2025-06-10

​Peterborough Speedway Boosts 50 Lap Shootout Bone Stock Payday

Peterborough Speedway Boosts 50 Lap Shootout Bone Stock Payday
By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

The weekly Bone Stock division has been known as hometown racing's entry level class. Saturday, June 14th teams will receive their long overdue time in the spotlight as Peterborough Speedway hosts a 50-lap Bone Stock Shootout.
Central Ontario favourites will defend the local turf's bragging rights against a truckload of invaders in search of a $250 payday that starts with $100 to take the green flag. Pit gates open at 12:30, grandstands at 3:00 with racing at 5:00.
Full Throttle Speedway has taken the unique step of giving its Bone Stock teams the night off so they can participate in this special event. They've also put some incentive into the deal by offering a $500 bonus if one of their registered drivers can score the main event win. The bonus cash will be paid to the winner at the next scheduled date. A Peterborough Speedway runner will find some extra cash in their post race pay envelope. Clarke Motorsports Communications will provide an extra $25 to the hometown Bone Stock racer in the highest position at the end of the first 25 laps.
Event details and rules are available in a post on the track's social media platforms and pages.
Fans are in store for an exciting night of Making Memories for Life. In addition to the 50 lap Bone Stock special event, Canada's Toughest 3rd Mile Oval will also host the 100 lap APC Late Model and 50 lap Dayco Super Stock headliners Saturday, June 14th.

It will be the 3rd stop for the Late Model Series in 2025. Josh Stade and Kyle Steckly won the opening rounds on this year's tour. Steckly won the 100 lapper at Peterborough in 2023. The Super Stocks will kick-off a run of 5 dates with this weekend's start. Carson Nagy has scored 3 wins in his last 4 starts at the Central Ontario venue, with Jason Parker taking the checkered flag in 2022.
Make your plans now to be part of what could be the biggest race weekend of this year's regular season schedule. Tickets are available in advance – by using the 'buy tickets' option on the track website – or on raceday at the walk-up ticket booth.
Throughout the year, find the latest news and complete schedule information by checking www.peterboroughspeedway.com or the track's social media platforms and pages.
Photo attachment: Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media
Catch the excitement as provincial Bone Stock teams chase a $250 payday in a 50-lap shootout that offers $100 to take the green flag – Saturday, June 14th – at Peterborough Speedway.
Kyle Steckly (No. 22) will be looking to add another checkered flag to his 2025 stats as the 100 lap APC Late Model Series goes green – Saturday, June 14th – at Peterborough Speedway.
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APC Late Model/Dayco Super Stock Double Dip is Next at Peterborough Speedway

APC Late Model/Dayco Super Stock Double Dip is Next at Peterborough Speedway
By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

Special guests are the perfect complement to any track's weekly racing divisions. Saturday, June 14th Peterborough Speedway will welcome one of the year's marquee events to the venue known for Making Memories for Life as the APC Late Model and Dayco Super Stock fields return to Central Ontario.
The double-dip headliners are a showcase event at the track and in 2024, local standout and multi-time track champion Dan McHattie dominated the APC Late Model 100 lapper, while Carson Nagy scored his 3rd checkered flag in 4 years during the 50 lap Super Stock main event. Recent Late Model winners have included JR Fitzpatrick and Kyle Steckly, while Jason Parker picked-up the Super Stock victory in 2022. Track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse says the show has become fan favourite on the annual schedule.
"The Late Models have 9 events on this year's schedule and the June 14th show here is the first of a handful of dates on the Super Stock's 2025 line-up," said Josiasse. "3 of our locals qualified for the Late Model show, with 4 home trackers taking the Super Stock green flag last year. That's a strong showing for our weekly runners."

In addition to the APC Late Model and Dayco Super Stock events, the Saturday June 14th will also feature a 50 lap Bone Stock Shootout at Peterborough Speedway. With a winner's payday of $250, the show will also see every starter taking home $100 for making the starting line-up.
The starting field will be bolstered by racers from Full Throttle Speedway who have been given the night off at their home track with the extra incentive of a $500 bonus from their home track promotional team if one of their drivers wins the race. If applicable, the bonus would be paid to the driver at their next event at Full Throttle Speedway.
A lucky Peterborough Speedway Bone Stock driver will find an extra $25 in their pay envelope. Clarke Motorsports Communications will award that amount to the highest running home track racer at the end of the first 25 laps.  
Event rules and details can be found though a post on the Peterborough Speedway social media sites.
Your source for the latest track news and schedule information is always www.peterboroughspeedway.com or through the track's social media pages and platforms.
Photo attachment: Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media
Dan McHattie (No. 71) works through traffic on the way to his 2024 APC Late Model win. The series joins the Dayco Super Stocks in action – Saturday, June 14th – at Peterborough Speedway.
Bone Stock teams will chase a $250 payday in a 50-lap main event that offers $100 to take the green flag – Saturday, June 14th – at Peterborough Speedway.

