2022-10-18

Tony Spiteri nommé directeur général de NASCAR Canada

Tony Spiteri nommé directeur général de NASCAR Canada

L'homme d'affaire canadien participe depuis longtemps 

à la croissance du sport motorisé au Canada

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (le 18 octobre 2022) — NASCAR annonce aujourd'hui la nomination de M. Tony Spiteri, un directeur de longue date dans le sport motorisé canadien, comme directeur général de NASCAR Canada. Dans ce poste nouvellement créé, M. Spiteri dirigera la croissance de tous les volets de NASCAR au Canada, y compris la série NASCAR Pinty's, la plus importante série de courses automobile au pays.

 

M. Spiteri, basé à Burlington (Ontario), est actif dans le sport automobile canadien depuis plus de trente ans, plus récemment comme président et directeur commercial de Freshstone Brands. Comme premier vice-président et actionnaire de Pinty's Delicious Foods, il a intoduit cette marque de produits de consommation chez NASCAR, ce qui a mené au partenariat actuel en 2016 et à la création de la série NASCAR Pinty's la même année. Plus tôt en 2022, NASCAR a annoncé une prolongation de cinq ans de ce partenariat avec Pinty's (qui fait maintenant partie d'Olymel SEC).

 

"NASCAR a su créer au fil des années une base d'amateurs inconditionnels au Canada et Tony est la personne idéale pour faire passer nos efforts au niveau supérieur", a déclaré Chad Seigler, vice-président à l'International de NASCAR. "L'expérience et les réseaux de contacts de Tony dans l'industrie contribueront à l'évolution positive de nos relations avec les parties prenantes déjà en place et à élever la série NASCAR Pinty's - et le sport tout entier au Canada - au niveau supérieur."

 

"NASCAR a su se bâtir une infrastructure solide et fidèle au Canada, basée sur l'intérêt de nos amateurs, équipes, pilotes et pistes de la série NASCAR Pinty's, et ce, d'un océan à l'autre", a déclaré M. Spiteri. "En travaillant encore plus étroitement ensemble, nous pouvons continuer de développer la plus grande série de courses de notre pays et à présenter des courses NASCAR passionnantes à un public encore plus nombreux. Je suis honoré de continuer à bâtir l'équipe de NASCAR Canada en me concentrant entièrement sur la croissance de notre sport."

 

La série NASCAR Pinty's présente ses courses sur les circuits les plus emblématiques et dans des décors les plus en vue du Canada, notamment au Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) lors du traditionnel week-end de la fête de Dollard, dans les rues de Toronto et sur le circuit légendaire du Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières (GP3R). En outre, la série a fait ses débuts très attendus sur terre battue à Ohsweken Speedway plus tôt cette année, ainsi qu'un voyage au Eastbound International Speedway dans le cadre de la grande fête Come Home 2022 de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, une première pour la série dans cette province. 

 

Toutes les courses de la série NASCAR Pinty's sont diffusées sur TSN et RDS au Canada et sur FloSports aux États-Unis.

 

En plus de la série NASCAR Pinty's, NASCAR sanctionne des courses sur six circuits canadiens (dans trois provinces) dans le cadre de la série hebdomadaire NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series : Autodrome Chaudière Vallée-Jonction (Québec), Autodrome Granby (Québec), Circuit ICAR (Mirabel, Québec), Eastbound International Speedway (St. John's, Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador), Edmonton International Raceway et le RPM Speedway (Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu, Québec).

 

Les amateurs peuvent suivre de près tout ce qui concerne la série NASCAR Pinty's ainsi que toutes les autres activités de NASCAR au Canada sur le site www.nascar.ca, ainsi que sur Twitter, Facebook et Instagram.


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Tony Spiteri Named General Manager of NASCAR Canada

 


 

Tony Spiteri Named General Manager of NASCAR Canada

Canadian business executive has long history of growing motorsports in Canada

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct 18, 2022) — NASCAR announced long-time Canadian motorsports executive Tony Spiteri has been named General Manager of NASCAR Canada. In this newly created role, Spiteri will be responsible for growing all facets of NASCAR in Canada, including the NASCAR Pinty's Series, the largest national motorsports series in the country.

