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Brian Love Scores First Heat Win of 2012, Sixth in Feature
By: Ashley McCubbin, Brian Love PR

At the end of the second night of racing at Sunset International Speedway, Brian Love finished in sixth place for his second feature top 10 of 2012.
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Tony Tiemersma Wins Limited Late Model Feature at Sunset Speedway
By: Ashley McCubbin

Last weekend, the highlight of the Late Model feature was a wreck that caused heavy damage to both Gary Elliott and Mike Bentley after Elliott broke a transmission. This weekend, another big crash highlighted the race, however in a bigger way. As a result of it, the finish of the feature was under review for the three days. At the end of it, Tony Tiemersma was given the victory for his first of 2012.
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Last Lap Havoc Leads To Tiemersma Victory At Sunset
By: Spencer Lewis, Sunset Speedway

After a 27-lap battle, two late-race restarts and a three day review process, Tony “The Gun” Tiemersma exited week-2 with his first victory of the young 2012 season.
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Getting The Bugs Out Of Both Quaker State Cars
By: Elliott Racing PR

Mechanical problems were the key reasons both the Quaker State Impala and Honda struggling on Saturday night. Our Late Model was completely rebuilt after the carnage the week before to the drive-train. Problems started early when the clutch would not disengage. The new parts must have rejected the rest of the car, but we never stopped working on the problem and made every race, getting lots of seat time on our new home track.
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LANE ZARDO SCORES FIRST SUPER STOCK FEATURE WIN OF SEASON AT SUNSET
By: Ashley McCubbin

Last weekend, defending Super Stock Champion Lane Zardo was bit by the bad luck bug as on lap two, contact from Dan Achibald forced Zardo into the outside wall. The result was his 2012 championship bid starting in a hole. Coming into this week, the goal was simple – start gaining points.
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Kawartha Speedway 2012: Practice Perfects Performance
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications

Smart racecar drivers know there’s no easy path to victory lane. You can’t ask for directions at a gas station or speak to someone on the street. Its one of the few places you’ll never get to using Mapquest or a GPS. Hard work and racing luck may be the only sure fire way to find your way to the winner’s circle. With Kawartha Speedway’s 2012 campaign inching closer at every tick of the clock, the 3/8th mile oval at Fraserville, Ontario will host an open practice session for their 3 regular divisions – and any driver looking to take some laps on one of the finest racing facilities in the province – Friday, May 25th.
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Harold Noseworthy Suffers Poor Finish After Wheel Falls Off
By: Ashley McCubbin, Hard Core Racing PR

In the feature at Sunset International Speedway on May 12th, Harold Noseworthy finished in 26th position after the wheel fell off in the feature when the hub broke.
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ERIC YORKE SCORES FIRST CAREER MINI STOCK FEATURE VICTORY AT SUNSET
By: Ashley McCubbin

Last week saw Gary Jones find Sunset Speedway victory lane, however would not return this week due to running the full Sauble Speedway schedule. With Jones not returning this weekend, it setup the perfect opportunity for somebody else to find victory lane.
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Linc Brown Takes a Step Closer to the Year’s First Green Flag
By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications

The hours may be long, but the rewards are many. Getting a racecar ready for action at the local speedway is hard work. There’s much more to it than just filling the tank with gas and hoping for the best. Linc Brown has been away from Kawartha Speedway’s weekly wars since the end of the 2008 season, but his heart has never lost the desire to compete. With the 2012 campaign getting closer every day, the Colborne, Ontario runner crossed another item off his pre-season checklist as this year’s graphics package was applied to the #99 Kawartha Metals/The Wolf 101.5 Radio/Don Butt Auto Body/Mayhew Graphics/Clarke Motorsports Communications Dodge Charger.
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Kevin Cornelius Finishes 13th After Last Lap Wreck
By: Ashley McCubbin, KDR Motorsports

After being involved in a wreck on the final lap coming off of turn four, Kevin Cornelius finishes 13th in the feature on May 12th at Sunset International Speedway.
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TIM NORRIS WINS ONTARIO PRO CHALLENGE SERIES SEASON OPENER AT SUNSET
By: Ashley McCubbin

This past Saturday at Sunset International Speedway marked the season opener for the Ontario Pro Challenge Series, as they joined Sunset’s three regular divisions – Limited Late Models, Super Stocks, Mini Stocks.
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DELIVERING FAN VALUE: NEW FAMILY PASS & TICKET DISCOUNTS (UPDATED)
By: Delaware Speedway PR

Attending the races at Delaware Speedway this summer will be more affordable than a night at the movies or an evening at a hockey game with the introduction of the track’s new Family Fun Pass and advanced discount ticket programs. The updated admission prices and top notch racing program and expanded non-smoking areas makes Delaware Speedway the best area-destination for an evening of entertainment this summer.
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Tolton Motorsports Has Eventful Night at Barrie Speedway
By: Ashley McCubbin, Tolton Motorsports

A wreck in practice could’ve easily left Bobby Tolton without scoring any points at Barrie Speedway this weekend. However, with help from a competitor, Tolton was able to gain some points.
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PRACTICE DAY #2 PHOTOS & VIDEO
By: Delaware Speedway PR

Delaware Speedway drivers took to the track for their final practice day before the May 25th pre-season shootout.
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Tyler Johnston Scores Eighth Place Finish in Feature at Sunset Speedway
By: Ashley McCubbin, TRJ Motorsports

At the end of the second night of racing this season at Sunset International Speedway, Tyler Johnston came home with an eighth place finish.
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FT GARAGE SPECIAL OWNERS POINTS PRIZING FOR WEEKLY DIVISIONS
By: Delaware Speedway PR

A special prize will be available to the owners points champions of each of the weekly divisions this season. The owners points champion from each of the weekly classes (Late Model, Super Stock, Truck) will be receiving a tool cabinet from FT Garage.
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Green Flag Pit Stop Hands Brian Wilson Jr. a Poor Finish
By: Ashley McCubbin, Wilson Motorsports

During the feature, Brian Wilson Jr. looked good as he was having a good run and running with the pack. However, a green flag pit stop handed Wilson a 20th place finish in the feature.
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Wilson Joins OSCAAR Tour Part-Time for 2012
By: Clayton Johns, OSCAAR PR

With twenty years of Late Model racing experience in his back pocket, Owen Sound, Ontario native Doug Wilson is joining the OSCAAR Super Late Model tour for the 2012 season. After a career that has been spent mostly at Sauble Speedway, Wilson has decided to fulfill a desire and race with the outlaws. However, the former ALSTAR series driver is no stranger to touring series both as a driver and as a crew member after he travelled with Brandon Watson’s CRA Super Series entry south of the border last summer.
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Practice this Sunday at Sunset Speedway
By: Clayton Johns, OSCAAR PR

Practice day info for May 13th. Gates will open at noon and cars will be on track at 1:00 pm. Cars must clear tech prior to going on track. Practice will run until around 4:00 pm.

Barton Advances Career to OSCAAR Modifieds
By: Clayton Johns, OSCAAR PR

The OSCAAR modified series is still a week shy of its first ever event, but the series has already earned a reputation as a highly competitive series for drivers hoping to move up the ranks of Ontario short-track racing. Matt Barton is among those drivers that will be racing a modified for the first time ever when the green flag drops on May 20 for the inaugural OSCAAR Modifieds race. The New Hamburg, Ontario native has spent the last two years in Legends car both in Ontario and Michigan, but this season will pilot a modified formerly driven by Delaware Speedway’s Tony Viera. Barton, who is a former champion of the Hurricane Midgets touring series in Ontario, felt that his promotion to the OSCAAR Mods this season was an obvious decision.
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KEVIN CORNELIUS, HERB WALTERS AND GARY JONES VICTORIOUS OPENING NIGHT AT SUNSET SPEEDWAY
By: Ashley McCubbin

Well the cold temperatures had all the fans bundled in blankets, the racing was sparking hot and fierce on the track as drivers were battling for every position closely.
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May 5th: Opening Night Heat Winners at Sunset Speedway
By: Ashley McCubbin

Well the air was cold and fans were trying to wear as many layers as possible, the action on track was hot as everybody was fighting for every inch, wanting to be the winner on opening night.
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Brian Love Finishes Eighth on Opening Night at Sunset Speedway
By: Ashley McCubbin/Brian Love PR

After having a solid season last year, Brian Love opened up the season by finishing eighth in the feature on the opening night.
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Cornelius Begins Title Defense In Victory Lane At Sunset
By: Spencer Lewis/Sunset Speedway PR

2011 Sunset Speedway Limited Late Model champion Kevin Cornelius (No. 17 Halton Crushed Stone/Alliston Transmission Chevrolet) picked up right where he left off in the 2012 season opener, leading all 30-laps to begin his title defense.
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Burrows Ready to Tackle 2012 Season
By: Clayton Johns/OSCAAR PR

With the inaugural OSCAAR Modified’s season set to kick off in just over two weeks, Chris Burrows is among the drivers itching to get back to the track. The third generation driver will pilot the #63 modified and enjoy sponsorship from Fox’s Bakery, Burrows Boyz Racing, Sef Form Hassel Auto, and Knightworks Design for his 2012 campaign. Burrows is racing out of the Burrows Boyz Racing stable which hopes to have as many as six Modified’s at select races and four on a regular basis. After taking the majority of the past two seasons off, the former Barrie Speedway and Sunset International Speedway four-cylinder champion is excited to tackle a touring series in 2012.
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Tyler Johnston Finishes Seventh on Opening Night at Sunset Speedway
By: Ashley McCubbin/TRJ Motorsports PR

Entering his sophomore season at Sunset Speedway, Tyler Johnston opened up the season by finishing seventh in the feature on the opening night.
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Flamboro Speedway Completes Third Night Of Competition
By: Randy Spencer/Flamboro Speedway PR

Another night of nice weather greeted fans including those from the greater Hamilton area. This year, Flamboro is holding four special community nights featuring 2 for 1 admission nights for the communities of Hamilton, Guelph, Brantford and the Cambridge-KW area.
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Beyore Returns for Championship Run
By: Clayton Johns/OSCAAR PR

After a one year absence from the OSCAAR Super Late Model Tour, Mike Beyore will be returning for a full campaign in 2012. Beyore is among a long list of veteran drivers returning after varied lengths of absence from the series. Beyore, who finished third in the overall points standings in 2010, is energized about his return. The #54 Cadillac of Beyore has been in race ready condition since January, but Beyore assures that the car has gone through a number of changes since it last hit the track at Sunset International Speedway in 2010.
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Black Magic Racing Partners with Across From Roger
By: Tim Tolton/Black Magic Racing PR

Black Magic Racing is pleased to announce they will be teaming up with local rock band Across From Roger. We have watched their live shows and enjoy their music as we work on the cars in the shop. We are looking forward to our new relationship with them and watching both the band and race team grow.
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Burning Passion Fuels Larry Jackson’s Championship Chase
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications

Racecar drivers earn a living in a variety of different professions. At the short track level, few weekly runners – even the most successful in any division – can’t look at paying the bills with the money they earn at the track. Larry Jackson – who captured the NAPA Auto Parts ACT Late Model title at Kawartha Speedway in 2007 – is a full time professional firefighter. An acting captain with the City of Mississauga fire department, Jackson says he loves the competition at the Fraserville 3/8th mile oval.
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Bobby Tolton Finishes 10th in Opening Night at Barrie Speedway
By: Ashley McCubbin/Tolton Motorsports PR

In the opening night at Barrie Speedway, Bobby Tolton would bring his Honda Civic home in the 10th position. He would finish fifth and second in the heats.
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On opening night at Barrie Speedway, Gord Shepherd won the first LM feature, Dwayne Baker won the second LM feature, Rick Walt won the TC feature and Charlie Smith won the MS feature.