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2025-06-09

Jeremy Roy Collects First 358 Win at Airborne Park

(Plattsburgh, NY) Jeremy Roy has spent the last several years watching his younger brother Felix rise to star status on the northeast modified circuit. Thursday night at the Airborne Park Speedway, it was the oldest of the Napierville, Quebec siblings' time to shine. It was Hometown Heroes First Responder night at "The Big A" and the sizable crowd on hand was treated to an entertaining evening of racing, as Roy charged from his sixth starting spot to claim his first DirtCar 358 modified victory.

 Jordan Fornwalt and George Foley brought the field to the green flag. Fornwalt quickly went to the point and paved the way in the early laps, but it was plain to see that Roy and defending track champion Mike Mahaney, who started eighth, had the fastest cars. Roy slipped underneath Fornwalt on a lap 16 restart and held off Mahaney to cross the line first. The rapidly closing Mahaney had to settle for second with Felix Roy, Chris Raabe, and Tim Fuller rounding out the top five. Foley and Greg Atkins collected heat race wins.

   Points leader Tylor Terry continued his dominance in the 9th State Cannabis Renegade division, parking his ride in victory lane for the third time in six starts this season.  Tim Wilcox and Tyler Irwin led the field to the green flag, with Irwin leading the first several laps, but Terry was on the move, advancing from eighth to second by lap four. Irwin slipped high out of turn two on lap six, and Terry took advantage. Caution flew on lap 17 to tighten up the field, but no one had anything for Terry. Shawn Duquette, Nathaniel Guay, Irwin, and Brad Bushey completed the top 5. Heat race wins went to TylorTerry and Irwin.

    In the J&S Steel Sportsman Modified feature, Nick Heywood hustled the high line to navigate his way from the 14th position on the grid to victory lane, outdueling Jamy Begor for his second win of the year. Begor started on the pole and seemed to have everything under control, but what he didn't know was that Heywood was slicing through the field like a hot knife through butter.  Even after being overtaken by Heywood, Begor changed his racing line and continued to pressure the leader. Heywood was finally able to put some distance between himself and his closest challenger in the closing laps. Donovan Lussier rallied from a trip to the garage area and a restart at the back of the pack to finish third, followed by Fire Swamp and Vince Quenneville Jr. Caleb Durgan, Begor, and Heywood were heat race winners.

     As is typically the case, the mini stock division put on an action-packed show in their 15-lap main event. Glenn Engstrom appeared to have the car to beat early on as he led the first half of the race. While Engstrom was cruising out front, defending track champion Ryan Senecal was meticulously weaving his way toward the front. After the midway point, a five-car battle including Engstrom, Senecal, Josh Laporte, Stephen Bressett, and Josh Fountain began to unfold. Senecal survived the fray and pulled away late for his second win of the season. Bresette finished second after starting 27th, Engstrom was third, Fountain fourth, and  Laporte fifth. Jp Corrow, Engstrom, and Bresette won their respective heat races.

     Gary English has been dominant in the Hoosier Tire Limited Sportsmen Division so far in 2025, but with him not in attendance, other drivers had the opportunity to collect a feature win. Kobe Hernandez recovered from an early race slip-up to come from behind for his second win of the season. Up-and-coming Lea-Jeanne Lauziere jumped out to the lead from her position on the pole and appeared poised to grab her first career win. With the Lauziere machine seemingly losing the handle, Hernandez took command on lap 12 and wasn't challenged the rest of the way. Chasing Hernandez across the finish line were Parker Dermondy, Raelin Dunham,  Garin Thompson, and Lauziere, who recovered from a late race spin for a top-five outing. Lauziere and Dunham won heat races.

     Racing returns to Airborne Park on Thursday, June 12, with a makeup night of racing featuring the 358 Super DirtCar Series and DirtCar Sportsman Series in the "Battle of Plattsburgh." The 358 modifieds will compete for 75 Laps and $5,000 to win. The sportsman drivers will tangle for 30 Laps and $1500 to win. Renegades, Mini Stocks, and Limited Sportsman will also be on the card. Race time is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Grandstand gates open at 5:30 p.m. Grandstand admission is $25. Kids 12 and under are free.

       The action continues on Saturday, June 14th, with racing billed as "Topless for Dad Night," to celebrate Father's Day weekend, sponsored by Hebert's Lawn Care. With no 358s in action, the Sportsman Modifieds will assume center stage as the night's headline division. Renegades, Mini Stocks, the Mohawk Valley Vintage Dirt Modifieds, and pro stocks will also be on hand. The green flag waves at 6:00 p.m. Grandstand gates open at 4:30 pm Admission is $15. Kids under 12 are free. Airborne Park Speedway is located at 70 Broderick Road in Plattsburgh, NY.

