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It may not be an easy climb, but Stormin' Norman Mayhew is determined to find his
way to the top. The 26 year-old Cobourg, Ontario native is a weekly late model
racer at Kawartha Speedway (Fraserville, Ontario CANADA). Mayhew is proud to have
called the 3/8ths of a mile paved oval his Friday night home since 1999.
In 2002, Mayhew visited victory lane 9 times and won the hard luck award in
Kawartha's Thunder Car division. 2004 saw a move-up, to the Limited Late Models and
still more success. Mayhew had 2 feature wins, captured the rookie of the year
title and finished no worse than 4 in overall points in his 2 seasons in that class.
Pleased with his performance there, it was time for another move - this time to
Late Models, the track's premier division. Mayhew purchased a 2003 Lefthander
Perimeter chassis from American Canadian Tour competitor Jacob McGrath and set-out
to battle the big boys. Another rookie of the year title contributed a new trophy
for his growing collection and a 13th place finish in overall points left Norm
Mayhew hungry to learn more.
During the off-season, he and his crew chief Colin MacKenzie attended the Finish
Line Racing School at New Smyrna Beach, Florida. The goal was to gain additional
seat-time and a better understanding of how a Kawartha Speedway late model racecar
handles on a week-to-week basis. He also had his car upgraded by 2006 series
champion Jeff Hanley. In 2007, Mayhew will be running a limited schedule in an
effort to keep-up with business at his commercial sign-making shop, Mayhew Graphics.
His designs can be seen on his own car - as well as those of Linc Brown, Ryan
Kimball and Dwayne Fulford. Of course there's always a chance he could be back at
the track every week, with a little extra sponsor support. As it stands now, his
long-term backer eagle.ca high-speed internet will return to the car this year,
along with some additional support.
Mayhew credits his crew, led by Colin MacKenzie - with Jerry Birney, Rob Valois,
Jordan Birney, Paul Devlin and Patrick Marvin for making sure the #60 Hasiuk
Trailers late model is ready for action every time they hit the track. He also
appreciates the valuable knowlegde and technical assistance he receives from fellow
Late Model racer Jeff Hanley. Although he says 'racing is pretty much his life',
Mayhew also enjoys snowboarding, hockey and mountain biking. He looks forward to
spending his reamaining leisure time with his very supportive girlfriend, Sheena
Gilpin.
It may not always be an easy climb, but Stormin' Norman Mayhew is working is way to
the top of the ladder - 1 rung at a time. Do You Think That Your Home Is Bland And
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