KROWN JRL SEASON FINALE RECAP

August 27, 2009

John Houghton

Delaware Speedway PR

Over 30 drifferent drivers competed in the 2009 Season of the Krown Junior Racing League

Full fields have been the order of the day in the Krown Junior Racing League

The Krown Body Maintenance Junior Racing League drivers completed their 2009 racing season Wednesday evening at Delaware Speedway.  Colin Eyre (#27) of Courtright won his first-ever Junior Division feature race on Championship Wednesday, Kris Lawrence (#50) of London won the Senior Division feature. For the championships, Madisson Van Grinsven (#22) of Strathroy unofficially clinched the Junior division title, Kris Lawrence unofficial achieved championship victory in the Senior Division.

 

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.

 

Official Stephen Richmond (Left) trying to explain to the juniors not to "jump the start" as program director Paul Houghton (Right) looks on.

Drivers listen carefully during the pre-race driver's meeting