Quaker State Team Claims First Checker Of 2012
By: Elliott Racing PR

Sunset Speedway officially opened on Saturday night. It was a sunny but cool evening but the cold temperatures made the cars more powerful and handle better, and did not stop the fans from coming out as a huge crowd welcomed the strong field of cars to kick off the 2012 season. One reason we switched to Sunset this year was to show case our sponsors in front of bigger crowds like this.
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Kevin Cornelius and KDR Motorsports Victorious on Opening Night
By: Ashley McCubbin/KDR Motorsports

On a night that saw six cautions due to various incidents, Kevin Cornelius would come out victorious, winning the first feature of the 2012 Sunset Speedway Limited Late Model season.
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Brian Wilson Jr. Comes Home 12th Despite Cut Tire on Opening Night
By: Ashley McCubbin/Wilson Motorsports

Despite having to pit under green flag conditions for a flat tire, Brian Wilson Jr. was still able to come home in the 12th position.
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Harold Noseworthy Finishes 10th in Sunset Speedway Return
By: Ashley McCubbin/Hard Core Racing

In his return to Sunset Speedway, Harold Noseworthy finished in the 10th position.
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Brian Love Set To Begin 2012 Season at Sunset Speedway This Weekend
By: Ashley McCubbin/Brian Love PR

Barrie, Ontario native Brian Love is looking to get his Honda civic on track this weekend in the Mini Stock division in hopes to find success in 2012.
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McHappy Day Fundraiser
By: Elliott Racing PR

We headed north, taking our Quaker State race car to a McHappy Day event in Bolton Ontario. This annual fund raiser was community driven to help raise money for children's charities.
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Kevin Cornelius and KDR Motorsports Are Ready For 2012 Season
By: Ashley McCubbin/KDR Motorsports

As the off-season comes to a close, Kevin Cornelius and the KDR Motorsports team look to hit the track this weekend to begin the 2012 Limited Late Model season at Sunset Speedway.
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Woolsey tests supermodified at Flamboro Speedway; Close, but not close enough
By: Adams, Grisdale Racing Products

TJ Woolsey and crew headed to Flamboro Speedway today to shake down his new supermodified. When Sarah Miskiewicz Tweeted a photo from the track I headed over to get some photos.
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Wilson Motorsports Launches New Website in Anticipation For 2012 Season
By: Ashley McCubbin/Wilson Motorsports PR

In anticipation for this coming season, Wilson Motorsports has launched a brand new website, which can be viewed at http://www.wix.com/brianwilsonjr00/wilsonmotorsports#!.
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April 29th Sunset Speedway Practice Highlights
By: Ashley McCubbin

In the mad dash to get the cars set-up before the first weekend of racing on May 5th at Sunset Speedway in Innisfil, Ontario, there were some new faces at the track that hadn't made an apperance yet.
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Putting a Plan Into Action: Linc Brown Signs Kawartha Metals to Back 2012 Late Model Program at Kawartha
By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications

Just over 6 months ago, Linc Brown issued a press release that indicated he was considering a return to the weekly wars at Kawartha Speedway. The 46 year-old Colborne, Ontario racer – who finished 2nd in points during the 2007 season and 7th in the final 2008 tally – had been on a sabbatical from the track’s headline division, but a true racer knows that a passion for the sport never completely leaves your system.
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Kevin Cornelius hits the track for practice for first time in 2012
By: Ashley McCubbin/KDR Motorsports

For the first time in 2012, Kevin Cornelius and KDR Motosports took the No. 17 Halton Crushed Stone Limited, Hanson Pipe, Sandbox Tech Child Care, Ed's Automotive, Alliston Transmission and FierceWraps.com Late Model to the track for practice laps.
After a day of practice, everything looked the same as last year as the car was fast throughout the afternoon. Pictures from practice can be found on the "photos" page of the website.
Get ready as the first night of racing is May 5th, with racing starting at 6pm EST. Make sure to come out to the track and support the team.
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Alex Lees Looks For Another Successful Season in 2012
By: Ashley McCubbin

“The person I would like to thank the most is my dad Paul Lees. We lost him in this past November to cancer and without him and his constant support he gave me every day for racing and anything else he saw I liked, I wouldn’t be who I am today. He helped make me the racer and person I have become.”
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JP Josiasse is a Good Neighbour
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications

Speedway promoters are a unique breed. They’re not just sitting back counting the money as the crowd comes through the gates. In most cases, they’re fans of the sport and in some instances, even competitors. Kawartha’s Derek Lynch is a race winner in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series and has turned laps on some of North America’s most famous venues. Sunset Speedway’s Mark Dilley still campaigns a competitive Canadian Tire Series ride and at Brighton Speedway, Mark Rinaldi raced a street stock on a limited basis and even climbed behind the wheel of a DIRTcar sportsman modified. JP Josiasse – owner and promoter at Peterborough Speedway – is cut from the same cloth.
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4/28 - Practice #2
By: Ashley McCubbin/Brian Love PR

Brian Love was out for practice once again and this time it went well as the car felt fast and everything came together nicely. You can check out photos from practice in the Images section. Get ready as the first night of racing is this coming Saturday on May 5th.
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April 28th Sunset Speedway Practice Highlights
By: Ashley McCubbin

Another Saturday equals yet another practice for teams at Sunset Speedway as they continue to prepare for the 2012 season. With opening night next Saturday, it was gauranteed that more cars would show up ready to play.
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Howse Finds Victory Lane In Flamboro Late Model Opener
By: Randy Spencer for OntarioOval.com and Flamboro Speedway

Week number two of racing at Flamboro Speedway saw the return of the Grisdale Late Models along with some exciting racing action including some drivers earning their first victories.
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Harold Noseworthy Makes First Laps of 2012
By: Ashley McCubbin/Hard Core Racing PR

Harold Noseworthy took to the track for practice on April 29th to get some laps under his belt in his car as he continues to prepare for the 2012 racing season. Pictures have been added to the images section of the website.
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GRANDSON MAKES THIRD GENERATION DEBUT; QUAKER STATE HONDA GRABS ATTENTION
By: Elliott Racing PR

After four years racing Go-Carts, our grandson Gehrig Halliday made his debut in Stock Car racing Saturday night at Flamboro Speedway. Gehrig represents the 3rd generation of Elliott family racing, and made everyone proud improving each time out. Fans and competitors loved the paint scheme on the Quaker State Honda.
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NorthSheds Sponsors #28 Pure Stock in 2012
By: Battered Metal Racing

Battered Metal Racing (BMR) is pleased to announce that NorthSheds, manufacturers of rustic pine garden sheds and cabanas, has become the title sponsor of the #28 Mustang, driven by JP Rosevear for 2012 season.
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Mike Nelson To Compete In Lucas Oil Sportsman Series In 2012
By: Ashley McCubbin/Nelson Motorsports PR

Peterborough Speedway Mini Stock Competitor Mike Nelson announced at the end of the 2011 season that he’d be moving up to the Lucas Oil Sportsman Series for 2012.
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Canadian Tire Motorsports Park Unveils New Logo
By: Mosport PR

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park has unveiled its exciting new logo iin advance of the 2012 season which will kick off with the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series opener at the Victoria Day SpeedFest Weekend presented by Castrol Edge on May 18-20.
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Cue the Countdown – OSCAAR Season One Month Away
By: Clayton Johns, OSCAAR PR

Spring is in the air and at times it feels more like summer. The mild weather across Ontario has racing fans and drivers alike antsy to scratch the itch. Those days are drawing closer and closer for all involved in both the OSCAAR Outlaw Super Late Model and Modified series as the season is set to kick-off on May 20, 2012 at Sunset Speedway in one month. Each new season brings new excitement and both divisions have exciting news regarding their program for the upcoming season.
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Flamboro Speedway Gets 51st Season Underway
By: Randy Spencer/Flamboro Speedway PR

Cloudy skies and frosty temperatures greeted eagerly returning racers and fans as the 2012 race season officially got under way at Flamboro Speedway. The 51st season of racing is looking to be exciting and will provide lots of great racing action this summer with 30 nights on the schedule and the first night didn’t disappoint with plenty of exciting action.
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OSCAAR Adds Social Media
By: Clayton Johns, OSCAAR PR

With the 2012 season fast approaching, OSCAAR Racing has decided to help improve the fan experience by adding the social media platforms of Facebook and Twitter to its existing online website. The addition of these two platforms will allow race fans to receive updates regarding each and every race in a simplified manner from their mobile phones or tablets.
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Scott McGregor Prepares for 2012 Season at Sauble Speedway

Scott McGregor sent in photos from the preperation of No. 92 Mini Stock, which will compete at Sauble Speedway this upcoming season
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David Burrows Ready for Inaugural OSCAAR Season
By: Ashley McCubbin

This year, the OSCAAR Modified series begins its inaugural season and one driver with modified experience that’s ready to get going is David Burrows. The driver of the No. 63 Fox’s Bakery and Deli, Burrowz Boys Racing, Pink Lemonade Photography and Morrison Climate Control Modified is excited to be back in a modified, owning his own car.
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SUNSET SPEEDWAY PARTNERS WITH MACMASTER BUICK GMC
By: Linda Jones/Wide Open Solutions

Sunset Speedway is pleased to announce today their new partnership in 2012 with MacMaster Buick GMC of Orangeville, Ontario. MacMaster will provide Sunset with a 2012 GMC Pace Truck and offer racers a new rewards program. Additionally MacMaster will be Sunset's Official Supplier of the 602 Crate Engine.
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QUAKER STATE TEAM VISITS GM DEALER
By: Elliott Racing Team PR

We had our car on display for two days in Hamilton to support a promotion at John Bear GMC featuring 0% finance. John Bear has three Dealerships. Their lineup includes Pontiac, Buick, GMC, Corvette and of course Chevrolet.
This event was a great success. Our next show is May 2nd at MacDonald’s restaurant in Bolton for a community day fund raiser. Then we go racing!!!

