2025-10-06

Provincial Racers Head to the 32nd Annual Autumn Colours Classic

Provincial Racers Head to the 32nd Annual Autumn Colours Classic
By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media



With a history spanning more than 3 decades, the annual Autumn Colours Classic at Peterborough Speedway has earned a well-deserved reputation as a provincial motorsports showcase. This year's edition of the Super Bowl of Stock Car Racing – with Courtice, Ontario's B&G Towing and Recovery as the title sponsor – takes centre stage from October 10th to 12th in the heart of cottage country.
Every track and travelling series in the province will be well represented in the Autumn Colours' starting line-up. Owen Sound, Ontario's Wally Wilson would be a prime example. After scoring his first career OSCAAR Modified win at Peterborough Speedway in 2024, the driver of the No. 69 machine captured the 2025 track championship at Sunset Speedway and finished 3rd in the point standings at Delaware Speedway. This will be his 10th run in the season ending Central Ontario finale, where he finished 3rd last year.
Wally Wilson has a background with the Outlaw Midgets and that group will return this year for another kick at the can. Jessica James will make her 9th start and has some impressive stats on her resume. The Stirling, Ontario racer has trophies from 4 wins (2016-2017 and 2021-2022) in her racing hardware collection. Orillia, Ontario's Dave Inglis has raced with the Outlaw Midgets for 7 seasons. His best finish in the group's headliner was last year's 4th place effort. Jason Metcalfe comes into his Autumn Colours Classic run on the strength of a solid 2025 season. A year ago, the driver of the No. 29 – who hails from Whitby, Ontario – scored both the race win and club point championship.
A former racer with what is now known as the Ontario Sportsman Series, Ollie Ferguson moved into the Peterborough Speedway KOD Disposal Late Model ranks in 2025. The talented 15-year-old runner – who calls Lindsay, Ontario home – will pilot his No. 55 machine to a first career start in the Autumn Colours Classic Electric City 167 'A' main.
Check out the pre-race pit party with free hot dogs, presented by KOD Disposal Thursday night at 8:00. After the Friday night race program concludes, Peterborough's own Ty Wilson will entertain behind the main grandstand.
Pit gates open Friday, October 10th at 10:00, with pre-race technical inspection and practice leading into the opening round of qualifying for the Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock, SwitchTire Mini Stock and Jiffy Lube Super Stock fields, along with preliminary action for the OSCAAR Hot Rods & Modifieds and Trailers Plus Ontario Legend Cars. OMRS SportsMods will also conclude the 2025 schedule as part of the opening night line-up.
Make your plans now to be part of the 32nd annual B&G Towing and Recovery Autumn Colours Classic at Peterborough Speedway. For complete event schedule details and information, check www.peterboroughspeedway.com or the track's social media platforms and pages.
Photo attachment: Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media
Wally Wilson (No. 69) will be looking for a strong run in the OSCAAR Modified field during the 32nd annual B&G Towing and Recovery Autumn Colours Classic Thanksgiving Weekend at Peterborough Speedway.
Whitby, Ontario's Jason Metcalfe (No. 29) hopes to add another Outlaw Midget checkered flag to his resume at the 32nd annual B&G Towing and Recovery Autumn Colours Classic.

Youngster Ollie Ferguson (No. 55) will chase a solid run in the Late Model Electric City 167 during the 32nd annual B&G Towing and Recovery Autumn Colours Classic at Peterborough Speedway.
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Peterborough Speedway Hosts Pre-Race Autumn Colours Shakedown

Peterborough Speedway Hosts Pre-Race Autumn Colours Shakedown
By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media
Central Ontario's biggest motorsports event of the year is just around the corner and the promotional team at Peterborough Speedway is giving racers and teams an opportunity to test their rides before the green flag.
The 32nd annual B&G Towing and Recovery Autumn Colours Classic kicks-off Friday, October 10th and the track will host a pre-race practice session from 11:30 'til 4:00, Sunday, October 5th. Admission is $25 for the driver and $15 for each crew member. With bragging rights and prestige on the line, it's the ideal time to test equipment in a search for the perfect raceday set-up. Track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse says the test and tune date is great way for teams to put their pieces through their paces and find the quick way around the Peterborough Speedway layout.
"Whether they're a weekly Saturday night regular or a racer in one of the top touring groups, everyone will be looking to add some fresh information to their notebook," said J.P. Josiasse. "With a dozen different divisions and hundreds of talented racers in attendance for the weekend, they'll all be after the special honour that comes with being named an Autumn Colours Classic main event winner."
When it comes to catching all the action of the 32nd annual B&G Towing and Recovery Autumn Colours Classic, smart fans are locking up their plans to be at the track all 3 days. Vacation time has been scheduled and hotel rooms booked. The venue known for Making Memories for Life is the Thanksgiving Weekend place to be.
Advance tickets are available now by selecting the 'buy tickets' option on the track's website. Daily admission passes are also available at the walk ticket window on raceday. Fans are reminded that Peterborough Speedway is a 'cash only' facility, with an ATM conveniently located inside the main entrance.
Make sure you're part of the province's marquee motorsports experience when the 32nd annual B&G Towing and Recovery Autumn Colours Classic takes the green flag – Friday to Sunday, October 10th to 12th – at Peterborough Speedway. For complete event details and schedule information, visit www.peterboroughspeedway.com or see the track's social media platforms and pages.
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Teams from several different divisions will take part in an open test for the 32nd annual B&G Towing and Recovery Autumn Colours Classic – Sunday, October 5th – at Peterborough Speedway.
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​Autumn Colours Classic is Next for the Ontario Legend Car Series

Autumn Colours Classic is Next for the Ontario Legend Car Series





By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media
Every roll of the dice or toss of a coin has come down to an Autumn Colours Classic run for all the marbles. Trailers Plus Ontario Legend Car Series runners will wrap-up the 2025 schedule at the Super Bowl of Stock Car Racing – October 10th to 12th – at Peterborough Speedway.
With B&G Towing and Recovery coming on board as the weekend's sponsor for the Ontario Legends Series action, racers are looking to gain every possible advantage with each lap on the track. Group official and spokesperson Robin Jongen says it could be an interesting showing for the teams currently in the season championship fight.

"We'll come into the final headline event of the year with Dawson Drimmie and Mitch Wright only 8 points apart for the overall title," said Robin Jongen. "Young upstart and the leading rookie of the year contender Jake Spencer-Walt currently holds-down 3rd place in the standings, with Parker Traves – who had a win at Sunset – and Gibson Baker rounding out the 5 in the overall standings."

Over the 2025 line-up, a total of 40 different teams have scored points on the group's tour. A dozen racers are registered for the JF Enterprises rookie of the year contention. The 40-lap Ontario Legends' finale is scheduled to conclude the 32nd annual Autumn Colours Classic itinerary. Over the weekend, teams will experience varying track conditions as the group's qualifying and main events are run during daytime and evening hours.

Trailers Plus Ontario Legend Car Series standings:

Dawson Drimmie                     1192
Mitch Wright                             1184
Jake Spencer-Walt                 1089
Parker Traves                          1056
Gibson Baker                          1027
Wes Cuthbertson                              1020
Caleb Drimmie                        1015
Robbie Sikes                           959
Matt Thompson                       953 
Joe Sherman                           892
Heading into the final weekend of the schedule, officials with the Ontario Legend Car Series would like to thank the participation of title sponsor of Trailers Plus and the group's raceday backers for their continued support of the series.
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Teams with the Trailers Plus Ontario Legend Car Series will close the 2025 schedule during the 32nd annual B&G Towing and Recovery Autumn Colours Classic this weekend at Peterborough Speedway
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