Danny O’Brien Gets Fourth at Mohawk International Raceway; Wrong Place at the Wrong Time Sidelines O’Brien on Lap One at Brockville

It was all set to be a big weekend for Danny O’Brien, with a regular Friday night event at Mohawk International Raceway, then off to Brockville Speedway on Saturday for their BOB FM-Coca Cola Triple Double event, featuring double laps, double purse and double points for all classes.  On Sunday, it was a 100 lap Canadian National Series event at Cornwall Motor Speedway.

At Mohawk Raceway, O’Brien started his qualifying heat race from fifth place and quickly moved forward to finish with a strong second place run.  In the 25 lap main event, Danny started from the outside of the fifth row in 10^th place and steadily worked his way forward.  Danny ended the night with a fourth place finish. 

Saturday was going to be a full night of racing at Brockville Ontario Speedway with double laps in all divisions, along with double prize money and double points on the line.  He easily won his qualifying heat race, and was confident going into the 60 lap feature race with a fifth place starting spot.  At the drop of the green, O’Brien’s night would end before completing a half a lap as the leaders bottled up in front of him, causing a multi car crash.  O’Brien’s car suffered heavy damage and was unable to return to the track for the restart.

“We can’t seem to catch a break here at Brockville this year”, says the 10 time track champion.  “I guess its just one of those years that nothing seems to go right.  We will be back next week, and hope for better results”.

Despite a forecast for rain on Sunday, Cornwall Speedway remained dry all day long, and it looked like racing may go on as scheduled.  O’Brien only planned to race at Cornwall for specials only, and with a 100 lap Canadian Nationals Series race on the card, they were hoping for a great night.  The skies opened up around 5:30pm, and track official were forced to cancel the night’s events.  The 100 lap Canadian Nationals Series race will rescheduled later in August.

This coming week, O’Brien will have the night off at Mohawk Raceway as they are closed for the night with their local fair taking place.  He will be back at Brockville Speedway on Saturday night for his only appearance of the weekend.

Danny O’Brien would like to thank 1000 Islands RV Centre, Pat’s Rad, BOB FM, Ponte Bros. Masonry, Morrison Racing Engines, Snap-On Adam Way, Wurth, Bicknell Racing Products, and Integra Racing Shocks for their support during the 2012 season.

For more information on Danny O’Brien and the 17D racing team, please visit our brand new website, www.dannyobrien.ca.  The website just received a new look this week.  You can also follow Danny O’Brien through www.1000islandsrvmotorsports.com, a new website recently launched by longtime sponsor 1000 Islands RV.