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The following article is courtesy of Steven Tuttle of the Katana Sportsman Tour

JORGENSEN POWERS TO KATANA VICTORY IN AGASSIZ
BY STEVEN TUTTLE

Agassiz, B.C. - Ken Jorgensen of Surrey, B.C. won the Katana Sportsman Series Jim Darby Memorial season opener in strong fashion Saturday night, April 26, in front of a full house at Agassiz Speedway.

Despite enduring heavy lap traffic, Jorgensen was able to pull away from a fierce battle between Surrey's Dave Hemrich and Victoria's Brent Morris. The two battled lap after lap around the scenic, but tight, quarter mile Agassiz oval, until, with Morris running second, and Hemrich third, contact was made in turn one, spinning Morris to third position. It was all Jorgensen needed, who powered his way to an impressive season opening win.

Race favorite Jason Beaulieu sped to a new Katana track record in a cooling qualifying session, but spun early in the 100 lap main event and was unable to challenge for the lead at the end.

Race Notes - Geoff Morris of Victoria suffered engine failure during afternoon hot laps. His crew pulled and installed a new engine in time for the feature. Kelowna's Don Nichols, a 57 year old rookie in the series, had an impressive debut by winning the Katana heat race. Don's last time behind the wheel was in 1976 at the late Langley Speedway.

Ironically, during that heat with fellow rookie Dustin Lengert from Penticton (who's 17) the two tangled while racing for the lead. Lengert was black flagged, Nichols was declared the winner.

In another twist, Nichols and Dustin's father Steve Lengert made contact during the main event on the front straight with Lengert almost upside down into the infield fence. Both cars were too damaged to continue.

Series returns June 28-30 at Saratoga Speedway in Campbell River.

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A race recap and results from the Katana Boats/Jim Darby Sportsman event can be found by clicking on the Katana Sportsman Tour link on the LINKS page.

Points totals for the April 26 Sportsman and Street Stock events can be found on the standings page. Click on the April 26/2008 link.

For Season Pass and Ticket Information call : Tom Baldwin @ 604-796-9383 or E-mail to tbaldwin@telus.net.

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SATURDAY RACE DAY SCHEDULE

PIT GATE OPENS               3:00 PM
MAIN GATE OPENS          4:30 PM  
PIT GATE CLOSES             5:15 PM
TIME TRIALS                     5:30 PM
DRIVERS MEETING         6:45 PM
RACING STARTS              7:00 PM  

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IN THE EVENT OF A RAIN OUT FOR THE SPECIAL EVENT DAYS:

APRIL 26     JIM DARBY/KATANA SPORTSMAN
JUNE 21      MINI STOCK INVITATIONAL
AUG. 16       R&D-KERSHAW STREET SPECIAL/KATANA SPORTSMAN

THE EVENT WOULD BE RESCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT DAY:

SUNDAY RAIN OUT SCHEDULE

PIT GATE OPENS                9:00 AM
TIME TRIALS                     12:00 PM
PIT GATE CLOSES            12:45 PM
DRIVERS MEETING        12:45 PM
RACING STARTS               1:00 PM

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AGASSIZ SPEEDWAY IS PLEASED TO OFFER SEVERAL NEW PROGRAMS: 

THE FUND RAISER PROGRAM 
Need to raise funds for your group? Looking for an alternative to selling candy? We may have the solution.

GROUP EVENTS
Are you looking for a way to say thanks to your employees or group members other than the traditional day at the "fun park"? Check out what we can offer.

RIDE ALONG PROGRAM Interested in feeling the thrill of racing but don't want to build a car to see what it's like? Agassiz Speedway operates a two seat Hornet Class race car that allows you to paticipate in actual race conditions. Click here for details and a note from someone who has been through this program.

For information on these programs or if you are interested in an advertising opportunity contact us at 604-792-3278 or e-mail to: agassizspeedway@telus.net

Agassiz Speedway is looking for a Tech. person/s, flag people and volunteers for other track duties for the 2008 race season. If you have experience in any of these areas and are interested please contact the Webmaster @ webmaster@agassizspeedway.com.