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

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 racesĀ putĀ the teamĀ on its back foot entering the Oval Challenge of St. Louis this weekend.Ā Ā A strong finish was critical to maintaining Thompsonās contention for the overall championship.
After a near miss in qualifying, the young CanadianĀ 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 groundĀ on other top Championship contenders. With four races remaining,Ā 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-lapĀ qualifying stint, we’ve got a smallĀ 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.ā
- Parker Thompson leads the pack – Indy Pro 2000
- Parker Thompson Indy Pro 2000
- Parker Thompson in the lead Indy Pro 2000
- Parker Thompson focusing on strong Indy Pro 2000 finish
Results
Cooper Tires Indy Pro 2000 Oval Challenge of St. LouisĀ –Ā Rounds 13
Qualifying – Official (PDF)
Race – Official (PDF)
Overall Standings (PDF)
Next Events
August 30-31Ā āĀ IP2000 Round 13 & 14Ā ā Portland International Raceway, OR
September 20-22Ā āĀ IP2000 Round 15 & 16Ā ā WeatherTech Laguna Seca, CA
September 27-29Ā āĀ GT3CAN Round 9 & 10Ā ā Circuit Mont-Tremblant, QC
Red Deer
Join SPARC in spreading kindness by July 14th

Letās paint the town positive this summer! SPARC invites you to take part in our Rock Garden Giveaway at Oxbows Dog Park and Capstone 150 Square.
Hereās how to join the fun:
- Paint an uplifting rock with a kind, creative message
- Place it in one of the Rock Gardens
- Snap a photo and tag us at SPARCRD or enter here š https://buff.ly/nc1Fi78
Youāll be entered for a chance to win in our summer giveaway!
Need some inspiration? Try these themed ideas:
Pet-Themed Kindness for Oxbows:
⢠Anything is paws-ible with love
⢠Donāt worry, be yappy
⢠Choose kindness fur-ever
⢠Youāre doggone awesome
⢠Youāre labrador-able
Sparkly Encouragements for Capstone:
⢠Hello sunshine
⢠Kindness is magic
⢠Make today sparkle
⢠Youāre a star
⢠Kindness is my superpower
Letās fill our city with color, connection, and kindnessāone rock at a time!
Ā
Health
Red Deer Hospital Lottery 2025 Winners

The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation is thrilled to announce the winners of this yearās Red Deer Hospital Lottery prizes – including the Dream Home, a $100,000.00 cash prize, and Mega Bucks 50.
James Smith of Spruce View has won the $100,000.00 cash prize.
Montey Brehaut of Red Deer has won the Mega Bucks 50 jackpot, taking home $301,702.50.
The grand prize Sorento Custom Homes Dream Home, including furnishings by Urban Barn and worth $1,074,472 – has been awarded to Oscar Gunnlaugson of Sylvan Lake.
The winner announcements took place at noon on June 26 , 2025 – and was streamed live on Facebook from Red Deer Regional Hospital Center.
āWeāre excited to celebrate this yearās winners and deeply grateful to everyone who supported the lottery,ā said Manon Therriault, CEO of the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. āFunds raised will directly enhance patient care at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre.ā
This yearās lottery proceeds will fund essential new and replacement equipment, ensuring Red Deer Regional Hospital Center can continue to serve the 500,000 people who rely on it. While plans for the hospital expansion move forward, healthcare doesnāt wait. Patients in our community need access
to life-saving technology today, and supporting Red Deer Hospital Lottery has made that possible.
A full list of winners, including electronics prize recipients, will be posted on July 2 at reddeerhospitallottery.ca.
Winners will also receive instructions on how to claim their prizes by mail.
The keys to the Dream Home will be presented at a special ceremony this summer.
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