AUTO RACING: Ice racing season cut brief; Julin, Delaney declared champions

LAPORTE — The 2019 Garfield Lake Ice Racers season got here to a unexpected and short cease this week as song officials decided the lake now not to be secure for racing. Covered in water and slush, Garfield Lake in Laporte is just like many lakes inside the vicinity this yr. Officials decided it wasn’t safe to have more than 30 vans, haulers, race cars, and fanatics on the lake, forcing the cancellation of the last races.

In a normal season, the club attempts to maintain eight races. In this shortened season, the membership ran 4. The membership will keep its give-up of the season awards night on March 23 at the third Base Bar and Grill in Laporte. Awards may be offered following the dinner in each of the A and B classes.

The season points champion in the A magnificence is Ryan Julin with 426 points. In the B class, Sam Delaney is the champion with 383 points.

Final factors for all drivers may be introduced and offered at the ceremonial dinner.