Wednesday, 30 July 2014

Billy Dunn Posts Third Place Finish at Mohawk International Raceway

After a busy week last week with the regular weekly events and a trip to Quebec for a pair of Super DIRTcar Series races, this week much quieter for Billy Dunn. On Friday night he was back at Mohawk International Raceway in the Laurent Ladouceur owned ride, while Saturday night was a rare off night as Canandaigua Motorsports Park had the night off. The only mid week excursion came on Wednesday night as Dunn resumed the Big Show 6 at Albany Saratoga Speedway after getting postponed a couple weeks earlier.

On Friday night at MIR, Dunn started his qualifying heat from fourth and picked up the win, setting the tone for a good night at Mohawk Raceway in the Ladouceur #23. Billy started from 15th and quickly moved forward and with 10 laps on the board he was already inside the top five. Over the next several laps, Dunn worked his way to third and that is where he finished as the entire 25 lap event went green to checkered.

On Wednesday night, Dunn set off for Albany-Saratoga Speedway in Malta, New York for the conclusion of the Big Show 6 event from a couple weeks back. Dunn was slated to roll off the starting grid from the 19th position as the race resumed where it left off with 11 laps complete on July 8th. Unfortunately, a mechanical issue sent Dunn off the track early and he was unable to continue.

This coming week, Dunn will return to MIR on Friday night, and will be back at Canandaigua Motorsports Park on Saturday night. The Super DIRTcar Series picks up again on Monday with a three race week beginning with Merrittville Speedway on Monday, Ransomville Speedway on Tuesday and the newly renovated Weedsport Speedway next Thursday night.

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.

Wednesday, 23 July 2014

Billy Dunn Ends Busy Schedule With Third Place Finish in Super DIRTcar Series Event at Autodrome Drummond; Another Win at Mohawk Raceway

It was another busy weekend for Billy Dunn and his race team’s beginning with the usual Friday night at Mohawk International Raceway and Saturday night at Canandaigua Motorsports Park. The Big Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series continued on Monday and Tuesday night at Autodrome Granby and Autodrome Drummond respectively.

For the past two and half seasons, Billy Dunn has unarguably had the dominant car at Mohawk International Raceway, and that continued this past week as he got back behind the wheel of the Laurent Ladouceur owned #23 at MIR. Dunn started ninth in his qualifier and raced his way to fifth place. In the 25 lap main event, Billy started from the 10th position and took off like a rocket in the opening laps. After just five laps, Billy was inside the top five, and was running in third and gaining quickly on the leaders as they hit lap seven. As they approached lap 10, Dunn was in a position to take over the race lead, and did just that one lap later. Dunn went on to score the win at MIR, and now moves into the points lead by just one point entering the final week of July.

Under threatening skies, Billy Dunn and his team made the trip to Canandaigua Motorsports Park on Saturday night. The forecast looked dismal at times, but the Canandaigua staff did all they could to get the show in. The skies opened up one last time just before hot laps were to begin, and racing was cancelled for the night.

The Big Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series was up next as Dunn and his team made the trek to the Canadian province of Quebec for series races at Autodrome Granby on Monday night and Autodrome Drummond on Tuesday. Dunn time trialed third fastest in his group at Granby, and advanced one position in his qualifier to make the all important redraw for a top 12 starting position. Dunn would draw the pole and led the field to the green flag for the 100 lap event. Dunn’s luck quickly changed for the worse, as he jumped the birm early in the race, and cut a power steering line, ending his night early at Granby.

At Autodrome Drummond on Tuesday night, Dunn once again made the redraw with a third place finish in his qualifier. This time around, Dunn would draw the sixth position, and he battled amongst the top five the entire race. With 80 lap in the books, Dunn was in second place, and was soon in a three way battle for the lead. Dunn would cross the finish line with a solid third place finish.

This coming weekend, Dunn will be back at Mohawk Raceway on Friday night, Canandaigua Motorsports Park on Saturday night, and will return to Albany-Saratoga Speedway next Wednesday night, July 30th for the conclusion of the Big Show 6 Super DIRTcar Series race.

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.

Wednesday, 16 July 2014

Billy Dunn Continues Season of Consistency With Fifth Place Finish at Mohawk and Sixth at Canandaigua; SDS Race at Big Diamond Rained Out

After winning the past two weeks at Mohawk International Raceway and four consecutive top five results at Canandaigua Motorsports Park, Billy Dunn was looking forward to another strong weekend with events at both venues as well as a Super DIRTcar Series race at Big Diamond Speedway in Pennsylvania on Tuesday night.

The first stop on the weekend schedule was the usual Friday night visit to Mohawk International Raceway piloting the Laurent Ladouceur owned #23 Small Block Modified. He started last in his qualifier and raced his way up to a third place result. In the 25 lap main event, Billy lined up from the 13th starting position and made some progress in the opening 12 laps as he made his way into the top ten. As the race progressed without a caution, Dunn continued to move forward with steady progress and with just two laps to go he was in fifth place, and he maintained that position to the checkered flag. Dunn is currently 3rd in points at MIR, just four points out of first in a battle for his third consecutive track championship.

On Saturday night, Dunn was back in his own Number One Speed #49 Bicknell car at Canandaigua Motorsports Park. The night started off with a win in his qualifying heat race. When the 35 lap main event hit the track Dunn finished with a solid sixth place run. After Saturday night’s event, Dunn is 3rd in points at Canandaigua, just 14 points out first.

