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Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour Announces New, $5,000 Quebec Challenge Series

by Lou ModestinoJuly 1, 2025

Barre, VT — After the drivers meeting announcement at Autodrome Chaudiere on Saturday, June 21, Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour officials today released the point fund and procedures for the newly-minted Quebec Challenge Series. The Quebec Challenge Series is comprised of the three Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour events held in the Canadian Province of Quebec, starting with the Claude Leclerc 150 at Chaudiere and including the Yvon Bedard 149 at Circuit Riverside Speedway on July 5 and the CAN-AM 200 at Autodrome Montmagny on July 19.

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Determination and Consistency Earn ‘Fireball’ 2nd Consecutive Claude Leclerc 150 Win in Vallée-Jonction

by Lou ModestinoJune 23, 2025

The action was fierce at Autodrome Chaudiere on Saturday between eventual winner Alexendre Tardif (31CT) and William Larue (46VT) in the closing circuits. (Mark A. Cote photo)

Vallée-Jonction, QC — The Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour rolled into Autodrome Chaudiere on Saturday morning, bringing with them a second broken record in car count for the 2025 season. After setting the original Late Model car count record of thirty-three for Chaudiere back in 2019, matching it again last year, thirty-six Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour pilots invaded the Beauce oval for the Claude Leclerc 150.

Three rounds of qualifying whittled the thirty-six prospects down to thirty starters for the big dance Saturday afternoon with St-Denis’ Patrick Laperle earning the pole position with an incredible +5 in Plus/Minus handicap procedures with Quebec City’s William Larue, running the #46VT livery for Brian Hoar, set up alongside with a +2.

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Chaudiere Marks First of Three Trips to Quebec for Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour

by Lou ModestinoJune 20, 2025

Autodrome Chaudiere has annually created some of the most entertaining side-by-side, often three-wide, racing on the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour circuit and officials expect no less this Saturday with the Claude Leclerc 150. (Christian Genest photo)

Barre, VT — The Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour is ready to hit the road once again this Saturday for the Claude Leclerc 150 at Vallee-Jonction, Quebec’s Autodrome Chaudiere. The highbanked Canadian oval is a popular site for teams and fans alike with the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour stars once again set to put on some of the most exciting three-wide racing of the season!

Named in honor of the Iron Man of the American-Canadian Tour, Claude Leclerc has been a staple of the Tour since its inception in 1979. With over 600 starts in ACT-sanctioned competition, Leclerc is the benchmark of longevity in motorsports and continues to battle in the Serie ACT Quebec Tour as well as maintaining several cars of teammates and foes alike.

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NASCAR Canada Heads to Autodrome Chaudière for Bud Light 250

by MikeMay 27, 2025

(Vallée-Jonction, QC), May 27, 2025 – The 2025 NASCAR Canada Series continues its momentum with the second race of the season this Saturday, May 31, at Autodrome Chaudière. Known for its steep banking and tight quarter-mile layout, the track consistently delivers fast-paced, door-to-door action that keeps fans on the edge of their seats.

Fresh off a victory at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, defending champion Marc-Antoine Camirand, behind the wheel of the No. 96 GM Paillé / Chevrolet Canada Chevrolet, returns to Chaudière with high expectations as he claimed pole position here last year.

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Over $220,000 Posted for Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour Midseason Swing

by Lou ModestinoMay 26, 2025

After the Claude Leclerc 150 at Autodrome Chaudiere on June 21, the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour hightails it to Seekonk Speedway for the 50th running of the iconic Spring Green to kick off the midsummer swing. (Alan Ward photo)

Barre, VT — Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour officials released today five entry forms covering events from the June 21 visit to Autodrome Chaudiere to the 8th annual Milton CAT Midsummer Classic 250 at White Mountain Motorsports Park on August 2. Those five events combine for a grand total of $222,460 in posted awards for the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour teams during a busy summer stretch for the iconic Tour.

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NASCAR Canada Series Announces 2025 Schedule

by MikeDecember 23, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., (December 20, 2024) – NASCAR Canada is proud to unveil its highly anticipated 2025 schedule, including a perfect blend of returning fan-favorite venues and enticing new additions. Spanning across five provinces and featuring a mix of road courses, ovals, and street circuits, the upcoming season is set to deliver unparalleled competition and bring the excitement to new heights.

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Granite State Pro Stock Series Announces 11-Race Schedule For 2025 Season

by Kyle SouzaDecember 13, 2024

Events in New Hampshire, Maine & Canada Make Up Dates

WALPOLE, N.H. – Granite State Pro Stock Series (GSPSS) officials announced today the full schedule of events for the 2025 season. The series will make visits to two different states (New Hampshire and Maine) and will also head out of the United States for the first time in series history, with a trip to Canada in September.

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Officials Release Showcase American-Canadian Tour Schedule for 2025

by Lou ModestinoNovember 21, 2024

The American-Canadian Tour released their exciting and expansive 2025 Schedule of Events with fourteen point counting events across New England and Quebec, Canada. (Mark A. Cote Photo)

Invitation to Seekonk Wednesday-Night Special, Return to Ste-Croix Highlight Summer Schedule

Barre, VT — American-Canadian Tour (ACT) officials released the 2025 Schedule of Events for the international touring series on Wednesday morning. The much anticipated release showcases an expansive and exciting schedule at facilities across New England with three special visits planned northward to the province of Quebec, Canada. (more…)

‘Fireball’ Tardif Takes First Career ACT Win at Chaudiere Hometrack (Full Results)

by Lou ModestinoMay 21, 2024

Vallee-Jonction, QC — Following a long-term rain delay throughout the morning and early afternoon at Autodrome Chaudiere, thirty-three American-Canadian Tour teams set their qualifying positions for the Claude Leclerc 150 at the tough and exciting Quebec oval. The popular Quebec speedplant brought a variety of teams to battle for the $5,000 prize of the Claude Leclerc 150 with one popular young star standing victorious at the end! (more…)

ACT Tour Set for First of Two Quebec Visits with Chaudiere’s Claude Leclerc 150

by Lou ModestinoMay 14, 2024

Barre, VT — With a well-deserved week off to reflect and prepare, the Stars and Cars of the American-Canadian Tour are set to point their haulers Northward this week for the first of two journeys across the border to Quebec, Canada. For the fourth time, teams will enter Autodrome Chaudiere for a chance to win the coveted Claude Leclerc 150, a celebration of the Iron Man of American-Canadian Tour competition who holds over 600 ACT-sanctioned starts under his open-faced helmet! (more…)