2023-01-17

NASCAR Announces Pinty’s Series Schedule for Historic 2023 Season



NASCAR Announces Pinty's Series Schedule for Historic 2023 Season 

Record 14-race schedule will bring NASCAR Pinty's Series to five different provinces

 

*Please scroll down for French version / Version française ci-dessous

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 17, 2023) – Building off one of the most successful seasons in NASCAR Pinty's Series history, NASCAR today announced the 2023 schedule, featuring a record 14 races across Canada.

 

With the success of last year's dirt debut race at Ohsweken Speedway, the track will return to the schedule as a double-header event on Monday, Aug. 14 and Tuesday, Aug. 15.

 

In addition, teams will make the journey back to Newfoundland and Labrador for another thrilling event at Eastbound International Speedway. 

 

Altogether, the series will visit 11 different tracks in five provinces. 

 

"The NASCAR Pinty's Series has delivered great racing and exciting events across Canada for 16 years and next season will be our best one yet," said Tony Spiteri, General Manager, NASCAR Canada. "Last year was an overwhelming success for everybody associated with the Pinty's Series with increased interest from fans, competitors and potential partners. The 2023 schedule will continue to deliver the thrilling side-by-side racing that defines NASCAR and the Pinty's Series."

 

The season opens at Sunset Speedway (May 13) for the fourth consecutive year and concludes at Delaware Speedway (Sept. 24) where Marc-Antoine Camirand capped off a memorable season with his first NASCAR Pinty's Series championship last September. 

 

The series will once again boast the most diverse schedule in NASCAR with seven short track oval races, five road course / street races and two dirt track races.

 

In 2023, the series will also celebrate its 200th race at Ohsweken Speedway with the start of the Tuesday race date.

 

Other highlights of the 2023 schedule include:

 

  • Fan-favorite street course events in Toronto and the 53rd annual Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières (GP3R). Kevin Lacroix won in Toronto this year, his second of three road course wins last season.  Alex Guenette followed his GP3R win with a multi-year deal at Ed Hakonson Racing.

 

  • Two races at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP), including the traditional Victoria Day weekend race on Sunday, May 21. The second visit will be the season's penultimate race on Sunday, Sept 3. 

 

  • The mid-season Western Swing will bring three races to Alberta and Saskatchewan – one at Edmonton International Raceway and twin features at Sutherland Automotive Speedway (Saskatoon).

The 2022 season hit many milestones including a record-tying eight different winners, three first-time winners (aged 18, 26 and 29 at the time of their first win), and an average field size of 23.6 cars, the series' highest count since 2013.

 

All 2023 races will air on TSN and RDS. Start times and complete broadcast and streaming schedules will be released at a later date.

 


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NASCAR annonce une saison 2023 historique pour la série NASCAR Pinty's




NASCAR annonce une saison 2023 historique pour la série NASCAR Pinty's

 

Un record pour la série NASCAR Pinty's qui présente un calendrier comprenant 14 courses dans cinq provinces

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Floride (le 17 janvier 2023) – Suite à une des saisons les plus réussies de l'histoire de la NASCAR Pinty's, la série annonce aujourd'hui son calendrier record pour 2023 avec un total de 14 courses.

 

Après le succès de la première course sur terre battue courue l'année dernière au Ohsweken Speedway, la série y revient cette année avec un programme double, le lundi 14 et le mardi 15 août.

 

De plus, les équipes se rendront à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador pour une autre course palpitante au Eastbound International Speedway. 

 

Au total, la série visitera 11 circuits différents dans cinq provinces.

 

« Depuis 16 ans, la série NASCAR Pinty's présente des courses spectaculaires dans le cadre d'événements passionnants à travers le Canada, et la saison 2023 promet d'être la meilleure de notre histoire », a déclaré Tony Spiteri, directeur général de NASCAR Canada. « L'année dernière a été un succès retentissant pour toutes les personnes associées à la série Pinty's, avec un intérêt accru de la part des amateurs, des concurrents et des partenaires présents et potentiels. Le calendrier 2023 continuera à présenter des courses serrées typiques de la série NASCAR Pinty's. »

 

L'ouverture de la saison se déroulera au Sunset Speedway (13 mai) pour la quatrième année consécutive et se terminera au Delaware Speedway (24 septembre), circuit où Marc-Antoine Camirand a terminé une saison 2022 mémorable, en y remportant son premier championnat en série NASCAR Pinty's. 

 

La série se targue une fois de plus de présenter le calendrier le plus varié de la NASCAR, avec sept courses sur ovale, cinq courses sur tracé routier et deux courses sur ovale en terre battue.

