Danny O’Brien Battles to an 11th Place Finish on Sunday Afternoon in DIRTcar Series Event at Mohawk International Raceway

After making the trip to Mohawk Raceway on Friday night, Danny O’Brien and his team were ready for two big nights of racing with the 358 Modified Super DIRTcar Series on Friday night, and they also planned to stock around on Saturday for the Big Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series. Like many times this season however, Mother Nature interfered, and Friday night’s program was moved to Sunday.

O’Brien continued with his plans to run the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block event, and timed fifth fastest in his group, starting his qualifying heat race from that fifth position. Danny maintained that spot, locking himself into the 100 lap main event. Danny started the race from the 17th position but was unable to finish, wanting to conserve the car for the DIRTcar 358 Series race the next day.

A sixth place finish in his qualifying heat race on Saturday sent O’Brien to the last chance consolation race. Danny qualified into the 75 lap main event with a second place finish and would have to start from the 22nd starting position. Despite being marred deep in the field on a track that was very tough to pass on, O’Brien was able to move forward, and by the end of the race he was in 11th place.

“It was not the results we were looking for this weekend”, says O’Brien. “This track was very slick and very tough to pass on today. We did all we could, and now we will move on and get ready for next weekend”.

Danny and his team will be at Brighton Speedway on Saturday night as part of the annual Applefest Weekend. This race will also be part of the 358 Modified Mr. DIRTcar Series. Danny is currently eighth in the series point standings.

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, Bicknell Racing Products, and Integra Racing Shocks for their continuous support and we look forward to a very exciting 2013 campaign.

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’s Night Ends Early at Autodrome Drummond After Strong Start; Mohawk International Raceway 358 Series Event Coming up Next

After ending the season at Brockville Speedway last week with six feature wins, Danny O’Brien and his team hit the road to Drummondville, Quebec for the next round of the 358 Modified Mr. DIRTcar Series. O’Brien has had success in the past at Drummond, winning a 358 Series race in 2005 and 2008, and also posting several top finishes over the years.

The night started out well for O’Brien, posting the fastest time in his group during time trials, and was second fastest overall. He started on the front row in his qualifying heat race, and was able to pick up the win, making the all-important redraw for a top ten starting spot in the 75 lap main event. Danny started inside the top five and had worked his way to third place after just three laps. He maintained a third place position through lap 22 and was running fourth on lap 27 when he was forced to the pits with a mechanical failure.

“We had a strong car, but were not able to get the finish to show for it”, says O’Brien after the race. “We will be back this weekend at Mohawk Raceway, hoping to get a solid finish. We will also be at Brighton Speedway on September 21st, and possibly a couple of the satellite shows at DIRT Week, before ending the season at the 1000 Islands RV Fall Nationals at Brockville next month”.

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, Bicknell Racing Products, and Integra Racing Shocks for their continuous support and we look forward to a very exciting 2013 campaign.

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’s Sixth Win of the Season at Brockville Speedway Earns Him Inaugural Ogilvie’s Triple Crown Championship; Falls Just Short in Battle for 11th BOS Track Championship

Just a few short weeks ago, Danny O’Brien had back to back disappointing finishes, and it had looked like his quest for an unprecedented 11th career Brockville Speedway track championship was over. The team continued to battle back over the past few weeks, and the points deficit that once exceeded 35 points was now down to 20 going into the final points night of the season.

Saturday night’s event at Brockville Speedway was also the final round of the Ogilvie’s Triple Crown Series, as well as final points night. Time trials set the field for the qualifying heats, and Danny timed second fastest in his group, earning a front row starting spot in his qualifier. He jumped out to the lead quickly, and went on to take the win. By virtue of winning the third qualifying heat, Danny started the 50 lap main event from the third position. He moved to second early in the race, and maintained that spot through the first half of the race. Once the halfway signal was given by the flagman, O’Brien turned it up a notch, and was the new race leader as they completed lap 26. Despite several cautions over the final few laps, O’Brien held off all challengers and scored his sixth win of the season at Brockville. The win earned O’Brien the Ogilvie’s Triple Crown Series championship, but fell just seven points short in his quest for his 11th track championship.