 

Spiteri, who will be based out of Burlington Ontario, has been involved in Canadian motorsports for more than three decades including most recently as President and Chief Commercial Officer of Freshstone Brands. As a Senior Vice President and Shareholder at Pinty's Delicious Foods, Spiteri brought the CPG brand to NASCAR leading to the current partnership and entitlement of the NASCAR Pinty's Series. Earlier this year NASCAR announced a five-year extension with Pinty's (now part of Olymel LP), which became entitlement partner of the series in 2016.

 

"NASCAR has a strong dedicated fanbase in Canada and Tony is the right person to take our efforts to the next level," said Chad Seigler, NASCAR Vice President of International. "Tony's experience and relationships in the industry will be invaluable in aligning our existing stakeholders and elevating the NASCAR Pinty's Series – and the entire sport – to the next level in Canada." 

 

"NASCAR has a loyal foundation in Canada led by our Coast-to-Coast fans, teams, drivers and tracks in the NASCAR Pinty's Series," Spiteri said. "Working even more closely together, we can continue to grow our country's largest racing series and continue to bring exciting side-by-side NASCAR racing to even more audiences. I'm honored to continue to build the NASCAR Canada team with our full focus on growing our the sport."

 

The NASCAR Pinty's Series races at some of the most iconic tracks and high-profile backdrops in Canada, including Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) during the track's traditional Victoria Day weekend event, the streets of Toronto and the historic Grand Prix Trois Rivieres (GP3R). In addition, the series made its long-anticipated dirt debut at Ohsweken Speedway earlier this year as well as a trip to Eastbound International Speedway as part of Newfoundland and Labrador's Come Home 2022 celebration, the series' first race in the province. 

 

All NASCAR Pinty's Series races air on TSN and RDS in Canada and FloSports in the United States. 

 

In addition to the NASCAR Pinty's Series, NASCAR sanctions races at six Canadian tracks in three provinces as part of the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series – Autodrome Chaudiere Valle Jonction (Quebec), Autodrome Granby (Quebec), Circuit ICAR (Mirabel, Quebec), Eastbound International Speedway (St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador), Edmonton International Raceway and RPM Speedway (Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec).

 

Fans can stay connected to the NASCAR Pinty's Series – and all things NASCAR in Canada – at www.nascar.ca, on Twitter, Facebookand Instagram.

 

Contact:

Josh Hamilton

NASCAR Communications 

(704) 348-9742

jhamilton@nascar.com


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KYLE BUSCH : Great To Be 'Back'

KYLE BUSCH

Great To Be 'Back'

 

HUNTERSVILLE, North Carolina (Oct. 18, 2022) – There are many reasons why Kyle Busch is looking forward to getting "back" to Homestead-Miami Speedway for Sunday's 400-miler.

 

Busch, driver of the No. 18 SKITTLES Lime is Back Toyota Camry TRD for Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR), returns to South Florida filled with great memories at the 1.5-mile oval, where he has a pair of very special race wins that earned him the title of NASCAR Cup Series Champion in both 2015 and 2019.

 

Not only has Busch enjoyed plenty of success of intermediate tracks, in general, he's been in the thick of several Cup Series championship battles at Homestead. He was one of the final four playoff drivers each of the last five seasons the championship race was held at Homestead until it was moved to Phoenix Raceway in 2020. Busch brought home the aforementioned titles in 2015 and 2019 at Homestead, and was the runner-up in 2017. His worst finish in his five-year Championship 4 run at Homestead was sixth place in the 2016 race.

 

With two wins and four top-five finishes at Homestead over the past seven seasons, Busch has become a strong contender at the variable-banked oval. But the SKITTLES Lime is Back driver hasn't always been so strong on his visits to Homestead. His first seven starts there netted just one top-10 finish and only one other top-20. But starting with a fourth-place run there in 2012, Busch has reeled off five top-five finishes and nine top-10s in his last 10 starts at Homestead, topped of course by his impressive championship-clinching runs in 2015 and 2019, forever to be fond memories for the Las Vegas native.

 

With Skittles back on board Busch's No. 18 Toyota Camry TRD this weekend, the brand will use the opportunity to highlight the return of its Lime flavor due to fan demand after an eight-year hiatus. Race fans can grab packs of Skittles featuring the reinstated Lime flavor at retailers across the country, and enjoy them while following this weekend's racing action in South Florida.

 

As Busch heads to Homestead for Sunday's 400-mile event, the SKITTLES Lime is Back driver may not have that familiar championship-race pressure to deal with, but he's most certainly aiming to bring home his third Cup Series win at a place that has provided so many great memories over the years.

