Central Ontario’s weekly racing scene is about to take the green flag for another year and grandstand general admission at Peterborough Speedway for the Saturday, May 18^th lid-lifter is free, as Pure Country 105 presents the 2024 season opener.

With spectator gates opening at 3:00 and a 5:00 green flag on the docket, take your first step toward Making Memories for Life at this year’s kick-off event. Featured racing divisions include Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stocks, SwitchTire Mini Stocks, Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Trucks, Jiffy Lube Super Stocks, KOD Disposal Late Models and the Trailers Plus Ontario Legend Car Series. There will also be a fan appreciation autograph session at intermission.

“After a busy off-season, we’re excited to get a new schedule of racing underway,” said Peterborough Speedway track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse. “Our website has been updated with a fresh, new look and even more details about the track, including sections for driver and fan info, as well as a section for our t-shirts, hats and other branded merchandise.”

The track’s promotional team has put together an exciting line-up for the upcoming calendar, including the return of the always popular Double Toonie/Fan Appreciation Nights – June 8^th, 29^th and August 17^th – with $4.00 grandstand admission. Peterborough Speedway will once again play host to the APC Late Model and Dayco Super Stock Tours Saturday, June 15^th. After last season’s rainout, the Ontario Outlaw Super Late Model Series will return for the Mid-Season Bash Saturday, July 13^th. Tirecraft presents a 100-lap headliner for the Ontario Sportsman Series Saturday, July 27^th. The website has all the details for the 2024 calendar.

As always, the local racing scene will conclude with the running of the APC Autumn Colours Classic. With close to a dozen different divisions on the agenda, this year’s 31^st annual edition is slated for October 11^th through 13^th and will be one of the season’s most anticipated short-track racing events.

Peterborough Speedway officials remind racers, teams and fans that anyone entering the track’s pit area is required to provide proof of a completed 2024 pit waiver. There is a link to the different Speed Waiver options on the website home page.

With a full line-up of weekly action including home track classes and special guest divisions, the team at Peterborough Speedway is looking forward to providing an exciting season of racing for Central Ontario motorsports fans. For complete schedule details and everything you’ll need to plan a visit and start Making Memories for Life, take a self-guided tour of the new look www.peterboroughspeedway.com or check the track’s various social media pages and platforms.