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Cross one more item off James Hinchcliffes to-do list. The local race car driver earned his first victory on an oval circuit last week- end, winning the Chicagoland 100 in Joilet, Illinois. Hinchcliffe edged out Great Britains Pippa Mann in the third-closest finish in Firestone Indy Lights Series history, pre- vailing by 0.0159 seconds at the end of the 67-lap race. Hinchcliffe began the race in 13th position after a fuel pump issue cost the 23-year-old in qualifying. The Oakville Trafalgar grad moved into the top 10 after the first lap around the one- and-a-half-mile track. In the final caution period, Hinchcliffe passed title rival J.K. Vernay of France and rode strong momentum on the out- side of the final turn to barely beat out Mann. I have to say a huge thanks to my team for this one, said Hinchcliffe. They worked furiously to sort the fuel pump issue after qualifying as we knew, aside from that, we had a great car. It was definitely a team effort and its great to get the win checked off on an oval track. The Chicagoland 100 was the 11th event of the 13-round Firestone Indy Lights Series. Hinchcliffe has two other series wins this season, claiming the checkered flag at Long Beach (a street circuit) and Edmonton (a temporary road course circuit). Hinchcliffe currently sits second in the points standings with 391 points, trailing Vernay by 53 points for top spot. The series continues this weekend with the Kentucky 100. 33 W ednesday , Septem ber 1, 2010 O A KVILLE BEA V ER w w w .o akvillebeaver .co m 406 SPEERS RD., OAKVILLE ACROSS FROM RONA LANSING 905-337-2066 w w w. c o b b l e s t o n e m b e rs . c a MASONRY & FIREPLACE DESIGN SPECIALISTS LABOUR DAY WEEKEND SALE! Save up to $250 off on selected fi replaces. See store for details. Hinchcliffe earns first oval win James Hinchcliffe Metcalfe traded to Cape Breton Spencer Metcalfe is on the move once again. The Minor Oaks Hockey Association product was traded last week from the Moncton Wildcats to the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles, the fourth Quebec Major Junior Hockey League club Metcalfe will suit up for in the past three years. The 6-foot, 196-pound overage defence- man has scored one goal, added seven assists and racked up 239 penalty minutes in 186 career QMJHL games. Metcalfe competed in the Memorial Cup last year with Moncton after being traded during the season from the Halifax Mooseheads. I think hes going to bring a bit of expe- rience to our young crew, Cape Breton gen- eral manager Mario Durocher told the Cape Breton Post. And I think hes going to bring some toughness, too. Hes one of the best fighters in the league. Hes going to be able to protect our youngest guys. Metcalfe first came into the QMJHL in 2008-09 with the Gatineau Olympiques. Former figure skaters, synchro- nized skaters and precision skaters are invited to join the Classic Image adult synchronized skating team. Skaters over the age of 19 as of July 1 are welcome to join the club Friday, Sept. 10 at Burlingtons Mainway Arena from 8:30-10 p.m. Michelle (Gallie) Snow, a former Ice Image, Nexxice skater, will be coaching the team. For more information, contact Diane Gallie at 905-335-7054 or email dianegallie@hotmail.com Spots open on adult synchro team ., I I . l t r . I I I I t r f r t il . www.baseballoakville.com Oakville Minor Baseball Association 2011 REP Team Tryout Schedule, September, 2010 The mandate of the OMBA is to have two teams at each level subject to the availability of players, coaches and volunteers. All players must pay a one time tryout fee of $20 and must attend a minimum of two tryouts. Birth year in brackets. Junior Rookieball (2003) West Oak Trails Sept. 7 - 6:30 pm Sept. 11 - 10:00 am Sept. 12 - 10:00 am Sept. 14 - 6:30 pm Minor Mosquito (2001) West Oak Trails Sept. 8 - 6:30 pm Sept 11 12:00 pm Sept 12 - 12:00 pm Sept 15 - 6:30 pm Minor Peewee (1999) Glen Abbey Sept 7 - 6:30 pm Sept 11 - 10:00 am Sept 12 - 10:00 am Sept 14 - 6:30 pm Minor Bantam (1997) River Oaks Sept 7 7:00 pm Sept 11 - 10:00 am Sept 12 - 10:00 am Sept 14 7:00 pm Minor Midget (1995) Oakville Park Sept 7 7:00 pm Sept 10 - 7:00 pm Sept 12 - 7:00 pm Sept 14 7:00 pm Senior Rookieball (2002) West Oak Trails Sept. 7 - 6:30 pm Sept. 11 - 10:00 am Sept. 12 - 10:00 am Sept. 14 - 6:30 pm Mosquito (2000) West Oak Trails Sept 9 - 6:30 pm Sept 11 - 2:00 pm Sept 12 - 2:00 pm Sept 16 - 6:30 pm Peewee (1998) Glen Abbey Sept 8 - 6:30 pm Sept 11 - 12:00 pm Sept 12 - 12:00 pm Sept 15 - 6:30 pm Bantam (1996) River Oaks Sept 9 7:00 pm Sept 11 - 12:00 pm Sept 12 - 12:00 pm Sept 15 7:00 pm Midget (1994, 1993) Oakville Park Sept 21 - 7:00 pm Sept 23 - 7:00 pm Sept 25 - 11:00 am Sept 26 11:00 am Junior (1990,1991,1992) Oakville Park, Spring 2011Reduce Reuse Recycle