“We did all we could at the end. We came here tonight to win the race and get as many points as we could, and we did that”, says O’Brien. “We just came up a few points shy at the end of the year. We had a solid season with six feature wins, and the Ogilvie’s championship, and we are proud of that”.

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, Bicknell Racing Products, and Integra Racing Shocks for their continuous support and we look forward to a very exciting 2013 campaign.

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 Ready to Battle for 2013 Brockville Championship Despite 20 Point Disadvantage Going Into Final Showdown This Weekend

There will be a lot on the line this coming weekend as Danny O’Brien returns to Brockville Speedway looking to overcome a 20 point disadvantage as he looks to claim his 11th Brockville Ontario Speedway track title. Without a doubt, O’Brien has been the most successful racer in the history of the Brockville track, and despite the points needed to complete a solid year that already consists of five feature wins. O’Brien will also race at Cornwall Speedway on Sunday night in the 125 lap Mr. DIRTcar 358 Modified Series event which is also the finale for the Canadian Nationals Series.

This past Saturday night started off with the usual qualifying heat races and Danny charged to second place after starting at the rear of the field. The team began to tweak the car for the 30 lap main event, and Danny started from the outside of row number seven in the 14th starting position. Passing was at a premium all race long, but O’Brien was able to advance his position through the first half of the event, sitting in ninth place with 15 laps remaining. O’Brien climbed to sixth over the next few laps and maintained that spot through the finish of the race.

“We gained a few points tonight, but I would have liked to have finished higher”, say O’Brien after the race. “We have just one more points race left here, and it will take some luck to get the championship, but we will give it all we have and see where we are at after next week”.

This coming weekend, Danny will be back at Brockville for championship night on Saturday night. In addition to the regular weekly points on the line, the championship for the Ogilvie’s Auto Triple Crown Series is also up for grabs and Danny is just four point out of the lead in the battle for the championship. O’Brien will also be in action on Sunday night at Cornwall Speedway for the finale in the Canadian Nationals Series.

Danny O’Brien t-shirts are on sale at the Finish Line Web Design merchandise trailer located behind the main grandstand at Brockville Speedway on race nights. They also have Danny O’Brien 1:16 scale Model Cars, drawings by Central, New York artist Donnie Dana, as well as window decals.

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, Bicknell Racing Products, and Integra Racing Shocks for their continuous support and we look forward to a very exciting 2013 campaign.

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 Gets Second Place Finish on Saturday Night at the BOS

After winning for the fifth time in 2013 last week at Brockville Speedway, Danny O’Brien was back this week, looking to gain some valuable points towards the track championship. With only three races remaining in the regular season championship points are on the minds of everyone.

Danny began the evening with a third place finish in his qualifying heat race after starting from sixth. After making some adjustments to the car, O’Brien hit the track for the 30 lap main event from the 16th starting position. Just six laps into the race Danny had moved into the seventh position, and by the halfway point of the race he was inside the top five. Over the final 10 laps, Danny found a fast lane on the outside of the track and drove to second place at the checkered flag.

“It was a pretty good night for us tonight”, says O’Brien after the race. “We really found something up top with a few laps to go. “Hopefully we can continue to post strong solid results over the next couple weeks and finish the year out strong”.

Prior to Saturday night’s events at Brockville, Danny had his car on display and was with his team at 1000 Islands RV Centre in Gananoque as part of their Customer Appreciation Clearance Sale.

This coming weekend, Danny will return to Mohawk International Raceway on Friday night, and will return to Brockville Speedway on Saturday night. With two point races remaining at the BOS, Danny is currently second in the standings, just 28 points out of the lead in his quest for the 2013 track championship.

Danny O’Brien t-shirts are on sale at the Finish Line Web Design merchandise trailer located behind the main grandstand at Brockville Speedway on race nights. They also have Danny O’Brien 1:16 scale Model Cars, drawings by Central, New York artist Donnie Dana, as well as window decals.

