As part of Winterfest 2006 celebrations, Brighton Speedway Park has been watering down it’s 1/3 mile, traditionally clay oval, and looking for it to freeze, to better host the Annual Ice Races. This event, scheduled for January 28th, 2006 will provide amateur snowmobile and 4-wheeler drivers, both youth and adult, a day of friendly competition. Added to the line-up this year is a 50 lap Endurance Race for cars.
The only hindering factor may be Mother Nature and her friend Jack Frost. Crews are working around the clock to try and make ice despite the uncooperative weather. Putting to use the “water bus”, donated by Montgomery Transit and modified by Workman Auto Repair and Brighton Speedway, they are now capable of making ice in -20 degree weather without freezing. The bus was designed after numerous problems were incurred the past 2 years with the traditional water truck and our usual Canadian winter weather.
Mark Rinaldi, Brighton Speedway Operations Manager believes that “With a little cold we will have the conditions we need to provide a great day of family fun and entertainment. We are hoping that the weather will reach seasonal norms so everyone can bear witness to this great show.” Local sponsors, including Sam’s Auto Repair, Maestro’s Painting,Trenton Glass and Window, Workman’s Auto Repair, Cornerstone Builder, JC Fuels, Dan’s Suzuki, Stevenson Pumps and Centreton Farm and Sports Supplies, are hoping that spectators and snow sport enthusiasts will enjoy a spectacule of speed and sportsmanship.
The gates are scheduled to open at 8:00, practice at 9:30am. The greeen flag drops at 10:00am. Competitors are encouraged to preregister and can do so by contacting Brighton Speedway Park at (613)475-1102. To stay on top of track conditions be sure to visit the website at http://www.brightonspeedway.com/.
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