Matt Mulholland Looks to Defend Thunder Car Championship at Sauble Speedway
By: Ashley McCubbin

“I am extremely competitive at everything I do. I do have an indescribable passion to drive and compete. There is nothing like the feeling of getting strapped into a beast, racing against the best drivers in the country and knowing that you have a shot to win.”
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Harold Noseworthy to make a comeback at Sunset Speedway
By: Ashley McCubbin, Hard Core Racing PR

Hard Core Racing announces the return of 2004 Four Fun Track Champion Harold Noseworthy. After spending two years away from being behind the wheel, Noseworthy will run the full Mini Stock schedule in 2012.
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SEAN GROSMAN: THE FLORIDA RESIDENT IS READY TO FLY TO THE FRONT OF THE PACK
By: Ashley McCubbin

Most drivers make a trip that’s at most a couple hours to race on a weekend basis. However for one Limited Late Model driver at Sunset Speedway, it’s a flight from Florida to Innisfil, Ontario to race at Sunset Speedway each Saturday night. Sean Grosman grew up in Toronto before moving to Florida.
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2012 Racing Plans
By: Ashley McCubbin, Nicole Podewils PR

2011 Mini Stock Champion Nicole Podewils and team have decided to run a part-time schedule due to Podewils being in school to become a teacher in 2012. We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you at the track this season when racing.

RON QUESNELLE LOOKS TO DEFEND CHAMPIONSHIP AT BARRIE SPEEDWAY
By: Ashley McCubbin

Last season was the dream season for Ron Quesnelle as he won the Limited Late Model Championship and 13 features at Barrie Speedway. With the championship at Barrie, he also becomes only the second driver to win championships at both tracks in Simcoe County (Sunset Speedway & Barrie Speedway) in the past decade.
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Getting Rid of Bad Luck Early.....
By: Ashley McCubbin, 04 Racing PR

First practice of the year, first broken engine.......Let's hope that's the only bad luck that Brian Love and team endure this year. You can check out pictures from practice in the Images section of Brian's website.
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Donny Beatty To Run Sunset Speedway Full-Time in 2012
By: Ashley McCubbin

This year, Donny Beatty has made the decision to make his full-time return to Sunset Speedway after running four years at Peterborough Speedway and two years at Kawartha Speedway.
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Behind the Scenes: Sportsman Rebuild - 4/26/2012
By: Ashley McCubbin, Black Magic Racing PR

Behind the Scenes photos of the Sportsman car being rebuilt have been added to the Images section of the website so check them out to continue your backstage look.
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Sunset Speedway: Parker Traves Follows in Father's Footsteps
By: Ashley McCubbin

This season, Parker Traves is following in his father’s footsteps, ready to take on his rookie season Mini Stock division at Sunset Speedway.
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Preparing for 2012: Part 2.....
By: Ashley McCubbin, Tolton Motorsports PR

More photos of the 2012 prep have been added to the Images section of the website so check them out.
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Jason Melson Embarks on Rookie Season at Barrie Speedway
By: Ashley McCubbin

At the age of 19, Dave Melson began racing at Barrie Speedway in 1979. The result was both his son’s getting bit by the racing bug.
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Progress Continues on the Super Late Model
By: Rob Poole Racing PR

More progress was made today on the 45. The engine was bolted in this morning and the process of installing the exhaust, powertrain, and so on has started. Racing season is approaching fast as local short tracks are opening their doors for the 2012 season.
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Brandon Crumbie Set for Inaugural OSCAAR Season
By: Ashley McCubbin

“I’m looking forward to running a new class with a new group of people and hopefully we can have a successful year.”
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For Sale: #45 LLM – New Price!
By: Rob Poole Racing PR

FOR SALE. #45 LLM - Finished third in points at Sunset Speedway; Complete turn key car, just add your seat and go racing! $10,500
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Teri-Lynne Dixon Looks for Success at Barrie Speedway
By: Ashley McCubbin

“It’s like an addiction; my family and friends are so supportive. The thrill and excitement and never knowing what is going on.”
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Mike Robinson Jr. Brings Lightning McQueen to Sunset Speedway
By: Ashley McCubbin

Last season, Robinson Jr. went into the last couple of weeks looking to have a solid finish in points.
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ANDY KAMRATH LOOKS FOR SAUBLE SPEEDWAY LATE MODEL CHAMPIONSHIP
By: Ashley McCubbin

Last season, Andy Kamrath finished fourth in points after winning four features, having a solid season at Sauble Speedway behind the wheel of the No. 35 AM Roofing Solutions and Watson Building Supplies of Barrie.
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CHARLIE SMITH: READY TO TAKE ON MINI STOCK DIVISION AT BARRIE SPEEDWAY
By: Ashley McCubbin

Last season saw Charlie Smith ran a Ford Mustang at Barrie Speedway, having some solid runs while others weren’t as pretty.
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APRIL 21ST: SUNSET SPEEDWAY PRACTICE
By: Ashley McCubbin

Sunset Speedway hosted their third practice of the season to allow teams to get ready for the 2012 season. Many drivers came out, prepared to put more laps on their cars to get them handling before the season started.
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2012 SUNSET SPEEDWAY MINI STOCK PREVIEW
By: Ashley McCubbin

Last season, six different drivers found victory lane during regular events during the season. With four of the top competitors running part-time in 2012, it will be interesting to see what happens.
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2012 SUNSET SPEEDWAY SUPER STOCK PREVIEW
By: Ashley McCubbin

Last year, six different drivers found Super Stock victory lane during the course of the season. Of those six, five of them are returning in 2012. Last season was competitive top to bottom with many close battles on track and with the same group returning with some additions, this year promises to be a repeat.
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2012 SUNSET SPEEDWAY LIMITED LATE MODEL PREVIEW
By: Ashley McCubbin

Last year was one of the most competitive seasons of Limited Late Model racing at Sunset Speedway as seven different drivers found victory lane in feature events during the course of the season. Of those seven, six of those drivers are returning with a whole host of other talented drivers to take on the 2012 schedule.
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APRIL 14TH: OPENING PRACTICE AT SUNSET SPEEDWAY
By: Ashley McCubbin

The first practice of the season always draws attention as everybody is curious to see who's got what. That was no different this year at Sunset Speedway as some drivers came out, ready to test out their new rides for 2012.
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Ken Donaldson Junior: In Some Good Company
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications

Mention the name ‘Junior’ to a stockcar racing fan and depending on their age, they’ll think you’re referring to either hall of fame driver and car owner Robert ‘Junior’ Johnson or second generation superstar Dale Earnhardt Junior, winner of the NASCAR Sprint Cup most popular driver award for 9 consecutive seasons. Although he’s yet to achieve the same level of success as any of the drivers who share his name, Ken Donaldson Junior could be well on his way.
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2012 Race for a Cure
By: Holdaway Motorsports

Ribbons are on sale early for the 2nd "Race for a Cure" If you are interested in helping sell any ribbons or spread the word contact Holdawaymotorsports@hotmail.com.

SUMMER SHOWDOWN DRIVERS ANNOUNCED
By: Delaware Speedway PR

Michael Waltrip, Clint Bowyer, and Travis Pastrana are the top-talent Nascar superstars who will be making the trip to Delaware Speedway this season for the APC Summer Showdown. The high-profile event will take place on Wednesday, July 18 at 8:00 pm.
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400 Flea Market
By: Susan Maltese, Maltese Motorsports

Be sure to come to the 400 Flea market to see maltese motorsports April 21,22 and check out the the new car.hope to see everyone there

Ryan Kimball Kicks Kawartha Speedway Plans into High Gear
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications

It hasn’t come to the extreme of tearing apart couch cushions or collecting empty bottles, but Ryan Kimball is looking for change. After enduring a few frustrating seasons running an older chassis in Kawartha Speedway’s NAPA Auto Parts ACT Late Model division, the Norwood, Ontario racer will head into the 2012 campaign at the controls of new McColl Racing Enterprises machine. Making the change to an updated piece is more than just jumping behind the wheel and taking the green flag. There are long hours in the shop before getting to that point.
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Tyler Johnston Practices at Sunset Speedway
By: Ashley McCubbin, Johnstonville Racing PR

In preperation for the 2012 race season, Tyler Johnston hit the track on April 14th to test out his Honda Civic for the 2012 season. Pictures have been posted on the team's website.
Click here to view the Johnstonville Racing website

Craig Scott: Powering A Part-Time Passion
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications

A busy work schedule can be either a blessing, or a curse. Omemee, Ontario’s Craig Scott would love to be a regular runner in Kawartha Speedway’s Better Carpet Thunder Car field, but his full-time position as Vice President of Operations for Hy-Tech Drilling places so many demands on his to-do list, he’s only able to make it to the track a couple of times a year. The 59 year-old father of 4 – who got his first taste of the sport at the now defunct North Bay Speedway, a track once owned by pit crew member Gary Harling – says that even with a limited schedule, he still looks forward to the adrenalin rush that comes with running side-by-side with a trusted driver.
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Behind the Scenes Pictures Added - 5/15/2012
By: Ashley McCubbin, Black Magic Racing PR

