All Entries in the "Sports & Recreation" Category
Fall Colour Fondo welcomed cyclists to the County
A new name and new look brought close to 150 cyclists to southern parts of Prince Edward County Sunday. The Picton Kiwanis Club hosted its 14th annual Fall Colour Fondo, Sunday, welcoming riders at the Waupoos Estates Winery. Formerly known as the Colour Cribbage Ride, the event changed its name, start location and routes in […]
Two County drivers ‘Duel on Dire’ at Applefest Shootout
Large crowds took in two nights of high octane racing during the Applefest Shootout Weekend at Brighton Speedway on the weekend. The DIRTcar 358 Modifieds headlined the Saturday event in the 75-lap Applefest Shootout along with the Thunder Stock Duel in the Dirt Finale and UMP Canadian Modifieds. To fans’ delight, the DIRTcar Sportsman Western […]
Picton’s Kraig Handley dominates memorial race
Excited fans filed in early for the Monster Truck Summer Smash Extravaganza make up event at Brighton Speedway Saturday. The action-packed night also featured the Danny Reid Memorial 50-lap Canadian Modified race, the OSCAAR Hot Rods, Late Models, Comp 4 and Stinger divisions. During the heats and freestyle events, father and son Monster Truck duo […]
Late model rookie claims first win at speedway
The Action Sprints invaded Brighton Speedway for round 8 of the 2018 tour on Saturday night. A large crowd filled the stands to welcome 18 action sprints for their first trip to Brighton along with a full racing card. Rayner roars to victory lane No. 9 Bryan Sudsbury looked like he was well on his […]
Quinte Royals batting for provincial gold Wednesday
UPDATE: Waterloo Tigers win 4-3 Trailing 3-2 in their last at bat, the Tigers’ aggressive base running allowed them to force the issue and win in a walk off 4-3 to capture the 2018 Midget AA OBA Championship. AUG 20 – County residents Will Ronan and Braeden Kelly are pitching in with their Midget Quinte […]
A taste of the Highland Games comes to Hillier Park Day
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison One of Canada’s strongest men – a Hillier resident – and four of his Highland Games peers brought their unique sport to the village’s annual community park day festivities on the weekend. Highland Games are known for athletic events including caber toss, weight throw, tug-o-war, and hammer throw. The […]
County racers right on track at Speedway’s fan appreciation night
Brighton Speedway’s final fan appreciation night of 2018 hosted a full grandstand with more than 60 cars dialed in for heart-pumping racing action. In support of the Canadian National Autism Foundation, fans had the opportunity to meet drivers track side at intermission for autographs, pictures and candy. Sandercock secures second Triple Crown No. 57 Charlie […]
Hot night brings even hotter speedway action
On a hot night, fans were treated to even hotter side-by-side racing action at Brighton Speedway last Saturday night. The popular Gord’s Water Vantastics returned bringing another full card of racing action. The night presented by Bellevue Fabricating and Campbellford Chrysler also featured the Lava Clean Comp 4 Triple Crown Race 3, Late Models, Canadian […]
Friends for Life cyclists love ‘the longest day’ through Prince Edward County
More than 200 cyclists wheeled through Prince Edward County Monday, participating in the 20th annual Friends For Life Bike Rally which raises about $1 million annually for the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation. Day two is dubbed ‘The Longest Day’ of the six – a 130.9km ride from Port Hope, through Prince Edward County and […]
Turner brothers race to back-to-back speedway podium finishes
The winged warriors brought attitude to a packed and enthusiastic crowd at Brighton Speedway Saturday night. The night, presented by Rapid Rad and Classic Rock 107.9, saw a full field of 19 Southern Ontario Sprint cars dial in along with a full racing card featuring the Larry’s Towing Thunder Stock Triple Crown, Late Models, Canadian […]
