Weekend: October 4th -  2008
Track: Brushcreek Motorsports Park
City: Peebles, OH
Date: Sunday, October 5th, 2008

News

The John Cornell Late Model #62 Team had a good night in the Billy Bob race at Brushcreek Motorsports Park in Peebles, OH last night. With many top contenders in attendance the team showed they can run with anyone. Driver Andy Bond wheeled the #62 to a third place finish in the heat which earned a 10th place start in the feature. Coverage from the DRC.net's Jody Shannon stated "The man on the move was Andy Bond who was working the extreme highside, moving from fifth to third and began closing in on second running Conley. Bond would pass Conley several times only to have a yellow flag come out". Andy brought home a nice 4th place finish. 

John would like to thank the crew for their weekly work effort at the shop. From morning after clean-up & inspection, to weekly maintenance, repair, and set-up; many hours are put in each week at the shop. Without their help, weekend racing would not be possible.

Thanks to all our sponsors and we hope to see you all at the races.

WOC

The team headed to Skyline Friday night and........................................................................

They drew #39 pill (no qualifying due to the show running late). Started 6th in the heat and finished 1st. They started 3rd in the feature and went on for the win.

Saturday night they headed back to Midway Speedway to try for the 3peet. They got fast time and started on the pole of they're heat and got the win. In the feature they started on the pole and lead all laps to collect....................................................................................................................

FEATURE WIN # 5

Way to go Team 62!!!!!!!!!

Thanks to all our sponsors and we hope to see you all at the races.

WOC

The team made the journey to Moler Raceway Park on Friday for the Ike Moler $3,000 to win Special Event. They qualified in the middle of the pack, started 5th in the third heat and finished 3rd. Started 15th in the feature and finished 12th. The track was slick and black and the only line was on the bottom so not much passing.

Saturday they headed back to try for a repeat win at  Midway Speedway. 89 year old Grandma Cornell was on hand to watch her first dirt late model race. The team didn't disappoint her as they came away with second fast time and another heat and feature win. It was an exciting feature as Doug Dodd jumped out to an early lead with Andy and Rick Aukland battling hard for the number two spot. As the leaders caught traffic Andy moved to the top and passed Dodd for the lead. From there on it was smooth sailing to the checkered.

We'd like to give a special thanks to the Crew & Officials at Midway for their courtesy and assistance in bringing Grandma down for pictures on the track with the checkered flag. We'll try to get some pictures posted soon.

Thanks to all our sponsors and we hope to see you all at the races.

WOC

With Hilltop canceling they're special for Friday (along with the rest of they're season) we opted to go back to Skyline on Friday. We won our heat and finished 5th in the feature.

Saturday we decided on Midway Speedway where we won our heat and lead all laps of the feature for our second win of the season!

With all the tracks and sanctions shuffling they're schedules please check our Schedule Page often and check in with the team for last minute changes.

Thanks to all our sponsors and we hope to see you all at the races.

WOC

Weekend: July 25th through August 2nd -  2008
Date: Monday, August 4th, 2008

News

It's been a rough couple of weeks for the 62 team;

Friday July 25th the team ran the R.H. Armstrong Memorial, $3,500 to win Race at Elkins Speedway where they finished 6th in they're heat and 10th in the feature

Saturday July 26th they headed to Tyler Co. Speedway where they found motor problems during hot laps which forced them to set out the evening.

Sunday July 27th was the bright spot for the last weeks with John taking the #62 Rocket to the Bible School Picnic at the Belpre Nazarene Church. Mike McDanial also joined them with his #22 Late Model. The kids enjoyed the day and all signed the rear quarters of each car. Thank you to Pastor Rexroad for inviting us for the day!

Saturday August 2nd they ventured to Ohio Valley Speedway for the $3,000 to win Late Model Invitational where they qualified 8th, and finished 3rd in they're heat. In the feature they we're moving forward and the car looked strong when left front suspension problems forced them to pull out of the race.

Sunday August 3^rd it was off to Tyler Co again for the 21st ANNUAL EARL HILL MEMORIAL UFO RACE, paying $4,000 to win. This was a pill drawl event. They started last in they're heat and finished 4th but they were only taking 3 to the feature forcing them to run the consy where they finished 2nd for a 22nd starting spot in the feature. At the drop of the green Andy was immediately moving forward. The race was plagued with several early cautions (rough driving is the norm and encouraged in UFo events). On each restart it was obvious that UFo officials were favoring they're regulars. After being forced behind several cars that Andy had passed (this happened multiple times) Andy refused to be cheated and UFo & Tyler Co officials disqualified the team from the event. Although we were obviously displeased with the unprofessional manor in which UFo officials conducted and scored the event we were much more disappointed with the lack of backing the local drivers received from Tyler Co officials. Race teams and fans should also be aware that Tyler Co officials refused to pay the team the advertised and earned start money after the event.

