Billy Dunn Scores Top Five Finishes at Mohawk Raceway and CMP; Super DIRTcar Series Rained Out at Utica Rome Speedway

The 2014 racing season has ramped up for Billy Dunn and his Number One Speed race team from Watertown, New York. They will continue their weekly schedule of Mohawk International Raceway on Friday night’s and Canandaigua Motorsports Park on Saturday nights and as the summer arrives, the Big Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series schedule kicks into high gear.

After an eighth place finish in the Big Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series race at New Egypt Speedway earlier in the week, Dunn returned to Mohawk International Raceway on Friday night for only the second time in 2014 for the Modified division after multiple rainouts have slowed the season. There was no sign of rain on Friday night as Dunn cruised to victory in his qualifying heat race. He started the 25 lap feature from the front row, and looked poised for his first MIR win of the season in the opening laps, as he built up a commanding half track lead over second place in his Laurent Ladouceur owned ride.. The first caution of the race came on lap 12, and this changed the complexion of the race. Dunn lost the lead on the restart, and would settle into the second position for the remainder of the event.

“The car was great early, but once the caution came out we just weren’t as strong”, admits Dunn after the race. “We will be back next week, and hopefully we will be able to close the deal and get a win here at MIR”.

Dunn was back in his traditional Number One Speed Big Block on Saturday night at Canandaigua Motorsports Park. After a fifth place finish in his qualifier, Dunn returned to his pit area for some changes before the 35 lap main event. He rolled off the starting grid from the 13th position and found his way inside the top ten after just six laps. Dunn continued to make a steady climb up the leader board and was in third place as they reached lap 22. Over the final few laps, Dunn’s car seemed to go away, and he slid back to finish in fifth place.

This coming week is going to be very busy for Billy Dunn. He was going to be back behind the wheel Wednesday night as the Big Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series was to invade Utica Rome Speedway but that has since been cancelled. Friday and Saturday night will feature the usual visits to Mohawk International Raceway and Canandaigua Motorsports Park before getting back to more Super DIRTcar Series racing on Sunday at Cornwall Motor Speedway.

Billy Dunn would like to thank Number One Speed, FastLube of Watertown, Finger Lakes Auto Machine, Glen A. Gould Estate Construction, Frosty’s Ice Cream, and Bicknell Racing Products for their continued support for the 2014 racing season. He would also like to thank Laurent Ladouceur and the Mr. Radiator Race team for the opportunity to race their 358 Modified at Mohawk Raceway on Friday nights again this season.

For more information on Billy Dunn and the Number One Speed race team, please check out our website, www.billydunn49.com.

Billy Dunn Grabs Top Five Finish on Saturday Night at Canandaigua Motorsports Park; Mohawk Raceway Continues to Battle Mother Nature

Last weekend was a disappointing weekend for Billy Dunn and his Number One Speed team and they were back this week ready to put that behind them. Mohawk Raceway was the destination of Friday night driving the Laurent Ladouceur owned 358 Modified, while Saturday night at Canandaigua he was back in the familiar Number One Speed #49.

Like most Friday night’s this year, rain was an issue. It didn’t take track officials long to cancel the program once again with a continuous steady rain falling overnight and through the morning. They will try again this coming Friday night, and will also look at an added mid-week event next month to help make up for some of the rainouts this season.

Canandaigua was up next on Saturday night and Dunn started the 35 lap main event from the 16th starting position. In typical Dunn fashion he moved towards the front of the pack patiently and by the end of the race he was in a top five position. Dunn crossed the finish line with a strong fifth place result.

“The car wasn’t bad, and we were able to move up from deep in the field, but we just weren’t quite strong enough tonight to challenge for the win”, says Dunn after the race. “We will work at it, and hopefully we can be even better next week”.

Dunn will be back in action on Tuesday night as the Big Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series rolls into New Egypt Speedway in New Jersey. He will be at Mohawk International Raceway on Friday night and back to Canandaigua Motorsports Park on Saturday.

Billy Dunn would like to thank Number One Speed, FastLube of Watertown, Finger Lakes Auto Machine, Glen A. Gould Estate Construction, Frosty’s Ice Cream, and Bicknell Racing Products for their continued support for the 2014 racing season. He would also like to thank Laurent Ladouceur and the Mr. Radiator Race team for the opportunity to race their 358 Modified at Mohawk Raceway on Friday nights again this season.

For more information on Billy Dunn and the Number One Speed race team, please check out our website, www.billydunn49.com.

Billy Dunn Continues Strong Start in 2014 With Another Top Five Finish at Canandaigua Motorsports Park; Mechanical Failure Sidelines Dunn at MIR

After picking up his second win of the season at Canandaigua Motorsports Park the previous weekend, Billy Dunn was looking forward to getting back to the track and continuing his early season success. He had events on the schedule last week at Brockville Speedway on Wednesday night for the opening race in the Big Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series, followed by the rescheduled opening night at Mohawk Raceway before returning to Canandaigua once again to finish out the weekend.

The Big Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series got underway at Brockville Speedway last Wednesday night. Dunn started the night with a second place finish in his qualifying heat race, making the redraw for the 100 lap main event. Dunn would select position number 12. It didn’t take long for Dunn to move his way forward, and by lap 10 he was up to sixth place. Dunn moved into the top five just a few laps later and as the race hit the halfway point, he continued to ride in the fifth position. As race was nearing the end, the handling began to fade on Dunn’s Number One Speed sponsors Big Block, and he slowly slipped back and finished the race in ninth place.

On Friday night, Dunn was back in the Laurent Ladouceur owned car at Mohawk International Raceway after consecutive rainouts to start the season. Billy started his qualifying heat race from third and quickly proved to be a dominant car by winning the 10 lap qualifier. A redraw determined the top 12 positions for the start of the 50 lap event, and Dunn would draw the pole position and quickly took off from the front row spot. Dunn appeared to be on a mission early, opening up a commanding lead until a mechanical issue sidelined Dunn after just six laps.

Canandaigua Motorsports Park was up next on Saturday night and Dunn would have to start the 35 lap main event from deep in the field due to the standard handicapping process. Dunn charged through the field steadily, and found his way to the top five and began to chase down the race leaders in the closing laps. Over the final few circuits Billy was locked into a fierce battle for the runner-up spot as the final laps counted down. Dunn would settle for a fourth place finish, increasing his point lead to 28 points as of June 1st.

This coming weekend, Dunn will have Friday night off as the Modifieds are not on the schedule at Mohawk International Raceway this week. He will return to action on Saturday at Canandaigua Motorsports Park, and will also be at Canandaigua on Wednesday, June 11th for a mid-week special event. The next race in the Big Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series comes on Tuesday, June 17th at New Egypt Speedway in New Jersey.

Billy Dunn would like to thank Number One Speed, FastLube of Watertown, Finger Lakes Auto Machine, Glen A. Gould Estate Construction, Frosty’s Ice Cream, and Bicknell Racing Products for their continued support for the 2014 racing season. He would also like to thank Laurent Ladouceur and the Mr. Radiator Race team for the opportunity to race their 358 Modified at Mohawk Raceway on Friday nights again this season.

For more information on Billy Dunn and the Number One Speed race team, please check out our website, www.billydunn49.com.