Column: Herrington Breaks Ogilvie’s Record With Dominant Brockville Victory
Column By: TIM BALTZ / BROCKVILLE ONTARIO SPEEDWAY – BROCKVILLE, ON – It was another night of history-making for Bobby Herrington and the Kim and Dan Dawdy racing team at the Brockville Ontario Speedway this past Saturday night during round two of the Ogilvie’s Triple Crown Series for the DIRTcar Sportsman.
On an evening where the temperatures were very hot, Bobby remained cool behind the wheel, picking up a win in one of the three heat races contested on the evening. With it being a heads up start, the heat 1 win would put Bobby on the pole for the 40 lap contest.
When the green flew outside pole sitter Dylan Kirkland surprised Bobby, jumping out into the lead and leading the opening 12 laps, before Herrington patiently ran down the leader and got by. From this point forward Bobby put on a driving display that was clearly dominant, as he lapped several cars before the halfway point leaving many to wonder if he would lap the entire field.
With 10 laps remaining and still no caution flag to slow the race, Herrington had lapped up to the 8th place running Fire Swamp and was well on his way to another win. On lap 32 the first yellow flew, giving everyone the breather they needed to number one stay on the lead lap and two, have a chance to catch the race leader.
Unphased by the caution flag, Herrington got a great restart and was able to lead the final 8 laps unchallenged, to score his division leading third win of the season and 37th of his Brockville Sportsman career. The win was also significant in the Ogilvie’s Sportsman Triple Crown Series, as he collected his 8th series win, which broke the tie with Dylan Evoy for the most in series history on this night, something Bobby and the team were very proud of.
This weekend it’s back to regular Saturday night racing at The BOS as the team continues their quest or a 5th straight Brockville Sportsman title and currently trail current point leader Gavin Eisele by just 9 heading into this weekend.
Bobby and the team thank everyone for their continued support, as they chase more trophies and checkered flag in the 2025 season.
