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     Happy Harry's Makes Josh Jaillet a Happy Racer

       Josh Jaillet, who hails from Saint Phillips,NB, is a sportsman driver at Centre for Speed in Shediac,NB. He is supported in his racing by his wife Nicole.
        In 1997 Jaillet started his racing career in the street stock class. Prior to this, Jaillet had worked with the pit crew of his uncle, Terry Jaillet, who drove in the Cascar Series under the number 50. Finally Jaillet decided, like many others, that it was time to try driving himself.
        In 2000, Jaillet powered his Street Stock car to the season championship at Centre for Speed . After this accomplishment, Jaillet decided that it was time to move up. Jaillet built himself the # 52 Monto Carlo with the help of Don Marcotte and although he couldn't have his number 50, he did the next best thing. "I took the closest I could to 50" Jaillet said.
        He took "Rookie of the Year" honours in 2003. Being a rookie, Jaillet said with pride "My most memorable race is the first feature I won in Sportsman".
        When asked if he had any bad accidents, Jaillet remembered "When I was trying to qualify at Shediac for Speed Weekend, I crashed "Big Time". I tore the side out of the car, and then hit the wall head on."But I never really got hurt", he quickly added.
         Jaillet, like many other drivers, has named his all time favorite driver as Dale Earnhardt, and in the local area his favorite is Dave O'Blenis, who drives Prostock at NBIS.
         As to his plans for the future, Jaillet said "I'm thinking of running the whole Sportsman Tour next year. Plans are in the works but nothing definate yet. I'm still looking for sponsors".
        When asked if he had anything he'd like to add, Jaillet replied"Boys, without Happy Harry's Used Building Supplies, I wouldn't be doing so good. They have been very good to me".