More photos of Tim Tolton and crew working on the car have been added so check out the images section to continue your backstage look.
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2012 Preparation Pictures - Update 4/15
By: Ashley McCubbin, Nelson Motorsports PR

Pictures of the preparation for 2012 are posted via the images page so have a look as we get closer and closer to the beginning of a new season.
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ARRIVE AND DRIVE INTRODUCES: WILLOW BABERSTOCK
By: Jamie Horner, Horner Racing

Exhilarating, thrilling, and fast paced are words used to describe racing. Racing can also be described as an increasingly expensive hobby. Starting out in the sport is one of the most difficult ventures to take part in. In order to drive in many of the organizations across Ontario you need to have your own equipment, or at least be willing to dish out a considerable amount of money to have someone else do the work. In my opinion this is one of the reasons that the sport seems to have dwindled in past years in combination with the economic downturn throughout North America.
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BARRIE SPEEDWAY MALL SHOW PREVIEWS 2012 SEASON
By: Ashley McCubbin

Last week at Bayfield Mall, Barrie Speedway hosted a mall show, which showcased some of the cars expected to race at Barrie this coming season. As Barrie Speedway enters its second season under new ownership, there is no question that expectations are high for this season.
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MAJOR DELAWARE SPEEDWAY RENOVATION UNDERWAY
By: John Houghton, Delaware Speedway PR

Delaware Speedway’s new owners are releasing details today of a renovation project to the historic speedway located just outside of London, Ontario, Canada. The plan will see the first major upgrade to turns at the track since the 1990’s and the first reconfiguration of a turn since 1969 when the speedway was expanded to its current size. The upgrade is made possible by the Spivak-Demelo Ownership team and aims to radically improve the quality of racing at Canada’s most historic speedway. Excavation has already begun for the project.
Click here to read more at Delaware Speedway's website

Behind The Scenes Pictures Added
By: Ashley McCubbin, Black Magic Racing PR

As everybody awaits the season to start, we know that curiousity is at its highest to see what is going on. To help feed your curiousity, pictures of the Black Magic Racing team preparing the cars have been added to the images section of the team website so check it out. Consider it your backstage access for this season.
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MONDAY NIGHT GOLD RUSH!
Flamboro Speedway PR

When it comes to racing, promotions and special events, most look to NASCAR as the international leader for direction. So if Monday night can work in Daytona, then why not in Hamilton?
Click here to read more at Flamboro Speedway's website

Preparing for 2012......
By: Ashley McCubbin, Tolton Motorsports PR

Pictures of the car being prepared for the 2012 season have been added to the "Images" section of the website. Also, the 2012 Tentative Schedule is posted so have a look to find out where you can catch Bobby in 2012. Lastly, check out the "crew" page to meet the people who work on the car for Bobby behind the scenes.
Click here to check it out

PURE STOCK RULE AMENDMENT
By: Barrie Speedway PR

FALKEN AZENIS- RT615K IS OUR PREFERRED TIRE. HOWEVER, WE WILL ALSO ALLOW FALKEN AZENIS- 615

Fresh Paint.....
By: Ashley McCubbin, Brian Love PR

As Brian Love and team continue to prepare the car for the 2012 season, the next big step was giving it some color and painting it. Check the "images" section to see pictures of the paint for 2012.
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OVER $300,000 UP FOR GRABS BY LOCAL DRIVERS THIS SEASON
By: John Houghton, Delaware Speedway PR

Delaware Speedway is announcing today that over $300,000 will be available as posted awards to local drivers competing at the speedway this season. The total includes available weekly prizing as well as the new end of season points fund.
Click here to read more at Delaware Speedway's website

Sean Grosman and SMG Motorsports Release 2012 Look

Check out the SMG Motorsports Facebook for a look at what Sean Grosman's Late Model for 2012 will look like.
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2012 Daytona 200 Competitor Ben Young Rides Around Barrie Speedway
By: Barrie Speedway PR

While Car Racing is nearly here...Barrie Speedway heard the whine of a Race Engine. Daytona 200 Competitor, #86 Ben Young, ran a few laps for a segment on the Rogers TV program SCS Simcoe County Sports, with Hosts Cam Brown & Craig Ripley.
Click here to see some pictures

Hockey Banquet #2….Great Night For Kids & Race Team
By: Gary Elliott Racing PR

On March 31st we were invited to bring our Quaker State Impala to the second hockey banquet of 2012. Scripture Union staff helped Bob Pereria and I with set up prior to the show. Parents and young players had a great time looking at and listening to the car. They were excited to get close to this real race car.
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PRE-SEASON SHOOTOUT DETAILS ANNOUNCED
By: Delaware Speedway PR

The pre-season shootout is scheduled to be held on May 25, 2012.
Click here to read more at Delaware Speedway's website

THE 2012 MALL SHOW WAS A SUCCESS!
By: Barrie Speedway PR

THANK YOU TO ALL THE DRIVERS THAT PARTICIPATED AND CONGRATULATIONS TO THE DRIVERS WHO WERE ABLE TO GRAB SOME NEW SPONSORS FOR THE 2012 RACING SEASON!
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Another "Sproule" gets set to race at CCS
By: Capital City Speedway PR

Sarah Sproule, the daughter of the late CCS driver, Ken Sproule, will be making her debut this year in a new Four for Fun Car with the help of our good friends, AD Motor Sports. Ken had said in the past that he wanted to see his daughter in a car at CCS and with the help of a number of individuals, that will happen in 2012. Sarah has been helping out on the assembly of her new car as told to me by Al Dickie. Al has made it quite clear to Sarah that she has to put the time in as well to make it ready for Opening Night. Here is a glimpse of that process.
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Tim Tolton and Black Magic Racing Launch New Website
By: Ashley McCubbin, Black Magic Racing PR

On April 2, 2012, Black Magic Racing announced that they have officially launched their new website, http://blackmagic-racing.com. The website will contain up-to-date information throughout the whole year about driver, Tim Tolton, as he races in a variety of divisions.
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Kyle Donaldson is the ‘Wheel’ Deal
By: Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications

The name over the driver’s door of the #53 car in Kawartha Speedway’s headline class simply reads “Wheely”. It’s a casual reference to driver steeped in the Fraserville, Ontario oval’s racing history. During his career, Kyle Donaldson has laid claim to multiple track championships and the Queensville, Ontario runner is now turning heads in the NAPA Auto Parts ACT Late Model class. Despite finishing 4th in points during the 2011 campaign; the 30 year-old enters the 2012 fight looking to add a new title to his collection of hardware.
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Burke Joins OSCAAR Mods from Lucas Oil Sportsman Series
By: Clayton Johns, OSCAAR PR

After running Late Model stock cars over the past four years in Ontario, Tim Burke is moving to a brand new OSCAAR modified for the 2012 season. Burke raced a Late Model at Peterborough Speedway for three consecutive seasons before moving to the Lucas Oil Sportsman Series last season. Burke is excited about moving to the new OSCAAR division for 2012 and says that the management behind the series was one of the main reasons he decided to join the club.
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Law joins Super Late field for 2012
By: Clayton Johns, OSCAAR PR

Veteran Ontario late model racer Paul Law is joining the OSCAAR Outlaw Super Late Model tour for the 2012 racing season. Driving his familiar #72 Midas of Orangeville, Ron Little Trucking, Hawk Shop Chevrolet Impala, Law will be competing in a touring series for the first time since a stint with the American Cup Lite tour in the early 2000’s.
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Construction begins at the "Capital City Speedway Motor Sports Park"
By: Cayuga Speedway PR

Today was not the first day of work on the 2012 season, but it was the first day of construction for what will be the best year CCS has seen in a decade or more. Today, I felt like a fat kid in a candy store, as it was the start of a vision I have had since my short time as the operator of CCS. Today was the beginning for what I would like to now call the "Capital City Speedway Motor Sports Park". To remain viable in business today, you have to think creatively and find new and other sources of income. We have listened to our customers, old and new, and have given them what they want. A place to come and enjoy the many various motor sports activities which exist today. Last year we had the Stock Car program and re-introduced Drifting during the season. This year we will have an even better stock car program than we did last year, we have expanded our Drifting operations which will now include a better Drifting track. We will re-open the Drag Strip, and are now offering Time Attack and Lapping sessions. We think with the addition of these programs and the addition of others possibly as early as next year, will guarantee the financial stability of the property in the long run. What that means to all of you is, we will be around for your enjoyment for many years to come.
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The "Sun" will come out tomorrow
By: Cayuga Speedway PR

We are pleased to announce that the Ottawa Sun will be back as the "Official Newspaper" for 2012 at Capital City Speedway. We would like to thank the Ottawa Sun for making a commitment to CCS and its drivers and fans. After the success of last year, the Sun made it quite clear that they wanted to be a part of Capital City Speedway again, and have increased their participation and role in 2012.

Johnstonville Racing Prepares for 2012 Season
By: Ashley McCubbin - Johnstonville Racing PR

As the 2012 season looms to begin in May, teams continue to prepare their cars for the new year. Johnstonville Racing has released their first picture of what the car will look like.
Click here to see the picture on the Johnstonville Racing website.