KYLE BUSCH, Driver of the No. 18 SKITTLES Lime is Back Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing: 

 

Safe to say returning to Homestead brings back great memories for you?

 

"For sure. Obviously, any time you go back to a place where we got to celebrate not one, but two championships, those are great memories I will have, and my family will have, forever. It's also just a fun place to race. I don't think there's any driver who doesn't get excited to race there, you just have some many options on where to run. We've been very good there the last 10 races or so and hoping we can get our SKITTLES Lime is Back Camry TRD back to victory lane there. Would be special to get one more win with JGR and with Mars before we close the season out together."

 

From your experience, how has Homestead changed over the last several years?

 

"The track seems to have aged a little more in recent years, for sure. Definitely a lot of grip for the first few laps, and then it really tapers off, and then everybody is running up next to the fence. I think that's what we saw in years past. As it got darker in the November races, the track seemed to widen out. It's just during the day, when it's hot out and it's slick out, that the best you can do is run right next to the wall, so expecting some of that this weekend with it being a little bit earlier in the fall. It's definitely still a racey joint, but track temperatures are very conducive to that. It was definitely different racing there the last couple of years and not having it be for a championship, but it's always going to be a place where it would be nice to get our SKITTTLES Lime is Back Toyota Camry TRD to victory lane."

 

Has Homestead always been a fun track for you?

 

"Homestead is a fun racetrack, for sure. I didn't run well there early in my career, but we were able to really step up our performance and we had some big wins there to show for it. It's really challenging because of the way the race changes from the beginning to the end, and the way things change from the beginning to the end of your runs. You run the bottom, then you go to the top. You're always moving around. You're always thinking."

 

 

Event Overview:

● Event: Dixie Vodka 400 (Round 34 of 36)

● Time/Date: 2:30 p.m. EDT on Sunday, Oct. 23

● Location: Homestead-Miami Speedway

● Layout: 1.5-mile oval

● Laps/Miles: 267 laps, 400.5 miles

● Format: Stage 1: 80 laps / Stage 2: 85 laps / Final Stage: 102 laps

● TV/Radio: NBC / MRN / SiriusXM NASCAR Radio


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2022-10-14

International Drivers to Compete in eNASCAR International Series’ Five-Race Schedule

Virtual Daytona race to be livestreamed at ADAC SimRacing Expo in Nuremberg, Germany

 

Daytona Beach, FL (October 11, 2022) - The eNASCAR International iRacing Series returns with a five-race schedule, including a virtual race livestreamed at the ADAC SimRacing Expo in Nuremberg, Germany on December 6. D-BOX Technologies and Digital Motorsports continue as series partners with drivers across the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Pinty's Series and NASCAR Driver for Diversity Driver Development program all scheduled to compete.

 

After a spring season that saw NASCAR Euro Series driver Alon Day atop the point standings, the DBOX eNASCAR International iRacing Series presented by Digital Motorsports will feature several new tracks in a five-race stand to close out the 2022 season. Drivers will visit virtual tracks in the United States, Canada and Belgium, beginning at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Tuesday, November 15. Competition will take place through iRacing.com, the official simulation partner of NASCAR, which provides one of the top online racing simulation portals and features officially-sanctioned, laser-scanned replicas of race tracks around the world.

 

"We continue to grow our international presence through racing series around the globe," said Chad Seigler, Vice President of International Business Development and Partnerships. "With the support of DBOX and Digital Motorsports, we're able to extend our reach with the eNASCAR International iRacing Series, providing up-and-coming talent with the opportunity to further hone their skills and make a name for themselves as they rise through racing's ranks."

 

For the first time, the DBOX eNASCAR International iRacing Series presented by Digital Motorsports will livestream a virtual race in-person at the ADAC SimRacing Expo in Germany. The Daytona International Speedway race will close out the expo on Sunday, December 4 at 9 a.m. ET with registrants able to watch live at the event.

 

The field will once again have a mix of drivers from the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Pinty's Series, and select drivers from NASCAR's 2022 Drive for Diversity class.

