Lee Gill Reflects Back on 2013 Campaign; A Pair of Feature Wins and Fifth Brockville Speedway Track Championship Highlight Impressive Season

After just missing out on the track title at Brockville Speedway in 2012, Lee Gill and his team came back in 2013 with their eyes set on the coveted track title. Gill was already a four time champion at the BOS, taking the track title four consecutive seasons from 2000 to 2003 and after returning in 2012 after a decade away from the Brockville track, Gill was looking to add a fifth title to his resume.

It didn’t take long for Gill to prove that he was focused on the task at hand. He started the season with top five finishes in May, including his first win of the season on May 25th. Gill continued his impressive streak of top 10 finishes in June, and posted a win in a 50 lap event on Saturday June 8th. Lee was strong once again in July, until the final weekend of the month where he was caught up in a late race incident. July 27th would be Gill’s first finish outside the top 10 in nearly two years. In August, Gill posted another five consecutive top 10 finishes, including three third place efforts and secured the BOS championship on Saturday, August 31st in the 50 lap season finale.

“It was a great season for us. I always enjoy coming up here and racing, and it is great to get back here and win a championship”, says Gill. “I would like to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season, and we look forward to seeing everyone at the track in 2014.

Gill plans to race at Brockville Speedway once again in 2014, and his son Riley Gill will also be back in a Sportsman car for the upcoming season.

For all the latest news on Lee Gill and the Lee Gill Racing team, please visit our website, www.leegillracing.com.

Lee Gill Captures Brockville Ontario Speedway Track Championship on Saturday Night After Hard Fought Third Place Finish

Going into Saturday night’s program at Brockville Speedway, Lee Gill had just one task on his mind. Sure a win would have been a great exclamation point on a fantastic season, but the primary goal was to secure the track championship…his fifth career Brockville Speedway title. Gill had a 20 point advantage going into the night, and a solid top five finish would secure that title.

After setting the fourth fastest speed in his time trial group, Lee started the heat race from the fourth position. He struggled early, and battled through a tense moment in turn one and two that almost ended in disaster and crossed the finish line in fifth place. The 50 lap main event was up next, with not only the track championship on the line, but also the Ogilvie’s Triple Crown Series title. Gill started the race from 15th place, and was inside the top ten before the first caution on lap 12. As the race approached halfway, Gill was up to sixth place, and although his nearest point competitor had just taken the lead, his sixth place finish was just high enough to earn the track title. Gill wasn’t satisfied with sixth, and he continued to work his way forward, and when the dust settled after the checkered flag, he was in third place, taking the track championship by seven points.

“It has been tough the last few weeks, but we came here to win the title this year, and we were able to accomplish that”, says Gill. The last championship we won here was over 10 years ago and the kids were just small, so to do it again now with their help really means a lot”.

The main goal for the season was to win the track title, and that was accomplished. The team also battled for the inaugural Ogilvie’s Triple Crown Series title as well, and fell just short of taking the Brockville Speedway sweep for 2013.

The next race on the season for Lee Gill will come on Saturday, September 21st at Brighton Speedway as they host a 100 lap Mr. DIRTcar 358 Modified Series event. Gill will also return to Brockville Speedway one final time with the 1000 Islands RV DIRTcar Northeast Fall Nationals on October 18th to 20th.

For all the latest news on Lee Gill and the Lee Gill Racing team, please visit our website, www.leegillracing.com.

Lee Gill Holds a 20 Point Advantage With Just One Race Remaining in Quest for Fifth Brockville Speedway Track Championship

The long grind of the 2013 season will come to and end this coming Saturday night as Lee Gill looks to capture his fifth career Brockville Speedway track championship. Gill will carry a 20 point advantage heading into the final points night at Brockville this Saturday night.

This past week, Gill began the night with a third place finish in his qualifying heat race after starting from the rear of the field. In the 30 lap main event, Gill started from the 13th starting spot, and struggled early in the event, maintaining that same position through the opening 20 laps. Over the final 10 circuits, Gill was able to advance to ninth place.

“It certainly was not the finish we had wanted tonight, and we gave up a few points, but we are confident that we will finish strong next week”, says Gill after the race. “This one is over, so we will move on to next week and hopefully we can have a solid night and win the championship”.

Lee Gill was not the only member of the Gill family on the track this week. Lee’s son Rylee debuted in the Rookie Sportsman class the previous week, and has already won his first feature event, taking the win at Can Am Motorsports Park on Friday night. He won his heat race at Brockville and finished sixth in the main event.

This coming Saturday night, Lee Gill will return to Brockville Ontario Speedway looking to claim his fifth Brockville Speedway track title. In addition to the regular weekly championship, the first ever Ogilvie’s Triple Crown Series championship is also on the line with a 50 lap main event to decide everything set for Saturday night.

For all the latest news on Lee Gill and the Lee Gill Racing team, please visit our website, www.leegillracing.com.

Lee Gill’s Third Place Finish Helps Solidify His Quest For Fifth Brockville Speedway Championship; Two Weeks Remaining in Regular Season

Entering the evening with a 22 point advantage in the point standings at Brockville Speedway, Lee Gill was looking to continue his consistency and pad his point lead with just three races remaining in the battle for the track BOS championship.

