9/4/10
LASHUA RED HOT ON CANAAN ASPHALT

Early afternoon showers passed and Canaan Fair Speedway’s “Awesome Asphalt” played host to another great evening of racing on Beard Sewer and Drain Night. Winners included Donnie Lashua, Aaron Fellows, Scott MacMichael, Jessica Ovitt, Ryan Ovitt and Brandon Gray.

Hometown hero, Donnie Lashua cruised to victory in the Papa Z’s Pro Stocks main event as he easily outdistanced point leader Jimmy Renfrew for the win. Renfrew overcame an early race incident to place second ahead of Jeremy Davis, Bobby MacArthur and Cory Robert. Robert scored the win in the qualifying heat.

Aaron Fellows rolled to another victory over a solid field of cars in the New England Outdoor Furnaces Late Models. He was able to withstand a late race challenge from Donnie Lashua to secure the victory. Newcomers John Dickerman and Zig Geno raced home third and fourth ahead of Mark Merrill. Matt Anderson and Donnie Lashua won qualifying heats. Chris Riendeau won the New England Outdoor Furnaces Lucky Dog Loot, as he finished in the 14th position.

Scott MacMichaels picked up a huge win in the Beard Sewer and Drain Super Streets feature event. Tied for the point lead going into the night with Ed Laquire Jr., MacMichael grabbed the lead at the mid-way point and never looked backed, while Laquire suffered with motor problems and had to settle for a ninth place finish. MacMichaels will carry an 18 point lead into this Saturday night’s championship event. Richard Dubeau, David Miller Jr., Austin Brehio and Bruce Jaycox rounded out the top five. Todd Bragg and Bruce Jaycox won their respective qualifiers.

Jessica Ovitt cruised to another win in the NAPA Pure Stocks. Erin Vien, Paul Sullivan, Thomas Coates Jr. and Rory Merritt rounded out the top five. Randy McGee won the single heat race.

Ryan Ovitt celebrated his birthday with an exciting win in the Bond Auto Parts Bandits. Young, Matt Sonnhalter, had a career best second place finish, as he outraced Kristen Ashley for the spot. Michael Parker and Doug Boucher completed the top five. Tyler Lescord carried the qualifying checkers.

It was graduation night for the S.K. Bean Enfield Garage Daredevils, as all drivers in attendance were honored prior to the night’s activities. The inaugural class of youngsters were each presented with a special certificate by Stuart Bean, and each racer received a trophy in victory lane for their efforts. Brandon Gray carried the checkers in the event. He was followed by Joey Laquerre, Zac Fraser, Hunter Garduno and Mariah Gray.