Central Ontario’s favourite place to race roars back to life Saturday, June 22^nd as the popular Can Am TQ Midget Series rolls into Peterborough Speedway for its annual appearance. Also on the program will be the home track Jiffy Lube Mini Stock, Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck and Late Model divisions, along with the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series.

Through its more than 50 years of existence, many of racing’s marquee names – including Supermodified stars Bentley Warren and Joe Gosek, NASCAR’s Ken Schrader, World of Outlaws stand-out Dave Blaney and USAC legend Jack Hewitt – have all raced with the popular tour. While the club boasts overall membership numbers in the triple digits, its today’s driver roster that grabs the headlines. Current point leader Darren Dryden, Brandon Zavarella and Steven Murdock are just 3 of the names to watch in this year’s action.

Also on the show for Saturday, June 22^nd at Peterborough Speedway will be the held-over Jiffy Lube Mini Stock feature from Saturday, June 1^st. Pit gates open at 2:30, with the spectator grandstands unlocked at 5:00. The night’s first green flag is set for 6:00.

Rolling the schedule ahead to Saturday, June 29^th finds the Summer Kick-Off, presented by Lucas Oil Products with Bone Stock, Mini Stock, Super Stock and Late Model action; plus a National Qualifier for the Trailers Plus Ontario Legends. Select the ‘schedule’ tab from the track web-site for full event details.

Since 1967, Peterborough Speedway has been thrilling fans with the best in hometown short track Saturday night racing excitement. The annual calendar at the tight, tricky bullring on Mount Pleasant Road concludes with the running of the Autumn Colours Classic. This year’s edition – October 11^th through 12^th – will once again feature the Electric City 167, a 167 lap combined Late Model/Pro Late Model spectacular with some of the country’s top drivers. The season-ending event also features Bone Stock, Mini Stock, Super Stock, Hot Rod, Modified, Legend and Midget racing.

For complete schedule details, track news and information, look to www.peterboroughspeedway.com, or the track’s Facebook and Twitter social media platforms. Look for Peterborough Speedway wherever you pick-up your smartphone apps and take the province’s favourite racing destination with you around the clock.