OHSWEKEN, Ont. – May 9, 2019 – Ohsweken Speedway announced today, that this Friday’s Test and Tune night has been postponed until next Wednesday, May 15 due to wet grounds.
“The track surface was ready but unfortunately the weather is not in our favour,” said speedway General Manager Clinton Geoffrey. “The rains that came in this evening and forecast through the night have washed out the property. We need some dry weather over the next few days to dry out the property.”
The first track time of the year has been rescheduled for next Wednesday, May 15.. All cars competing at Ohsweken in 2019 are welcome to test on the lightning-fast 3/8-mile clay oval, including the track’s four weekly divisions, the Kool Kidz-Corr/Pak 360 Sprint Cars, Strickland’s GMC Crate Sprint Cars, Middleport Mechanical Thunder Stocks and HRW Automotive Mini Stocks, as well as the UMP Modifieds who will compete at the track on APC Auto Parts Opening Night on May 17.
The pit gate will open at 5:00pm for competitors at a cost of $25 per driver and $10 per crew member. Cars are scheduled to be on track beginning at 6:00pm. Practice will alternate throughout each division. Early bird pricing for seasons passes and memberships will be extended until the end of practice.
Despite the cancellation of on track activities, the planned video shoot for Friday, May 10 is a go! Drivers are encouraged to attend a video shoot in preparation for this year’s Livestream Broadcasts. Drivers are asked to bring their driving suit and helmet and be camera ready for brief interviews.
Video Shoot Details:
Friday, May 10 | 5:00pm-8:00pm | First come First serve
Main Concession Building behind Main Grandstand
(Drivers are permitted to drive right up to the building through the front spectator gate.)
Ohsweken Speedway’s 2019 Friday Night Excitement schedule kicks off on Friday, May 17 with the Auto Parts Centre Stores 24th annual season opener, featuring the NASCAR Legend Ken Schrader will be in the house to battle the UMP Modifieds from Southern Ontario Motor Speedway. The Kool Kidz-Corr/Pak 360 Sprint Cars, the Middleport Mechanical Thunder Stocks and HRW Automotive Mini Stocks will all be in action for their season debut. Race time is 7:30pm for opening night and all season long. For the full 2019 schedule of events, visit www.ohswekenspeedway.ca.
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Northern Summer Nationals Tickets Available Now
Tony Stewart, Christopher Bell and Rico Abreu are coming to Ohsweken Speedway for two action-packed nights on July 22-23. All three Sprint Car stars will be in action both nights for two $5,000-to-win 360 Sprint Car shows. Tickets and camping for the Northern Summer Nationals are on sale online at https://ohswekenspeedway.ticketforce.com/ or can be purchased by phone by calling (519) 717-0023.
Ohsweken Speedway Live Stream
Can’t make it to the track or don’t live within driving distance? No problem! Check out all of Ohsweken’s weekly Friday Night Excitement action live online for free via the Ohsweken Speedway Live Stream. The stream goes live at 7:30pm EST each race night at www.OhswekenSpeedway.ca and on our official Facebook page.
2019 SEASON
Ohsweken Speedway’s 24th season of weekly Friday Night Excitement features four divisions of racing, including the Kool Kidz-Corr/Pak 360 Sprint Cars, Strickland’s GMC Crate Sprint Cars, Middleport Mechanical Thunder Stocks and HRW Automotive Mini Stocks. Visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com or call (519) 717-0023 for more information.
About Ohsweken Speedway: Founded in 1996, Ohsweken Speedway is a motorsports complex which includes a 3/8 (0.375) mile clay oval track. The facility is owned by the Styres family, and located in the village of Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada. Ohsweken’s weekly Friday night racing program runs from May to September each year, featuring 360 Sprint Cars, Crate Sprint Cars, Thunder Stocks and Mini Stocks. The season finishes each year with the track’ annual Canadian Sprint Car Nationals. Ohsweken Speedway also hosts weekly Micro Sprint racing on Thursday nights.
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Ohsweken Speedway thanks the following partners for their support: Ackland Insurance, Arrow Express, Auto Parts Centres, Bradshaw Brothers Fuels, Burger Barn, Case IH O’Neil’s Farm Equipment, Core-Mark International, Corr/Pak Merchandising Inc., Creative Edge Signs & Graphics, EPIC Racewear, Gale’s Auto Aftermarket, Grisdale Racing Products, Hoosier Tire Canada, HRW Automotive, Insta-Insulation/Insta-Panels, Jibs Action Sports, Kool Kidz Ice & Water, McDonald’s Restaurants of Paris & Brantford, Middleport Mechanical, Miska Trailer Factory, Nitro 54 Variety/Club 54 Racing, Pinty’s Delicious Foods, Renway Energy, Rochester Knighthawks, Strickland’s GMC and Victory Gamez.