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CTV News
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Former Roughrider Brendon Labatte involved in rollover during Estevan stock car race
Brendan Labatte's stock car rolled several times during a qualifying heat at the Estevan Motor Speedway on July 7, 2025. (Source: Facebook/ Spectators at the Estevan Motor Speedway were witness to a concerning display Monday night – as former Saskatchewan Roughrider Brendon Labatte was involved in a serious rollover during night three of the Dakota Classic Modified Tour. During one of the qualifying heats for the IMCA stock car feature, Labatte's vehicle rolled several times between turns one and two – narrowly missed several passing competitors. One lap prior, Labatte's #57 car was struck after fellow driver JJ Barnstable spun out while leading the pack. Labatte was able to exit his heavily damaged car with no help from first responders. He was seen speaking with safety officials before being taken off the track. Brendon Labatte crash Estevan, Sask. Brendon Labatte can be seen exiting his heavily damaged stock car under his own power at the Estevan Motor Speedway on July 7, 2025. (Source: Facebook/ Labatte was drafted sixth overall by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 2008 CFL draft. The offensive lineman would continue with the blue and gold through four seasons – eventually being traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2012. During his eight seasons with the Riders, Labatte suited up for 119 games. Originally from Weyburn, Labatte helped the Riders win the Grey Cup in 2013 and was named the CFL's top offensive lineman that season. He was a six-time CFL all-star and a nine-time division all-star during his time in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Labatte is a long-time racing enthusiast – being involved with the sport prior to his time in the CFL. So far in the 2025 season, Labatte has recorded three top ten finishes and one in the top five.
CTV News
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Former Roughrider Brendan Labatte involved in rollover during Estevan stock car race
Brendan Labatte's stock car rolled several times during a qualifying heat at the Estevan Motor Speedway on July 7, 2025. (Source: Facebook/ Spectators at the Estevan Motor Speedway were witness to a concerning display Monday night – as former Saskatchewan Roughrider Brendon Labatte was involved in a serious rollover during night three of the Dakota Classic Modified Tour. During one of the qualifying heats for the IMCA stock car feature, Labatte's vehicle rolled several times between turns one and two – narrowly missed several passing competitors. One lap prior, Labatte's #57 car was struck after fellow driver JJ Barnstable spun out while leading the pack. Labatte was able to exit his heavily damaged car with no help from first responders. He was seen speaking with safety officials before being taken off the track. Brendon Labatte crash Estevan, Sask. Brendon Labatte can be seen exiting his heavily damaged stock car under his own power at the Estevan Motor Speedway on July 7, 2025. (Source: Facebook/ Labatte was drafted sixth overall by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 2008 CFL draft. The offensive lineman would continue with the blue and gold through four seasons – eventually being traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2012. During his eight seasons with the Riders, Labatte suited up for 119 games. Originally from Weyburn, Labatte helped the Riders win the Grey Cup in 2013 and was named the CFL's top offensive lineman that season. He was a six-time CFL all-star and a nine-time division all-star during his time in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Labatte is a long-time racing enthusiast – being involved with the sport prior to his time in the CFL. So far in the 2025 season, Labatte has recorded three top ten finishes and one in the top five.
Daily Mail
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Astonishing fight breaks out during car race as rival families brawl on track... before one driver launches flying kick
An astonishing brawl erupted at a stock driving race on Saturday night following a controversial ending at Bowman Gray Stadium. The race involved two sets of families - Zack Staley and his son, Kyler, and Brad Lewis and his daughter Emilee. Things kicked off on the final lap of the race, when Zack deliberately slowed down to try and block Lewis from winning as he was neck-and-neck with Kyler. It initially appeared that Kyler had won the race, though Lewis was subsequently given the checkered flag and tensions boiled over soon after. Kyler got out of his car in anger and angrily approached Lewis' car before the driver wheeled away on a victory route. But Emilee's car was at a standstill, and Zack then raced across the field before delivering a stunning flying kick to her vehicle. Zack was grabbed off of the vehicle by a police officer and event staff before Kyler was pinned on the ground after fighting another man A police officer and multiple track crew jumped on him to pull him off the vehicle as he attempted to rip the metal off of the car. Meanwhile, Zack's son had attacked a non-driver on the track who had been standing alongside Emilee, before Kyler was wrestled and pinned to the ground by several staffers. The announcers of the event were left stunned by the violence. 'We got headlocks, we've got birds, we've got Ric Flair chops,' one said. 'Doesn't matter if it's a female or male, they're at it tooth and nail.' Zack delivered one more parting gift even as he walked away from the scene, as he flashed his middle finger in the air. The broadcast then switched to a shot of the chaos on the track, where a large group of people had congregated due to situation.