2012 Season
By: Desi Walt

So ladies and gents wondering what the 2012 season is going to bring?? Well this season I am driving two cars! Full time thunder car and part time late model! We are also looking for some new sponsors to come on board! If anyone is interested just message me!! Thanks
Click here to see pictures of the Late Model

Security Connection offers up a "Steal of a Deal"
By: Capital City Speedway PR

Capital City Speedway is happy to announce that Security Connection will be back as an advertiser for 2012. Chris MacDonald, the President of Security Connection and owner and driver of the 03 Ministock, says he would not miss the opportunity to support CCS as we move forward making things even better for 2012. Chris is very happy the direction the track is going and has come on board again in 2012. Chris is very enthusiastic about his racing program this year and has put an offer on the table to help us and our fans.
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SUNSET SPEEDWAY ANNOUNCES MRE PRO SERIES IN 2012
By: Sunset Speedway PR

Sunset Speedway is pleased to announce today the new MRE Pro Series will take to the track for four race events in 2012. The MRE (McColl Racing Products) Pro Series events will all feature Open Late Models, Super Stock/Thunder Cars and Mini Stock races.
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Kawartha Speedway and Capital City Speedway Thunder Car Challenge
By: Capital City Speedway PR

A Thunder Car Track Challenge has been organized between Kawartha Downs Speedway and Capital City Speedway. A seperate prize payout in excess of $ 1,000.00 has been put on the table by Derek Lynch and Todd Gow. The challenge dates are August 24th at Kawartha and September 8 at CCS. Both of these events are 50 Lap Races.
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Mister Transmission "Gears Up" for 2012
By: Capital City Speedway PR

We would like to thank Mister Transmission for coming back as one of our Advertisers for 2012. Unfortunately, the St. Laurent location did not want to participate in the program this year, but the Baseline Road location and the Kanata location are with us in 2012.
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Kawartha Speedway Champions Plan Their 2012 Attack on the Track
By: Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications

At the start of every season, drivers in Kawartha Speedway’s Hasiuk Trailer and Container Rental Mini Stock, Better Carpet Thunder Car and NAPA Auto Parts ACT Late Model divisions share a common goal. They’re out to run as well as possible in every show, earning valuable points toward a track championship. The Fraserville, Ontario facility’s 10 race schedule makes it necessary to bring your best stuff whenever you hit the track. With the 2012 campaign a little over 2 months away, teams are putting the final touches on the machines that will chase the crown in each regular division.
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Mike Nelson To Compete in Lucas Oil Sportsman Series in 2012
By: Ashley McCubbin - Mike Nelson PR

Peterborough Speedway Mini Stock Competitor Mike Nelson announced at the end of the 2011 season that he’d be moving up to the Lucas Oil Sportsman Series for 2012.
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Vortex Brake Pads Returns As Title Sponsor Of NASCAR Opener
By: Ryan Chalmers, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park PR

(Bowmanville, ON – March 22, 2012) Canadian Tire Motorsport Park announced today that Vortex® Brake Pads will return as the title sponsor of the NASCAR Canadian Series opening round, headlining the Victoria Day SpeedFest Weekend, May 18-20.
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JP Motorsports Thanks Sponsors
By: Jason Parker, JP Motorsports

Just got back from Speedweeks a few days ago and would like to thank a lot of people that made it possible. It was a great experience to race at New Symrna Speedway and something that I have wanted to do for awhile now. There was a lot of work before we left to get the car prepared and a lot more when we got there. I need to thank Kevin and Adam for all the time that they have invested in this trip.
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Barrie Speedway Launches New Website

Barrie Speedway has launched a brand new website, which can be viewed at http:/www.barriespeedway.com.. You can also follow Barrie Speedway via twitter by following @BarrieSpeedway

Sunset Speedway Announces Practice Dates

Saturday April 14th. 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm Single Car
Wednesday April 18th. 5:30 pm - Dusk Single Car
Saturday April 21st 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm
Wednesday April 25th. 5:30 pm. - Dusk Single Car
Saturday April 28th. 12:00 noon - 6pm.
Sunday April 29th. 1:00pm. - 5:pm.

Mall Show at Bayfield Mall
By: Diane Cunningham, Barrie Speedway Owner

Barrie Speedway will be displaying at the Bayfield Mall in Barrie from March 25th through to April 1st, 2012.
We have a limited number of spots so could any teams interested in displaying please email us at barriespeedway2011@yahoo.ca so we can book you in and forward you all the details.

SPEED AND CUSTOM SHOW THIS WEEKEND
By: Delaware Speedway PR

Delaware Speedway is proud to sponsor the race zone at this weekend’s Speed and Custom Show. The show runs at the Western Fair Grounds March 23, 24, & 25.
Click here to read more at Delaware Speedway's website

RETURNING STAFF MEETING
By: Delaware Speedway PR

Delaware Speedway is hosting meetings for last season’s staff who are interested in returning to work at the track for 2012.
Click here to read more at Delaware Speedway's website.

Blog #2
By: Jamie Horner - Horner Racing - 3/19/2012

Blog #2 Up and running :) Check it out!!
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Rob Poole Racing Announces Two New Sponsors
By: Rob Poole Racing - 3/19/2012

Rob Poole Racing is excited to announce that we have two new sponsors joining us for the 2012 race season! We welcome Multi-tech Machining & Welding Inc and Central Industrial Supply to the RPR team! Check out the links through the team website
Click here to check out RobPooleRacing.com

KAWARTHA SPEEDWAY: Andy Ford and Willie Reyns prepare for return visits to Rockingham Speedway - 3/19/2012
By: Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications

While most are waiting for the arrival of the Easter Bunny, Kawartha Speedway drivers Andy Ford and Willie Reyns – regulars in the track's Better Carpet Thunder Car division – are egg-cited to get cracking on their 2012 racing season.After disappointing results in November's Polar Bear 150, each driver believes they have a score to settle Saturday, April 14th at North Carolina's Rockingham Speedway when they compete in a 75 lap Frank Kimmel Street Stock Nationals main event.
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The #45 LLM – Reduced to Sell!
By: Rob Poole Racing - 3/19/2012

FOR SALE. #45 LLM
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Flamboro Announces $10,000 To Win Late Model Invitational
By: Randy Spencer - 3/16/2012

With the above normal temperatures across the province, most of us are chomping at the bit to get out to the track and get the 2012 season underway. Several tracks have recently released their schedule over the past couple of weeks and one in particular, Flamboro Speedway has some interesting additions to this year’s program.
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Thank you. <3 #14
By: Jamie Horner - Horner Racing - 3/15/2012

Due to all of the help from members of the fan site and friends from my facebook page I have been given a recurring writing spot on female racing news. As long as people keep reading them I can keep writing. I am extremely happy about this development and it has already started to open doors for the Horner Racing team that I never thought were possible. So I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who ready the intro blog and took the time to like the article. Another big thank you goes out to Amanda Martin for allowing this Canadian driver (me!) the chance to wrtie for femaleracingnews.com. My next blog will go live tomorrow Thursday March 15th at noon. The fans voted that they wanted to hear about my favourite racing moment. Soooo that is exactly what i wrote about. :) In future if you all have other ideas you would like to see me write about just post them on the horner racing fan site and I will see what I can do.
Thanks, Jamie Horner #14

Pictures of the 2012 Prep
By: Ashley McCubbin - Brian Love PR - 3/15/2012

A big part of the off-season for any driver is preparing the car for the 2012 season. Check the "images" section of Brian's website to see pictures of the progress from Brian Love.
Click here to view Brian Love's website

A little note from the driver.
By: Horner Racing - 3/15/2012

Over the years there have been many off seasons. Non as long as the two year off season that i have been on since my injury. I could not be more excited to get back in the drivers seat and behind the wheel. Im setting a few goals for myself.I am currently still able to win the rookie of the year in Kawathas Late Model division. I would like to add that to my other rookie of the year trophies from a variety of other tracks. My all time goal is to finish within the top ten in points. There is also a program called drive for diversity that i would like to apply to next year. If we have a decent season this year i think that we could be more then elligable for the program. I feel very positive going into this season and I truly hope that this positivity will carry through and help the team to get faster every week.
Click here to read more on the Horner Racing Facebook Page

Jake Ott To Compete in Lucas Oil Sportsman Series in 2012
By: Ashley McCubbin

JWO Racing driver Jake Ott recently announced that he will be driving the No. 88 Dodge owned by Rob Anderson in the Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup Series.
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Dwight Brown Vows to Keep Charging Until All the Numbers Add Up
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications

What is the difference between a driver and a racer? Some people may try to tell you there isn’t one, but just take a casual survey at your favourite speedway. You don’t need to be part of the action on the track to be a racer. It’s more about having an undying passion for the sport. You eat, sleep and dream motorsports. It’s an infatuation that consumes you and you can’t wait to get to the track.
Click here to read more at Kawartha Speedway's website

DELAWARE SPEEDWAY UNVEILS OFFICIAL SCHEDULE
By: Delaware Speedway PR

Delaware Speedway is pleased to officially release its schedule for the 2012 season.
Click here to read more at Delaware Speedway's website

RULE BOOKS RELEASED
By: Delaware Speedway PR

The 2012 Delaware Speedway Rulebooks are now available online
Click here to read the rules at Delaware's website

KROWN JUNIOR RACING LEAGUE REGISTRATION NIGHT
By Delaware Speedway PR

The Krown Junior Racing League has set its annual meeting and registration night.
Click here to read more at Delaware's Speedway

Pictures of the 2012 Prep
By: Ashley McCubbin - Brian Love PR

A big part of the off-season for any driver is preparing the car for the 2012 season. Check the "images" section of Brian's website to see pictures of the progress from Brian Love.
Click here to view Brian Love's website

2012 Schedule Release
By: Ashley McCubbin - Mike Nelson PR

The 2012 schedule for the Lucas Oil Sportsman Series has been released. Check out the schedule page of Mike Nelson's website to see the full schedule and see where you can catch Mike Nelson in 2012. On the topic of the schedule, Mike Nelson is most excited about the race at his home track, Peterborough Speedway.
Click here to view Mike Nelson's website

Kawartha Speedway 2012: The Show Must Go On
By: Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications

The biggest obstacle faced by any speedway is down-time. What happens when there is an on-track incident that requires extensive clean-up and perhaps medical attention? Grandstands everywhere are filled with paying customers who are there to see a show and although even a casual motorsports fan understands that crashes and mechanical failures are part of the game, they want to see the high speed action and thrills of their favourite driver compete for the checkered flag.
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Paul Maltese and Maltese Motorsports Add New Sponsors For The 2012 Season
By: Ashley McCubbin - 3/2/2012

Having a good group of funding behind a race team is important to be able to contend for wins and the championships.
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Brian Wilson Jr. To Host Fundraiser at the End of March
By: Ashley McCubbin - 3/1/2012

Sponsorship at any level of racing can be tough to get and sometimes, it takes creativity to get it. Wilson Motorsports is doing that as they are hosting a fundraiser at the end of March.
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Bowman Brings Experience for ‘Rookie’ Season
By: Clayton Johns, OSCAAR PR - 2/25/2012

After 15 years of Late Model racing throughout the province of Ontario, Jim Bowman is making the transition to run a full-schedule in 2012 with the OSCAAR Outlaw Super Late Models. Bowman will be driving the #63 Re/Max Canada, Cash Inn Loans, TMG Mortgages, Hanover Holidays, Grisdale Racing Products Chevrolet Camaro. The Fergus, Ontario native is the third generation of Bowman’s in Ontario motorsports as his uncles Lloyd and Albert have both raced stock cars, while his father Roy raced a font-engine dragster.
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Dean Scott Joins OSCAAR Mods Field
By: Clayton Johns, OSCAAR PR - 2/22/2012

