Inside Track News – September 26 – October 10, 2025 – The Official Source for Canadian Motorsports

Inside Track News – September 26 – October 10, 2025 – The Official Source for Canadian Motorsports
DELAWARE SPEEDWAY: This weekend (Sept. 26-27) Delaware Speedway plays host to its annual Great Canadian Race Weekend. Tonight (Friday), it’s the Doxtator Property Maintenance V8 Stocks Championship Race, Bone Stock Shootout, King of the Hill Spectator Races and the Dayco Super Stock Series Championship Race. Up Saturday is the OSCAAR Hot Rods Championship Race, Overkill Enterprises Modifieds Championship Race, and the APC Pro Late Model Series Championship Race. Advance tickets are available for a discounted price online HERE. A gallery of images from the 2000 edition of the Great Canadian Race Weekend is HERE.

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 ‘chasing racing.’ Our Canadian Race Weekend Preview is updated weekly to provide the latest info on Canadian touring series, including where they’re racing. Plus, our Canadian Race Tracks Map will help you plan your racing road trips!

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.

INSIDE TRACK TV & VIDEOS

Inside Track’s Bryce Turner interviews 2025 Ontario Sportsman Series champion Connor James after the season finale at Sunset Speedway. James won seven of nine races, including a stretch of five straight, en route to his third series title. It was also an emotional victory in the finale, where James drove a special paint scheme in honour of his dad, who passed away at the start of the year. Click HERE or on the image below to watch the full interview.

And be sure to watch other recent video segments:

We spoke with Sunset Speedway owners Brian & Sandra Todish during their ‘Last Dance’ weekend at Fall Velocity. The Todish’s, who’ve been part of the track’s ownership since 2009, are retiring from that role as this season comes to a close. The couple looks back on their time at the Innisfil, ON oval.
Also at Fall Velocity, we interviewed Austin Seburn after his Ontario Sportsman Series debut, Ontario Legend Car Series race winner Parker Traves, and Simcoe County Shootout (100-lap Pro Late Model headliner) winner Josh Stade.
On the latest edition of Motorama at the Track, at our sister site MotoramaShow.com, we interviewed Ed Hakonson Racing’s Jason Hathaway during the CTMP Labour Day Weekend Sprints. Hathaway talks about the team’s season, the value for sponsors and young drivers in the NASCAR Canada Series, and Fast Eddie & Choko’s involvement in motorsports. The NASCAR Canada Series is a regular exhibitor in the Gulf Race Fuels Racing Zone, while Fast Eddie is a regular exhibitor and sponsor, at the Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo presented by eBay Motors.

CASC-OR: The final CASC-OR race of the year – The Celebration of Motorsport – takes place October 4-5 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. Click HERE for a full event schedule for the event.

International Series

DIRTcar: Cody McPherson Tops All-Canadian Podium at Land of Legends

Cody McPherson, from St. Catharines, ON, led a trio of Canadian DIRTcar Sportsman Championship Series drivers across the finish line at Land of Legends Raceway to win the Sportsman portion of the Gerald Haers Memorial. Shane Pecore and Jessica Power rounded out the podium.

NTT INDYCAR Series 2026 Schedule Announced

INDYCAR announced a 17-race schedule for the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, highlighted by multiple new events and several exciting showcases for the stars of one of racing’s most exhilarating and competitive series. This includes a Toronto-area stop on Aug. 16.

Formula One: Verstappen Dominates Weekend in Azerbaijan

Max Verstappen started from pole and dominated the F1 Azerbaijan GP on the way to his fourth win of 2025 and 67th of his career, streaking away from all the drama behind and never being challenged in the 51-lap race on the streets of Baku. Jeff Pappone reports.

FLAMBORO SPEEDWAY – Next up for Flamboro Speedway (Saturday, September 27) is Championship Night featuring the Canadian Vintage Modifieds, Mini Stocks, Pure Stocks & SOMA Pro 4 Modifieds.

The Spectator Drags are also on tap. Pits open at 4:00 p.m., the fan entrance opens at 5:00 p.m. and racing begins at 6:30 p.m. Click HERE for more info.

Canadian Racing

NASCAR Canada: Camirand Wins 2025 Finale and Championship

The NASCAR Canada Series wrapped up its 2025 season at Autodrome Montmagny, where Marc-Antoine Camirand won the race and championship. The driver of the No. 96 made history as the first driver to win back-to-back titles in the series.

Ohsweken Speedway: 2025 Nationals Week Race Report

The 21st edition of Nationals Week brought plenty of action to Ohsweken Speedway. Nick Sheridan, Jesse Costa, Ryan Beagle, and Jeff Elsliger took crown jewel wins, while three new inductees were announced for the Wall of Fame. Brent Otchere has the track’s race report.

Vincent and Gaudreau Return to Victory at Rallye Défi Petite Nation

Just one week after clinching the title in the Nissan Sentra Cup, Simon Vincent carried his momentum into the weekend by winning the Eastern Canadian Rally Championship (ECRC) event at Rallye Défi Petite Nation with co-driver Hubert Gaudreau.

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BROCKVILLE ONTARIO SPEEDWAY: Friday, October 17th the Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified main event winner will take home a $ 10,000 payday. Saturday, October 18th DIRTcar Small Block Modified teams will fight for a winner’s cheque worth $ 10,000 in the 100-lap feature tilt.

Some big money is on the line during this year’s edition of the Dirt Outlaw Apparel Fall Nationals at Brockville Ontario Speedway. The sport’s biggest names and brightest stars will be on hand at the popular oval on Temperance Lake Road for the annual season ending spectacular. Click HERE for a full event preview.

SUBJECT MOTORSPORTS: The difference between victory and defeat is often measured in fractions of a second. Coaching race car drivers has evolved beyond intuition and experience, thanks to the power of data. By leveraging advanced analytics and cutting-edge tools, coaches can provide tailored guidance that maximizes a driver’s performance on the track. These systems are the heartbeat of modern motorsports coaching. They involve collecting information from a race car’s sensors, capturing details about speed, throttle position, braking force, steering input, tire temperatures, and more. By analyzing this data, coaches can identify patterns and pinpoint areas for improvement. Click HERE to view the full story.

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