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A.J. Emms Scores Heat Victory, Podium at Sunset Speedway

INNISFIL, Ontario — Battling up front all day long, A.J. Emms scored a podium finish this past Saturday in the Just Foam It OSCAAR Modified event at Sunset Speedway.

Emms started off the evening well, picking up the checkered flag in the first qualifier. He then backed it up with a third in his second heat after starting near the back.

Taking the green flag for the feature in fifth, Emms methodically worked his way up into second quckly, hopeful to challenge for the victory. Ultimately, though, he would come up short, crossing the finish line in second.

The result builds upon the team’s successful Just Foam it OSCAAR Modified series numbers, which include 44 heat wins (2nd all-time), 60 top-five’s (series leading) and 73 top-10’s (series leading) in 89 starts. The feature win also was his 21st consecutive top-10, tying his previous career-best streak.

Emms Racing is proud to be supported by BAE Enviromental, Wolseley Lodge, TL Tire, Speedy Glass Orillia, Bromley Automotive Ltd, Black Barn Golf Cars, Klotz Canada, Jayne at Good Things Promo, and Short Track Musings for the 2024 race season.

Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to the Emms Racing website at http://www.ajemms.com, as well as the team’s facebook page via https://www.facebook.com/ajemmsracing/.

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A.J. Emms Scores Pair of Top-10’s in ROC Sportsman Competition

WILLIAMSON, New York — Making his second trip down to Spencer Speedway of the season, A.J. Emms picked up a pair of top-10 finishes in the Race of Champions Sportsman Modified features.

Taking the green flag for the first of the twin 35-lap features just outside of the top-20, he would waste no time moving his way forward, as he was up to eighth by Lap 7 when the event was red-flagged due to rain. Once the race resumed after a brief delay, he kept battling hard to the checkered flag, crossing the finish line in ninth.

The second feature saw him start on the eighth row, avoiding a wreck off the drop of the green flag to keep the nose clean. It seemed to be the theme of the night, as he continued to avoid the chaos to put himself up to 12th with 21 laps left on the board. The next couple restarts did not go as warranted starting on the outside lane, but he was able to keep himself on contention.

The restart with eight to go would see him get tapped in the rear-end going into turn one, with Emms making the save through the grass to get himself back faced the right direction on the pavement. He turned the slide into success, gaining a couple spots to cross the finish line in eighth.

The eighth-place finish marks a career-best in Race of Champions Sportsman Modified competition, and his third top-10 in four Sportsman appearances this season.

Special shout-out to Cathy and Paul Townsend for allowing the opportunity once again.

Emms will return to his familiar No. 14 Modified this coming weekend on Saturday, August 24, with the next race on the Just Foam It OSCAAR Modified schedule at Sunset Speedway. The Innisfil oval has proven to be successful previously, with Emms having scored two wins, nine podiums, and just two results outside of the top-10 in his last 13 appearances.

The team will hope to build upon their runner-up from their most recent outing with the series at Peterborough Speedway. The result built upon the team’s successful Just Foam it OSCAAR Modified series numbers, which include 43 heat wins, 59 top-five’s (series leading) and 72 top-10’s (series leading) in 88 starts. The feature win also was his 20th consecutive top-10.

Emms Racing is proud to be supported by BAE Enviromental, Wolseley Lodge, TL Tire, Speedy Glass Orillia, Bromley Automotive Ltd, Black Barn Golf Cars, Klotz Canada, Jayne at Good Things Promo, and Short Track Musings for the 2024 race season.

Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to the Emms Racing website at http://www.ajemms.com, as well as the team’s facebook page via https://www.facebook.com/ajemmsracing/.

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A.J. Emms Scores Podium Finish at Peterborough Speedway

PETERBOROUGH, Ontario — Running up front throughout the race, A.J. Emms scored a podium finish on Saturday night at Peterborough Speedway.

He would pace all 10 laps in the first heat, backed by another performance of the same in the second qualifier.

Come feature time, he quickly moved forward after taking the green flag in fifth, moving up into second with 12 laps on the board. Despite a late-race caution, he was unable to capitalize on a late-race restart, crossing the finish line with a runner-up.

The result builds upon the team’s successful Just Foam it OSCAAR Modified series numbers, which include 43 heat wins, 59 top-five’s (series leading) and 72 top-10’s (series leading) in 88 starts. The feature win also was his 20th consecutive top-10.

Emms Racing is proud to be supported by BAE Enviromental, Wolseley Lodge, TL Tire, Speedy Glass Orillia, Bromley Automotive Ltd, Black Barn Golf Cars, Klotz Canada, Jayne at Good Things Promo, and Short Track Musings for the 2024 race season.

Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to the Emms Racing website at http://www.ajemms.com, as well as the team’s facebook page via https://www.facebook.com/ajemmsracing/.

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A.J. Emms Scores “Birthday Victory” at Full Throttle Motor Speedway

DURHAM, Ontario — You could say the trophy was the icing on the cake, as A.J. Emms picked up the Just Foam it OSCAAR Modified feature victory on the day before his birthday.