Billy Dunn and his team were all set to hit the road for Big Diamond Speedway in Pennsylvania on Tuesday morning, but Mother Nature had other plans and the event was cancelled due to rain.

This coming weekend, Billy will be back at Mohawk International Raceway on Friday night, Canandaigua Motorsports Park on Saturday night followed by a trip in the Canadian Province of Quebec with Super DIRTcar Series races on tap for Autodrome Granby and Autodrome Drummond respectively on Monday and Tuesday night.

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.

Wednesday, 9 July 2014

The 2014 racing season schedule continues to intensify as we roll into a busy month of July for Billy Dunn and his Number One Speed race team. They started last Thursday with a Big Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series event at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park in Elbridge, New York, followed by the usual weekend stops at Mohawk International Raceway in the Laurent Ladouceur owned ride, and Canandaigua Motorsports Park on Saturday in his won Big Block car. The busy schedule continued on Tuesday night with a visit to Albany-Saratoga Speedway in Malta, New York for another Big Block Super DIRTcar Series race.

Rolling Wheels Raceway Park took on a heavy dose of rain leading up to their Thursday night event, and that played havoc all night long as they tried to get their Super DIRTcar Series race in the books. They succeeding in getting the show in, but the rain led to rough track conditions and many teams, including Dunn were forced out of the race early.

Friday night at Mohawk International Raceway was a much better night for Dunn. It was round two of the Frenchie’s “Chevy Runs Deep” Modified series. Billy started his qualifying heat from seventh and charged forward very quickly to finish second, making the redraw for a top 12 starting spot in the main event. Dunn would randomly select position number five, and would start the race from inside of row three. Dunn moved forward instantly, and after just three laps he was in the lead and had opened up a commanding lead before the first caution on lap 12. Dunn cruised to his second straight Mohawk Raceway victory.

Dunn’s weekend schedule continued on Saturday night at Canandaigua Motorsports Park and it was a thriller. After winning his qualifying heat race, Dunn started the 35 lap main event from the 15th starting position and was inside the top five as they completed lap 13. Just a few laps later Dunn found his way to second and the battle for the lead was on as the diced through lapped traffic. With the checkered flag in the air, Dunn crossed the finish line with a solid third place result.

The Big Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series resumed on Tuesday night at Albany-Saratoga Speedway for the Brett Hearn promoted Big Show 6. It was a struggle in the early going as Dunn missed a transfer spot by one position in the qualifier. He recovered later in the night to win the last chance qualifier. He started the 100 lap main event from the 22nd starting position and had moved to 19th when the rain came on lap 11. The race will resume on Wednesday, July 30th.

Dunn will return to Mohawk International Raceway this Friday night and will be back at Canandaigua Motorsports Park on Saturday night. The next race in the Big Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series comes on Tuesday, July 15th at Big Diamond 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.

Wednesday, 2 July 2014

Billy Dunn Wins on Friday Night at Mohawk Raceway; Another Top Five Finish on Saturday at Canandaigua Motorsports Park

As the summer heats up, so does the 2014 schedule for Billy Dunn. This past weekend Dunn was back at Mohawk International Raceway on Friday night, Canandaigua Motorsports Park on Saturday, and the Big Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series returned on Sunday as Dunn and his team made the trip to Cornwall Speedway.

On Friday night at Mohawk Raceway, Dunn started his qualifying heat from fifth place, and moved quickly towards the front of the pack. By the end of the eight lap qualifier, Dunn was at the front of the field. Billy hit the track for the 25 lap main event from the fifth starting position and moved forward at the drop of the green flag. The first caution of the race on lap 12 slowed the field, and Dunn had just made the pass for the lead. When the race resumed, Billy set the pace and stormed out to a pretty good lead, but just three laps later the caution was out again, setting up a 10 lap run to the finish. Dunn maintained the lead to capture his first win of the season at Mohawk Raceway.

“The car was real good tonight. We have really been good all year, but had some bad luck earlier this year”, explains Dunn. “I have to thanks the Ladouceur family for letting me drive their cars each week here at Mohawk, and to the entire team for all they do”.

Dunn was back in his own Big Block Modified for the rest of the weekend, beginning on Saturday night at Canandaigua. Billy started the night posting the second fastest overall speed in the opening practice session. After a fourth place finish in the qualifier, Dunn returned to the pit area for some adjustments before the 35 lap main event later in the evening. Starting from the 12th position, Dunn moved forward quickly and was inside the top five with just eight laps complete. Billy crossed the finish line with a strong fourth place finish.

The action moved north to Cornwall Motor Speedway on Sunday night as the Super DIRTcar Series resumed. Dunn struggled to find some speed in the opening practice session, but gained considerably under the clock for time trials, posting the second fastest speed in his group and earning a front row starting spot for the qualifying heat race. Dunn finished the eight lap preliminary event in second place, making the all important redraw for a top 12 starting spot for the 100 lap main event. Dunn selected the fourth position and fired from the outside of row two. Dunn would stay within the top five for the entire race, and crossed the finish line with a solid fifth place finish.

Billy Dunn will have another busy weekend coming up, beginning on Thursday at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park with another round of the Super DIRTcar Series. Dunn will return to Mohawk International Raceway on Friday night for a 50 lap Frenchie’s “Chevy Runs Deep” Series race and back to Canandaigua on Saturday night. The busy week of racing continues on Tuesday as he makes the trip to “The Big Show” at Albany Saratoga 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.