Veteran stock car driver Dean Scott is making the transition to an OSCAAR modified for the upcoming 2012 season. The Woodstock, Ontario native will be driving the #19 Little-Tracks Petting Zoo modified, but says that a major sponsor is pending. Scott has raced hurricane midgets, modified’s, and most recently quarter-midgets in up-state New York. Needless to say, Scott is not unfamiliar to open wheel racing.
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MegaSpeed
By: Clayton Johns, OSCAAR PR - 2/22/2012

Next stop for OSCAAR will be at the MEGASPEED Custom Car & Truck Show at the Toronto International Centre
Click here to read more at OSCAAR's website

OSCAAR eager to start 2012 season after CME
By: Clayton Johns, OSCAAR PR - 2/22/2012

Less than a week removed from the conclusion of the Canadian Motorsports Expo at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario and it feels as though the OSCAAR season should be starting in the next few weeks. But there remains just over three months until opening night at Sunset Speedway on May 20. Nonetheless, preparations are well underway for both series officials and drivers alike. After convening at the CME for three days from February 10-12, the excitement for the 2012 OSCAAR season was clear given the number of visitors that stopped by the OSCAAR booth over the course of the three day exhibition.
Click here to read more at OSCAAR's website

Canadian Motorsports Expo 2012

From February 10th to the 12th, Inside Track Motorsports News held the 2012 Canadian Motorsports Expo at the International Centre. SmokeTronix.com Ontario Racing Page Reporter Ashley McCubbin was at the event on Friday and Saturday to report on what happened for the readers.....
Click here for all the articles and videos

Quaker State Team Shines At CME Show
By: Elliott Racing PR - 2/19/2012

We kicked off our 44th season, and 39th with Quaker State with our first show of 2012 at the sixth annual Canadian Motorsports Expo. The CME show was highlighted with many race cars and vendors, as well as NSACAR racer Carl Edwards and engine builder Robert Yates. Click here to read more

Grosman Returns, Re-Arms For 2012 Sunset Championship
By: SMG Motorsports PR - 2/19/2012

BARRIE, ON – (February 15th, 2012) Undeterred in the wake of a frustrating 2011 season at Sunset Speedway, Miami’s Sean Grosman has decided to retool instead of retreat, and take another run at the Limited Late Model Championship Series title.
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Canadian Tire Revs Up Its Commitment To Racing Fans
By: Canadian Tire PR - 2/19/2012

Canadian Tire today announced a long term partnership with Mosport International Raceway, a renowned racing facility located in Bowmanville, Ontario. The track will be renamed Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. As part of a commitment to further establishing itself as Canada’s automotive authority, Canadian Tire is increasing its investment to support motorsports in Canada through this partnership.
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Richard Petty Driving Experience Returns To Kawartha
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications

It isn’t immediately obvious, but the drivers who compete in Kawartha Speedway’s NAPA Auto Part/ACT Late Model, Better Carpet Thunder Car and Hasiuk Trailer and Container Rental Mini Stock divisions and the fans who watch them have something in common. They’d love to know what its like to hit the track in a NASCAR stock car and now they’ll get the chance.
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2012 Rules Released
By: Peterborough Speedway PR

Please note; the rules have been updated to the 2012 versions, we have carefully reviewed all the concerns raised at the 2012 drivers meeting and have made the necessary adjustments. We appologize that the process took longer than anticipated. The launch of the new site was more time consuming than expected. If you have any concerns regarding the rules please contact JP, Dave or Terry.
Click here to view the 2012 rules

Join us at the Canadian Motorsports Expo this weekend.
By: Peterborough Speedway PR

This weekend our team is on the road again. They will be at the 6th annual Canadian Motorsports Expo from Friday Feb 10th till Sunday Feb 13th located in hall 6 at the Toronto International Centre on Airport Road. For further info on the show please click on one of the CME banner ads. JP, Dave and Brent will be on hand promoting the upcoming 2012 season, If you are looking for rule information, a copy of the 2012 schedule, or to book a camping site for the 20th annual Autumn Colours Classic they will be able to help you. Or if you just want to stop by the booth and do some bench racing you are more then welcome. Located directly beside the Peterborough Speedway booth JP Motorsports also has a display featuring a show special on Roll Bar Padding along with three different beginners packages for safety equipment. If you are looking for some used parts there is an assortment for you to choose from. So make to stop by and say hi to the gang this weekend.

Rob Flindall Brings ‘Class’ to the Speedway
By: Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications

Short track stock car racers share a unique passion for their craft. Wherever they race; whatever the division, most understand that at this level of competition, what they do is more of a hobby than a vocation. There is money to be made in the world of motorsports, but doing so often requires taking many steps up the ladder and considerable personal sacrifice. Rob Flindall is quite familiar with the joys and pitfalls of his chosen leisure-time activity. Throughout his 11 years behind the wheel, Flindall has come to the realization that what he does is more about a fun than fortune.
Click here to read more at Kawartha's website

Mosport's RaceTour Continues This Weekend With The Canadian Motorsports Expo
By: Mosport Raceway PR

With anticipation building for the start of the 2012 race season, Mosport's RaceTour is set to rev up at the Toronto International Centre this weekend (February 10-12) with the Canadian Motorsports Expo.
Click here to read more at Mosport's website

Industrial Commutator Backs McLeod’s Return To NASCAR Whelen Series
Team Press Release

Keith McLeod announces his return to Barrie Speedway for the 2012 season in a bid to win his second NASCAR Whelen Series Provincial title and his second Whelen Series Track Championship. The team has secured sponsorship from Industrial Commutator in a deal that will ensure the kdm RACESPORTS team is a strong contender for feature wins and the overall title.
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Gruntz Jumps to OSCAAR Modified’s for 2012
By: Clayton Johns, OSCAAR PR

Josh Gruntz is stepping out of his thunder car and moving up to an OSCAAR modified for the 2012 racing season. Gruntz of Peterborough, Ontario is making the jump to the newly sanctioned OSCAAR Modified’s after just two years behind the wheel of a thunder car at Kawartha Speedway, where he finished 8th in the championship points standings in 2011. Gruntz explained that Modified’s have always been one of his favourite short track classes.
Click here to read more at OSCAAR's website

Re-cap of the Annual General Meeting and Registration Day
By: Flamboro Speedway PR

A strong turn out for the 51st annual racing season at Hamilton's asphalt arena, Flamboro Speedway, gathered at the Royal Canadian Legion in Waterdown, Ontario for the Annual General Meeting and Driver Registration day, held Sunday February 5th. There was much anticipation after meetings held in the fall, following the close of the anniversary year, where rules and officiating were hot topics of discussion. After weeks of speculation and rumor the speedway announced the official decisions for 2012 including: changes in personnel, changes to the rules in all divisions, changes to the weekly handicap and feature lineup, the debut of a new weekly class, the debut of a new long weekend series, the debut of a new sponsor partner, changes to weekly payouts and changes to end of season rewards.
Click here to read more at Flamboro's website

Canadian IndyCar star James Hinchcliffe – Sunday at the CME!
By: Canadian Motorsports Expo PR

James Hinchcliffe missed appearing at last year’s Canadian Motorsports Expo because he was taking part in an IndyCar test at Florida’s Sebring International Raceway. In the time since that test, Hinchcliffe has been extremely busy, and he’ll have a lot to talk about when he takes to the CME’s Mazda Stage on Sunday, February 12.
Click here to read more at the Canadian Motorsports Expo website

Kawartha Speedway 2012: Feeling the Chill at Fraserville
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications

To say the least, winter weather can be unpredictable. When Kawartha Speedway officials scheduled the 2012 edition of the Long John 200 Endurance event, there was no way to check the forecast. As the show drew closer, a long range guess for sunny skies and a high temperature near the freezing mark was pinpointed to offer a near perfect day for cold weather racing. Even a light, early morning dusting of snow could keep the hearty souls – numbering more than 400 – from the year’s first taste of action. As expected, many chose to watch the action outside instead of taking advantage of the enclosed grandstand.
Click here to read more at Kawartha Speedway's website

KDR Motorsports Announces Two New Sponsors & A New Website
By: KDR Motorsports PR

KDR Motorsports is excited to announce two new sponsors, along with launching a new website. Alliston Transmission and Ed's Automotive have joined on as sponsors of the No. 17 Late Model driven by Kevin Cornelius at Sunset International Speedway.
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DELAWARE SPEEDWAY WITHDRAWS FROM NASCAR WEEKLY SERIES
By: Delaware Speedway PR

Delaware Speedway is taking a year off as a NASCAR sanctioned track in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series. After discussions with NASCAR officials in Daytona Beach, speedway officials were unable to come to a resolution to meet NASCAR sanction requirements with the shorter schedule planned for the 2012 season at Delaware Speedway.
Click here to read more at Delaware Speedway's website

New addition to the CMHF to be featured in display at the Canadian Motorsports Expo
By: Canadian Motorsports Expo PR

The Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame will feature the latest addition to the Hall's collection at its display during the Canadian Motorsports Expo. The three-day show runs February 10, 11 & 12 at the International Centre, adjacent to Toronto's Pearson Airport.
Click here to read more at the Canadian Motorsports Expo website

Mazda Stage will be a hive of activity at the CME
By: Canadian Motorsports Expo PR

Anyone who has attended the Canadian Motorsports Expo over the years will know that the CME stage is always a busy place in terms of celebrity appearances, autograph sessions and interactive expert forums. For the 6th Annual Canadian Motorsports Expo, Mazda Canada Inc. will be the presenting sponsor of this high-profile property.
Click here to read more at the Canadian Motorsports Expo website

NASCAR Canadian Tire Series bringing legendary team owner / engine builder Robert Yates to the CME
By: Canadian Motorsports Expo PR

For the second year in a row, racing fans in attendance at the Canadian Motorsports Expo will be able to get a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the workings of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series. The CME runs February 10, 11 and 12 at Toronto's International Centre.
Click here to read more at the Canadian Motorsports Expo website

Canadian Motorsports Expo Schedule Posted!

