2011 Race 4 - Kroger Mosport Showdown

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Simmons thrilled with victory

Brad Simmons won his 8th career victory, 20th on the all-time wins list, in the 4th race of the 2011 AERS season at Mosport.

"My crew chief just earned a raise," said Simmons, "He made the most fantastic call ever, and I owe this victory all to him."

Simmons, along with the 94 of Jacob Williams, Herb Cilantro, Patrick Eichholtz, and Jalen Scransen, all stayed out on lap 35 to begin saving fuel instead of making their scheduled stops.

Although Simmons and Williams had built up a 5 second lead on previous leader Mike Oppenheimer, the 99 closed it to 0.44 second with 2 laps to go, but was unable to pass the two.

"Well, I'm disappointed not to win, but 3rd and a points lead ain't bad," said Oppenheimer, "Just sad for having nothing to show for dominating all day."

Oppenheimer now leads the points, with Patrick Eichhotlz sitting second just 5 points behind.

Next, the AERS drivers will head to South Boston, Virginia for the Walmart 300.


Ritcher upset with rookie Daniel Leckliter

Fred Ritcher came out of Mosport in 13th after qualifying on the pole seeking his 9th career road course victory, and 128th victory all time.

Ritcher was disappointed with the finish.

"I thought we were good, not great, but good. I would have liked to get a better start, but whoever is in the 27 ran me off the track on the first lap and pretty much ruined our day. The car was not very good from that point on and we were just struggling to get it better all race. I am going to have a talk with that rook and hopefully he doesn't race like a bonehead next week at SoBo."

Ritcher goes into South Boston as the only previous winner in the field, having won there in 2004.