Hopefully all the goblins are out of our system after the last two weeks and we can get back on a roll this coming weekend!

Thanks to all our sponsors and we hope to see you all at the races.

WOC

Weekend: July 18th & 19th -  2008
Track: Skyline Speedway / Tyler Co. Speedway
City: Stewart OH,  Middlebourne WV
Date: Sunday, July 21, 2008

News

The team went back to Skyline. Andy finished 2nd in the heat and 11th in the feature.

Saturday is was off to the Hillbilly Qualifier at Tyler Co where the team would finish 7th in the feature.

Thanks to all our sponsors and we hope to see you all at the races.

WOC

The team ventured to Skyline for the weekly Ice Capades on Friday :-) . Andy clocked in 7th quick, finished 2nd in the heat and 7th in the feature.

Saturday is was off to the IRS show at Tyler Co where the team would finish 3rd in their heat and 11th in the feature. Good run guys!

Thanks to all our sponsors and we hope to see you all at the races.

WOC

Weekend: July 3rd through 6th -  2008
Track: Muskingum Co Speedway, Midway Speedway
City: Zanesville OH, Crooksville OH
Date: Sunday, July 10, 2008

News

We headed for Muskingum Co. Speedway's Lucas Oil Series race on Thursday. We qualified 7th in our group, finished 5th in the heat, and 5th in the consy unfortunately not making the show.

Friday mother nature won the evening.

Saturday we went back for the regular show at Muskingum. We qualified 2nd quick, won our heat and finished 3rd in the feature.

Sunday it was off to Midway speedway for the IRS Jim Dunn Memorial Race. Qualified 5th in our group, finished 2nd in the heat and 9th in the feature.

Thanks to all our sponsors and we hope to see you all at the races.

WOC

We went to Skyline Friday night for the 2k to win late model show. We qualified in the middle of the pack, finished 4th in the heat, and had to pull out of the feature due to mechanical problems.

Saturday mother nature won the evening with rain all around Ohio.

Sunday we ventured to Midway speedway. Qualifying was canceled due to weather and we drew a #36 pill which started us 6th in our heat. Andy pulled the car up to a 3rd place finish. In the feature we started 9th and Andy worked the car forward until on lap 19 he passed Dan Shrigley for the lead and collected the win on lap 25! Great job Andy and Team 62!

Thanks to all our sponsors and we hope to see you all at the races.

WOC

Quick News..........

Posted: 6/25/08 @ 11:15am

Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg OH; Qualified around 10th quick of 25 cars. Finished 4th in the heat. Started 14th in the feature (I think) and finished 11th.

Thanks to all our sponsors and we hope to see you all at the races.

WOC

Quick News..........

Posted: 6/24/08 @ 7:30am

The team hit the road for Wayne Co. Speedway Yesterday (Monday 6/23). This is Ohio Speed Week for the All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars and some of the tracks are also running Late Models to complement the show. Unfortunately we found out by phone that the race was cancelled due to ran as we neared the track.

Today we'll head to Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg OH to take another shot at it.

Thanks to all our sponsors and we hope to see you all at the races.

WOC

Weekend: June 20th, 21st, & 22nd -  2008
Track: Skyline Speedway / Muskingum Speedway
City: Stewart OH, Zanesville OH
Date: Sunday, June 21, 2008 - Updated June 23rd

News

The team was just about to leave the shop when they found out that Elkins had cancelled the IRS show for Friday so they decided to go to Skyline. They qualified in 2nd quick, finished 2ndin the heat, and finished 11th in the feature.

Saturday it was off to Muskingum where mother nature would win the evening.

Sunday we headed to Midway Speedway in Crooksville (they rained out yesterday). We finished 2nd in the first heat and 6th in the feature.

Thanks to all our sponsors and we hope to see you all at the races.

WOC

Weekend: June 13th & 14th -  2008
Track: Skyline Speedway / Muskingum Speedway
City: Stewart OH, Zanesville OH
Date: Friday, June 20, 2008

News

The team went to Skyline on Friday night. They qualified in 4th quick, finished 3rd in the heat, and finished 10th in the feature with a bolt pulled out of a shock.

Saturday it was off to Muskingum where they qualified 14th, finished 3rd in the second heat, and came home with an 8th place finish in the feature.