 

En 2023, la série célébrera également sa 200e course au Ohsweken Speedway lors de la course du mardi soir (15 août).

 

Autres faits saillants du calendrier 2023 :

 

- Les épreuves sur circuit routier préférées des amateurs, à Toronto et au 53e Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières (GP3R). Kevin Lacroix, a gagné à Toronto en 2022, sa deuxième de trois victoires sur circuit routier la saison dernière. Alex Guenette ajoute, à sa victoire au GP3R 2022, un contrat de plusieurs années avec Ed Hakonson Racing.

 

- Deux courses au Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP), dont la traditionnelle course du Victoria Day week-end le dimanche 21 mai. La deuxième visite au CTMP, 13e et avant-dernière course de la saison, aura lieu le dimanche 3 septembre. 

 

- La tournée dans l'Ouest canadien en mi-saison pour trois courses en Alberta et en Saskatchewan : une au Edmonton International Raceway et deux au Sutherland Automotive Speedway à Saskatoon.

 

En 2022, de nombreuses étapes ont été franchies, notamment un record de huit vainqueurs différents, trois premières victoires (pilotes âgés de 18, 26 et 29 ans) et une moyenne de 23,6 voitures inscrites, soit le nombre le plus élevé de la série depuis 2013.

 

Toutes les courses de 2023 seront diffusées sur TSN et RDS. Les heures de départ et les horaires complets de diffusion et de streaming seront publiés à une date ultérieure. 


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2023-01-09

Canadian Legend Car Series Releases its 2023 Event Schedule


Canadian Legend Car Series Releases its 2023 Event Schedule 

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media 

 

Following a head-turning line-up that saw Parker Traves claim his first career tour title, officials with the Trailers Plus Canadian Legend Car Series have confirmed the 2023 event schedule. 

 

With a series of weekend dates split between Sunset, Peterborough and Sauble Speedways, there will be 15 shows on this year's calendar. A pair of National Qualifiers – Saturday, July 8th at Peterborough and Sunday, August 6th at Sauble – will be part of the roster. Series spokesperson Kevin Foisy says teams will be looking to build on the momentum that started with the 2022 timetable. 

 

"Our racers made their mark in last year's INEX regional and national standings," said Kevin Foisy. "It isn't just a pat on the back for the drivers and teams involved. It's also an indication of the type of performance our fans can expect to see on the track this year." 

 

Foisy says that drivers and fans alike are excited about kicking-off the new schedule – Saturday, May 6th at Sunset Speedway. A couple of weeks later, action shifts to Canada's Toughest 3rd Mile Oval for the 2023 season opener – the first of 7 dates – at Peterborough Speedway. There will be an average of 3 shows each month, concluding the with the 30th annual running of the Autumn Colours Classic, October 6th through 8th.  

 

2023 Trailers Plus Canadian Legend Car Series schedule: 

 

Saturday, May 6th                              Sunset Speedway 

Saturday, May 20th                            Peterborough Speedway 

Sunday, May 21st                              Sunset Speedway 

 

Saturday, June 3rd                            Peterborough Speedway 

Saturday, June 17th                          Sunset Speedway 

Saturday, June 24th                          Peterborough Speedway 

 

Saturday, July 8th                                        Peterborough Speedway 

                                                            National qualifier 

Saturday, July 15th                            Sunset Speedway 

 

Saturday, August 5th                         Sauble Speedway 

Sunday, August 6th                           Sauble Speedway 

                                                            National qualifier 

Saturday, August 19th                       Peterborough Speedway 

Saturday, August 26th                       Peterborough Speedway 

 

Saturday, September 16th                Sunset Speedway 

Sunday, September 17th                  Sunset Speedway 

 

Friday, October 6th                            Peterborough Speedway 

Saturday, October 7th                       Peterborough Speedway 

Sunday, October 8th                          Peterborough Speedway 

                                                            Autumn Colours Classic 

 

For details on the 2023 Canadian Legend Car Series schedule or to obtain parts, service, set-up chassis and engine repair as well as technical support, head to www.facebook.com/canadianlegendcars,   www.cdnlegendcars.ca or message canadianlegendcars@gmail.com. 

 

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

 

The countdown is on as teams with the Trailers Plus Canadian Legend Car Series get ready to kick-off an active 2023 season. 

 

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2022-12-31

2022 INEX Regional Champions Fly the Canadian Legend Car Series Colours

2022 INEX Regional Champions Fly the Canadian Legend Car Series Colours 

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media 

 

Fans of action with the Trailers Plus Canadian Legend Car Series have become familiar with the exciting brand of racing the tour brings to every event on the schedule and last year's line-up was no exception to the rule. 

