Dylan Wills Basks in the Glow of his First Career Feature Race Win
Like most people, Dylan Wills has had some memorable moments in his life.
A Peterborough Speedway Super Stock racer – from Orono, Ontario – the 27-year-old married his wife Selena in April of 2024 and the couple has a young son. His latest unforgettable event happened Saturday, July 5th when the 3rd generation local speedster recorded his first career feature race checkered flag with a victory in a caution-free headliner.
Starting on the inside of the front row, Wills ran some steady, consistent laps throughout the 20-lap race distance. Even though he couldn’t see or hear his family members and fans over the roar of the engines, he could sense their support as the lap counter’s numbers increased with every turn.
“The team had struggled with some mechanical issues since moving to the Super Stock field, but I always knew we had the ability to make it to the winner’s circle,” said Dylan Wills, who along with wife Selena are expecting the arrival of their second child. “I have to thank my father and grandfather Doug and Eric Wills for all their hard work behind the scenes and everything it takes to get the car to the track week after week. Now that we’ve experienced what it’s like to win a race, everyone is excited to make it happen again.”
The No. 28 team thanks their sponsorship partners Kwik Signs, Dwyer Roofing, Shrimp Cocktail, NAPA Pine Ridge, Taunton Tire, Todd Delisle Racing and Clarke Motorsports Communications, as well as the family members and friends including Amber Wills, Ryly, Lucas and Julie Woolner, Wayne Wills, Marisa Beauvais, Tyler McArthur, Braden Wilson, Lara Kettles and Brock Baker who continue to lend their time and effort to support their passion for local racing through the week and Saturday nights at the track.
Dylan Wills and the Peterborough Speedway Jiffy Lube Super Stock division will be back at the track Saturday, July 19th for an event that will also include the home track SwitchTire Mini Stocks, plus the Trailers Plus Ontario Legends, Ontario Bandoleros Series, presented by Pigeon River Promotions and GEN-3 Electric OMRS SportsMods. Kid’s Bike Races will be the intermission feature. Gates open at 5:00, with racing at 6:00.
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