Thanks to all our sponsors and we hope to see you all at the races.

WOC

We traveled to Skyline Speedway on Friday 5/30/08 for the IRS series. We qualified 26th out of 37 cars. We qualified 6th in our group of 9 cars. We started 6th and finished 3rd in our heat race. We started and finished 12th in the feature.

With rain in the forecast Saturday, we elected to miss the IRS race at Sharon Speedway. We traveled to Midway Speedway and discovered only one late model when we arrived. We decided to push further north and raced at Muskingum County Speedway. We qualified second fast and started on the pole of the second heat. We won the heat and started on the outside pole of the feature. Andy led until 9 laps to go, Cody Parker passed him and won. We finished second in the Rocket. There were 21 fast cars. Great weekend!

Let all our sponsors know you appreciate their support of the #62 and we hope to see you all at the races!

Weekend: May 16, 17, & 18th -  2008
Race: IRS Series, IRS Series, Regular Show
Track: McKean Co Motor Speedway, Stateline Speedway, Midway Speedway
City: E. Smethport PA, Jamestown NY, Crooksville OH
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2008

Mother Nature won on Friday night . We traveled to Busti, NY on Saturday only to have Mother Nature win again. Long drive in the rain!! We traveled to Midway Speedway on Sunday night. We qualified fourth out of 17 cars. We started on the pole of the first heat and won. We started on the inside pole of the feature and were attempting to pass the leader when he caught the front stretch wall and came to a stop in front of us. At the same time the car following us hit the back of the Pierce chassis. Looking forward to Memorial Day weekend!

Let all our sponsors know you appreciate their support of the #62 and we hope to see you all at the races!

Weekend: May 2nd, 3rd, & 4th -  2008
Race: IRS Series, Regular Show, Regular Show
Track: Elkins Motor Speedway, Ohio Valley Speedway, Midway Speedway
City: Elkins WV, Lubeck WV, Crooksville OH
Date: Saturday, May 03, 2008

News

Friday night we traveled to Elkins for the IRS race. We decided to take the Rocket because it handled so well at Skyline last weekend. Didn't qualify where we would have liked, started 8th in the heat race and finished 5th. Only three cars transferred to the feature. We started 6th in the Consy and finished 4th, 3 transferred to the feature. We were granted a provisional starting position due to our points standing. We started in the back and finished 17th.

Saturday after much deliberation we chanced the weather and stayed close, running at Ohio Valley Speedway. We decided to take the Pierce Car because the Rocket was leaking fluid last night. The battery would not hold a charge, preventing us from qualifying. We started at the back of the heat race and finished just behind the transfer spot for the feature. Started on the pole of the consy and won. Andy put the Pierce on a rail in the Consy and we anticipated the feature. The skies opened up and brought a rainy finish to the night. We will be traveling to Midway Speedway on Sunday to get more time on the Pierce Car before next week's IRS race at 201 Speedway.

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Special thanks to Jared and Noah Nichols for coming with us on Friday night to Elkins Motor Speedway!!! Glad to have your company and your support!

Race: Skyline 4/25, Tyler Co. 4/26, Midway Speedway 4/27
Date: Tuesday, April 19th, 2008 by WOC

News

Saturday @ the Tyler Co. Topless 4k to win another FAST TIME with a big car field. Once again the dice put them back in the pack for the heat. They moved up to 4th  but due to questionable rules they were forced to start the concy; won the concy and started 13th in the feature. Brought the car through to a nice 10th place finish.

Sunday it was off to Midway speedway. Timed in 8th quick. Won the heat and finished 3rd in the feature.

 I've never seen a better driver behind the wheel of ANY CAR. Andy is awesome.

Let all our sponsors know you appreciate their support of the #62 and we hope to see you all at the races!

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Friday, April 25, 2008

**Quick News** We ran Skyline tonight. They had 30 Late Models and a good crowd. Andy had fast time, but lady luck gave us a #6 on the pill drawl which started us 6th in the first heat. Andy made the Rocket true to her name and came from 6th to first for our first checkered of the season. We started on the pole for the 25 lap feature and held it till lap 19 but the crew picked a little soft on tires forcing Andy to hang on for a third place finish; WE'LL TAKE THAT! Great Run Andy and Team 62.

We're planning Tyler for the Topless 4k to win tonight and Midway for tomorrow. All depends on mother nature. Hope to see you all there!