 

During the 2022 season, 41 different drivers scored points during the tour's shows at Sunset, Sauble, Flamboro and Peterborough Speedways. Overall accolades were handed-out during their championship celebration a few weeks ago but the true highlight of the annual performance is shown in how teams compared in the INEX championship standings that show regional results from different areas of North America. 

 

Based on the strength of his 8 main event wins and 11 top-5 finishes, Parker Traves clinched the most recent Canadian Legend Car Series point title. The driver of the No. 60 was also named the INEX Central Canadian Semi Pro champion. Former series winner Adam Cuthbertson took the Pro honours, with Joe Adams claiming the Central Canadian Masters accolades. Running a limited local schedule recently, Matt Haufe was also recognized for his 2022 Central Canadian road course racing success. Canadian Legend Car Series spokesperson Kevin Foisy says it is great to see the tour regulars earn some time in the spotlight. 

 

"Solid car counts and great racing were our friends across the board throughout the 2022 season," explained Kevin Foisy. "It was a great year and to have so many of our drivers acknowledged for their performance is a major feather in the cap for our teams. It's the kind of result everyone hopes for and gives us a strong footing as the tour heads into the 2023 line-up." 

 

Foisy says that while series officials expect to release the new itinerary early in the new year, a few teams including himself, Josh Inglis and Steve Gareau will take a racing vacation and head to the running of the Winter Nationals – February 12th to 17th – at Citrus County Speedway in Inverness, Florida. Last season's champion Parker Traves, Nick Portt and Foisy will head to Music City USA – Nashville, Tennessee – for a week of racing in the 2023 Nashville Spring Series. April 11th to 13th at Highland Rim Speedway. April 14th and 15th at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. 

 

Canadian Legend Car officials would like to thank the team at title sponsor Trailer Plus for their continued support of the series, as well as Peter Smith GM, Simcoe County Auto & RV Outlet, Bay Marine, Reid Insulation, Wiarton Home Hardware, Skelton Truck Lines, Visco Industrial Traction – NAPA, A/C Plus Automotive, KOD Disposal and RW Electric. 

 

For details on the 2023 Canadian Legend Car Series schedule or to obtain parts, service, set-up chassis and engine repair as well as technical support, head to www.facebook.com/canadianlegendcars,  www.cdnlegendcars.ca or message canadianlegendcars@gmail.com. 

 

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

 

Former series titleholder Adam Cuthbertson (No. 79) was named the 2022 INEX Central Canadian Pro champion for his successful Trailers Plus Canadian Legend Car Series season. 

 

Steve Gareau (No. 08) will represent the Trailers Plus Canadian Legend Car Series at the Winter Nationals – February 12th to 17th – at Citrus County Speedway in Inverness, Florida. 

 

A strong contingent of Trailers Plus Canadian Legend Car Series teams led by Kevin Foisy (No. 57) will head into the Nashville Spring Series – April 11th to 15th – in Music City USA. 

 

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2022-12-29

Special Events Earn a Spot on the 2023 Peterborough Speedway Schedule

Special Events Earn a Spot on the 2023 Peterborough Speedway Schedule 

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media 

 

For more than half a century, Canada's Toughest 3rd Mile Oval has earned a reputation for hosting some of the best weekly racing in Central Ontario. Heading into the 2023 schedule, Peterborough Speedway will once again welcome some of the sports top touring series to the track's line-up. 

 

APC Pro Late Model action will once again take the centre stage at the bullring on Mount Pleasant Road, with a 100 lapper scheduled for Saturday, June 17th. In 2022, JR Fitzpatrick clinched the series title on the strength of 4 main event wins in 9 starts. The driver of the No. 84 machine scored a top 10 finish during every event on schedule. Last year, he started 8th after the inversion draw and led 29 laps on his way to the Peterborough Speedway victory. The Qwick Wick Fire Starter Super Stock tour will share the bill with its Pro Late Model brethren. Jason Parker scored the win in last year's event, with Brandon Feeney's 10th place effort the best of the 3 home track runners to crack the starting field. 

 

During the off-season, the OSCAAR Modified and Hot Rod divisions merged with the United Racing Series. Both classes will have a pair of dates on the track's 2023 line-up, starting with a Saturday, August 5th regular season double-header, before returning October 6th through 8th as part of the 30th anniversary running of the Autumn Colours Classic. Andy Kamrath had a pair of OSCAAR Modified wins in 2022, with Bill Zardo Sr. and Tyler Hawn sharing the Hot Rod Series checkered flags. 