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, Bicknell Racing Products, and Integra Racing Shocks for their continuous support and we look forward to a very exciting 2013 campaign.

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 Returns to Brockville Speedway Victory Lane for the 5th Time in 2013 on Saturday Night After a Tough Two Week Stretch

The past two weeks at Brockville Speedway have been frustrating for Danny O’Brien and his team, getting caught up in incidents that purely were a result of being at the wrong place at the wrong time. O’Brien was back at Brockville on Saturday night, hoping his luck would turn, and get back to victory lane.

O’Brien started his qualifying heat race on the outside of the front row and quickly jumped out the lead. He held on for the win despite a last lap challenge, and after making some minor adjustments to the car, he was ready for the 30 lap main event. With the track handicapping based on finishes from the past three events, O’Brien had great third place starting position. He jumped to the lead with just three laps in the book and drove to victory for the fifth time this season.

“I really have to thank the crew and all of our sponsors”, says O’Brien from victory lane. “The past couple weeks have been really tough and we put a lot of hours into this car getting the car back together. I also want to thank the fans for their continued support, and hopefully we can have some more success over the final three races here for the regular season”.

This coming weekend, Danny will be back at Mohawk International Raceway on Friday night and will return to the BOS on Saturday looking to post back to back victories. With just three points events left at Brockville, Danny is currently 3rd in points, just 33 points out of the lead in the battle for his 11th BOS track championship.

On Saturday afternoon, Danny and his team will have their car on display at 1000 Islands RV in Gananoque from 11am to 2pm. 1000 Islands RV is hosting their annual customer appreciation clearance sale, with live music, food and fun, as well as incredible deals on RVs, parts and accessories.

Danny O’Brien t-shirts are on sale at the Finish Line Web Design merchandise trailer located behind the main grandstand at Brockville Speedway on race nights. They also have Danny O’Brien 1:16 scale Model Cars, drawings by Central, New York artist Donnie Dana, as well as window decals.

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, Bicknell Racing Products, and Integra Racing Shocks for their continuous support and we look forward to a very exciting 2013 campaign.

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’s Top Five Run at Brockville Ends in Disaster on Final Lap at Brockville; O’Brien Brothers Honor Their Dad on Hall of Fame Night

It was a very special weekend for the O’Brien family as the father of Danny O’Brien and his brothers Pat and Tim watched their father, Pat O’Brien Sr. get inducted into the Brockville Speedway Hall of Fame on Saturday night. In a special tribute to their Dad, all three O’Brien brothers had a special tribute paint scheme, featuring the infamous number 8 that Pat Sr. had raced at Brockville, Cornwall and Kingston Speedway back in the day.

Danny’s night started off with a fifth place finish in his qualifying heat race after starting from seventh. He returned to the pit area for some adjustments on the car and were ready to hit the track for the 30 lap feature. Starting from the 13th position, O’Brien patiently worked his way forward at the drop of the green flag. As the race reached the halfway distance on lap 15, Danny was up to seventh place and moved up one more spot as they completed lap 20. A caution on lap 23 would have O’Brien fire from the sixth position, and had moved into the top five with just a couple laps remaining. As they crossed the finish line on lap 29 disaster struck as the leaders made contact sending one car spinning in front of the field leaving Danny with no place to go to avoid heavy contact. The car suffered heavy front end damage. The race never did resume for the final lap because of rain, and O’Brien was credited with a very disappointing 20th place finish.

Danny will be back at Brockville Speedway once again this Saturday night as he looks to get back to victory lane and close in on the point lead as we enter the final month of the 2013 regular season.

Danny O’Brien t-shirts are on sale at the Finish Line Web Design merchandise trailer located behind the main grandstand at Brockville Speedway on race nights. They also have Danny O’Brien 1:16 scale Model Cars, drawings by Central, New York artist Donnie Dana, as well as window decals.

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, Bicknell Racing Products, and Integra Racing Shocks for their continuous support and we look forward to a very exciting 2013 campaign.

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.