 

Official Results Airborne Park Speedway

May 15th- Hometown Heroes Firt Responders Night

 

DirtCar 358 Modified Feature (30 Laps)

 

 

Finish      Competitor                          Hometown

              

1 (6)       Jeremy Roy                         Napierville, QC    

2 (8)       Mike Mahaney                     Elizabethtown, NY             

3 (12)     Felix Roy                            Napierville, QC    

4 (5)        Chris Raabe                        Alexandria, ON    

5 (11)       Tim Fuller                           Watertown, NY    

6 (2)         Jordan Fornwalt                 Bradford, VT        

7 (10)       David Hebert                    St-Damase, QC   

8 (14)       Justin Stone                       Middlebury, VT    

9 (9)          Thomas Cook                   Hogansburg, NY 

10 (13)      Tanner Siemons              Orford, NH           

11 (1)        George Foley                   Vermontville, NY 

12 (3)         Larry Welling                    Star Lake, NY

13 (4)         Greg Atkins                     Ausable Forks, NY             

14 (7)         Dave Camara                  Poultney, VT

15 (15)       Adam Gage     

 

 

9th State Cannabis Renegades Feature (20 Laps)

 

 

Finish         Competitor                      Hometown

 

 

1 (8)             Tylor Terry                     Morrisonville, NY 

2 (7)            Shawn Duquette            Morrisonville, NY 

3 (3)            Nathaniel Guay              Mooers, NY         

4 (2)            Tyler Irwin                       Peru, NY              

5 (6)            Brad Bushey                   Fairfax, VT           

6 (4)            Roland Guay                 Champlain, NY    

7 (10)          Shawn Fountain             Altona, NY          

8 (1)            Tim Wilcox                      Saranac, NY        

9 (9)            Rick Doner                     Clintonville, NY    

10 (5)          Josh Terry                      Essex, NY

 

Did not start: Tony Salerno

 

 

J&S Steel Limited Sportsmen Feature (25 Laps)

 

 

Finish         Competitor                      Hometown

 

1 (14)          Nick Heywood               Plattsburgh, NY   

2 (1)            Jamy Begor                    Mooers Forks, NY              

3 (17)          Donovan Lussier            St-Denis-sur-Richelieu, QC              

4 (5)            Fire Swamp                   Akwesasne, NY   

5 (6)            Vince Quenneville          Brandon, VT

6 (15)          Michael Wright                             Alburgh, VT         

7 (16)          Travis Bruno                   Morrisonville, NY 

8 (11)          Caleb Durgan                Morrisonville, NY 

9 (7)            Chris Cayea                  Mooers Forks, NY              

10 (20)        Evan Roberts                  Fletcher, VT         

11 (10)        Matt Leonard                  Plattsburgh, NY  

12 (12)        Lonnie Rivers                 Plattsburgh, NY  

13 (9)          Bucko Branham             Plattsburgh, NY  

14 (22)        Eric Shaw                       Wells, VT             

15 (4)          Tanner Forbes               Jay, NY 

16 (8)           Dylan Rabtoy                Swanton, VT        

17 (18)         Charlotte Morin             Saint-Césaire, QC

18 (3)           Mike Phinney                 Willsboro, NY      

19 (2)           Brent Warren                 Salisbury, VT       

20 (19)         Jason McClatchie         Plattsburgh, NY   

21 (23)         Matt Ellsworth                East Corinth, VT

22 (13)         Codie Aubin                   Plattsburgh, NY   

23 (21)        Robert Laware               Ellenburg Depot, NY

 

 

Mini Stock Feature (15 Laps)

 

Finish           Competitor                     Hometown

 

 

 

1 (15)            Ryan Senecal               Plattsburgh, NY  

2 (17)            Steven Bresette            Keeseville, NY     

3 (2)             Glenn Engstrom            Peru, NY              

4 (21)           Jake Fountain                Dannemora, NY  

5 (11)           Josh Laporte                                

6 (13)           Tyler Bell                       Peru, NY              

7 (20)           Joshua Blake                Champlain, NY    

8 (18)           Nick Harnden                 Cadyville, NY      

9 (24)          Joe Warren                     Plattsburgh, NY   

10 (9)           Caleb Tourville              Souh Alburgh, VT

11 (16)         Kyle Botala                   Grand Isle, VT     

12 (3)          Makaela Goddeau          Platsburg, NY      

13 (19)         Jp Corrow                      Peru, NY

14 (4)           Cody Young                  Chazy, NY            

15 (10)          Haiden Bordeau           Dannemora, NY  

16 (1)            Leonard Snide              Plattsburgh, NY   

17 (8)           Jamie Whitney Jr          Plattsburgh, NY   

18 (6)           Tyler Van Weort            Plattsburgh, NY   

19 (23)          Dustin Drake                Ausable Forks, NY

20 (7)            Jon Brown                    West Chazy, NY  

21 (5)            Speedy Bresette           Plattsburgh, NY   

22 (14)          Ken Tourville               Grand Isle, VT     

23 (22)          Chad Provost               Plattsburgh, NY   

24 (12)          Jeremiah King              Peru, NY              

 

