Canadian Scott Hargrove wins USF2000 race in St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Scott Hargrove enjoyed a perfect day in Round 3 of the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda on the challenging 1.8-mile, 14-turn street circuit in downtown St....
View ArticlePeterborough Speedway: 'Chase' winners earn poles for Autumn Colours Classic
PETERBOROUGH, ON - The money is always nice, but it's more about the shiny trophy you get to display in your shop. The prestige that comes with the win and the line on your resume saying you've...
View ArticleCanadian James Hinchcliffe scores first career IndyCar win at St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - Drama punctuated the Honda Indy Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, the 2013 IZOD IndyCar Series season opener.The reigning IZOD IndyCar Series champion opened the season in 18th place....
View ArticleKyle Busch sweeps NASCAR weekend at California's Auto Club Speedway
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA – In an afternoon filled with breath-taking action and heart-stopping drama on the final lap, Kyle Busch (No. 18 Interstate Batteries Toyota) recorded his ninth career weekend...
View ArticleDale Earnhardt Jr. takes NASCAR Sprint Cup points lead with runner-up run in...
FONTANA, CA – Behind the wheel of his No. 88 National Guard Chevrolet SS, Dale Earnhardt Jr. avoided a late-race accident between the leaders to collect a second-place finish at Auto Club Speedway,...
View ArticleVARAC Names Ludwig Heimrath as Grand Marshall for the 2013 CHGP
This week, the Vintage Automobile Racing Association of Canada (VARAC) named famed Canadian veteran racer, Ludwig Heimrath as Grand Marshal for its 2013 Canadian Historic Grand Prix. The VARAC 2013...
View ArticleDerek Lynch joins Série ACT Castrol as Chief Steward
WATERBURY, VT – American Canadian Tour officials have announced the hiring of several new officials across the Série ACT Castrol, Thunder Road, and the American Canadian Tour for the 2013 season. The...
View ArticleCanadian Ryan Litt Wins 'Must See' Cash at 5 Flags Speedway
PENSACOLA, FL - On March 22, London, Ontario racer Ryan Litt had more than warmer weather to be excited about after traveling nearly 20 hours to garner his first career TRUFUEL Must See Racing Xtreme...
View ArticleAlex Nagy named Series Director for the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series
DAYTONA BEACH, FL - NASCAR announced today that Alex Nagy has been named as series director for the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series. Nagy, originally from Brantford, Ontario, brings a wealth of motorsports...
View ArticleInside Track Short Track Notebook: March 31, 2013
In this Inside Track Ontario Short Track Notebook, Spencer Lewis includes news on several racers, including Leonard Johnston, Brandon McFerran, Brian Wilson Jr., Donny Beatty, Brent McLean and Steve...
View ArticleHomestead-Miami Speedway Founder Ralph Sanchez Passes Away
MIAMI, FLORIDA – Longtime South Florida businessman and Homestead-Miami Speedway founder Rafael "Ralph" Sánchez died Monday morning. Sánchez, who was born in 1948, had been in declining health for much...
View ArticleAntoine L'Estage to drive a WRC car in the Rally America Series
MONTREAL, QC - Reigning North American and Canadian Rally Champions, driver Antoine L'Estage (of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec) and his co-driver Nathalie Richard (of Halifax, Nova Scotia) will contest...
View ArticleRyan Winchester Returns to Compass 360 Racing for Second World Challenge Season
(Mason City, Iowa) -- After a strong debut season that saw him on the World Challenge Touring Car podium an impressive six times at the helm of his #72 Compass360 Racing (C360R) Honda, it was obvious...
View ArticleCraig and Brandt Graham Join the Weekly Wars at Peterborough Speedway
PETERBOROUGH, ON - As the seasons transition from winter to spring, the typically quiet community of Orono, Ontario becomes a hive of activity. The father and son stock car race team of Craig and...
View ArticleSad News: Joe Lapcevich
Joe Lapcevich, the patriarch of the racing Lapcevich clan, passed away on Wednesday, April 3. He had a great smile and it was always a pleasure to chat with him at the track. He loved his family and he...
View ArticleK&K Racing Ready for 2013 Quick 32
STRATFORD, ONTARIO – The K&K Racing Team will be back for the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts 2013 season, and team driver Kevin Wicke is hoping for more good luck this year....
View ArticleInside Track Short Track Notebook: April 6, 2013
This issue of the Inside Track Short Track Notebook, by Spencer Lewis, features news about Dan McHattie, Jason Parker, Steve Perry, Brad Martin and Jordan Latimer. Eight-time Kawartha Speedway Late...
View ArticleRyan Hunter-Reay wins IndyCar race at Barber
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - Reigning IZOD IndyCar Series champion Ryan Hunter-Reay overtook Helio Castroneves on Lap 76 of 90 and then held off Scott Dixon to win the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama by...
View ArticleXylotek Solutions Bolsters the 2013 NDRA Series
Cambridge, ON – April 8 2013 - The National Drag Racing Association continues to expand its diverse sponsorship base by welcoming Xylotek Solutions Inc. of Cambridge, ON. Xylotek is a full-service IT...
View ArticleACT Season Opener Steeped in History
Waterbury, VT – 2013's American Canadian Tour Season Opener on April 13/14 will mark the 23rd ACT event at Lee USA Speedway in Lee, NH – and the 14th Season opener at the track – giving today's drivers...
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