After showing speed throughout the afternoon practice, Emms carried the momentum into qualifying in pacing all 10 laps of the opening heat. The second qualifier saw him go around for a spin after contact, rebounding for a third-place finish at the checkered.

Taking the green flag from fourth, the past series champion wasted no time in making his way forward, taking over the runner-up spot on Lap 11. A caution for a stalled car at the halfway mark allowed Emms to start on the front row. He took advantage of the opportunity, passing the leader on the outside to take over the top spot.
Pacing the final 19 laps of the feature, Emms picked up the checkered flag.

The result builds upon the team’s successful Just Foam it OSCAAR Modified series numbers, which include 41 heat wins, 58 top-five’s (tied most all-time) and 71 top-10’s (series leading) in 87 starts. The feature win also was his 19th consecutive top-10.

Emms Racing is proud to be supported by BAE Enviromental, Wolseley Lodge, TL Tire, Speedy Glass Orillia, Bromley Automotive Ltd, Black Barn Golf Cars, Klotz Canada, Jayne at Good Things Promo, and Short Track Musings for the 2024 race season.

Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to the Emms Racing website at http://www.ajemms.com, as well as the team’s facebook page via https://www.facebook.com/ajemmsracing/.

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A.J. Emms Rebounds for Podium at Sauble Speedway

SAUBLE BEACH, Ontario — Despite going for a spin early in the feature, A.J. Emms rebounded for a podium finish on Saturday at Sauble Speedway.

Emms started off the night well, working his way forward in his first heat to take the top spot with three laps to go and score the victory. He then started pole for the second qualifier, holding off a heavy challenge from behind that included a couple bumps along the way for another checkered flag.

Taking the green flag in sixth for the feature, he began to make his way forward, taking over the third spot with six laps on the board. Unfortunately, contact from behind a lap later sent him around facing the wrong way in turn one and two.

Restarting at the tail of the field, he worked his way back through the traffic quickly to move into second with just 10 laps on the board. He would try to close the gap to the leader in the remaining 20 laps, but was unable to en route to a runner-up finish.

The result builds upon the team’s successful Just Foam it OSCAAR Modified series numbers, which include 40 heat wins, 57 top-five’s (second all-time) and 70 top-10’s (series leading) in 86 starts. The second-place finish also was his 18th consecutive top-10.

Emms Racing is proud to be supported by BAE Enviromental, Wolseley Lodge, TL Tire, Speedy Glass Orillia, Bromley Automotive Ltd, Black Barn Golf Cars, Klotz Canada, Jayne at Good Things Promo, and Short Track Musings for the 2024 race season.

Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to the Emms Racing website at http://www.ajemms.com, as well as the team’s facebook page via https://www.facebook.com/ajemmsracing/.

By: Ashley McCubbin

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A.J. Emms Scores Top-10 in ROC Sportsman Event in New York

NEW YORK — Battling up front at two different tracks in New York this past weekend, A.J. Emms was able to score a top-10 finish in the Race of Champions (ROC) Sportsman Modified event.

This past Friday, Emms made his second trip to Spencer Speedway to participate in the ROC Sportsman Event, courtesy of an opportunity from Cathy and Paul Townsend. After showing top-10 speed in practice, Emms picked up a fifth in his qualifying heat to set him up to start 14th for the 40-lap feature.

Taking the green from the outside of the seventh row, he was able to escape a series of incidents that happened ahead of him while making a couple passes throughout. The perseverance paid off, as he crossed the finish line with a ninth-place finish.

Saturday would see a new opportunity, with Emms making his first start at Lancaster Speedway, once again behind the wheel of the No. 2 Modified. After having to start tail of his heat race due to inaugural appearance, he made his way forward to finish fourth and qualify for the feature re-draw.

Taking the green flag from eighth, he battled inside the top-10 throughout the first half of the 30-lap affair, slipping back to 12th after getting stuck in the outside lane. He looked to battle back on the series of late-race restarts, withstanding contact to come across the finish line with an 11th-place finish.

Emms Racing is proud to be supported by BAE Enviromental, Wolseley Lodge, TL Tire, Speedy Glass Orillia, Bromley Automotive Ltd, Black Barn Golf Cars, Jayne at Good Things Promo, and Short Track Musings for the 2024 race season.

Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to the Emms Racing website at http://www.ajemms.com, as well as the team’s facebook page via https://www.facebook.com/ajemmsracing/.

By: Ashley McCubbin

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A.J. Emms Kicks Off 2024 Season with Heat Victory at Sunset Speedway

 

INNISFIL, Ontario — The 2024 campaign for Emms Racing is off to a good start, as evident by a podium finish on Saturday at Sunset Speedway in the Just Foam It OSCAAR Modified sesaon opener.

A.J. Emms showcased his ability behind the wheel by barely avoiding a spin by a fellow competitor in the first qualifying heat. He then turned a last-place starting spot into a third, on the heels of top-two looking for a way by.

