Daughtery, Lawrence Win on Wednesday

August 19, 2009

John Houghton

Delaware Speedway PR

Under sunny skies and with a good crowd on hand the Krown Junior Racing League took to the track for their second-last event of the season.  The Junior Division feature race was won by Drake Daugherty (#21) of Dresden.  Daughtery's win came about as the driver passed race leader Cole Pirie (#06) Woodstock heading onto the back straight.  The senior division feature race was won by Kris Lawrence (#50) of London.  Lawrence was able to rally back from an early race incident that nearly took him and several drivers out of the event.  Next Wednesday evening is championship night for both divisions.

Senior division winner Kris Lawrence (left) and Jurnior division winner Drake Daughtery (#21) right.

A good crowd was on hand to take in the excitement of Five-Dollar Wednesday

Pre-race driver's meeting

 

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).

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.