Did not start: Jason Bradley

 

 

Hoosier Tire Limited Sportsman Feature (15 Laps)

 

 

Finish             Competitor                       Hometown

 

 

1 (3)                 Kobe Hernandez              Chazy, NY

2 (2)                 Parker Dermody              Peru, NY        -

3 (5)                 Raelin Dunham                Queensbury, NY         

4 (4)                  Garin Thompson             Quebec, QC  -

5 (1)                  Lea-Jeanne Lauzier        St-Cyrille-de-Wendover, QC    

6 (7)                  Chris Sumner                   East Middlebury, VT  

7 (6)                  Sarah-Ann Lauziere         St-Cyrille-de-Wendover, QC    

8 (8)                  Sylvain Prudhomme        St. Remi, QC       


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2025-06-05

Double Toonie/Fan Appreciation Night is Back at Peterborough Speedway



Double Toonie/Fan Appreciation Night is Back at Peterborough Speedway
By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media
A really big motorsports show is on the way to Central Ontario.
Saturday, June 7th, the season's first Double Toonie/Fan Appreciation Night – presented by Pepsi – takes centre stage at Peterborough Speedway. Home track Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock, SwitchTire Mini Stock, Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck, Jiffy Lube Super Stock and Junior Late Model classes will share the racing spotlight, with a trackside autograph session during the halftime break. Grandstand gates will open at 4:00, with racing at 5:00. Spectator general admission passes are just $4.00.
After fighting a couple of losing battles with Mother Nature, the promotional team at Peterborough Speedway is charging full speed ahead with the special brand of family motorsports entertainment fans have come to expect throughout the track's 58-year history. Venue owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse says its time to put the early year's weather issues behind them and move forward with a strong 2025 line-up.
"From the far reaches of the pit area to the top row of the grandstands, the Double Toonie/Fan Appreciation Nights – presented by Pepsi – are some of the most popular shows on our annual calendar from either side of the fence," said Josiasse. "Racers enjoy the opportunity to meet the fans as much as the fans look forward to the chance to see the cars and talk to the drivers."

Advance tickets are now on sale for the 100-lap APC Late Model and 50-lap Dayco Super Stock events – presented by KOD Disposal – Saturday, June 14th. Also on the docket will be a 50-lap Bone Stock Shootout, paying $100 to start and $250 to win.
Make sure you're ready for the season's first Double Toonie/Fan Appreciation Night – presented by Pepsi – Saturday, June 7th at Peterborough Speedway, with spectator grandstand admission at just $4.00. Stay up to date with all the action from the home track racing divisions and special events on this year's line-up.
Find all the details on the 2025 schedule and the latest track news by following www.peterboroughspeedway.com or the venue's social media platforms and pages throughout the season.
Photo attachment: Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media
Catch the racing excitement and meet your favourite drivers during the Double Toonie/Fan Appreciation Night, presented by Pepsi – Saturday, June 7th – at Peterborough Speedway.
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2025-06-03

Peterborough Speedway Season Opener Takes the Green Flag

Peterborough Speedway Season Opener Takes the Green Flag
By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media