 

"Competing in the eNASCAR International iRacing Series is good experience to practice driving these tracks that were unfamiliar to me prior to the series," said Treyten Lapcevich, NASCAR Pinty's Series driver. "Circuit Zolder is one in particular that I likely would have never tried had it not been for the series. I do believe it's helped me progress in real life as well. As someone with minimal road racing experience, the level of competition in the series has forced me to continue practicing road courses and improving in the sim, and those improvements translate to real life racing." 

 

Events will be livestreamed on eNASCAR.com/live and on the EuroNASCAR YouTube Channel at 6 p.m. EST for a worldwide audience with the event at Daytona International Superspeedway featured at 9 a.m. ET. For more details on the DBOX eNASCAR International iRacing Series presented by Digital Motorsports, visit https://www.enascar.com.

 

2022 eNASCAR International iRacing Series Schedule
November 15 – Las Vegas Motor Speedway

November 22 – Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
December 4 – Daytona International Speedway (9 a.m. ET)

December 13 – Circuit Zolder
December 20 – Darlington Raceway

 

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2022-10-09

29th Lucas Oil Autumn Colours Classic Opens With a Night of Qualifying





By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media 

 

In late season, marquee racing events half the battle is getting into the show. With prestige and bragging rights on the line, Peterborough Speedway kicked-off the 29th edition of the Lucas Oil Autumn Colours Classic – Friday, October 7th – with a night of preliminary events to help teams qualify for starting spots in the weekend's main events. 

 

The night's first order of business was a pair of Trailers Plus Canadian Legend Car Series qualifiers, with Kenny McNicol Jr. and Jordan Latimer taking the wins. Tom Walters scored a pair of OSCAAR Hot Rod heat wins, with the others going to A.J. Emms, Paul Senior, Tyler Hawn and Steve Book. Chandler Bos, Josh Bullen, Dave Watchorn and Tom Eckenswiller picked-up the Jiffy Lube Mini Stock preliminary checkered flags. 

 

Lane Zardo and Todd Davenport shared the opening rounds of KOD Disposal Super Stock qualifying, with Phil Givens, David Rockwood and Spencer Riddell each taking a Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock heat. Caleb Drimmie was the Canadian Legend Car non-winner's special event victor, with Dustyn Mombourquette taking the APC Auto Parts Young Guns Mini Stock feature, while Cayden Lapcevich captured the Super Stock win for racers 24 or younger. 

 

Action continues Saturday, October 8th with second round qualifying for the Mini Stock, Super Stock and Bone Stock teams. OSCAAR Modifieds will run their first heats of the weekend, with Late Model time trials for the annual Electric City 167. Outlaw Midgets, Junior Late Models and Pro Sprints will run their heats and features. Grandstands open at 2:00, with the first green flag at 3:30. 

 

First time 2022 visitors are reminded that Peterborough Speedway insurance regulations require a completed Speed Waiver for anyone entering the pit area. Fans are reminded that with the exception of the 4th turn grandstands, there is no smoking permitted in the spectator areas. Any form of cannabis use is prohibited on speedway property. 

 

Be sure to follow www.peterboroughspeedway.com, as well as the track's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the latest news and complete Autumn Colours Classic details and information. 

 

Photo attachment: Ashley McCubbin, www.shorttrackmusings.com  

 

The first night of the 29th edition of the Lucas Oil Peterborough Speedway Autumn Colours Classic wrapped-up with Dustyn Mombourquette (No. 67) taking the win in the Young Guns Mini Stock Shootout. 

 

Former Autumn Colours Classic champion Cayden Lapcevich (No. 31w) claimed the checkered flag in the annual Young Guns Super Stock feature – Friday, October 7th – at Peterborough Speedway. 

 

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Taking the Next Step to Cracking the Autumn Colours Classic Field

There was a chill in the air and plenty of hot action on the track at Canada's Toughest 3rd Mile Oval as the 29th edition of the Lucas Oil Autumn Colours Classic entered its 2nd day at Peterborough Speedway. 

 

Dave Bradley and Jessica James each scored a pair of Outlaw Midget heat races to get the ball rolling, with Will Quarrie, Lucas Finnegan, Jakeb Spencer-Walt and Wyatt Sprung taking the Kingsway Auto Centre Junior Late Model qualifying rounds. Rick Spencer-Walt and Paul Boundy shared the Super Stock heat wins, with AJ Emms, Chris Milwain, Jason Keen and Andy Kamrath taking OSCAAR Modified checkered flags. Kyle Neumeister, Josh Bullen, Johnny Paradzinski and Nolan Gould split the 2nd rounds of Mini Stock qualifying, with Steve Finnegan, David Rookwood and Calvin Reesor taking the same honours in Bone Stock action. 