The schedule for the 'Peel' Seminar Room , along with the full Mazda Stage schedule is posted.
Click here to view the full schedule on the Canadian Motorsports Expo website

Q&A With Thayne Hallyburton, Barrie Speedway Late Model Racer
By: Ashley McCubbin - 2/2/2012

After finishing third last year in the Thunder Car, Thayne Hallyburton has made the decision to move up to Late Model in 2012 at Barrie Speedway. Thayne talks about that in this Q&A, along with covering OHL and storm chasing.
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Canadian Tire to have a big presence at the CME!
By: Canadian Tire PR

Canadian Tire, a company with a long and proud history in Canadian racing, will have a significant presence at the upcoming Canadian Motorsports Expo (CME). The show takes place February 10, 11 and 12 at Toronto’s International Centre.
Click here to read at the Canadian Motorsports Expo site

Holdaway Motorsports Is Looking For A Spotter For 2012
By: Ashley McCubbin - 2/1/2012

Holdaway Motorsports announced yesterday that they were looking for a spotter and crew member to work with driver Taylor Holdaway for the 2012 season at Sunset Speedway.
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Richard Petty Driving Experience Announces "2012 Canadian Summer Tour"
By: Richard Petty Driving Experience PR - 1/31/2012

Richard Petty Driving Experience (RPDE), the North-Carolina-based worldwide leader in NASCAR stock car drive and ride entertainment, announced today that it will be returning north this summer for a second Canadian Summer Tour.
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Kawartha Speedway Kicks Off 2012 Season With Long John 200 Enduro
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications - 1/30/2012

Love it or hate it, there’s no escaping a Canadian winter. You just have to make the best of it. Fans of battle at Kawartha Speedway have been longing for a taste of action since the 2011 season wrapped-up in September and Sunday, February 5th the 3/8th mile Fraserville, Ontario oval will throw its best at old man winter with the 3rd annual running of the Long John 200 Endurance event.
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Flamboro Speedway Adds New Division To 2012 Lineup
By: Randy Spencer, Flamboro Speedway Columnist for OntarioOval.com - 1/30/2012

With the 2012 racing season just around the corner comes news that Flamboro Speedway will be adding a new division to their weekly lineup. It will be a beginner class for those who would like to race but don’t want to put a lot of money into a car and to help bring new faces into the sport and have some fun.
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Annual General Meeting and Registration Day, February 5 2012
By: Flamboro Speedway PR - 1/29/2012

The official date of the 2012 Flamboro Speedway Annual General Meeting and Registration Day has been confirmed to be Sunday February 5th. The meeting will be held at the Waterdown Legion at 79 Hamilton Street North in Waterdown, the same location and room as the awards banquet (2nd floor). The doors and registration will open at 1pm. The meeting will commence at 2pm. Management will be presenting the changes to the handicapping and lineup structure, as well as important updates to each division's rule book. Flamboro Speedway will also be introducing a NEW front wheel drive (FWD) Pure Stock division, aimed at creating a true entry-level class for beginner racers. The FWD Pure Stocks will be open to four and small six cylinder stock cars. Anyone interested in participating at Flamboro Speedway events in 2012 are welcome to attend. You can download and complete a copy of the driver / car owner registration form in advance of the meeting by going to Flamboro's website. Registration fees at the meeting will be $100 per driver. Registration after the date of the meeting will be $125 per driver. All drivers participating in Flamboro Speedway regular season events will be required to be registered with the speedway and have a valid racing license. Registration rules are available on the site for your review. New edition 2012 Flamboro Speedway rule books will be available at the meeting, including all 4 divisions. Rules will be posted to the website once published.

Schedule Sneak Peek, 2012
By: Flamboro Speedway PR - 1/29/2012

While details of the 2012 event schedule are yet to be finalized and published, promoter John Casale has shared some insights into the excitement that is expected to fill Hamilton's asphalt arena this summer season. The Grisdale Triple Crown Tournament for Late Model racing will return for it's 10th anniversary, completing a decade of providing the top tier grassroots competition in southern Ontario. The G3 events are scheduled for Saturday June 9, Saturday July 7, and Saturday August 11, all with rain dates for the following Sunday if needed.
Other important dates shared are: Practice Day, April 14th; Opening Day, April 21st featuring Thunder Cars and Mini Stocks; and the first appearance of the Late Models on April 28th. Casale has also shared that all regular divisions (Lates, Thunders and Minis) will have scheduled nights off through the year, and that once again some of Ontario's top touring race groups will fill those openings in the schedule. There is also plans to announce a new Flamboro home division (already leaked in the message board community), and that this division may be joined by Thunder Cars and other attractions to complete a Sunday program on the summer long weekends (Victoria, Canada and Labour Day).

Rob Poole Makes the Jump to OSCAAR for 2012
By: Clayton Johns, OSCAAR PR - 1/27/2012

After 13 successful seasons as a competitor at Sunset Speedway on Saturday nights, Rob Poole has decided to make the jump to Ontario’s top asphalt touring series, the OSCAAR Super Late Models. After finishing third in championship points at Sunset Speedway in the limited late model division in 2011, the Cookstown, Ontario native decided he and his team needed a new challenge.
Click here to read more at OSCAAR's website

Martin, Ford & Mercer Earn Kawartha’s Most Improved Honours
By: Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications - 1/24/2012

What do you do to get noticed? Are you able to step-up when it’s your turn to shine? Drivers in Kawartha Speedway’s 3 regular classes are some of the best in the business. Whether they’re running in the Hasiuk Trailer and Container Rental Mini Stocks, Better Carpet Thunder Cars or NAPA Auto Parts ACT Late Models, there is no shortage of stellar competition at the province’s premier motorsports facility. At the year’s awards banquet, the track recognizes a most improved driver in each division.
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Kawartha Revises 2011 Rookie Of The Year Award Winner
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications - 1/24/2012

Sometimes things just happen. At Kawartha Speedway’s 2011 award’s banquet – Saturday, January 14th – the rookie of the year honour in the Hasiuk Trailer and Container Rental Mini Stock division was presented to 7th place point finisher Alex Lees, who won 3 main events during the year. After checking statistics for the season, the track has announced that the award should have actually belonged to Ryan Oosterholt, who picked-up only 1 feature race win, but finished 2nd in points. General Manager/Promoter Derek Lynch says the track regrets the error and will be sending a trophy to Oosterholt.
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Shawn McGlynn Preparing For Trip To New Smyrna Speedway
Prepared by Shawn McGlynn Racing - 1/24/2012

Shawn McGlynn of Kitchener, Ontario will be racing at New Smyrna Speedway in Florida during Speedweeks. The team has acquired a Super Late Model from Ritchie Bros. auctioneers employee Les Harding. The Lefthander Chassis is one that McGlynn is currently tweaking and using ideas he has compiled from some of the big names like Chase Elliott, that competed at the Snowball Derby. Shawn’s father Roger is building a 700hp engine to go along with Shawn’s conventional sprung set-up, which some say will not be competitive against the teams running bump stops.

“We are excited to see if we can run at the front with this car and are preparing a number of moment centre and spindle combinations to test throughout the week” said McGlynn. “We have two sponsors so far for the week in Marvin Freiburger and Sons Truck Repair and Service out of Walkerton and Blast Floor Coating - an epoxy concrete restoration company in Waterloo.”

Watch for the #81 along with several other Canadians already registered to compete during Speedweeks in February. For more information visit: http://newsmyrnaspeedway.org/

Carl Edwards Will Sign Autographes at Canadian Motorsports Expo
By: Ashley McCubbin - 1/19/2012

After finishing second in last year's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series standings, Carl Edwards will be coming to Canada for the Canadian Motorsports Expo on Saturday February 11th. Edwards will be signing autographs and taking part in an hour Q&A session with the fans.
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New IndyCar Series "DW12" Chassis To Make First Appearance in Canada
By: Ashley McCubbin - 1/19/2012

After finishing second in last year's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series standings, Carl Edwards will be coming to Canada for the Canadian Motorsports Expo on Saturday February 11th. Edwards will be signing autographs and taking part in an hour Q&A session with the fans.
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Downing Roofing To Be An Associate Sponsor of Holdaway Motorsports
By: Ashley McCubbin - 1/19/2012

Holdaway Motorsports announced that Downing Roofing will be an associate sponsor for the team in 2012.
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Don’t miss Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 24 & No. 88 NASCAR Sprint Cup show cars at the CME!
By: Canadian Motorsports Expo PR - 1/18/2012

Canadian racing fans in attendance at the upcoming Canadian Motorsports Expo presented by Inside Track Motorsport News are in for a special treat. The show, which takes place February 10, 11 and 12 at Toronto’s International Centre will feature two of the world’s most famous race cars.
Click here to read more at the Canadian Motorsports Expo website

2011 Award’s Banquet Wraps-up Another Successful Kawartha Speedway Season
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications - 1/16/2012

With a collection of bright, sparkling trophies waiting to be handed-out, Kawartha Speedway’s drivers and teams gathered to celebrate the 2011 season Saturday, January 14th. A crowd of more than 300 was on hand in the converted dining room under the track’s main grandstand for a sumptuous buffet dinner, followed by the presentation of class awards to Dan McHattie, Ken Donaldson Jr. and ‘Too’ Moroney for their championships in the NAPA Auto Parts ACT Late Model, Better Carpet Thunder Car and Hasiuk Trailer and Container Rental Mini Stock divisions respectively. For McHattie, it was his 7th title in the track’s 11 year history. Donaldson and Moroney each claimed their first crowns.
Click here to read more at Kawartha Speedway's website

Inside Track Readers' Choice Awards voting: 10 days left!
By: Greg MacPherson, Editor for Inside Track Magazine - 1/16/2012

TORONTO, ON – Canadian motorsports fans have 10 days left to register their votes for Canada's top racers of 2011. Visitors to www.insidetracknews.com will have their say in 'Racer of the Year' and 'Up and Coming Racer of the Year' categories as part of the 10th annual Inside Track Motorsports News Readers' Choice Awards.
Click here to read more at Inside Track's website

SUNSET SPEEDWAY RELEASES TENTATIVE 2012 SCHEDULE
By: Ashley McCubbin - 1/13/2012

On January 13th, Sunset Speedway released their 2012 Tentative Schedule, which includes a variety of dates.
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Introducing our RPR45 iPhone App!
By: Rob Poole Racing PR - 1/13/2012

