Ontario Community Newspapers

Whitby Free Press, 1 Jun 1972, p. 6

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Page 6, Thursday, June 1, 1972, WHITBY FREE PRESS -sports. MOTORING with Mike Burgess Swiss Chalet Park, 12 miles east of Markham, was the location I as t Sun- day for the running of the second ev- e n t in t h e eight race series for the Mo1son1s Canadian Challenge Cup Aw- ards for off Road Racing. Aside f rom the beautiful setting, oneof the most unique features of the r ough , two-mile obstacle course is that nearly al1 of it is in fuli view of spectators at a I times. And on this course, the super modified race cars (un 1 i mi ted class 'cl) are capable of speeds weil over 100 mph. Each race day is made up of nine races ranging from eight laps to the feature race at 15 laps, with the cars beingclassedaccording toengine dis- placement and modifications. Local Competitors Local competitors included Frank Neilson, Robert Hardy a n d B r i an Stewart. Also last Sunday were the Burling- ton Trophy Races at Mosport Park organized by Burlington Motor Sport C l u b members Don Jeyes and Robin Virtue who were on hand to demonstrate their driving ability. Unfortunately, WHITBY SPEED'N CUSTOM WE SELL Thrush Crager Hurst iolley Edelbrock Zoom H 112 Brock St. North Whitby, Ont. 668a PLUMBING DISCOUNT FIXTURES & SUPPLIES 701 Brock st. N. Whitby 20% DISCOUNT DIRECT TO YOU -5422 The ups and downs of Off Road Racing at Swiss Chalet Park. - Photo by Mike Burgess Don blew a rear mainseal in his Vega and was forced to trailer his early car. Robin Virtue fared better driv- ing his Altona Formula Vee to a fifth p l a ce finish in h i s class turning a respectab le 1: 51:00 despite an oil saturated track (probably thanks to Don!). Jac kie Oliver In Osha wa Talking about Oshawa Motor Sport Club.. . rumour has it that if you were to attend thei r J une 6 meeting at the Holiday Inn (Oshawa) at eight p. m. , you'd likely find their guest speaker tobenone other than the great Jackie Oliver wh o w i 1 1 be in town with his U. O. P. shadow. (and would you bel- ieve Trans-Amfilm too? AIl FREE!) Th i s w e e k end at Mosport Park (Saturday and Sunday) wi1 1 be 1. K. F. R e g i o n al Kart Races featuring a ilI classes of go-kart racing. Also on Sunday, Oshawa Compet- itionMotorcycle Club will be having a club trial north-east of Pickering. 'Til next week, Happy Motoring! WHITBY DOWNS ORILLIA W h i t b y M i n o r Lacrosse all-star teamssplit four games with Orillia all- stars on Saturday, May 27 in Whitby. Whitby Tykes played an outstanding game, winning3-1. KelvinMask, in goal for Whitby was superb. After two per- iods of play, the game was tied 1-1. In the third period Whitby had two unan- swered goals. Coach Rick Wilkes had these boys playing I ike pros. If Saturday's game was any indication, it should be an out- standing season. Whitby scorers were Jeff Donaldson, Peter Rempel and Billy Ma rk. O r i 1 lia marksman was Shawn Burnie. W h i t by Re d Wing Novice A's lost their game 8-5. The many penalties in- curred b y the team allowed the Orillia boys to overpower them. Whitby scor- er s we re : Bernie Emburg, Charles Meitner, Tony Tran and Scott Broder- i ck . Orillia goals w e re turned in by Atkey, Carden, Cranney, Stockdale, CL.AISFE This ;'v day . . . remember OXFAM THE INTERNAIONAL DEVELOPMENT PEOPLE 97 Eglinton Ave., East Toronto 315, Ontano Burnie and Shopstire wi th two each. Andrew AntennaPeeWee A's lost by a score of 8-6. Whitby was leading at one point 5-0, but Orillia with a burst of enthusiasm began to score and suc- ceeded i n winning. Whitby goal efforts were made by Scott Ravary, Eddy Derks with two, John Waddell, Terry Tran and Nick Nosowenko. Orillia scorers were Boyton, Wilde, Clark, Tabor and Flet- cher with two each, and Ellis. Peter the Plumber Bantams coached by Neil G ibson, defeated the Orillia team by a score of 4-I. In four games this team has had three wins and a tie, and. look s like a real winner. Goalie Rob Phillips, back after a year's absence, played an outstanding game. Joe Mac- Intyre, Allison, David Clarke and Dave Maguire scored the Whitby goals. The 1 on e Orillia goal was scored by Gam- mon. On S a t u rday, June 3, beginning at I 2 noon , Peterborough visits Whitby ANNANDALE COUNTRY CLUB 401 EXIT No. 65. SOUTH CHURCH ST. PICKERING * 18 Hole Golf Course * Pay as You Play Memberships Available * Tournarments After 11. m * Club House and Banquet Facilities For Information & Tee Off limes Cali 942-3210 or 839-4419 Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon-Fri 668m6601 SSat. 9 a.m.to5 p.m. %mý 1

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