 

With the No. 6x of Will Quarrie and Jakeb Spencer-Walt in the No. 31 on the front row, the Kingsway Auto Centre Junior Late Model squad came to the line 15 starters strong for their first Autumn Colours Classic feature tilt. Quarrie took the lead early but surrendered the top spot to Spencer-Walt with only a trio of laps complete. With battles being waged all around the track, the lead duo was slicing through the backmarkers at a torrid pace. With only a couple of caution flags to slow the pace, the 15-lap race distance rolled by in the blink of an eye. Even though they swapped the lead back and forth several times over the late stages, Quarrie took the win over Spencer-Walt, with Keegan Moat, Wyatt Sprung and Lucas Finnegan rounding-out the top 5. 

 

The Trailers Plus Canadian Legend Car Series hit the track for the first of their 2 weekend feature events. Josh Inglis and Cole McFadden brought the 19 car starting pack to the green flag. McFadden took control of the 30 lapper like he'd been shot from a cannon. The Woodville, Ontario native – who destroyed a brand new car in pre-season testing – held off challenges from Jordan Latimer, Dawson Drimmie and Adam Cuthbertson – to name a few – in claiming the win. Cuthbertson finished in the runner-up spot, with Hudson Nagy, Latimer and Drimmie completing the fast 5 at the checkered flag.  

 

Starting deep in the field, Jessica James came into the final Outlaw Midget Series event of the year with a 90-point cushion on her nearest championship rival. Rob McCall and Rob Harrison brought the starting field of close to 15 cars to the green flag. With a plan in mind, the driver of the No. 2 machine wasted little time in charging to the front of the field and was running 2nd with only 4 laps complete. She grabbed the lead following a lap 6 restart wasn't challenged the rest of the way. Her latest main event win also served to clinch the tour title for the popular runner. Mike Bradley, Russ Couture, Dave Bradley and Harrison completed the top 5. 

 

Bullring bullet points: Adrian Kemps (No. 31K) swept a pair of Ontario Pro Sprint 25-lap feature events…Kris Khan (No. 48) and Ryan Babin (No. 29x) won the last chance Bone Stock and Mini Stock 'B' main events…JR Fitzpatrick set fast time with a lap of 13.652 for the Late Model Electric City 167. 

 

This year's edition of the Super Bowl of Stock Car racing concludes Sunday, October 9th with a day of feature race action, starting with a 50 lapper for the OSCAAR Modifieds. Grandstands open at 11:30, with the first green flag at 12:30. See www.peterboroughspeedway.com or the track's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social media platforms for the latest Autumn Colours Classic news and information. 

 

Photo attachment: Ashley McCubbin, www.shorttrackmusings.com 

 

Will Quarrie (No. 6x) scored the Kingsway Auto Centre Autumn Colours Classic Junior Late Model feature win – Saturday, October 8th – at Peterborough Speedway. 

 

Cole McFadden (No. 20) claimed the first of the weekend's 30-lap Trailers Plus Canadian Legend Car Series features – Saturday, October 8th – at Peterborough Speedway. 

 

With her latest feature win, Jessica James (centre) clinched the 2022 Outlaw Midget Series title – Saturday, October 8th – at Peterborough Speedway. 

 

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2022-10-05

Cousineau Racing Heads to the Autumn Colours Classic on the Family Plan


Cousineau Racing Heads to the Autumn Colours Classic on the Family Plan 

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media 

 

The provincial motorsports spot will be on Canada's Toughest 3rd Mile Oval, as Peterborough Speedway hosts the 29th edition of the Lucas Oil Autumn Colours Classic. It'll be a busy weekend for Cousineau Racing, with the team scheduled to bring 4 cars to the track. 

 

Based in Colborne, Ontario, Bobby Cousineau scored his first career Late Model win Saturday, August 6th. That trip to the winner's circle helped pave the way to a 3rd place finish in the overall point standings for the driver of the No. 42 Mustang. This year, he'll also play the all-important role of car owner to his sons Chase, Carson and Cole who finished 6th, 7th and 8th respectively in the Junior Late Model field. The popular division will be making its debut at this year's edition of Autumn Colours. 

