InsideTrackNews.com E-Newsletter – August 8, 2025 – The Official Source for Canadian Motorsports

The next Toronto Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo takes place March 13, 14 & 15, 2026 at The International Centre across from Pearson Airport. The 3-day celebration of cars and racing will feature more than 400 incredible vehicles and over 200 exhibitors. Meet Dave Kindig, star of the long-running TV show Bitchin’ Rides. Kindig’s appearance is being presented by JMF Motorsports. For more info, visit http://www.MotoramaShow.com.

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Dave Mathers recaps the past weekend’s action, from premiere international series to events in our own backyard. He also shares his thoughts on the latest racing news in his Motion Motorsport Report, which is exclusive to InsideTrackNews.com! To read Dave’s latest column, click HERE.

There is no shortage of options when it comes to watching motorsports, in person, in Canada. Our Canadian Race Weekend Preview will be updated weekly to provide the latest information on Canadian touring series, including where they’re racing. Plus, our Canadian Race Tracks Map will help you plan your summer racing road trips!

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Inside Track’s Bryce Turner interviews Ontario Legend Car Series driver Keaton Pipe, who held his fourth annual fundraiser for Laps4MD at Sauble Speedway on the August long weekend. The fundraiser included a splash tower in the concession area and decals handed out in the paddock. Click HERE or on the image below to watch the full feature.

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Avid runners and motorsports enthusiasts alike took over the Indy Toronto street course for the third edition of the Rev & Run 5k on Friday, July 18. We chatted with co-race directors Kevin Silva and Heather Page about this year’s Rev & Run, including the racing connections and charitable aspect, plus their plans for 2026, including a visit to the Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo.
The Civic Weekend Clash took over Sauble Speedway on the August long weekend. We interviewed Kyle Steckly after his win in the APC 100 for the APC United Late Model Series.
The Sauble weekend also included consecutive days of racing for the Outlaw Midgets, Can Am Midgets, and a combined Ontario Legend Car Series and Great Lakes Legends Series field. We interviewed winners Mike Bradley (Outlaws race one), Jessica James (Outlaws race two), Daniel Hawn (Can Am race one), and James Stanley (Can Am race two). Mitch Wright swept the Legend Car races; we spoke with him after race one and race two.

CASC-OR: The Canadian Automobile Sport Clubs – Ontario Region – Next up for Ontario’s road racing sanctioning body is the Ottawa Sports Car Club (OSCC) Calabogie Summer Classic at Calabogie Motorsports Park on August 22 – 24. For info about all things CASC-OR click HERE.

International Series

Formula One: Norris Wins In Hungary To Close Points Gap

Lando Norris used a clever one-stop strategy to score McLaren’s 200th Formula One victory and the team’s seventh 1-2 finish of the season at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Norris’ fifth win of 2025 moved him to within nine points of his teammate Oscar Piastri in the drivers points. Jeff Pappone reports.

Fox Corporation Acquires One-Third Interest in Penske Entertainment

Penske Entertainment and Fox Corporation, parent company of FOX Sports, announced FOX’s acquisition of a one-third interest in Penske Entertainment, encompassing INDYCAR and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The deal also includes a multi-year extension of INDYCAR’s media rights.

IndyCar: Palou Wins Eighth Race Of Season At Laguna Seca

Alex Palou took the victory at the Grand Prix of Monterey after starting on pole, alongside Pato O’Ward, the driver with the best chance of challenging him for the 2025 NTT INDYCAR title. But instead of being conservative at the green flag, Palou charged ahead, leading into the first turn and staying ahead for 84 of the 95 laps. Mary Bignotti Mendez reports.

DELAWARE SPEEDWAY: Tonight (Friday, August 8) is Fan Appreciation Night at Delaware Speedway, featuring the Late Models, V8 Stocks, and Bone Stocks. Click HERE for tickets and info.

Canadian Racing

Targa Newfoundland: The Rocket is back to race the Rock again

Professional racing legend Randy “The Rocket” Pobst, from Georgia, has twice claimed the Targa 1 title with different co-drivers and different cars. This fall, he’s back for a third straight year, joining Paul Abbott in the MINI GP racing under the name Mini Maxi Rally Team.

Looking Back: The Legacy of “Speedy” Jack Monaghan

Dave Mathers writes about his late friend ‘Speedy’ Jack Monaghan in his Looking Back column. The story starts with the first time Dave met Jack, over 50 years ago at Delaware Speedway, when he was filling in for the regular track announcer and came across a laid-back, cool-smiling guy chewing on a toothpick.

Young Women From ASAP Racing To Join NASCAR Canada At GP3R

Members of ASAP Racing, an all-girl Quebec high school team preparing to represent Canada at the Aramco STEM Racing World Finals 2025, will tour the NASCAR Canada Series paddock and speak with engineers and race officials at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières this weekend.

NASCAR CANADA SERIES: This weekend, the NASCAR Canada Series returns to Quebec for one of its most popular weekends of the season, the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières. The 60-lap race will see almost 30 drivers competing in the series’ only street circuit on the calendar. Click HERE for a weekend preview from the GP3R and HERE to visit the NASCAR Canada website.

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BROCKVILLE ONTARIO SPEEDWAY: On Saturday, August 9, Mobil1 presents an action-packed schedule at Brockville Ontario Speedway featuring the Suprenant Truck Shop Crate Sprints, Modifieds, Sportsman, Novice Sportsman, Street Stocks and Vintage classes. Click HERE for more info from The BOS.

CANADIAN SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLEHEADER AT CANADIAN TIRE MOTORSPORT PARK – HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND… Canada’s top two-wheeled racers take over CTMP’s legendary Grand Prix circuit on the Superbike Doubleheader Weekend, August 8-10. The country’s biggest motorcycle road racing event features two rounds of the Bridgestone Canadian National Superbike Championship (CSBK). Other national classes on the schedule include the Pro Sportbike, Amateur Superbike, Amateur Sportbike, Twins, Ninja ZX-4RR Cup and Lightweight. Motorcycle enthusiasts can register for free demo rides from top manufacturers like Kawasaki and Yamaha on the roads surrounding CTMP. For tickets and info, visit the CTMP site.

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EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY – Saturday, August 9 at the Wetaskiwin, Alberta short track will be Transportation Appreciation Night at EIR. It’s your chance to meet the racers. The Late Models, Thunder Cars, Pure Stocks and Future Stocks will be in action. Visit EIR’s website for information about everything going on at Western Canada’s only NASCAR-sanctioned track!