Seguin Big Winner at Norm Carr Classic/Legends of Dirt Track event

Belleville, ON (August 10, 2015)- Tyler Seguin was the big winner at the Norm Carr Classic at the Belleville Fairgrounds in Belleville, ON on August 8.

The young Welland, ON rider beat all comers in the  Expert Open class in an action-filled, 15-lap final that saw former No. 1 plate holder Donald Taylor jump out to an early lead. Seguin, in the second position, stayed on Taylor’s back wheel until the midpoint of the race before making his move into the lead. By the time the checkered flag was aired out, Seguin held a commanding lead over the former champion for the win.

The hardest charger of the contest award would have to go to Dominic Beaulac. The Becancour, QC racer ended his seven-year racing hiatus with an impressive third place finish. Beaulac jumped out to an early lead but saw his good start wasted when he was penalized for a questionable jump-start. After starting from the back of the pack on the race re-start, Beaulac drove hard to make his way up to third, and  had he a couple of more laps at his disposal, would certainly have been able to challenge Taylor for second. In a close fourth was Mike LaBelle, with fifth going to Chris Evans.

Seguin also took the win in the 450 Expert class, in much the same manner as before. He spotted Donald Taylor an early advantage, then swept in for the victory in a final-corner pass that had the packed grandstand fans on their feet. Chris Evans took the final step of the podium after a lengthy battle with Dave Pouliot. Fred Duchesneau rode to a respectable fourth place finish.

In Intermediate Open action, William Bellerose was dominant in the win over Dustin Lambert and Shane Corbeil. In Intermediate 450 action Bellerose once again was first at the checkered, chased to the finish by Welland riders Lambert and Corbeil.

Hall of Fame legend John Kehoe entertained the crowd aboard his speedway bike. Lofting the front wheel along the entire back straight, the popular Welland champion took the win ahead of Terry Rideout rode to second place.

The Veteran class was also entertaining as John Parker took a hard-earned win over Les Washburn, riding out of Clarence, NY. Local rider Dave Gill finished in third just ahead of Rick Gunby.

Novice 600: 1^st. Dustin Brown    2^nd. Trent Pickle    3^rd. Felix Daurdurand  4^th. Tyler Brown    5^th. Logan Wilson

Novice 450; 1^st. Dustin Brown    2^nd. Trent Pickle    3^rd. Dave Gill  4^th. Tyler Brown    5^th. Logan Wilson

Youth 85: 1^st. Rodrick Scott    2^nd.Alissa Lambert    3^rd. Dylan Biekx

ATV: 1^st. Jeff Chandler    2^nd. Elijah Arndt    3^rd. Kirk Handley  4^th. Josiah Arndt

This year the event was hosted by the Belleville Agricultural Society with the co-operation of the Eastern Shield section of the Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group. Along with a vintage motorcycle lap of honour, the vintage bikers put on a well-received static display of vintage motorcycles. On hand also were several members of the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame who hosted the Legends of Dirt Track gathering. Along with the hall of Fame display, several members were on hand to enjoy the festivities and meet and greet the loyal Belleville fans.

From: Don Empey

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Belleville, ON (August 10, 2015)- Tyler Seguin was the big winner at the Norm Carr Classic at the Belleville Fairgrounds in Belleville, ON on August 8.

The young Welland, ON rider beat all comers in the  Expert Open class in an action-filled, 15-lap final that saw former No. 1 plate holder Donald Taylor jump out to an early lead. Seguin, in the second position, stayed on Taylor’s back wheel until the midpoint of the race before making his move into the lead. By the time the checkered flag was aired out, Seguin held a commanding lead over the former champion for the win.

The hardest charger of the contest award would have to go to Dominic Beaulac. The Becancour, QC racer ended his seven-year racing hiatus with an impressive third place finish. Beaulac jumped out to an early lead but saw his good start wasted when he was penalized for a questionable jump-start. After starting from the back of the pack on the race re-start, Beaulac drove hard to make his way up to third, and  had he a couple of more laps at his disposal, would certainly have been able to challenge Taylor for second. In a close fourth was Mike LaBelle, with fifth going to Chris Evans.

Seguin also took the win in the 450 Expert class, in much the same manner as before. He spotted Donald Taylor an early advantage, then swept in for the victory in a final-corner pass that had the packed grandstand fans on their feet. Chris Evans took the final step of the podium after a lengthy battle with Dave Pouliot. Fred Duchesneau rode to a respectable fourth place finish.

In Intermediate Open action, William Bellerose was dominant in the win over Dustin Lambert and Shane Corbeil. In Intermediate 450 action Bellerose once again was first at the checkered, chased to the finish by Welland riders Lambert and Corbeil.

Hall of Fame legend John Kehoe entertained the crowd aboard his speedway bike. Lofting the front wheel along the entire back straight, the popular Welland champion took the win ahead of Terry Rideout rode to second place.

The Veteran class was also entertaining as John Parker took a hard-earned win over Les Washburn, riding out of Clarence, NY. Local rider Dave Gill finished in third just ahead of Rick Gunby.

Novice 600: 1^st. Dustin Brown    2^nd. Trent Pickle    3^rd. Felix Daurdurand  4^th. Tyler Brown    5^th. Logan Wilson

Novice 450; 1^st. Dustin Brown    2^nd. Trent Pickle    3^rd. Dave Gill  4^th. Tyler Brown    5^th. Logan Wilson

Youth 85: 1^st. Rodrick Scott    2^nd.Alissa Lambert    3^rd. Dylan Biekx

ATV: 1^st. Jeff Chandler    2^nd. Elijah Arndt    3^rd. Kirk Handley  4^th. Josiah Arndt

This year the event was hosted by the Belleville Agricultural Society with the co-operation of the Eastern Shield section of the Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group. Along with a vintage motorcycle lap of honour, the vintage bikers put on a well-received static display of vintage motorcycles. On hand also were several members of the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame who hosted the Legends of Dirt Track gathering. Along with the hall of Fame display, several members were on hand to enjoy the festivities and meet and greet the loyal Belleville fans.

From: Don Empey

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