{"id":122,"date":"2009-04-23T19:57:31","date_gmt":"2009-04-24T00:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newenglandracingnews.com\/blog\/?p=9076"},"modified":"2009-04-23T19:57:31","modified_gmt":"2009-04-24T00:57:31","slug":"brad-leighton-wins-nh-governor%e2%80%99s-cup-at-lee-usa-speedway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newenglandracingnews.com\/blog\/2009\/04\/brad-leighton-wins-nh-governor%e2%80%99s-cup-at-lee-usa-speedway\/","title":{"rendered":"Brad Leighton Wins NH Governor\u2019s Cup At Lee USA Speedway"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Brad Leighton Wins NH Governor\u2019s Cup At Lee USA Speedway<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Lee, N.H. (April 20, 2009):<\/strong> Brad Leighton, driver of the No. 55 Irving Oil Ford, kicked off the 2009 season with a win in ACT\u2019s New Hampshire Governor\u2019s Cup at Lee USA Speedway. Leighton took the lead from Joey Polewarczyk, Jr. on lap 130 and never looked back. The win qualifies Leighton and his Irving Oil race team for the inaugural ACT invitational at New Hampshire Motor Speedway later this year.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cIt\u2019s a real honor to be the first qualifier for the New Hampshire Invitational. The Invitational is going to be a huge boost for the ACT series and attract tremendous regional exposure. And it\u2019s great to be part of it,\u201d Leighton said from victory lane.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Leighton started the Governor\u2019s Cup from the 19th<\/sup> position after drawing a tough starting position in the fourth heat. The Center Harbor, N.H. resident was able to get into the feature with his win in the second Consi.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Leighton was patient during the first fifty laps of the race when a battle between Mike Olsen and Brian Hoar stole the attention up front. Leighton, meanwhile, worked his way through the field to put himself into position to become a contender. A long green flag run developed after the 50 lap mark giving Leighton the opportunity to challenge Joey Polewarczyk at lap 130 for the lead. Once out front, Leighton was able to hold off all challenges and take the checkered flag.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cThis is awesome,\u201d a joyous Leighton said after the race. \u201cThe guys put a great car underneath me! We had two goals coming into this season \u2013 to win a race and qualify for the New Hampshire Invitational \u2013 so I\u2019d say we\u2019re off to a really good start to the year! I can\u2019t thank everyone at Irving Oil and Subway for supporting us in this series. This is great for everyone involved!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Leighton dedicated the win to \u201cGrammy Peg\u201d, his wife Lynn\u2019s grandmother. Brad had a close relationship with her \u2013 talking and joking about his race career and everyday topics on life were some of their favorite past times. Peg passed away Thursday morning.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cWe certainly will miss her,\u201d said Leighton. \u201cPeg was a wonderful woman who I adored. She would have bragged to all her friends at the nursing home that I won this race so this one is for her!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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