Race: Hilltop IRS Race

Friday 4/18 & Saturday 4/12
Date: Sunday, April 20, 2008 by TB

News

We traveled to Hilltop Speedway on Friday night for the first IRS race of the year. Andy is running for Rookie of the Year. Since he has not won a race over $10,000 in his career he qualifies for the title and will give it his best shot. Their are four other drivers in contention. He qualified 16 out of 40, busted a brake line on the first qualifying lap! Started 6th in the heat race and finished 6th, they transferered 4 cars. Started 4th in the first B main and then finished 3rd to transfer to the feature. Started 22nd in the feature and finished 10th. Current IRS points standings have Andy 8th in points and 2nd in Rookie points. The next IRS race will be at Elkins Speedway on May 2nd.

Let all our sponsors know you appreciate their support of the #62 and we hope to see you all at the races!

Race: MACS Opener at The Rock

Friday 4/11 & Saturday 4/12
Date: Monday, April 14, 2008 by TB & WOC

News

Let all our sponsors know you appreciate their support of the #62 and we hope to see you all at the races!

Schedule Update

4/11/08 8:00am: Hilltop has canceled. Keep watching the News and Schedule pages for updates, we're looking for other options.... 

Schedule Update 4/10/08 WOC;

We've updated the Schedule to include Hilltop on Friday and Cumberland on Saturday, however the weather is iffy. We could switch gears and do Elkins on Friday and depending on mother nature. Keep an eye on the News and Schedule page for updates

See ya at the races!

Race: Midway Speedway Opener

Saturday 4/5/08
Date: Tuesday, March 27, 2008 by WOC

News

Saturday we headed for Midway Speedway in Crooksville, OH. Andy timed in 8th quick which started him 6th in the heat. Unfortunately mechanical problems forced Andy to finish on the tail. This put the 62 starting 16th in the feature where Andy would pull the car up to finish 5th; A good outing for the 62. The car looked good and Andy did a great job moving forward while staying out of trouble.

Sunday we cleaned the car up and headed for the car show at Ryans Steak House in Marietta, OH. A good time was had by all. We'd like to thank Linda Huff and all the staff at Ryans for making us all feel at home.

Keep checking the Schedule and News pages for the latest updates on where the team will be.

Let all our sponsors know you appreciate their support of the #62.

Saturday, April 05, 2008
11:23:47 AM

**Schedule Revision** Posted: The gang has decided on Midway Speedway in Crooksville OH. Hope to see you all there tonight..... GO 62!!!!

Date: Tuesday, March 27, 2008

News

Spring is in the air in the Mid Ohio Valley and the Race 62 Team is ready for the '08 Season. We're pleased to announce that Andy Bond of Coolville, OH will be wheeling the #62 this year. Andy has raced for over 20 years in and around the Mid Ohio Valley with multiple track championships to his credit as well as being the only back to back two time winner of the AMRA International Points Series.

Along with Andy we'd like to welcome his family to the team. Andy and his biggest fan, his wife Tabitha, celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary this year. Their oldest daughter Gabby graduates from Marietta College on May 17th with a BS in Biology. Ally, second in line, is playing Varsity Volleyball and Softball at FHHS. Mackenzie, their youngest daughter, is playing volleyball and cannot wait to get to the racetrack! Andy Jr. is equally anxious to get to the racetrack and may possibly know more about each track and car than anyone. If you don't know ask Andy Jr! Welcome aboard Bond Family!

A new Bob Pierce late model chassis joins the Race 62 lineup for '08 and the crew has worked hard this off season prepping the new car and readying the Rocket for the racing season. The addition of another car will give the team additional flexibility in the ’08 season.

We’d also like to invite all the fans to the Race Car Show @ Ryan's in Marietta, OH on Sunday 4/6/08 at noon (823 PIKE STREET MARIETTA, OH). They have a great area dedicated to race car drivers from the area and have several pictures donated from the Bond family. Soon they will be displaying Andy's racing suit and t-shirt. Come down, check out the cars and meet the teams.

We'd like to welcome our new sponsors to the team; Nichols Sheet Metal, Hyperco Springs, Afco Shocks, Poske's Performance Parts, Hoosier Tires, & Jen’s Hair Care join last years sponsors; Wrisco Industries Inc., Gene's Trailer Sales, H2O Pro's, & K Graphics as supporters of the team. To all our friends and fans out there; today's late model racing is extremely expensive and we could not do it without the support of our sponsors. Let the sponsors know you appreciate their support of the #62.

The team is reviewing they're plans for this years schedule. You can find a preliminary schedule on the Schedule/Stats page. Check Race62.com often for updates.