Euro Trucks
“You picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel,” and “Nice Hubs!” were heard all around, but the 401 in winter sees fewer trucks loose wheels. Also, a little rubbing is racing as truck after truck made light contact with the new wall protecting the magnificent new start line bridge.
In the end it wasn’t about the hubs, but the jugs, as the St. Pauli Girl rig of Johnny Slots was the class of the field and the only truck to get into the 8.5’s.
RESULTS: Laps
John 63, Art 61, Drew 60, Jim O 57, Jim M 55, MiA 007
1960’s Grand Prix
Cooper Confusion. With a pair of identical #10 Cooper’s in the field, and both drivers swearing these are their only cars for the class, the rest of the competitors were confused as to which car they were actually racing!
In the end it was the host who had the most, speed that is, as Drew held off the flying Ferrari to win. A fine podium finish for Jim M. too.
RESULTS: Laps (ext. sec.)
Drew 65, Art 64, Jim M 63, John 62 (12.478), Jim O 62 (21.927), MiA 57
3.0L Grand Prix
Brass or fight for 2nd. So it was a battle for 2nd among the plastic cars as the maestro put on a performance to win by 4 laps. Fans were seen leaving early to get home to watch the Leafs game as word quickly spread about the amazing Auston Matthews and his 4-goal debut in Ottawa. Unlike the Matthews whose impressive performance was put to waste as the Leafs lost, welcome to Toronto Auston, There’s always next year!!
Art’s performance was just as impressive but he did get the win. The yellow McLaren was best of the rest while 3rd through 6th were each a lap apart.
Results: Laps
Art 72, John 68. Jim M 65, Drew 64, MiA 63, Jim O 62
3.0L Le Mans
With the stands now only half full, it was time for the fury of 3.0L Le Mans, where, being Le Mans, the might of the Matras was too tough to tame. And just like in the other 3 litre class, there was no competition for the lead. But the battle for 2nd was mighty with the host claiming the 2nd spot as one off meant a lost lap for the little Alfa. The remaining 3 positions were also hotly contested with Jim M. squeaking into 4th by just over a second ahead of MiA while Jim O. was only a lap back.
It was great to get back on track after many moons with no racing at Spa-Lyons. Thanks to the host, and his Za-maker. Next up we get Jim O’s track back into the rotation after his summer sailing hiatus.
Results: Laps (ext.)
Art 78, Drew 75, John 74, Jim M. 67 (9.154), MiA 67 (10.905), Jim O 66
