Jacob Mercer Turns a Rough Start Into a 4th Place Finish

Any racer worth their salt will tell you that its impossible to win the race on the first lap. There is just too much that can happen between the green flag and the checkered.   A graduate of the provincial karting ranks, 18-year-old Jacob Mercer is in his 3rd season of competition...

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Peterborough Speedway Regroups After Weather Forces Cancellation

All the planning in the world can’t create a great night of hometown racing when Mother Nature has other ideas. Despite their best intentions, track officials at Peterborough Speedway were forced to cancel the Saturday, May 25th program after a storm front rolled through Central Ontario.   Action will now continue with...

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Jacob Mercer Opens his 2024 Season With a 2nd Place Finish

Local racers are a dedicated, hard-working group. With family and friends volunteering their time to help behind the scenes, teams do everything possible to make sure they’re ready for next night of action. Heading into his 3rd schedule in the Late Model division at Peterborough Speedway, Jacob Mercer has his...

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2024 Season Opener Takes the Green Flag at Peterborough Speedway

Motorsports fans in Central Ontario celebrated the Victoria Day Weekend with the 2024 Pure Country 105 season kick-off – Saturday, May 18th – at Peterborough Speedway. A strong opening night crowd filled the grandstand and took their first steps toward Making Memories for Life.   With a solid starting field coming to the...

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Mitch Wright Shows His Stuff in Ontario Legend Car Series Tilt

Close to 20 teams with the Trailers Plus Ontario Legend Car Series signed-in Saturday, May 18th to kick-off the Peterborough Speedway portion of the group’s 2024 schedule, with an event presented by KOD Disposal and Snow Services.   Jade Franklin and Cole McFadden brought the pack to the stripe for their 25-lap...

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Ready to Launch the 2024 Schedule at Peterborough Speedway

There may be no such thing as a free ride, but Central Ontario motorsports fans can enjoy a free night of racing with the annual kick-off event at Peterborough Speedway.   Pure Country 105 presents the 2024 season opener – Saturday, May 18th – with free spectator grandstand admission. Gates open at...

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Peterborough Speedway is Next for the Ontario Legend Car Series

In the first season of operation under a new moniker, teams with the Trailers Plus Ontario Legend Car Series will head to Peterborough Speedway, the Central Ontario oval where they’re Making Memories for Life.   As part of the Saturday, May 18th 2024 calendar kick-off at the popular facility on Mount Pleasant...

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Nothing Can Keep Fans from the 2024 Peterborough Speedway Opener

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 18th 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...

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