races lately but they missed too many meetings early in the year to have a real chance to come out on top. Steady scoring each week by Caughell has been the key.
AMATEUR FLAT TRACK - This is another class which should be decided on Saturday. Since his first appearance a month ago Matt Ward has been scoring points in bunches and is now third in the standings with 65. However ever present Braden Vallee has a big lead with 128 and a typical effort from him on Saturday will put him out of reach of Joey Martin who is in second place with 92.
YOUTH FLAT TRACK - This one is already over with Braden Vallee too far ahead of runner-up Nate Hammond to be caught.
YOUTH ATV - This is the closest battle with Tamara Noble just three points ahead of Braden Kelloway. This is one that won’t be settled until the season finale.
50 cc - Justin Hutchison has won this class and the race is for second with Hunter Bauer, 64, leading Dustin Brown 51, an impressive total for a youngster who has only ridden in four meetings. Aston Newell is in fourth place on 49 while recent additions to the class Dax and Dakota Laking have also been scoring well.
BAJA BIKES - Leader of this pack of fun loving guys is Jeremy Weasmer on 105 ahead of Mike Hurlburt 86 and Blaise MacDonald 73. In the women’s class Jenny Totten has a 12 point lead over Holly Schirtzing.
GO-KARTS - This is a family affair with Tim and Arlene Seguin leading their respective groups.
RESULTS FROM FRIDAY
SPEEDWAY - 1)AARON HESMER, 2) Gary Hesmer, 3) Gary Moody, 4) Robert Cuff.
ATV - 1) MATTHEW VAN GINKEL, 2) Regan Woodards, 3) Blain Nock, 4) Jason Stys.
FLAT TRACK OPEN - 1) JEFF SEGUIN, 2} Ryan Rainville, 3) John Kehoe.
FLAT TRACK AMATEUR 1) MATT WARD, 2) Joe Martin, 3) Brandon Seguin, 4) Braden Vallee.
Aug 27th Race Results
R. I. P. DAVE
Whether we are racing on the track or watching the action from the stands, all of us who enjoy the weekly show at Paris need to take a moment and remember DAVE HAVILL. Were it not for Dave we would not be able to spend our Friday nights here in the way we do. That is because Paris Speedway would not exist but for his dogged determination to find a place to put a speedway track. After years of effort he finally succeeded and the first meeting was staged here in September 1990. It was a very basic set-up on that day without even a safety fence for the track but it was a critical step in his bid to establish a genuine speedway track. Things have come a long way in the past twenty years. Since then Dave personally put in countless hours working on his track year after year until illness finally forced him to step back and leave the heavy work to others. Typically he fought hard against the cancer with which he was afflicted but sadly he passed away on Sunday. Rest In Peace Dave. You had a vision of what you wanted to do and by your own hard work achieved it. As long as there is racing on your track you will not be forgotten and that is quite an epitaph for any man. Thank you for all you have done for us and our sport.
———- ———- ———-
With a successful racing season here at Paris it’s time to take a look at the current standings for the season long Points Series in the different classes. Some of them are already settled but others look likely to go right down to the wire before they are settled. Keep in mind this weekend is the season finale.
SPEEDWAY - This is all but over with Aaron Hesmer holding a 33 point lead over his cousin Gary. This race should be all over with a week to spare.
OPEN FLAT TRACK - This one is much too close to call. With his win on Friday Jeff Seguin shaved a couple of points off of Ryan Rainville’s lead which is now down to only four at 103 points to 99. In third place Doug Lawrence on 84 still has an outside chance but for him to win both the leaders would have to miss last meeting.
OPEN ATV - Regular participation is the key to winning this class which Josh Caughell seems to have in hand with a 21 point lead over Brett Noble, 97 to 76. Jason Law is third on 68 with a fast closing group of four just behind him. Regan Woodards, Blain Nock, Jason Styx and Friday’s winner Matthew Van Ginkel have been winning most of the races lately but they missed too many meetings early in the year to have a real chance to come out on top. Steady scoring each week by Caughell has been the key.
AMATEUR FLAT TRACK - This is another class which should be decided on Saturday. Since his first appearance a month ago Matt Ward has been scoring points in bunches and is now third in the standings with 65. However ever present Braden Vallee has a big lead with 128 and a typical effort from him on Saturday will put him out of reach of Joey Martin who is in second place with 92.
YOUTH FLAT TRACK - This one is already over with Braden Vallee too far ahead of runner-up Nate Hammond to be caught.
YOUTH ATV - This is the closest battle with Tamara Noble just three points ahead of Braden Kelloway. This is one that won’t be settled until the season finale.
50 cc - Justin Hutchison has won this class and the race is for second with Hunter Bauer, 64, leading Dustin Brown 51, an impressive total for a youngster who has only ridden in four meetings. Aston Newell is in fourth place on 49 while recent additions to the class Dax and Dakota Laking have also been scoring well.
BAJA BIKES - Leader of this pack of fun loving guys is Jeremy Weasmer on 105 ahead of Mike Hurlburt 86 and Blaise MacDonald 73. In the women’s class Jenny Totten has a 12 point lead over Holly Schirtzing.
GO-KARTS - This is a family affair with Tim and Arlene Seguin leading their respective groups.
RESULTS FROM FRIDAY
SPEEDWAY - 1) AARON HESMER, 2) Gary Hesmer, 3) Gary Moody, 4) Robert Cuff.
ATV - 1) MATTHEW VAN GINKEL, 2) Regan Woodards, 3) Blain Nock, 4) Jason Stys.
FLAT TRACK OPEN - 1) JEFF SEGUIN, 2} Ryan Rainville, 3) John Kehoe.
FLAT TRACK AMATEUR 1) MATT WARD, 2) Joe Martin, 3) Brandon Seguin, 4) Braden Vallee.
FLAT TRACK YOUTH - 1) BRADEN VALLEE, 2) Josh Fenton, 3) Tyler Brown.
BAJA BIKES - 1) JEREMY WEASMER, 2) Matt Ward, 3) Mike Hurlburt, 4) Shane Dube.
FLAT TRACK 50CC - 1) DUSTIN BROWN, 2) Dax Laking, 3) Dakota Laking, 4) Justin Hutchison.
ATV YOUTH - 1) TAMARA NOBLE, 2) Braden Kelloway, 3) Jaylen O’Gorman.
BAJA WOMEN - 1) HOLLY SCHIRTZING, 2) Jenny Totten, 3) Mary Weasmer, 4) Laurie Noel.
GO-KARTS - 1) FERN BOURQUE, 2) Tim Seguin, 3) Tom Weasmer.
GO-KARTS WOMEN - 1) ARLENE SEGUIN, 2) Barb Brennan, 3) Mary Weasmer.