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Area driver Brian Goble is in for the ride of his life. The 22-year-old Janetville resident is gearing up for the CNE demolition derby to be held later this month. "It's going to be one wicked ride," Mr. Goble told the Port Perry Star. Although he is an experi- enced derby driver, the CNE crash and smash will be a dif- ferent ball game. The event takes place on an asphalt pad instead of on dirt. This brings a whole new di- mension into derby driving. Mr. Goble said the 12-car heats can last up to 45 minutes. On dirt, heats usually last no longer than 15 minutes. "I've seen guys driving on three rims and a tire (at the CNE)," he said, adding that it is not possible to do that on a dirt surface. Drivers have to "make a hit" every 60 seconds or they will be disqualified, Mr. Goble said. Hitting the driver's side door or head on will also disqualify the driver. The entry fee is $100 for the invitiation-only event, and if Mr. Goble can smash his way to the final, he could get a hand- some pay-back. The feature winner will pock- et $5,000, while each heat win- ner picks up $1,000, and each heat runner-up gets $500. Mr. Goble was invited to the derby only one week ago, and is working hard to get a Chevy wagon ready to go. But the CNE event isn't the only derby Mr. Goble is driving in. The Blackstock and Port Perry derbies are being held that same week, so he and part- ner Craig Hoskin are working overtime to prepare for the events. He likes the "big Chev (sta- tion) wagons" for competition because of their durability. "They're so rare. Those things are like antiques to me," he said. For the CNE, Mr. Goble bought a wagon from a former Alberta resident. That province doesn't use salt on its roads, and the body of the car should be stronger. Although he said he was skeptical that the wagon came from Alberta, he said this was laid to rest when he found the original sales sheet from Ed- monton Motors when he was stripping the car. The partners have about 17 cars altogether. "My father says I can't bring anymore home," he said, add- ing that about 10 cars are stored at his father's farm, while the remainder are kept at his uncle's home. As the CNE event approach- es, Mr. Goble is probably hop- ing he can repeat last years' performance at the Blackstock derby when he won the event. And it will be one long and bumpy ride to the winner's cir- cle. * Junior singles event on Sat. by Heather McCrae This Saturday is the Junior's Singles Tournament and possibly Friday as well, depending on the number of players who sign up. The cost per member is $5,00 plus one new can of balls. Each player is guaranteed two matches as there is a consolation round. A sign-up sheet is at the courts with the deadline being Thursday, August 9 at 6 p.m. The draw will be posted Friday morning and it is the player's responsibility to check the draw and see which time he/she plays on Friday and/or Saturday and confirm with their opponent. Jay has set up a Junior's Pro- gram for the month of August. Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, from nine to eleven un- til Labour Day Weekend Jay Neill is running a clinic for members only. This clinic costs nothing but your time and a bit of a commit- ment. This clinic is advantageous for the junior member as the player will get lots of playing time, learn new skills and two big tournaments are still coming up, Hore the Doubles and the Singles! The Nautilus Racquet Club in Peterborough is hosting a Junior Singles Tournament on August 19th commencing at 9 a.m. The fee is $8 per player and lunch is provided. A sign-up sheet is posted at the courts and car pool- ing will be arranged. Sign up now for a day of challenging tennis. Everyone note that the Men's and Ladies' Doubles Tournament is re-scheduled to Saturday and Sunday, August 25 and 26, not as the original scheduled date of a week earlier. Watch for news in this paper, the court bulletin board, and the club's newsletter. The first phase of Monday Night League was a success and the second phase is in full swing. Team 3 "The Swinging Volleys," comprised of top-notchers Shirley Barr, Pat McDougall, Peg/Mary McKelvey, Reg Hughes, Wally Weir and Dick Martin were the champs of Phase I. Remember, to see some really exciting tennis matches this weekend come down and watch the Junior's Singles Tournament. 985-4638 BOB HOARE LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION 640 QUEEN STREET PORT PERRY ¢ ONTARIO ® Inter-loc ® Retaining Walls ® Fencing * Sodding ¢ Shrubbery ® Pool Landscaping ® Decks © Fall & Spring Clean-up A COMPLETE LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION & SNOW REMOVAL SERVICE set for CNE demo nn 8 Ly a AI J Chevy wagons take a beating and keep on running. Mechanic Craig Hoski lition derby n and driver Brian Goble intend on running this beat-up station wagon in another demolition derby. The Chevy has already done the distance in three derby events. RD. Mechanic Cralg Hoskin and driver Brian Goble look under the hood of one of thei » hs he « 3 r Chevy wagons. The two men are demolition derby partners and have been Invited to participate in the CNE derby later this month. Their sponsors for the event are Graphic Lettering in Port Perry and Roger Tennant Auto Supply In Manchester. Teams battle to 14-14 tie Both teams were shorthanded but that didn't stop Philp Pontiac and Norms Contracting from put- ting on a show. The lead changed hands each half of an inning with the final outcome a 14 to 14 tie. Philp Pontiac's Mike Cannon started things rolling with a dou- ble and came home on Chris Drury's home run. Both Mike and Chris went 4 for 4 the night. Norms Contracting responded with a home run from Tim White and two RBI's to close out the first inning. In the second Philp pull- ed ahead on a bases loaded home run off the bat of Sean Roncetti. Norms responded in kind with home runs by Tim White and Scott Peters. Philp pulled ahead in the top of the third with five runs but Norms caught up with four of their own to close the inning. Philp opened the fourth leading by one and add- ed three more with home runs by Chris Drury and Paul Fitchett and an RBI. Norms came out swinging in the fourth and final inning with three RBI's and Scott Peters' se- cond homer of the night. Though they allowed 14 runs each the defense did play well with Norms first baseman Gerry Mitchell and catcher Glenn Espie turning in an excellent perfor- mance. Philp's Nick Kutlik played well as did Paul Henke who pitched the entire game. Summerlea aces Two golfers at the Summer- lea course south of Port Perry have had aces in recent weeks. Keith Mclssac of Caesarea was playing July 26 when he holed his tee shot on the par-3 third hole of 140 yards. And Oshawa resident Har- old Pineo sunk his tee shot paly 18 on the par three 17th, whic measures 125 yards.