After a fourth place finish in his qualifying heat race, Gill hit the track for the 30 lap main event from the 12th starting position. By lap six, Gill had survived a couple early caution periods, and was up to sixth place. By the time they reached the half way point of the race, Gill was up to fourth place and continued to move forward. A caution on lap 19 slowed the field and Lee would restart from the second position. Over the final 11 laps, he slipped to third, but more importantly, he added some valuable points to his lead with just two weeks remaining in the championship battle.

“It was a good points night for us”, says Gill. At this point, we are looking at the big picture. The wins would be nice, but the consistent finishes are what we need for the track title”.

Lee Gill’s son Rylee also made his Sportsman debut this weekend, racing at both Can Am Motorsports Park and Brockville Speedway this weekend. He finished third in the Novice Sportsman at Can Am, and sixth at Brockville in their Rookie Sportsman division.

This coming Saturday night, Lee Gill will return to Brockville Ontario Speedway looking to continue his strong season. Gill will be looking for his 3rd win of the year, and will be trying to add to his current 28 point lead in the battle for the 2013 Brockville Ontario Speedway Modified Track Championship.

For all the latest news on Lee Gill and the Lee Gill Racing team, please visit our website, www.leegillracing.com.

Lee Gill Increased Brockville Speedway Points Lead With Third Place Performance on Saturday Night; Three Races Remain in Regular Season

After a sixth place finish at Brockville Speedway last week, Lee Gill was looking to get back into the top five, and contend for his third win of the season this past Saturday night, and more importantly try and extend his point lead as he battles for his fifth career Brockville Speedway track title.

With a third place starting spot in the qualifier, Gill quickly worked his way to second and challenged for the lead. On the final lap of the race, Gill was side by side, finishing the race in second. In the 30 lap main event, Lee started from the sixth position and quickly moved to third before the first caution on lap six. On the ensuing restart he moved to second place briefly before settling into third place for the remainder of the race.

“The car was good, just not quite strong enough for the win”, commented Gill after the race. “It was a good points night, and that is what we need over the final three weeks of the season”.

With a third place finish, and his nearest competitor in the championship battle finishing outside the top five, Gill will carry a 30 point lead going into next weekend.

This coming Saturday night, Lee Gill will return to Brockville Ontario Speedway looking to continue his strong season. Gill will be looking for his 3rd win of the year, and will be trying to add to his current point lead in the battle for the 2013 Brockville Ontario Speedway Modified Track Championship.

For all the latest news on Lee Gill and the Lee Gill Racing team, please visit our website, www.leegillracing.com.

Lee Gill Maintains BOS Points Lead After 6th Place Finish on Saturday Night; Four Weeks Remaining in Regular Season at Brockville Speedway

After a frustrating night the previous week, getting caught up in a late race incident involving Lee Gill and a couple other championship contenders, Gill was looking to get back on track this week at the BOS as they enter the final month of the 2013 regular season. Gill had his consecutive top 10 streak snapped with a disappointing 18th place finish as a result of the last lap crash.

After a tough start to the night in the qualifying heat race, Gill lined up for the feature from the 21st starting spot, and begin to move up through the pack. By lap nine he was inside the top 15 and made his way inside the top 10 just prior to the halfway point of the 30 lap event. Over the final 15 laps, Gill continued to move forward, and crossed the finish line with a sixth place finish.

“The car wasn’t too bad, but after having some problems in the qualifier we had to start really deep in the field for the feature”, explains Gill after the race. “It wasn’t the finish we had wanted coming in here tonight, but under the circumstances, we will take it and move on to next week”.

Despite the frustrations from last week that left the car with heavy damage and an 18th place finish, Gill remains at the top of the standings, looking to capture his fifth career Brockville Speedway championship. His last title came in 2003, making it four consecutive BOS championships at the time.

This coming Saturday night, Lee Gill will return to Brockville Ontario Speedway looking to continue his strong season. Gill will be looking for his 3rd win of the year, and will be trying to add to his current 22 point lead in the battle for the 2013 Brockville Ontario Speedway Modified Track Championship.

For all the latest news on Lee Gill and the Lee Gill Racing team, please visit our website, www.leegillracing.com.

Lee Gill Maintains Brockville Speedway Point Lead Despite Disappointing 7th Place Finish on Saturday Night; One Month Remaining in 2013 Season

Going into last Saturday at Brockville Speedway, Lee Gill carried a 17 point advantage in the battle for his fifth career Brockville track championship. He knew it wasn’t going to be easy, with his closest competitor winning the past three races. Gill was up to the challenge, and to add to that challenge was the uncharacteristic track conditions due to the visiting Sprint Cars.

Gill finished third in his preliminary qualifying heat race, advancing from his fifth place starting position. In the 30 lap main event, he started from deep in the field, and battled to a seventh place finish on a track that was very tough to pass on.

“It was really tough out there tonight”, says Gill after the feature. “The sprint cars here really put quite a bit of rubber down on the track, and it made it really tough to pass”.

This coming Saturday night, Lee Gill will return to Brockville Ontario Speedway looking to continue his impressive streak of top ten finishes at the track, dating back to the start of last season. Gill will be looking for his 3rd win of the year, and will be trying to add to his current 17 point lead in the battle for the 2013 Brockville Ontario Speedway Modified Track Championship.

For all the latest news on Lee Gill and the Lee Gill Racing team, please visit our website, www.leegillracing.com.