Daugherty, VanGrinsven Win Krown JRL Features

August 5, 2009

John Houghton

Delaware Speedway PR

The Krown Junior Racing League enjoyed a successful evening of racing Wednesday night at Delaware Speedway.  The Junior Division feature race was won by Drake Daugherty (#21) of Dresden after a thrilling duel with rookie driver Brody Rickwood (#83) of St. Thomas.  In the senior division, Jonathon VanGrinsven (#99) of Strathroy held off Jordan Lawrence (#28) of London for the win.  Vangrinsven's win makes him the first different driver to win a Senior Division feature this season, ending Kris Lawrence (#50)'s winning streak.

 

 

The Krown Body Maintenance Junior Racing League is a program for 8-17 year olds that teaches the ins and outs of stock car racing. It operates during the summer on Wednesday nights at Delaware Speedway. The racing is divided into two divisions, the Junior Division (8-12 Years Old) and the Senior Division (13-17 Years Old).

JRL Class of 2009 Pre-race photo

As part of the Krown Body Maintenance Junior Racing League drivers participate in the racing program, and attend classroom sessions. These are held after every race and count towards the end of the year championship. The sessions teach the young drivers about subjects such as safety, public speaking, taking responsibility, the dangers of drugs and alcohol, vehicle maintenance, sponsorship, aerodynamics, engines and much more. Throughout the season the league also hosts various guest speakers.