Weather may have made the early season headlines, but Saturday, May 31st it was Peterborough Speedway's time to shine as the popular Central Ontario oval kicked off its 2025 schedule.
The first main event of the 58th anniversary season was a 20-lapper for the SwitchTire Mini Stocks that had Tyler McMurter and Peterborough's Mike Nelso on the front row. From the drop of the green flag, Nelson's No. 70 ride was the class of the field. He held the early race lead and was working through the backmarkers before the scoreboard showed 3 laps complete. At the halfway mark, Nelson was tailed by Jacob Sutcliffe, John Lavalle, Kent Missons and Coleridge Phinnemore. The top-5 runners remained intact through the second half of the event, as Nelson scored the season opening checkered flag.
Jacob Mercer and multi-time Peterborough Speedway champion Dan McHattie led the way as the KOD Disposal Late Model field rolled from the staging area for a 25-lap 'A' main. McHattie took the early lead from his outside front row starting spot, with Mercer holding Ryan Kimball at bay in the runner-up spot. Kimball slipped into 2nd just before an issue in the 3rd turn brought out the race's only caution flag. The driver of the No. 16 machine set-off in pursuit of McHattie and took the lead with a pass in the 2nd turn, with around a handful of laps remaining. He'd hold the top spot until the checkered flag, with McHattie, Mercer, Kelly Balson and Gary Hannah rounding-out the top 5.
Front row starters Keaton Pipe and Cole McFadden led a pack of 24 teams to the stripe as the Trailers Plus Ontario Legend Car Series took the Great Canadian RV green flag. Before there were even 4 laps on the scoreboard, the feature race had seen 3 different drivers – including Pipe, Wes Cuthbertson and Dawson Drimmie – in control of the field. As luck would have it, reigning tour champion Mitch Wright was the final leader of the day. The driver of the No. 21 car took over the top spot while working through traffic with 18 laps complete and never gave up the lead. Cuthbertson, Dawson Drimmie, Pipe and Cole McFadden followed him to the checkered flag.
With backing from Grassroots Racing, the Ontario Bandolero teams took to the popular venue for a pair of 15-lap feature events. Ava Boundy started on the pole for the opening round, with Austin Seburn taking the checkered flag over Keegan Moat and Boundy. In the second tilt, Moat was polesitter, with Seburn once again taking the checkered flag. Landon Sellers and Lyla Sikma chased the race winner across the line.
The Outlaw Midgets – supported by Glenn Styres Racing – had a 20-lap main event that saw Dave Inglis and Rob McCall fire from the front row. A yellow flag for an incident on the backstretch saw the pace slowed with only 6 laps on the scoreboard. Through the closing stages of the headliner, Dave Bradley and Mikey Homewood swapped the lead back and forth, with Bradley taking the win. Homewood, Robin McLean, McCall and Fred Homewood wrapping-up the top 5.
Preliminary round wins went to Mini Stock invader Jacob Sutcliffe with a pair, while Kent Missons and Curtis Burnett took the others. Dan McHattie and 2-time defending track champion Ryan Kimball split the Late Model qualifying event wins. Jake Spencer-Walt, Mark Griffin, Mitch Wright and Dawson Drimmie each had an Ontario Legend Car heat race win.
All finishing positions are unofficial and subject to scoring review and post-race inspection.
Bullring bullet points: Peterborough Speedway's racing community was saddened to learn of the passing of Cameron, Ontario's Robert Clark. A long-time supporter of provincial vintage modified racing, Clark began his racing career at Kingston Speedway and in later years, developed a solid following while selling automotive literature at regional trade shows…Off weekends at other tracks saw the Peterborough Speedway SwitchTire Mini Stock line-up bolstered with some guest drivers including Mike Robinson Jr., Coleridge Phinnemore and Jacob Sutcliffe…Paul Toms joined the KOD Disposal Late Model ranks, but ran only a few laps before dropping out of the feature race…James Horner made hard contact with the 3rd turn retaining wall in the final Late Model heat race and even though he drove away from the crash, he didn't answer the call for the main event...Even with a chill in the air, Peterborough Speedway's newest attraction Whips n' Licks Ice Cream Shop – selling Kawartha Dairy products – proved to be popular with the fans.
Next on the agenda at the venue known for Making Memories for Life will be the year's first Double Toonie/Fan Appreciation Night – presented by Pepsi – Saturday, June 7th. On track action will include the home track Bone Stock, Mini Stock, Renegade Truck, Super Stock and Junior Late Model divisions, with a fan appreciation autograph session at intermission. Spectator grandstand admission is just $4.00. Pit gates open at 1:30, grandstands at 4:00 and racing starts at 5:00.
For complete 2025 schedule news and event information, be sure to check www.peterboroughspeedway.com or the track's social media platforms and pages.
Photo attachment: Jessica Blair, Follow Me Photography
A familiar face found his way to Dart Heating & Air Conditioning Victory Lane as Mike Nelson (No. 70) took the SwitchTire Mini Stock win – Saturday, May 31st – at Peterborough Speedway.
2-time defending track champion Ryan Kimball (No. 16) claimed the KOD Disposal Late Model main event win – Saturday, May 31st – at Peterborough Speedway.
Mitch Wright (No. 21) took the lead with 18 laps on the scoreboard and picked-up the Trailers Plus Ontario Legend Car Series win – Saturday, May 31st – at Peterborough Speedway.
Austin Seburn (No. 24) swept a pair of 15-lap Grassroots Racing Ontario Bandolero Series main events – Saturday, May 31st – at Peterborough Speedway.
Dave Bradley (No. 15) wrapped-up opening night action with the Glenn Styres Racing Outlaw Midget feature event win – Saturday, May 31st – at Peterborough Speedway.
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2025-05-22

NASCAR Announces NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026, Landmark Award Busch, Gant, Hendrick Voted Into Hall’s 16th Class

NASCAR Announces NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026, Landmark Award

Busch, Gant, Hendrick Voted Into Hall's 16th Class

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 20, 2025) – NASCAR announced today the inductees who will comprise the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The three-person group – the 16th since the inception of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010 – consists of Kurt Busch, Harry Gant and Ray Hendrick. In addition, Humpy Wheeler was named the recipient of the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR.

 

Members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel met today in an in-person closed session at the Charlotte Convention Center to debate and vote upon the 15 nominees for the induction class of 2026 and the five nominees for the Landmark Award.

 

The Class of 2026 was determined by votes cast by the Voting Panel, including representatives from NASCAR, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, track owners from major facilities and historic short tracks, media members, manufacturer representatives, competitors (drivers, owners, crew chiefs), recognized industry leaders, a nationwide fan vote conducted through NASCAR.com and the reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion (Joey Logano). In all, 49 votes were cast. The accounting firm of EY presided over the tabulation of the votes.