We’ve managed to get our iPhone app approved this week on iTunes. Visit the app store on your PC or iPhone and download our cool RPR45 App.
Click here to read more at the Rob Poole Racing website

Modified Racing Association (MRA) joins with OSCAAR
By: Ashley McCubbin - 1/12/2012

The 2012 off season has been a busy and exciting one for all modified drivers in Ontario. The formation of the new OSCAAR Mod series has received tremendous support from promoters and racers. A very exciting twelve race series is now in place, and everyone is anticipating opening day at Sunset Speedway.
Click here to read more at the OSCAAR Modified website

Autumn Colours Camping
By: Ashley McCubbin - 1/12/2012

Even though the grounds at Peterborough Speedway are covered in snow, and temperatures will freeze a cup of water in minutes you would think camping would be the furthest from our minds. But the deadline to secure camping sites for the 20th running of the Autumn Colours Classic is fast approaching.
Click here to read more at Peterborough Speedway's website

Canadian Motorsports Expo Returns For Sixth Year
By: Ashley McCubbin - 1/12/2012

The Canadian Motorsports Expo (CME) is back for another year as it will hit the International Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from February 10th to February 12th.
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Inside Track Launches 2012 Readers' Choice Awards
By: Ashley McCubbin - 1/11/2012

Inside Track has launched their 2012 Readers' Choice Awards categories, where they celebrate the best Canadian drivers of 2012.
Click here to cast your votes

Speed51.com Launches Voting For 2011 51s
By: Ashley McCubbin - 1/11/2012

Speed51.com has launched their voting for the 2011 51s, where they celebrate the best short track racing in North America. Ontario is featured in some of the cateogries. For best rivalery, the battle between Tom Walters and Dwayne Baker that happpened at Sunset Speedway is nominated. Sunset Speedway also gains a nod in the category for "Best Finish" with the OSCAAR Velocity 250 finish between Rob Clarke and Glenn Watson. Delaware Speedway is included in the votes under "best track" and lastly, Cambridge, Ontario native J.R. Fitzpatrick's late model is nominated under best appearing car.
Click here to cast your votes

Rob Poole To Run OSCAAR in 2012
By: Ashley McCubbin - 1/8/2012

After finishing third in last year's Limited Late Model standings, Rob Poole made the announcement that he would be moving up to the OSCAAR series in 2012. Poole made the announcement at the very beginning of the 2012 year.
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The New PeterboroughSpeedway.com!
By: Peterborough Speedway PR - 1/7/2012

At the annual drivers meeting in preparation for the 2012 season JP Josiasse announced with a round of applause that the old Peterborough Speedway website would be replaced before the 2012 season would kick off. Ahead of schedule we are thrilled to announce the launch of the “New” Peterborough Speedway.com. The site has been a long process in the making and Peterborough Speedway promoter JP Josiasse would like to thank everyone that was involved in the creation of the new site. It was a task that took endless hours resulting in a product that surpasses all expectations. The old site had outlived its usefulness quite a while ago.
Click here to read more at Peterborough's website

In Preparation for the 45th Season we are pleased to release the 2012 schedule.
By: Peterborough Speedway PR - 1/7/2012

A legend in stock car racing Peterborough Speedway is thrilled to celebrate its 45th anniversary. In preparation for the celebrations we are excited to release a schedule full of action and excitement. With the times changing like they are so does the 2012 schedule, it will be more concentrated giving drivers those needed nights off, while at the same time making almost every night something special. The comprehensive schedule features all our regular divisions from the Battlefield Equipment Rental Four Funs, Peterborough Hyundai Mini Stocks, Moi Parry Springs Renegade Trucks, Late Models and Legends.
Click here to read more at Peterborough Speedway's website

OSCAAR Outlaw Modified’s Inaugural Season Schedule Release
By: Clayton Johns, OSCAAR PR - 1/6/2012

2012 marks the inaugural season for the recently formed OSCAAR Outlaw Modified touring series. The series’ first season will consist of 11 events at six different facilities. Of the 11 races, seven will be in conjunction with OSCAAR Super Late Model events. The Modified’s will run the same format as the Super Late Models that includes heat races followed by a feature event that will typically run 30 laps.
Click here to read more at OSCAAR's website

CASCAR Reunion: CME to host a trip down memory lane on Sunday, February 12
By: Canadian Motorsports Expo PR - 1/6/2012

Before there was a NASCAR Canadian Tire Series, CASCAR was Canada’s top stock car sanctioning body, overseeing national and regional championships and creating consistent rules packages for many of the nation’s top racing facilities.
Click here to read more at the Canadian Motorsports Expo site

Kawartha Welcomes New Year With Release Of 2012 Schedule
By: Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications - 1/4/2012

A clean slate. A blank canvas. A fresh sheet of paper. A new calendar is just waiting to document the special events of your life. Birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions, your uncle’s brother’s cousin’s wedding…and the 2012 racing schedule at Kawartha Speedway. From the time of the final checkered flag in September, drivers, teams and fans wondered what the next year might have in store for the 3/8th mile oval at Fraserville, Ontario. Promoter/General Manager Derek Lynch says they’ll stick with the same tried and true formula that has proven successful since the track’s 10th anniversary campaign in 2010.
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Kawartha Speedway Mourns the Loss of Mike Johnson
By: Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications - 1/4/2012

Every speedway around the world has one. A fixture: someone who although is always at the racetrack, but has never driven a lap in competition. At Kawartha Speedway, that fixture was Mike Johnson. An independent news videographer by profession, Johnson was best known for his car with just one front seat, multiple radio antennas on its roof and a number of scanners that monitored police, ambulance and fire broadcast frequencies. Based in Lindsay, Ontario he regularly supplied accident, fire and other emergency-related video footage to television stations and networks in the Kawartha region and the GTA. Johnson also chronicled the on-track action at Kawartha Speedway, making the footage available to drivers, fans and speedway officials – as well as compiling a weekly DVD that aired on the Cogeco community television channels in Lindsay and Peterborough.
Click here to read more at Kawartha Speedway's website

2012 OSCAAR Schedule Brings New Opportunities
By: Clayton Johns, OSCAAR PR - 1/3/2012

Consistency is the key to success in any kind of racing, whether it is as a competitor or as a series, and has historically been the success of the OSCAAR Super Late Models. The 2012 edition of the OSCAAR Racing Schedule looks very similar to that of 2011, but with a few slight adjustments that offer new and exciting opportunities to the drivers, fans, tracks, and the series. The 2012 season will consist of 11 points events, and 1 non point’s event.
Click here to read more at OSCAAR's website

Brad Martin Enjoyed a Breakthrough 2011 Season
By: Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications - 1/3/2012

Every racecar driver looks forward to their first main event win and while some might wait their entire career for that sweet taste of success; Brad Martin became one of the fortunate few with his triumph Friday, July 15th at Kawartha Speedway. Quiet and intense – quick to blame himself for anything that goes wrong with the car – the pilot of the Bio 2000 Pressure Wash/JJ Stewart Chrysler/Xtreme Motorsports/Rhino’s Roadhouse/Kennedy’s NAPA, Cobourg/ Kawartha Metals/Canadian Industrial Service/Stacey Dismantling/ Ron McGuire/Keith Brown #53 Dodge Neon was the class of the Hasiuk Trailer and Container Rental Mini Stock field on this night – winning his heat race, semi feature and the 50 lap main event – and enjoyed a moment the sophomore runner felt was long overdue.
Click here to read more at Kawartha Speedway's website

Varney Motor Speedway Under New Management; Announces Driver's Meeting Dates
By: Ashley McCubbin

Varney Motor Speedway announced that the Nuhn Family has taken over the ownership of the track. Joan and Ken McLellan owned the track for the previous 10 years.
Varney also announced that the Drivers Meetings would be held on January 7th at the Durham Curling Club. Stock 4 and 'Four For Fun' at 11am, Street Stock and Trains at 1pm and Late Model & Modifieds at 2:30pm. This will also be the time when drivers can register and register a concrete pad. They also added that they will not be running a weekly Thunder Car division, however may have some invitationals on the schedule.

Kawartha Speedway Releases 2012 Schedule

Kawartha Speedway has released their 2012 schedule, in which it matches the 2011 schedule. You can check it out by clicking here

Bryan Mercer Strives To Keep The Drive Alive
By: Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications - 12/20/2011

Close. They say it only counts in horseshoes (and occasionally hand grenades). Midway through Kawartha Speedway’s 2011 season, it looked like Port Hope, Ontario’s Bryan Mercer was close to earning his first career NAPA Auto Parts ACT Late Model track championship. After scoring a 3rd place finish on opening night, the 15 year veteran racer picked-up a convincing win in the season’s first 100 lap invitational – his first main event win since 2006. Another 3rd place effort Friday, June 24th was followed by a history making triumph in the 8th annual running of the 150 lap Summer Sizzler and a $3,000 payday.
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Competitor Survey Underway
By: Delaware Speedway PR - 12/20/2011

Delaware Speedway is conducting the largest competitor survey in the track’s 61-year history. The “General Competitor Consultation Survey” was sent out on Saturday, September 17 to the e-mails of registered drivers following the General Meeting, and addresses of drivers from the previous season.
Click here to read more at Delaware's website

Brian Watts Looks To 'Brake' Away From The Pack
By: Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications - 12/16/2011

Take a few moments to wander through the pit area at your favourite weekly racetrack and one thing is very evident. The racers look younger year after year. Drivers have more opportunities to develop their skills, gain experience and sharpen their talents in go karts and the track’s entry level divisions before taking a turn at the headline class. Kawartha Speedway isn’t much different...except for one possible exception. 50 year-old Uxbridge, Ontario racer Bryan Watts says he’s looking to show everyone at the 3/8th mile Fraserville oval that ‘old guys rule’. The Vice President of OE Quality Friction, makers of VORTEX Brake Pads could’ve started slowly like everyone else, but instead chose to get his feet wet running with the NAPA Auto Parts ACT Late Models.
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January Meeting Dates and Competition Polling Information
By: Delaware Speedway PR - 12/14/2011

The owners and management of Delaware Speedway extend a special thank-you to drivers and teams who participated in our December General Meeting. The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to receive feedback from the racing community on the direction of the track.
Click here to read more at Delaware Speedway's website