BRANTFORD, ON – Doug Brown and his Haldex Limited, Mopar-powered Dodge Charger will be among the field of NASCAR Canadian Tire Series competitors heading to Mosport International Raceway this weekend for the first of four road course events on their 2007 racing calendar.
In the past, the 10-turn, 4 kilometre course has presented major disappointments for the veteran competitor and his teammates who definitely prefer the oval track events of the 12-race series. After five previous attempts at the legendary track set in the rolling hills of Clarington Township north of Bowmanville, Ontario, Brown finally gained his first top-ten finish last season with a daring pass on the last lap of 51-lap event in the former CASCAR Super Series.
“It’s always a challenge adapting to the speed variations, the shifting and the unusual configurations of road course racing but as a team we feel confident that the experienced gained from past outings at Mosport will help improve our performance in this year’s race,” Doug responded in evaluating his chances in the Father’s Day event. “On any road course you have to race the track not just the competition.”
For this weekend’s event, the Brantford-based competitor will be in an unfamiliar car prepared by DJ Kennington and powered by the engine built by DJ’s father Doug Kennington.
“We feel the car will be as competitive as those of any of our Series’ top competitors and we know that DJ has prepared the car to do the job. It’s now up to me to drive it smoothly, consistently and as fast as possible to run with those who have proven their expertise on road courses. I’m really looking forward to testing that Dodge horsepower, especially on the long Mario Andretti straightaway. “
Doug currently sits 13th in the early season standings after being knocked out from an accident and ensuing electrical problems late in the opener at Cayuga Speedway two weeks ago.
“The Cayuga race put us in an early hole but I feel we still have a strong chance to catch and run with the early leaders as the season progresses. We were solid throughout most of that opener and I’m confident that with steady runs in each of the remaining races we have a legitimate chance to give the early season favourites a strong run for the championship.
30-plus teams are expected to contest Sunday’s “Dickies 200 presented by Canadian Shield Anticrime.” Qualifying for the race will take place on Saturday.
HB Motorsports is pleased to have Haldex Limited as its Title Sponsor with NAPA Autopro supporting team programs through its role of Major Associate Sponsor role. Bicknell Racing Products; World of Graphics; HurryPrint Imaging Centre; WIX Filters; KWIC Internet; Gates Canada; BOC Gases; Brochures etc; Leitch Performance Engines; Strodes BBQ & Deli; and BrentZone Graphics are also valued members of our Associate Sponsorship Marketing team.
Prepared by: Ken Spencer // Marketing and Media Relations // HB Motorsports
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