Tolton, who also spent the 2007 season at Peterborough Speedway, has acquired a chassis that was piloted by Monty Kelly (#96k) throughout the inaugural OSCAAR modified season. Tolton will drive car #13. “I know Monty Kelly personally. It was a good deal, so I decided to get in to it,” said Tolton. When the opportunity arose to purchase the chassis from Kelly, the 21-year-old felt he could make OSCAAR his new home for racing. “It’s a collection of the greatest drivers in the province. You get the best of the best and everyone’s respectful,” explained Tolton. “They race against each other with a lot of respect. That’s what I like.” The Guelph, Ont., native has been involved in racing since childhood as his father Tim has raced in Ontario for over 25 years in classes from enduro to limited late model and now currently runs in the Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup. The rookie-of-the-year chase is expected to be equally as competitive in 2013 as it was in 2012 and Tolton will be among the contenders. He is no stranger to rookie titles either. Having got in to racing at the age of 13, the main inspiration behind his number, Tolton would go on to win the rookie-of-the year title in Varney’s mini stock division in 2005. The same honours would be given to Tolton again in 2008 as part of the limited late model division. While adding another rookie title to his mantle is at the top of the priority list, Tolton is more interested in finishing races throughout the 15-race schedule. “I’m just looking forward to being competitive on a nightly basis,” explained Tolton. “I’ve had a lot of hard luck in the last few years. I’m hoping to have a good run, and be there all the year.” Despite having run at Varney for the majority of his young racing career, Tolton says he is excited to return to his home track in September for the Rick Woolner Memorial. “I’ve never been on the new Varney in anything other than a mini stock, so it’s going to be all new to me,” said Tolton. A number of the seven different tracks on the 2013 schedule will be all new to Tolton, but the young driver already has a few dates circled on his calendar. “I’m excited to get on something I’ve never been on before, especially Delaware. I’ve never been on anything like that,” he said. Tolton will look forward to an on-track battle with his Uncle Steve Smith, who was one of four different feature winners in 2012. Tolton will operate his racing stable out of Fergus, Ont. for the duration of the summer and will enjoy support from crew members Todd Tolton and Caitie Fitzpatrick. | 
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