 

Ontario Outlaw Super Late Model teams will be back at Canada's Toughest 3rd Mile Oval Saturday, July 15th. Glenn Watson picked-up the 2022 Series win, on his way to the tour championship. The Ontario Sportsman Series recently confirmed a Peterborough Speedway show on their 10-date 2023 schedule. After Kevin Trevellin turned a pole position starting spot and a dominating performance into his first career win and the tour championship for his No. 19 machine, the group will return to the popular Central Ontario oval Saturday, July 29th. 

 

"Our hometown Bone Stock, Mini Stock, Super Stock, Renegade Truck and Late Model classes will always be the foundation of our weekly racing program," said Peterborough Speedway track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse. "Special guest divisions have long been the perfect compliment for our Saturday night schedule and the 2023 line-up is no exception. We're expecting additional groups – including the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series and Canadian Legend Cars – to add their timetables to the mix shortly, with our full calendar released early in the new year." 

 

Bullring bullet points: Drivers and teams will celebrate a successful 2022 season at the annual Awards Banquet – Saturday, January 28th – at the Ennismore Community Centre. Tickets are $70.00 per person and must be reserved by January 21st…On track action for the new campaign heads to the Great Canadian RV green flag Saturday, May 20th with the annual Pure Country 105 Season Opener, featuring free spectator grandstand admission…Peterborough Speedway will once again be part of the Toronto Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo, presented by eBay Motors – March 10th, 11th and 12th – at the International Centre. 

 

Keep an eye on www.peterboroughspeedway.com or the track's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social media platforms for updates on the 2023 season at Canada's Toughest 3rd Mile Oval. 

 

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

 

A 10th place finish earned Brandon Feeney (No. 38) the honour of being the top finishing home track regular during the 2022 Qwick Wick Fire Starter Super Stock event at Peterborough Speedway. 

 

Kevin Trevellin (No. 19) led every lap on the way to his first career Ontario Sportsman Series main event checkered flag at Peterborough Speedway. 

 

2022 Ontario Outlaw Super Late Model tour champion Glenn Watson (No. 22) will lead the charge when the series returns to Peterborough Speedway Saturday, July 15th.  

 

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2022-12-15

NASCAR Announces Partnership With RealResponse

NASCAR Announces Partnership With RealResponse

Safe and confidential reporting service for NASCAR

Industry launched this fall

 

Daytona Beach, FL and Charlotte, NC (December 15, 2022) – NASCAR and RealResponse, the award-winning reporting platform for athletic teams and organizations, today announced a partnership that provides NASCAR and national series industry members with a safe and anonymous tool to secure feedback, report concerns and seek assistance from professionals in countless areas of expertise.

 

RealResponse is the industry leader in providing a platform for safe and secure feedback, monitoring and anonymous reporting. The partnership will provide any NASCAR national series team member with the ability to confidentially reach out to express concerns or report issues via a customized communication tool. NASCAR personnel receive the encrypted and anonymous messages directly and designate a subject matter expert to respond immediately to the concern.

 

Concerns can range from competition-based items such as gambling or integrity, safety and security, abuse or harassment, or for seeking mental health support. The identity of the industry member reaching out is protected through the RealResponse reporting program, ensuring anonymity. 

                                                                                                                

"NASCAR wanted to be proactive in providing a tool for industry members such as drivers, crew and other team personnel to safely reach out for help," said Meghan Miley, Managing Director of Racing Operations for NASCAR. "In partnering with RealResponse, we now have a confidential method for reporting. We don't have a limit to the types of reports industry members can submit, and we can ensure their privacy as they reach out for anonymous support at any time."

RealResponse was launched in 2016 by former NCAA Division I student-athlete David Chadwick, who saw a need for athletes to have a safe and confidential way to bring feedback to their athletic administration. Today, numerous sport governing bodies, organizations and teams such MLB, the NFLPA and NFL teams, USA Swimming and other Olympic organizations, the National Women's Soccer League, and a multitude of colleges and universities work with RealResponse to provide the same service.

 

"We are honored to engage in this historic partnership with NASCAR," said David Chadwick, Founder and CEO of RealResponse. "NASCAR executives recognize the responsibility to make the sport of racing safer, more inclusive and more valuable in the eyes every stakeholder involved in the sport. Their embrace of RealResponse sends a clear message that the health and safety of its community members away from the track is as important as safety of drivers on race day."

 

The program was introduced to the NASCAR national series teams in October.