 

Busch and Gant both received 61% of the Modern Era ballot votes. Jeff Burton finished third, followed by Harry Hyde and Randy Dorton. Ray Hendrick received 31% of the Pioneer ballot votes. Bob Welborn finished second.

 

Results for the NASCAR.com Fan Vote were: Ray Hendrick (Pioneer); Kurt Busch and Harry Gant (Modern Era).

 

The two Modern Era inductees came from a group of 10 nominees that included: Greg Biffle, Neil Bonnett, Tim Brewer, Jeff Burton, Kurt Busch, Randy Dorton, Harry Gant, Harry Hyde, Randy LaJoie and Jack Sprague.

 

Nominees for the Pioneer Ballot included: Jake Elder, Ray Hendrick, Banjo Matthews, Larry Phillips and Ralph Moody.

 

Nominees for the Landmark Award included Alvin Hawkins, Lesa France Kennedy, Dr. Joseph Mattioli, Les Richter and Humpy Wheeler.

 

Ten nominees appeared on the Modern Era ballot, which was selected by the traditional Nominating Committee. The same committee selected the five Landmark Award nominees. The Pioneer ballot, which included five nominees whose careers began in 1966 or earlier, was selected by the Honors Committee.

 

The Class of 2026 Induction Ceremony is set for Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 at the NASCAR Hall of Fame and Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tickets for the Induction Ceremony will be available later this month on NASCARHall.com.

 

 

Class of 2026 Inductees:

 

Kurt Busch

Kurt Busch's journey to NASCAR stardom began in 2000 with a Truck Series rookie season that foreshadowed greatness. With four wins and a championship runner-up finish, Busch signaled to fans and competitors alike that he would soon be a force at the top level of the sport. By 2002, Busch was already making waves in the NASCAR Cup Series. His first win came at the famed Bristol Motor Speedway, he finished third in points, and from there, his career soared to new heights. Busch's big breakthrough came in 2004, when he captured the NASCAR Cup Series Championship, becoming the first driver to win the title under NASCAR's 'playoff' system – a feat that proved both his excellence and adaptability. Busch earned 34 Cup Series wins in 776 starts, including a thrilling victory in the 2017 Daytona 500.

 

Harry Gant

Harry Gant was a man with many nicknames: "Handsome Harry" for his good looks, the "Bandit" due his long-time sponsor Skoal Bandit, "Mr. September" after his four consecutive premier series and two Xfinity series wins in September of 1991 and "High Groove Harry" because of his proficiency in taking the high line through the corner. Gant won 18 premier series races, including the Southern 500 in 1984 and 1991. The North Carolinian also registered 21 wins in the Xfinity Series. In the five seasons from 1981 through 1985, Gant finished in the top five in points four times, including a runner-up championship finish to Terry Labonte in 1984.

 

Ray Hendrick

The original "Mr. Modified," Ray Hendrick is one of the winningest drivers of all time, amassing more than 700 modified and late model sportsman wins between 1950-88. Hendrick's success started in his home state of Virginia, where his famous No. 11 was known to all. He won five track championships at South Boston Speedway – four modified and one late model sportsman. Despite never winning a Modified Division championship, Hendrick finished in the top 10 in the standings nine times from 1960-69. Hendrick was named one of NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers and one of NASCAR Modified's All-Time Top 10 Drivers.

 

Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR:

 

Humpy Wheeler

Humpy Wheeler's name is synonymous with promotion and innovation. Best known for his 33-year tenure as President and General Manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, Wheeler played a pivotal role in transforming the venue into a world-class facility that attracted a wide range of fans and corporate sponsors. Most notably, Wheeler spearheaded the construction of the iconic Turn 4 grandstands and introduced the "NASCAR Experience," which brought fans even closer to the action. Adding a new dynamic to the sport, Wheeler's visionary leadership and creativity helped shape today's fan experience with the introduction of dramatic pre-race ceremonies and the development of night racing at superspeedways.

 

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NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications


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Camirand Wins Season Opener at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park After Eventful Clarington 200

Camirand Wins Season Opener at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park After Eventful Clarington 200

 

Bowmanville, ON (May 18, 2025) - The 2025 NASCAR Canada Series officially launched its season on Sunday at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park with the Clarington 200. Defending champion Marc-Antoine Camirand, driving the No. 96 GM Paillé / Chevrolet Canada Chevrolet, claimed the first win of the year following a race marked by dramatic overtakes and multiple changes of leaders.

 

Kyle Steckly started strong from pole position, after securing the E3 Spark Plugs Pole Award with a lap time of 1:22.264 in Saturday’s Qualifying session. However, the young MBS Motorsports driver faced early challenges in his No. 22 MBS Motorsports / Sierra Excavating / APC Chevrolet. This allowed Alex Tagliani to surge to the lead in his No. 80 St-Hubert / UPS Store / Bet GRW Chevrolet.