 

"Some people might think that bringing 4 cars to the track is a lot, but it is actually 1 less than most nights during the regular season," Bobby Cousineau explained. "My father will be leaving the No. 24 car at home and giving me a hand with keeping boys focused and ready to roll. This weekend can be really busy and I'm sure they'll be excited." 

 

On the subject of excitement, Cousineau says he's looking forward to his next start in the big race. This will be the 3rd kick at the can in the big race. His best finish came in 2021 when he started 12th and finished 9th. While much of his motorsports experience has come in the demolition derby ranks, Bobby Cousineau has enjoyed the switch to stock cars and believes the team is better prepared for an Autumn Colours run this year than in the past. 

 

"In 2021, much of my focus was on the Super Stock while Dad ran the Late Model," Cousineau said. "Autumn Colours was one of just a few starts in the car for me. This year has been different with running every week. 167 laps is quite different from what we do on a regular Saturday night, but we'll do our best to be in the running with the checkered flag waves." 

 

The No. 42 Mustang carries sponsorship from the family business Cozy Home Heating and Air Conditioning, TDR Racing, DiBello Towing and Clarke's Parts & Equipment Sales. Special thanks to Todd Delisle, Ray Doucette, Anthony DiBello, Danielle Cousineau, Robert and Heather Cousineau and Karl Cousineau for helping prepare and maintain the team's equipment through the week and on raceday. 

 

Photo attachment: Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media 

 

With his 3rd career start in the event coming up fast, Bobby Cousineau (No. 42) is looking forward to running the Autumn Colours Classic Electric City 167 at Peterborough Speedway. 

 

The Kingsway Auto Centre Junior Late Models of Carson (No. 11), Cole (No. 10) and Chase Cousineau (No. 08) will compete in their first career Autumn Colours Classic feature event at Peterborough Speedway. 

 

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Electric City 167 Highlights the 2022 Lucas Oil Autumn Colours Classic



Electric City 167 Highlights the 2022 Lucas Oil Autumn Colours Classic 

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media 

 

On a typical Saturday night during the regular season, Peterborough Speedway's Late Model teams have been familiar with running a 25 or 30-lap feature as their headline event. With the 29th edition of the Lucas Oil Autumn Colours Classic coming up fast, the combined Late Model/Pro Late Model Electric City 167 will once again be the weekend's highlight 'A' main. 

 

"This will be the 4th edition of Autumn Colours where we've put the 2 Late Model designations together for a spotlight 167-lap feature tilt," said track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse. "There has been a strong level of parity in the finishing order of these events. While Brandon Watson, JR Fitzpatrick and Ryan Kimball claimed the wins in 2018, 2019 and 2021, the Limited Late Model teams have also logged some impressive performances." 

 

Josiasse says that home track regulars might have a slight advantage in the Electric City 167, those teams who are unfamiliar with the layout of the venue known as Canada's Toughest 3rd Mile Oval will get plenty of time to land on the perfect race day set-up. Late Model runners will participate in the practice sessions Friday, October 7th and Saturday, October 8th with their main event scheduled for a mid-afternoon green flag during the Sunday, October 9th finale. 

 

The 'Electric City 167' brand is created by combining a pair of historic events. In May of 1884, Peterborough was the first municipality in the country to use electric streetlights. It was also one of the first cities in Canada to begin generating clean hydro-electrical power, which attracted General Electric and Quaker Oats to town to take advantage of this economical energy source. The 167 lap designation is a throwback to 1967, the year Peterborough Speedway was built. 

 

During the 29th running of the Super Bowl of Stock Car Racing, pit gates will open each morning at 10:00, with rotating practice sessions Friday, October 7th beginning at 1:00 and racing at 6:00. Fans can purchase daily or weekend passes online at www.eventsprout.com/events/peterborough-speedway-2000-ltd. Tickets are also available as a cash only transaction from the walk-up ticket booth on raceday. For pit area access, anyone visiting the track for the first time in 2022 will need to complete the online waiver. 

 

For the latest news and Lucas Oil Autumn Colours Classic event information, look to www.peterboroughspeedway.com or the track's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram social media profiles. 

 

Photo attachment: Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media 

 

JR Fitzpatrick (No. 84) was the best of a star-studded field during the 2019 running of the Lucas Oil Autumn Colours Classic Electric City 167 at Peterborough Speedway. 

 

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