InsideTrackNews.com E-Newsletter – July 11-25, 2025 – The Official Source for Canadian Motorsports

It’s race weekend at CTMP!! The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for exotic prototype and GT cars makes its only stop north of the border July 11-13 as part of the Chevrolet Grand Prix. Canada’s biggest sports car event features a world-class field of drivers racing iconic performance brands (including Corvette, Acura, Aston Martin, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lexus, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG, Mustang, and Porsche) on CTMP’s legendary Grand Prix circuit. In addition to the WeatherTech series (with LMP2 prototypes, GTD PRO and GTD classes), the Michelin Pilot Challenge, VP Racing Sportscar Challenge, and the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin fill out the three-day weekend of racing. Click HERE for tickets and info!

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!

INSIDE TRACK TV & VIDEOS

Inside Track contributor Bryce Turner interviewed Canadian IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship racer Parker Thompson ahead of the Chevrolet GP at CTMP. Thompson, who is currently third in GTD points with co-driver Jack Hawksworth, talks about his season so far and racing in his home event. Click HERE or on the image below to watch the full interview.

And be sure to watch other recent video segments:

Media members, including Inside Track’s Bryce Turner, spoke with Guelph, ON’s Robert Wickens ahead of the Chevrolet GP at CTMP. Wickens, who will race in the GTD class in the headline IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, talks about competing in his home event.
We interviewed Pfaff Motorsports general manager Steve Bortolotti at the team’s open house, where a new plaid MotoMaster livery was unveiled ahead of the Chevrolet GP at CTMP.
We interviewed defending CASC Miata Canada Cup MCC1 class champion Owen Clarke ahead of the series’ doubleheader at the Indy Toronto on July 18-20. Clarke talks about the opportunity for the second-year series to join the famed street course event and what fans can expect.

DELAWARE SPEEDWAY: On July 18 & 19, Delaware Speedway (outside of London, Ontario) plays host to the Monster Truck Throwdown & Freestyle Motocross!Monster Truck Throwdown is motorized entertainment like no other! The speed, style and destruction of Monster Truck Throwdown assaults the senses and captivates audiences of all ages with high-flying thrills and larger-than-life fire breathing machines. Click HERE for tickets and info.

International Series

Formula One: Norris Wins Home British GP, Hulkenberg Podiums

Lando Norris won his home race, but the star of a rainy F1 British Grand Prix turned out to be Nico Hulkenberg, who dragged his Team Stake car onto the podium, finally achieving a top-three result in his 239th Formula One start. Jeff Pappone reports.

IndyCar: Dixon Capitalizes On Palou Mistake To Win At Mid-Ohio

Alex Palou dominated the NTT INDYCAR Series race at Mid-Ohio until Lap 85 of 90, when he made a very rare and uncharacteristic mistake. The Spaniard ran wide in Turn 9 and onto the grass, allowing his teammate, Scott Dixon, to pass for the win. Mary Bignotti Mendez reports.

Mat Williamson Dominates DIRTcar 358 Modified Series at Weedsport

After battling through difficult starting positions in the first four DIRTcar 358 Modified Series Features of the season, Mat Williamson took full advantage of a front-row start at Weedsport Speedway. The St. Catharines, ON native surged past Jordan McCreadie on the opening lap and never looked back, cruising to a commanding victory in the Speedweek Finale.

FLAMBORO SPEEDWAY: This Saturday (July 12), Flamboro Speedway plays host to the United Late Model Series.

The headline event is the London Recreational Racing (LRR) 100 for the APC Pro Late Models. Also on the card are the United Racing Series Dayco Super Stocks and the Canadian Vintage Mods.

Spectator gates open at 4:00 p.m. with racing at 6:00 p.m. Click HERE for additional info.

Canadian Racing

IMSA: Robert Wickens To Race Corvette At Home CTMP Event

Following his runner-up finish at the Nürburgring 24 Hours, Robert Wickens returns to his homeland to compete in the Chevrolet Grand Prix at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park on July 11–13. Wickens will race the No. 36 Corvette Z06 GT3.R in the GTD class.

NASCAR Canada: Kennington Scores Dominating Victory At Riverside

D.J. Kennington, driver of the No. 17 Castrol EDGE Dodge, turned in a commanding performance in round two of the NASCAR Canada Series at Riverside International Speedway, scoring a memorable victory in the debut of a brand new race car.

OSCAAR: Cox (Modifieds) And Martin (Hot Rods) Win At Delaware

Both OSCAAR series were in action at Delaware Speedway on the Canada Day long weekend, where Jamie Cox (Modifieds) and Dalen Martin (Hot Rods) recorded victories.

The NASCAR Canada Series is Canada’s national stock car championship. The series kicks off its annual swing through western Canada on Saturday, July 12 at Wetaskiwin, Alberta’s Edmonton International Raceway (EIR). Click HERE to visit the NASCAR Canada site and HERE to view the NAPA 300 event page on the EIR website.

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The Canadian Automobile Sport Clubs – Ontario Region (CASC-OR) sanctions the RaceOntario Championships, a series or race events run from April through October at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (formerly Mosport), Shannonville Motorsports Park, and Calabogie Motorsport Park. The series includes a variety of individual race groups. Click HERE for more info about CASC-OR Road Racing. Their next event is the BARC Canadian Touring Trophy Races, Jul 26-27 at CTMP.

BROCKVILLE ONTARIO SPEEDWAY: This Saturday night (July 12) The BOS returns to action with a full card of racing. Headlining the event, the Ogilvie’s Triple Crown Series. The Modifieds will be on track for a 50-lap feature, while the Sportsman (40 laps), Novice Sportsman, Street Stocks and Surprenant Truck Shop Crate Sprints will also be in action at the eastern Ontario dirt oval. Click HERE for more info. A preview of the July 12 show is HERE.

And on July 5 at The BOS, Lucas Fuller headed to Victory Lane for the first time (following a Feature) when he held off Johnathon Ferguson to take the 30-lap DIRTcar 358 Modified main. Click HERE for a full report from July 5.

The Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the Class of 2025 until July 31!

The Hall’s Nomination page includes a simplified form, with links to members already inducted, FAQs, and scoring matrices, while also listing the type of information required in each section.

If you know a driver, owner, team member, motorsport builder or media member who you think should be recognized, nominate them by filling out the submission form here.

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