Red Deer

Red Deer’s Parker Thompson looking for strong finish to the Indy Pro 2000 season

Published

3 months ago

From Parker Thompson Racing

With two events remaining in the 2019 Indy Pro 2000 by Cooper Tires Championship, Parker Thompson is focused on making a big impact. The Road to Indy veteran started the season in the best possible way, winning the opening two races with rookie team Abel Motorsports. Thompson has since become familiar with adversity. With Abel Motorsports, he has placed on the podium in six of twelve races, but struggles in other races put the team on its back foot entering the Oval Challenge of St. Louis this weekend. A strong finish was critical to maintaining Thompson’s contention for the overall championship.

After a near miss in qualifying, the young Canadian started the race from ninth position. He would work his way up to sixth place before the checkered flag fell, but failed to gain any ground on other top Championship contenders. With four races remaining, and a 64-point deficit to the leader, Lindh, Thompson knows that there is little room for error.

Parker Thompson
“On these oval tracks where there is a short 2-lap qualifying stint, we’ve got a small window to earn a good starting position. Unfortunately, I had a near miss with the wall on one of my laps that cost us a lot of time. After starting near the back of the field, we are satisfied to at least move up to sixth. That said, with two events remaining, you can bet that we are looking for a strong finish to the season. Our team knows that we can run at the front of the field on the road courses. We are not going to let the season end without a big fight.”

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Results

Cooper Tires Indy Pro 2000 Oval Challenge of St. Louis – Rounds 13

Qualifying – Official (PDF)
Race – Official (PDF)
Overall Standings (PDF)

Next Events

August 30-31 – IP2000 Round 13 & 14 – Portland International Raceway, OR
September 20-22 – IP2000 Round 15 & 16 – WeatherTech Laguna Seca, CA
September 27-29 – GT3CAN Round 9 & 10 – Circuit Mont-Tremblant, QC

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Community

Adopt-A-Family program is your chance to provide some holiday magic this Christmas

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21 hours ago

November 18, 2019

Duane Rolheiser

From the Salvation Army

The Salvation Army in Red Deer is once again running our annual Adopt-A-Family Program which provides Christmas assistance to seniors and families.

Registration for the program began on November 12th and we’re expecting another busy year. The Adopt-A-Family program anonymously matches sponsors with registered families or seniors in need, providing toys for children 0-18, a gift for seniors 60+, and a Christmas dinner food hamper or gift card.

If you are in need of assistance this Christmas or would like to become a sponsor, please call The Salvation Army at 403-346-2251.

This program is available for residents of Red Deer, Springbrook, and Penhold.

The deadline to register for assistance is December 12th, but sponsors can register until the need is filled.

For more information, please contact:
Major Larry Bridger
Telephone: 403-346-2251
Email: Larry_Bridger@can.salvationarmy.org
SalvationArmyRedDeer.com

Local Education

10 high school students recognized with scholarships

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22 hours ago

November 18, 2019

Duane Rolheiser

Ten of Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools’ graduates received a High School Apprenticeship Scholarship at the “Game Changers in the Modern Workforce” annual reception hosted by CAREERS: The Next Generation at the Edmonton Expo Centre this past weekend. In addition, one of the students, Tyler Mansell received a double scholarship, which included the Bright Future award.

The following students graduated in June 2019 and have since been participating in the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)/Career and Technology Studies (CTS):

Automotive Service Technician

Sawyer Pelz graduate of École Secondaire Notre Dame High School
Jackson Roberts graduate of École Secondaire Notre Dame High School
Tyler Simpson graduate of École Secondaire Notre Dame High School
Tyler Mansell graduate of École Secondaire Notre Dame High School

Electrician

Louis Vincent graduate of École Secondaire Notre Dame High School
Andrew Heidebrecht graduate of St. Joseph High School

Hairstylist

Michaela Leicht graduate of École Secondaire Notre Dame High School

Heavy Equipment Technician

Johnathan Hicks graduate of École Secondaire Notre Dame High School

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

Ryker Hirney graduate of École Secondaire Notre Dame High School
Joshua McCook graduate of St. Joseph High School

“We would like to congratulate these graduates for their dedication as they continue with their internships and apprenticeships after high school. It is important to recognize these individuals for their hard work and success,” said Off-Campus Program Lead Teacher, Tracey Millar at Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools.

For more information, please visit https://www.careersnextgen.ca/gamechangers/