Dirt Flyin’ Action at Thunder Bay: Race Results from June 18, 2025

Buckle up, race fans! Last night’s dirt track showdown at Thunder Bay Truck Centre was a heart-pounding display of grit, speed, and fender-bending chaos. The dirt was flying, and the drivers brought their A-game across five thrilling classes. Here’s the rundown of the action, straight from the track, brought to you by DirtFly.Photos!

Thunder Bay Truck Centre WISSOTA Modified (16 Entries)

The Modifieds roared through an 18-lap A Feature, with Brandon Copp (22) charging from seventh to claim the checkered flag, holding off a hard-charging David Simpson (70) and Cole Chernosky (33C), who rounded out the podium. Joel Cryderman (51) and Tanner Henderson (40) battled to top-five finishes, while John Toppozini (T23) made an epic run from 16th to seventh. The heat races saw Curtis Stieh (32C) and Brandon Copp (22) dominate, setting the stage for the feature’s fierce battles.

• A Feature 1 (18 Laps): 1. Brandon Copp; 2. David Simpson; 3. Cole Chernosky; 4. Joel Cryderman; 5. Tanner Henderson; 6. Riley Matthews; 7. John Toppozini; 8. Curtis Stieh; 9. Scott McKinnon; 10. Jeff Helget; 11. Adam Dennhardt; 12. Jeremy Britten; 13. Shawn Liddicoat; 14. Denny Trimble; 15. (DNF) Jarrett Dowell; 16. (DNF) Greg Foglia

Itec 2000 WISSOTA Midwest Modified (37 Entries)

A massive 37-car field turned the Midwest Modified A Feature into a wild 18-lap slugfest. Tyler Vernon (41) led the charge from second to take the win, fending off David Simpson (70) and Kolby Reed (89). Joel Macleod (6) and Curtis Stieh (32C) clawed their way into the top five from 13th and 17th, respectively, showcasing serious wheelman skills. The B Features saw Curtis Stieh (32C) and Paul Hari (26) punch their tickets to the main event, while heat race victories went to Tyler Vernon (41), Dave DeVente (27B), Kolby Reed (89), and Glen Brown (67).

• A Feature 1 (18 Laps): 1. Tyler Vernon; 2. David Simpson; 3. Kolby Reed; 4. Joel Macleod; 5. Curtis Stieh; 6. Michael Shalley; 7. Kevin Monteith; 8. Tanner Ulakovic; 9. Dan Tocheri; 10. Bill Speak; 11. Dave DeVente; 12. Wayne deBruin; 13. Mark Earl; 14. Glen Brown; 15. Bryce Melanson; 16. Paul Hari; 17. Connor Moro; 18. Don Craig; 19. Kyle Monteith; 20. (DNF) Matthew Mitchell

Mezo Motors & Machine WISSOTA Super Stock (16 Entries)

The Super Stocks delivered an 18-lap thriller, with Cole Chernosky (33C) taking the win from third, edging out Rick Simpson (77) and Nathan Roy (22R). Danny Young (37A) and John Garrity (37) rounded out the top five, with Garrity charging from ninth. Heat race wins went to Cole Chernosky (33C) and Danny Young (37A), setting up a fierce feature under the Thunder Bay lights.

• A Feature 1 (18 Laps): 1. Cole Chernosky; 2. Rick Simpson; 3. Nathan Roy; 4. Danny Young; 5. John Garrity; 6. Carson Bamford; 7. Shawn Polonoski; 8. Tyler Wade; 9. Jeremy Britten; 10. Andrew Groom; 11. Tanner House; 12. Simon Hachez; 13. Ryan House; 14. Aaron Sacek; 15. (DNF) Tj Lynch; 16. (DNF) Joshua Oleksuk

Mastrangelos Fuels WISSOTA Street Stocks (35 Entries)

The Street Stocks brought a 35-car field to the dirt, and AJ Kellar (54X) held the pole to take the win in the 18-lap A Feature, followed by Trey Hess (4) and Kolton Brauer (34J). Nathan Henny (35) was the show-stealer, rocketing from 18th to sixth. Darren Wolframe (96W) and Cory Ward (32) also impressed with strong runs. B Feature wins went to Jack Williamson (9) and Nathan Henny (35), while heat races were topped by Trey Hess (4), Braden Brauer (07), Darren Wolframe (96W), and Kolton Brauer (34J).

• A Feature 1 (18 Laps): 1. AJ Kellar; 2. Trey Hess; 3. Kolton Brauer; 4. Darren Wolframe; 5. Braden Brauer; 6. Nathan Henny; 7. Brendan Makkinga; 8. Cory Ward; 9. Kyle Bolt; 10. Tyson Waller; 11. Johnny Staal; 12. Steven Piilo; 13. Kathryn Stieh; 14. Steven Hitchman; 15. David Mitchell; 16. Jack Williamson; 17. Derek Ross; 18. (DNF) Justin Tougas; 19. (DNF) Chase Kivi; 20. (DNF) Andrew Piilo

Bay Lock & Security WISSOTA Hornets (14 Entries)

The Hornets closed the night with a 10-lap sprint, and Selena Owen (34) took the victory from third, outpacing Jaxon Gregory (12SB) and Sam Bolt (26). Rick Breukelman (26B) and Jimmy Owen (23) completed the top five. Heat race wins went to Rick Breukelman (26B) and Jaxon Gregory (12SB), setting up a fast and furious feature.

• A Feature 1 (10 Laps): 1. Selena Owen; 2. Jaxon Gregory; 3. Sam Bolt; 4. Rick Breukelman; 5. Jimmy Owen; 6. Spencer Smith; 7. Connor Danylko; 8. Kathleen Speaker; 9. Kristina Moro; 10. Curtis Oleksuk; 11. Joshua Kruzel; 12. Dayla Haliuk; 13. Hunter Marshall; 14. (DNF) Merissa Currie