 

The first caution of the race came on Lap 5 following an incident involving Matthew Scannell’s No. 99 Nitro 54 / Main Street Logistics / Rack.ca Dodge in Turn 3, forcing his early retirement from the event. Steckly’s race came to an early end as well when he was forced to take the No. 22 machine back to the garages because of damage he picked up on Lap 14. He’s one of the twelve drivers who did not finish.

 

Cautions continued to shape the race, including a restart incident in Turn 1 involving Brent Wheller commanding the No. 81 Industrial Deck Equipment/Arbon Equipment Dodge, Domenic Scrivo in the No. 69 MBS Motorsports/Sierra Excavating/Bolton GM Chevrolet and Mathieu Kingsbury aboard the No. 9 Duroking/BFL Canada Chevrolet. As this was unfolding, Tagliani’s Chevrolet stalled in Turn 5 due to an electrical issue. Through the race, Alex Guénette, at the helm of the No. 39 GL Électricité-Automatisations / Bet GRW Chevrolet, and Sam Fellows, No. 87 AER / Polysleep / Novus Auto / Mobil 1 Chevrolet, battled for position, with Guénette briefly climbing to second place.

 

Meanwhile, Gary Klutt showed strong pace in his No. 59 Autologic / Hofmann Plastics Dodge despite hitting the tire wall in Turn 9, which slowed his momentum. Halfway through the race, Malcolm Strachan, who started 11th on the grid in the No. 98 Curb Records / Darkhorse Trailers / Strode’s Ford, led the field, but eventually fell back in the order.

 

With 3 laps to go, Klutt gained the lead, setting up a late-race fight between himself, Camirand, and Strachan. On the final lap, Camirand made the decisive move in Turn 3 and took the win.

 

Camirand, who was fastest in Practice earlier in the weekend, praised his team’s efforts. “It was a good way to start the season,” he stated. “The pace was fast early on, but the car wasn’t ideal. After our fuel stop, we made some adjustments, and the car really came alive. I’m proud of what the team accomplished all weekend.”

 

Gary Klutt made a strong push leading in the final laps before Camirand overtook him in Turn 3 on the final lap. “We were a bit off in qualifying, but the team executed our pit strategy really well,” Klutt said. “We had a shot at the win, but Marc-Antoine had the better pace at the end.”

Strachan delivered a standout performance, leading laps and ultimately finishing third. “The strategy worked out perfectly today. After a few restarts, we got a bit of a lead, and I was hoping it would stay green. We led a bunch of laps. I’m overjoyed to be in the top 3.”

 

Alex Guénette and Louis-Philippe Dumoulin completed the top five, while Alex Tagliani earned the Evirum Fastest lap of the race. Both the Gulf Race Fuels Move of the Race and Jostens Rookie of the Race went to rising star Danny Chisolm.

 

The NASCAR Canada Series returns to action on May 31 with the Bud Light 250 at Autodrome Chaudière in Vallée-Jonction, Quebec.

NASCAR Race Number 1

Unofficial Race Results For The Clarington 200 - 05/18/2025

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park - Bowmanville, Ont. - 2.459-mile paved road course

Total Race Length 201 K - 51L - 125 M

 

Fin Str Car Driver Team Laps Points B/Points Status

1 4 96 Marc-Antoine Camirand GM Paillé Chevrolet Canada Chevrolet 51 47 4 Running

2 6 59 Gary Klutt Autologic/Hofmann Plastics Dodge 51 43 1 Running

3 11 98 Malcolm Strachan Curb Records/Darkhorse Trailers/Strode's Ford 51 43 2 Running

4 5 39 Alex Guenette GL Électricité-Automatisations/Bet GRW Chevrolet 51 40 Running

5 13 47 L.-P. Dumoulin WeatherTech/Omnifab Dodge 51 39 Running

6 8 27 Andrew Ranger GM Paillé Chevrolet Canada Chevrolet 51 38 Running

7 16 17 DJ Kennington Castrol Edge/Brimstone Games/CIM Metals Dodge 51 37 Running

8 2 74 Kevin Lacroix Adaptive One Calipers/NAPA Racing Chevrolet 51 36 Running

9 7 3 Jason Hathaway Leland/Sangsin Brakes/Fast Eddie/HGC Chevrolet 51 35 Running

10 25 8 Danny Chisholm * Jani-King/Choko Chevrolet 51 34 Running

11 12 24 Josh Hurley * BC Race Cars/CathcartTrucking/Akers AutoGlass 51 33 Running

12 20 28 Ryan Vargas Critical Path Security/Leargas Dodge 51 33 1 Running

13 21 84 Darryl Timmers * Switch Tire/Keith's Trailer Sales/Rack.ca Dodge 51 31 Running

14 23 54 Dave Coursol AutoPlace/Carquest/Qualité Refrigeration Dodge 51 30 Running

