Bud’s Speedway is located on Grand Lake Road in Sydney. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Photo by Jeremy Fraser /Jeremy FraserArticle contentIf you needed any more reason to attend the annual Caper Memorial next month at Bud’s Speedway in Sydney, Wednesday night may have been just the show to get you there.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentFour divisions of stock car racing hit the track at the Grand Lake Road facility, which saw point races get tighter in most of the classes heading into the season finale on Oct. 17 and 18.Article contentArticle contentIn the hobby stock division, Sam Burke took home the checkered flag in the feature race, holding off Dave Timmons, Jonathan MacInnis, Glenn Cooke and Doug Webb, who rounded out the top five in the event.Article contentArticle contentCooke now holds a two-point lead over MacInnis in the points race following Wednesday night action, setting up for a championship showdown next month.Article contentMeanwhile, in the V6 thunder division, Doug Webb drove the No. 8 to victory lane in the feature race. Points leader Austin Petipas finished in second place, followed by Brennan MacInnis, Austin Rudderham and Davey Timmons.Article contentIn the mini stock division, Adam Aker kept his lead over Josh Rozicki in the standings, driving the No. 61 to a victory in the feature race. Rozicki along with Merrick Rozicki, Daniel Webb and Cory Aker completed the top five.Article contentThe street stock feature was nothing short of entertaining for the fans. In a race that started with eight drivers, finished with four cars and a victory for JJ Cusack, his first win since returning to racing last season.Article contentA race that included several cautions saw a black flag given to Dennis Nickerson after what is believed to have been a mechanical failure saw the driver of the No. 78 cause an incident with then leader Dyllan Farrell and Mike MacLeod on a caution.Article contentArticle contentAt the time, Farrell, Nickerson and MacLeod were the top three leaders, this after Colton Beaver and Glen Cook caused a caution at the front of the pack on a restart.Article contentThere was no bandolero racing on Wednesday night, however the division will return to the track next month when the Tim’s Corner Motorsports Bandolero Road Trip concludes in Sydney. Several bandolero drivers from across Atlantic Canada are expected to compete in that event.Article contentNext up on the schedule at Bud’s Speedway is the inaugural Redneck Wreckfest event on Sept. 27. The start time for the event is 2 p.m.Article contentAs for the Caper Memorial, it will mark the end of the 2025 season at Bud’s Speedway as well as the last event of the stock car racing season in Atlantic Canada. More information will be released at a later date.Article content
Point races heat up heading into Caper Memorial after mid-week show at Cape Bretons Buds Speedway
