Jason Beaulieu, 2008 Katana Boat Sportsman Tour Champion
THANK YOU WILLIAMS LAKE
A big thank you to Williams Lake and Thunder Mountain Speedway for a great event! We were happy for the fans. Considering the weather it was a great crowd and
we pulled off the race! Thanks again to all.
From all the Katana Staff
Posted: 06/29/09
KATANA THUNDER MOUNTAIN RACE REPORT
By Superbrush Dave
We left Langley knowing there was a 30% chance of rain at Williams Lake, but we hoped for better. We pulled into the track at 2:15 and the weather was just as
we feared. The drizzle started shortly thereafter, but using the backup classes to dry the track allowed the Sportsman cars to squeeze in one hot lap session.
It still was debatable as to whether or not we would get the 100 lap main in as scheduled. The steady off and on rain kept the track moist, but running the
support classes helped to get the track half raceable. The South Okanagan Bakery Street Stocks ran their main event which dried the track well enough to put
the Sportaman Main on the track. It was a nice first win for Donnie Krickemeyer in his new truck after patiently working his way to the top two and taking the
win when the #7 car failed to pass post-race tech.
Fourteen cars started the Sportsman Main, lined up by points from the opening season race at Agassiz, due to qualifying being rained out. The field was
inverted with the 51 car choosing to start at the rear, so points leader Ken Jorgensen had his work cut out for him. An early incident between Tom Berrow
and Dave Hemrich in turn one took them both out of contention for the win. Ken finally took the lead and the Morris brothers made their way to 2nd and 3rd
in the 52 and 29 cars. The brothers dueled while keeping Ken in their sights, and Brent passed his bro to take 2nd place and set his sights on the 57 car.
He passed Ken in traffic with a nice move on lap 73. Ken was patient and was able to retake the lead on lap 85. Kalvin Loudoun was able to pass Geoff Morris
to claim 3rd place and Geoff was fourth. All in all it was a clean race. Everyone in the pits were saying I can't believe we got this one in. Thanks
everyone for the great show and we'll see you at Saratoga Speedway on the 25th of July for round three of the series.
Posted: 06/28/09
KATANA THUNDER MOUNTAIN RESULTS
Time trials were cancelled due to rain.
1st - #57 Ken Jorgensen, Surrey, B.C.
2d - #29 Brent Morris, Victoria, B.C.
3rd - #12 Kalvin Loudoun, Penticton, B.C.
Points to follow.
Posted: 06/28/09
KATANA WILLIAMS LAKE RACE - SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2009
Gates open 2:00 p.m. - no morning practice session
$2,500.00 to win
Guaranteed $300.00 to start up to 25th place
Posted: 06/23/09
2009 PRIZE LIST
There will be a draw at the end of the 2010 race season for the following prizes.
To qualify you must race at each Katana event for both the 2009 and 2010 seasons:
