Sirois Stuns at Mosport with Commanding Round 10 Victory

Bowmanville, Ontario — Round 10 of the Sim Gaming Expo ISR Open Wheel Series Season 3 unfolded like a symphony of speed at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, where precision, patience, and tire discipline dictated the rhythm of a caution-free 55-minute battle. When the final note played, it was David Sirois standing tallest, delivering a commanding “home cooking” performance against a competitive 14-car field.

From the outset, Sirois looked untouchable. In qualifying, he laid down a blistering 1:02.6 lap that put him firmly on pole position, edging out veteran Richie Hearn to secure the inside line into Turn 1. With the green flag waving and the safety car peeling away, the field charged downhill into Moss Corner, one of the most technical and punishing braking zones in North American road racing. From there, drivers rocketed onto the long back stretch, a section affectionately dubbed the “Mario Andretti Straightaway,” where bravery and stability go hand in hand.

Despite the high speeds and narrow margins, the race unfolded without a single full-course caution, a testament to the discipline of the field. That didn’t mean it was without incident. Early in the race, Hugo Galaz saw his evening unravel after contact from Chris Stofer at Turn 8 sent him off course. The resulting damage forced Galaz into an early pit stop, immediately placing him on the back foot and out of contention.

At the front, Sirois settled into a rhythm that bordered on hypnotic. Lap after lap, he hit his marks with machine-like consistency, carefully managing tire wear and fuel burn while maintaining a steady gap over the chasing pack. Behind him, the spotlight shifted to points leader Matt Taylor, who began the race from fifth and quickly established himself as the primary challenger.

Taylor’s drive was a study in calculated aggression. Methodically working his way forward, he balanced patience with opportunism, capitalizing on small mistakes ahead while preserving his equipment. His pace was undeniable, highlighted by the fastest lap of the race at 1:02.784, a time that signaled his intent to challenge for the win.

Strategy soon became the central storyline. Teams were faced with a delicate balancing act: managing the limited “push to pass” allocation, fine-tuning weight jacker adjustments, and choosing between the durable primary black tires and the quicker but more fragile alternate reds. Pit timing proved crucial, and Taylor’s crew executed a perfectly timed short-fill stop that allowed him to leapfrog Hearn during the first cycle.

Even with clean air ahead, however, Sirois remained just out of reach. As fuel loads lightened and tire wear increased, his car seemed to come alive, maintaining grip and stability where others began to slide. The gap stabilized, then stretched ever so slightly, like a rubber band refusing to snap.

Further back, the midfield provided its own brand of drama. Craig Forsythe made an impressive return to the series, showcasing both pace and resilience. Running comfortably inside the top five, his race nearly unraveled late when he made contact with Jim Herrick at Moss Corner. The incident left Forsythe with front wing damage, subtly altering the balance of his car. Despite the setback, he managed to hold on to fourth place, fending off pressure in the closing laps.

Meanwhile, defending champion Kyle Klendworth faced an uphill battle on the technical road course. Known for his dominance on ovals, Klendworth struggled to find a consistent rhythm through Mosport’s sweeping corners and elevation changes. Multiple off-track excursions hampered his progress, and he ultimately crossed the line in seventh, limiting the damage in the championship standings but leaving valuable points on the table.

As the race clock ticked down, the focus returned to the leaders. Taylor continued to push, searching for any opportunity to close the gap, but Sirois remained flawless. Navigating traffic, managing tires, and hitting every apex with precision, he brought the car home with a composed, three-second advantage.

When the checkered flag waved, it marked Sirois’s second victory of the season, a win built on raw speed, strategic awareness, and unwavering consistency. Taylor’s second-place finish further strengthened his championship campaign, while Hearn completed the podium in third, leveraging both experience and racecraft to secure a well-earned result.

The outcome carries significant implications for the title fight. Taylor now extends his lead to 11 points over Klendworth, creating a modest but meaningful buffer as the series prepares to transition away from road courses.

With four oval races remaining, beginning next week at Phoenix Raceway, the championship narrative is set to shift dramatically. For Taylor, the mission is clear: maintain consistency and avoid costly incidents. For Klendworth, the upcoming schedule offers a chance to play to his strengths and mount a comeback.

And for Sirois, Round 10 served as a reminder that on the right track, on the right day, he is more than capable of stealing the spotlight and rewriting the script.