Vernon, NY - After being the fastest car on the track last weekend only to have a flat tire snatch a shot at the win out his hands, Pat Ward finished the job this week as he dominated the late stages of the headline 358-Modified event to take the win this Sunday, May 4, on Canastota Kart Speedway night. It was Ward’s fourth career win at the historic Vernon oval, his first of 2008.
Outside pole sitter Casey Williams led the entire 20 lap Sportsman feature, but he held off a handful of competitors to take the win. First, Jeremy Vunk was applying the pressure then Jason Rood was the next to push Williams for the lead. Vunk and Rood took turns going for the lead until Rood went off the track on lap 19. On the restart, Brad Alger put himself into the mix as he got by Vunk at the line for the second spot as the top three were three wide for the win when the checkered flag flew. It was Alger’s third runner up finish in three events, with Vunk holding on for third. Matt Janczuk and Mike Button rounded out the top five........................................................more |