15 18 9 Mathieu Kingsbury Duroking/BFL Canada Chevrolet 51 29 Running

16 17 88 Simon Charbonneau * TransGestion/NAPA/IAI Experts Conseils Chevrolet 51 28 Running

17 22 0 Glenn Styres GSR/Ohsweken Speedway/Chantarellie Chevrolet 50 27 Running

18 3 80 Alex Tagliani St. Hubért/UPS Store/Bet GRW Chevrolet 49 27 1 Running

19 15 42 Ryan Klutt Legendary Motorcar/K-Line/Fix Network Dodge 46 25 Running

20 9 87 Sam Fellows AER/Polysleep/Novus Auto/Mobil 1 Chevrolet 42 24 Running

21 24 85 Larry Jackson Rack.ca/Castrol/Emzone Dodge 41 23 Transmission

22 28 81 Brent Wheller Industrial Deck Equipment/Arbon Equipment Dodge 39 22 Running

23 27 67 David Thorndyke Feed the Need in Durham Chevrolet 34 21 Engine

24 10 6 Peter Klutt Legendary Motorcar/K-Line/Fix Network Dodge 28 20 Accident

25 26 69 Domenic Scrivo * MBS Mtps/Sierra Excavating/Bolton GM Chevrolet 17 19 Accident

26 19 1 JP Bergeron ERacer/JC Perreault/Prolon/Whiskey Pembroke Ford 16 18 Power Steering

27 1 22 Kyle Steckly Racing MBS Mtps/Sierra Excavating/APC Chevrolet 13 17 Engine

28 14 99 Matthew Scannell Nitro54 Variety/Mainstreet Logistics/Rack.ca Dodge 4 16 Clutch

 


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2025-05-14

2025 NASCAR Canada Season Opener Set for Action at CTMP

For Immediate Release
NASCAR Canada 2025 Race 1 | Clarington 200

 

2025 NASCAR Canada Season Opener Set for Action at CTMP

 


(Bowmanville, ON) – May 12, 2025 – NASCAR Canada is back, and the 2025 season kicks off in full force at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) with the highly anticipated Clarington 200 on May 18th. Fans can expect a thrilling weekend as the grid features a mix of returning champions, seasoned veterans and rising stars ready to push their limits.

Defending champion Marc-Antoine Camirand returns in the #96 Paillé Racing Chevrolet, looking to carry the momentum from his 2024 title-winning season. Among his fiercest challengers will be Kevin Lacroix, last year’s runner-up and pole-position leader with five poles in 2024. Andrew Ranger, #27 Paillé Racing, a three-time series champion, and veterans D.J. Kennington, #17 Castrol Edge Dodge, and Louis-Philippe Dumoulin, #47 WeatherTech Canada / Omnifab, who rounded out the top five in last year’s standings will also be ones to watch.

Adding to the excitement are two newcomers: American sensation Ryan Vargas, who joins the series in the #28 Critical Path Security Canada Dodge Challenge with DJK Racing after a full-time season in the NASCAR Euro Series, and GT racing driver Josh Hurley, making his series debut in the #24 BC Race Cars Chevrolet.

Also in the spotlight is Gary Klutt with the #59 Legendary Motorcar Company Dodge, who grabbed pole position at CTMP last season. Hometown driver Sam Fellows will be looking for a podium, a feat he came close to achieving while commanding the #87 AER / POLYSLEEP Chevrolet machine in last year’s WeatherTech Canada 200. 

A strong contingent of returning drivers rounds out the grid, including crowd favourites, Alex Tagliani, sharing the #80 St-Hubert / The UPS Store / Impression Mirabel / Dryshine / Grand Royal Wôlinak / BetGRW.com / Vulcain / Garoy Construction with Donald Theetge this season. Young talents Alex Guénette, #39 GL Électricité Automatisation Chevrolet, and Jean-Philippe Bergeron, #1 ERACER Drink / JC Perreault Ford, are set to make their presence felt, while Simon Charbonneau embarks on his second part-time season in the #88 TransGestion / NAPA St-Jérôme Chevrolet.

EHR will be represented by Jason Hathaway, #3 Fast Eddie / Leland Industries Chevrolet, and Danny Chisholm, #8 Jani King Chevrolet. MBS Motorsports also fields a strong lineup with Kyle Steckly, car #22, and Domenic Scrivo, #69 Sierra Excavating Chevrolet.

“There’s an incredible energy heading into the 2025 season,” said Alan Labrosse, NASCAR Canada General Manager. “The mix of young talents, returning champions, and fan-favourite veterans sets the stage for one exciting season.”

Saturday’s on-track activities will start at 12:30 PM for Practice, followed by Qualifying at 4:45 PM. Sunday’s Clarington 200 will take place at 2 PM. Catch all the action live on REV TV, TVA Sports and tape-delayed broadcasts on TSN.

 

ENDS


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Picture: Matthew Manor

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