He carried the momentum into the second qualifier, jumping out to the advantage and pacing all 10 laps en route to the heat victory.

The strong run in qualifying allotted him to start fourth in the main event, which he took full advantage of by jumping up into the runner-up spot before the race’s early caution. He would battle for the lead on the restart, leading a lap in the process, before fading back to second. He remained there, until losing out in a back-and-forth battle for the spot with five laps to go.

The speed in the No. 14 Modified allowed Emms to cross the finish line with a third-place finish. The result builds upon the team’s successful series numbers, which include 56 top-five’s (second all-time) and 69 top-10’s (series leading) in 86 starts.

Emms Racing is proud to be supported by BAE Enviromental, Wolseley Lodge, TL Tire, Speedy Glass Orillia, Bromley Automotive Ltd, Black Barn Golf Cars, Jayne at Good Things Promo, and Short Track Musings for the 2024 race season.

Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to the Emms Racing website at http://www.ajemms.com, as well as the team’s facebook page via https://www.facebook.com/ajemmsracing/.

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Emms Racing Welcomes Back Bromley Automotive

As preparations continue ahead of the 2024 season, Emms Racing is proud to welcome Bromley Automotive back on-board for the upcoming campaign.

Located at 1934 12 Line North in Oro-Medonte, Bromley Automotive is a family owned and operated auto body shop that has been providing collision repair and restoration services for more than 25 years. Always focused on constantly improving their services by keeping up-to-date with the latest technology and trends, you can be rest assured that the quality of service you receive is their priority.

Learn more by visiting their website at https://bromleyauto.com/.

Emms Racing is currently preparing for A.J. Emms’ 10th season behind the wheel of a modified. The 2023 season featured a lot of success, highlighted by three trips to victory lane and setting the OSCAAR series record for the most podium finishes consecutively. The 2019 OSCAAR Modified Champion is currently ranked at the top for series starts and career top-10’s.

Bromley Automotive joins BAE Enviromental, TL Tire, Speedy Glass Orillia, Black Burn Golf Cars, Wolseley Lodge, Jayne at Good Things Promo, and Short Track Musings for the 2024 campaign.

Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to the Emms Racing website at http://www.ajeems.com, as well as the team’s facebook page via http://www.facebook.com/ajemmsracing/ for details as they’re released.

By: Ashley McCubbin / AM Marketing – ashleymccubbin17@gmail.com

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Emms Racing Welcomes Back Short Track Musings

As preparations kick into high gear ahead of the 2024 season, Emms Racing is proud to welcome back Short Track Musings as a returning marketing partner.

Short Track Musings should be your number one destination when it comes to short track news, commentary, and interviews, as they get the exclusive behind-the-scene stories from the competitors. They also always have photographers at the various events across Ontario, ready to get you up close to the action.

The AM Marketing division of the Short Track Musings also offers public relations / marketing services for drivers across the province, from weekly press releases and a social media presence, to customized hero cards.

Check out the Short Track Musings website at http://www.shorttrackmusings.com

Emms Racing is currently preparing for A.J. Emms’ 10th season behind the wheel of a modified. The 2023 season featured a lot of success, highlighted by three trips to victory lane and setting the OSCAAR series record for the most podium finishes consecutively. The 2019 OSCAAR Modified Champion is currently ranked at the top for series starts and career top-10’s.

Short Track Musings joins BAE Enviromental, TL Tire, Speedy Glass Orillia, Black Burn Golf Cars, Wolseley Lodge, and Jayne at Good Things Promo for the 2024 campaign.

Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to the Emms Racing website at http://www.ajeems.com, as well as the team’s facebook page via http://www.facebook.com/ajemmsracing/ for details as they’re released.

By: Ashley McCubbin / AM Marketing – ashleymccubbin17@gmail.com

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Emms Racing Welcomes Back TL Tire

As preparations kick into high gear ahead of the 2024 season, Emms Racing is proud to welcome back TL Tire as a returning sponsor.

Located at 8561 Highway 12 W in Orillia, TL Tire is your number one source for all of your tire services. They are dedicated to giving you the very best tire experience, with a focus on upfront and honest quotes, timely response to issues, and quality products and parts. You can learn more about TL Tire by checking out their website at https://tltire.ca/.

Emms Racing is currently preparing for A.J. Emms’ 10th season behind the wheel of a modified. The 2023 season featured a lot of success, highlighted by three trips to victory lane and setting the OSCAAR series record for the most podium finishes consecutively. The 2019 OSCAAR Modified Champion is currently ranked at the top for series starts and career top-10’s.

TL Tire joins BAE Environmental, Black Burn Golf Cars, Speedy Glass Orillia, Jayne at Good Things Promo, and Wolseley Lodge for the 2024 campaign.

Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to the Emms Racing website at http://www.ajeems.com, as well as the team’s facebook page via http://www.facebook.com/ajemmsracing/ for details as they’re released.

By: Ashley McCubbin / AM Marketing – ashleymccubbin17@gmail.com