WOODSTOCK, Ont. — Last week, independent telecom provider Execulink Telecom officially announced its sponsorship of nine-year-old Grayson Masson, a local southwestern Ontario lad who is racing in the Junior Late Model division for the first time this year.
We first told you about the young racer in an unrelated story two weeks ago.
“It’s not every day you have the opportunity to sponsor a local race car,” says Ian Stevens, president and CEO of Execulink Telecom, in a press release. “This is a unique chance to support a passion that, while possibly appearing simple at first, is actually founded on STEM-based initiatives. Without science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, a race car is just a hunk of metal. Once STEM is applied, it becomes a smoothly running machine. We’re thrilled to support Grayson on his journey of learning more about STEM through practical application. And, of course, we hope he wins and look forward to seeing him race!”
As Delaware Speedway explains, “Junior Racing League Cars are specially designed half scale late model vehicles that are powered by sealed 9 HP Honda engines. They use a centrifugal clutch for drive. The vehicles are capable of speeds of up to about 100 KPH depending on the track but typically at Delaware Speedway’s inside road course they do about 40-50 KPH. The vehicles are surrounded by a full roll cage and fibreglass body. The chassis are manufactured at under license by a variety of individuals.”
Supported by his father, Kiley Masson, young Grayson (affectionately known as “Racin’ Grayson”) will primarily operate from his home track at Grand Bend Speedway. He will also be racing at participating tracks all around southern Ontario, such as Varney Speedway in Durham, Sauble Beach Speedway in Hepworth, and Sunset Speedway in Innisfil.
“It’s been a wild year for everyone and we’re really looking forward to Grayson being able to participate in something he loves that is also outdoors and allows for social distancing,” said Grayson’s dad, Kiley. “Execulink’s contribution to Grayson’s racing is so appreciated and we’re excited to represent Execulink’s brand on the race car. We’re grateful they’re supporting us on this new journey!”
