Danny O’Brien Soars to Victory in Brockville Speedway Thriller; Podium Finish in DIRTcar 358 Series Race at Cornwall Speedway

It was a very busy Victoria Day Weekend for Danny O’Brien and his team. They had planned four consecutive nights of racing, beginning with Mohawk International Raceway on Friday night, followed by Brockville Speedway on Saturday, Cornwall Speedway on Sunday night for their 100 lap DIRTcar 358 Series, and then on to Merrittville Speedway for holiday Monday with round two of the DIRTcar 358 tour.

Mohawk International Raceway has had some issues with Mother Nature, losing their opening event in late April, and also lost the rescheduled date for the first week in May. Their streak of bad luck continued, as the track officials had no choice but to cancel their program once again on Friday night.

The O’Brien crew soon shifted their focus to another Saturday night at Brockville Speedway. He started the night with a second place run in his qualifying heat race after starting from fourth. In the 30 lap main event, Danny lined up from the 10th position and wasted no time at all moving forward. After just four laps he was inside the top five and was clearly the fastest car on the track. By lap 11 he was up to third place, and advanced to second just before the halfway point of the race. O’Brien was strong all race long, and dove to the inside to take the race lead coming off turn four on lap 22 and pulled away to his first win of the season at the BOS.

“The car was great all night long”, says O’Brien. “I really have to thanks this crew, all of our sponsors for everything they do, and the great fans that have followed us over the years”.

The long weekend of racing continued on Sunday night as Cornwall Speedway opened their season with a 100 lap DIRTcar 358 Series/Canadian Nationals Series race. Danny posted the second fastest speed in his time trial group, placing him second to start his heat race. He finished the race in that same position, earning a spot in the redraw for a top 12 starting spot in the 100 lap main event. O’Brien started the race from the fifth position and maintained a top five spot throughout the event. In the closing laps, O’Brien advanced to third place, and crossed the line in that position.

The next stop was Monday night at Merrittville Speedway in Thorold, Ontario. O’Brien started the 100 lap feature from the seventh position, but it was a struggle early. The night ended with a disappointing 23rd place finish.

This coming weekend, O’Brien will attempt to race at Mohawk International Raceway on Friday night and will return to Brockville Speedway on Saturday night looking to post back to back feature wins.

Danny O’Brien would like to thank 1000 Islands RV Centre, Pat’s Auto Centre, BOB FM, Ponte Bros. Masonry, Morrison Racing Engines, Snap-On Adam Way, Bicknell Racing Products, ATC World Class Trailers and Integra Racing Shocks for their continuous support throughout the 2014 season.

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

Danny O’Brien Grabs Second Place Finish on Opening Night at Brockville Ontario Speedway; Busy Weekend Ahead With 4 Nights of Racing

The 2014 season finally got underway on Saturday night for Danny O’Brien as they traveled to Brockville Ontario Speedway looking to get back on top of the 358 Modified division, and begin to defend his Ogilvie’s Auto Triple Crown Series championship with a 50 lap main event.

O’Brien would have to come from the back of his qualifying heat race, but he moved forward quickly, finishing with a solid third place effort. When he returned for the 50 lap feature, Danny rolled off the starting grid from the eighth position, and when the first caution of the night came on lap eight, Danny was already up to the fourth position. Just before the caution was displayed again on lap 14, O’Brien found his way to second, and made a strong bid for the lead on the ensuing restart before settling back into the runner-up spot. He maintained that position for the duration of the race, and crossed the finish line with a solid second place run.

“It was a good way to start our season”, says O’Brien after the race. “The car was good all night. We almost had the lead at one point on a restart but we couldn’t quite pull it off. I would like to say thanks to all of our sponsors, our fans, and the team that I have here that works on the car every week”.

This coming week will be a busy one for Danny O’Brien and his team. They will be at Mohawk International Raceway on Friday night, back to Brockville Speedway on Saturday night, and Cornwall Speedway on Sunday night for their 100 lap DIRTcar 358 Series /Canadian Nationals Series race. On Victoria Day Monday, the same 358 Series head to Merrittville Speedway in Thorold, Ontario.

Danny O’Brien would like to thank 1000 Islands RV Centre, Pat’s Auto Centre, BOB FM, Ponte Bros. Masonry, Morrison Racing Engines, Snap-On Adam Way, Bicknell Racing Products, ATC World Class Trailers and Integra Racing Shocks for their continuous support throughout the 2014 season.

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