Katrina Leslie/Contributor

As the races come to a close at Western Speedway on Sept. 16 and 17, the major players this season have made their impact.

While final standings will not be officially noted until after the last car has crossed the finish line, we have put together a short list of the racers who have made a significant impact during this final season at Western Speedway, with the help of Cole Sorenson of Westshore Motorsports.

Since Sorenson has announced the races at the track since he was 14, there has been an intimate connection between him and the racetrack and its racers.

B次元官网网址淭his season has been bittersweet because you have the excitement of the races, but you know this is the last time youB次元官网网址檙e going to be able to do this, at least at this location. At the same time, all these final events have had that added special meaning, if you win this race, youB次元官网网址檙e going to be the last person ever to have your name stamped on that trophy for winning it at the original track,B次元官网网址� said Sorenson on the overall feeling from this seasonB次元官网网址檚 races.

Winged-Sprint Cars B次元官网网址� Aaron Willison

For many years, Willison has been coming from Surrey to race at the track, winning both the Strawberry and Daffodil cups. This year, Willison has had a very successful season across North America racing for Rendle Brothers Racing.

Non-Winged Sprint Cars - Rhett Smith

Smith is a local racer with a family history in racing. SmithB次元官网网址檚 grandfather Bill (Bullet) Smith was racing into the 1980s, all of his sons raced, and now his grandchildren are keeping the family tradition alive.

Smith won Saturday night of the Daffodil Cup and is leading the Island in non-winged sprint car points.

Late Model Cars B次元官网网址� Rory Smith

Smith, Rhett SmithB次元官网网址檚 brother, has also had a fantastic season.

Smith won three out of five races this season and got second place in the ones he did not place first. He is the easy favourite for the final weekend.

Stock Cars B次元官网网址� Brendan Moore and Jeff Hamstra

Moore and Hamstra were fascinating to watch this season. Moore had the most main event wins this season, while Hamstra had more consistent nights. Both will be at the final races, and it will be exciting to see who comes out on top.

Outlaw 4B次元官网网址檚 B次元官网网址� Jason Day

Day has been racing in the Outlaw 4 class for a few years and had a great season this year, winning most of his races.

Old Timers B次元官网网址� Troy Tarbuck

Tarbuck has raced in various classes and is fantastic behind the wheel. Old Timers is more of a fun class and not as serious as the others, and Troy has done very well in his races this year.

Special Mention B次元官网网址� Jimmy Steen

Steen is worth mentioning because no other racers on the final weekend can say that they not only raced in the very first races back in 1954 but also will be racing in the last races at the original track. Now in his 80s, Steen has seen it all at the racetrack.

Best of luck to every racer participating in the final races this weekend.

First place or last place, it has been a notable and historic season for everyone.

Good luck!

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