 

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2022-12-09

ARCA Menards Series Extends Broadcast Rights Agreement With FOX Sports

ARCA Menards Series Extends Broadcast Rights Agreement With FOX Sports Through 2024; Announces 2023 Broadcast Schedule

2023 Coverage includes all 20 races live on FS1 and FS2 with select simulcasts on FloRacing

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 9, 2021) – ARCA and FOX Sports announced today an extension of their broadcast rights agreement through 2024 that will also expand the number of events covered. ARCA also released its 2023 broadcast schedule for the ARCA Menards Series.

 

For the first time in series history, FOX Sports will carry all 20 ARCA Menards Series races live on FS1 or FS2, an increase of 11 races from 2022 and 12 races from 2018-2021. All races will also be available live on the FOX Sports App to authenticated subscribers.

 

The new agreement extends a 26-year relationship between ARCA and FOX Sports that started in 1997.

 

"ARCA has a well-documented history of building long-term relationships with partners that add value to all stakeholders involved with the series. This is evidenced by our network television relationship with FOX Sports spanning more than 25 years," said ARCA President Ron Drager. "Together, we deliver high quality motorsports content that reaches millions of homes, directly benefitting our fans, partners, race teams and tracks."

 

"It's amazing that 2023 will be FOX Sports' 27th season with the ARCA Menards Series and Ron Drager and his team," said Frank Wilson, VP, Event and Studio, FOX Sports. "The ARCA season opener in Daytona has always been a tentpole in our SpeedWeeks coverage, and now that we will carry the entire ARCA season, we look forward to continuing to deliver even more high-quality stock car racing all season long."

 

FS1 will carry 14 ARCA Menards Series races in 2023 which is an increase of five from last year and six from 2021. All other races will air on FS2, including the series championship at Toledo Speedway.

 

Ten ARCA Menards Series races airing live on FS1 and FS2 will stream simultaneously on FloRacing – the OTT home of all NASCAR Roots series.

 

Once again, MRN will broadcast all ARCA Menards Series races that are companion with NASCAR national series events. Races will air on select MRN affiliates, MRN.com, ARCARacing.com and SiriusXM Satellite Radio.


The ARCA Menards Series celebrates its 71st anniversary season in 2023 and kicks it off with its 60th race at DAYTONA International Speedway. Click here for more highlights of the 2023 ARCA Menards Series schedule.

 

2023 ARCA Menards Series on FOX Sports and FloRacing

 

DATE

RACE

NETWORK

START (ET)

Sat, Feb. 18

Daytona

FS1

1:30 PM

Fri, March 10

Phoenix

FS2

8:00 PM

Sat, April 22

Talladega

FS1

12:30 PM

Sat, May 6

Kansas

FS1

2:00 PM

Fri, May 26

Charlotte

FS1

6:00 PM

Sat, June 17

Berlin

FS1 / FloRacing

8:00 PM

Sat, June 24

Elko

FS2 / FloRacing

9:00 PM

Fri, July 7

Mid-Ohio

FS1 / FloRacing

6:00 PM

Sat, Jul 15

Iowa

FS2 / FloRacing

8:00 PM

Fri, July 21

Pocono

FS1 / FloRacing

6:00 PM

Fri, Aug. 4

Michigan

FS1 / FloRacing

6:00 PM

Fri, Aug. 11

Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park

FS1

6:00 PM

Fri, Aug. 18

Watkins Glen

FS1

6:00 PM

Sun, Aug. 20

Illinois State Fairgrounds

FS1 / FloRacing

2:00 PM

Sun, Aug. 27

Milwaukee

FS1

1:00 PM

Sun, Sept. 3

DuQuion

FS2 / FloRacing

9:00 PM

Fri, Sept. 8

Kansas 2

FS1

6:00 PM

Thurs, Sept. 14

Bristol

FS1

6:00 PM

Sat, Sept. 30

Salem

FS2 / FloRacing

4:00 PM

Sat, Oct. 7

Toledo

FS2 / FloRacing

4:00 PM

 

About ARCA

The Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA), founded in 1953 by John and Mildred Marcum in Toledo, Ohio, and acquired by NASCAR in April 2018, is the leading grassroots stock car sanctioning body in the United States. Bridging the gap between NASCAR's top three national touring series and weekly racing all across the country, the organization administers more than 100 events annually, including the ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East, ARCA Menards Series West, plus weekly racing at Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways.  For more information about ARCA visit www.arcaracing.com, or follow ARCA on Facebook (@ARCARacing) and Twitter (@ARCA_Racing).

 


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