NASCAR Camping World Truck Series to make its first ever Canadian appearance
After years of speculation, the
NASCAR Camping World Truck
Series is making its first and only
Canadian stop at the recently renovated
Canadian Tire Motorsport
Park from August 31 to September
1. The venue, which is located in
Bowmanville, Ontario, has been a
fixture of Canadian racing for over
half a century and has hosted top
racing events such as Indy, Formula
One and American Le Mans series
to name a few.
This is fantastic news for Canadian racing, which is expanding its NASCAR series to trucks. Truck racing is similar to stock car racing except racers use a truck chassis instead. For Bowmanville to score such an esteemed racing event is only good news for Canadian racing, which is taking off at top speed.
“With the NASCAR Nationwide race leaving Montreal, our event is the only Canadian stop for NASCAR's top three touring divisions. With our proximity to Toronto, this event will no doubt be huge for the sports growth in Canada,” said Ryan Chalmers, communications and promotions manager at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
Through a partnership with Canadian Tire, venue owners Canadian Motorsport Ventures Ltd. were able to upgrade to facilities fit for NASCAR crowds. The extensive renovations to the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park have brought it up to the standard to host this event. Chalmers said that fans can expect an all new event centre and an ultra- modern building.
“Landing a coveted date on the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series schedule is great news for Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. With all of the fantastic improvements that have taken place at the facility since 2011, this will be a great treat for all of our fans,” said Chalmers.
In addition to this being the first Canadian stop on the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, it is also the first time in 13 years that it is being held on a road course. Chalmers said fans will notice significant updates to the track.
“Among the track improvements that have taken place in the off-season are the removal of all concrete patches around the track and replaced with new asphalt.” Many of the track's corners have been repaved, and the pit lane was extended by an additional 300 feet.
Chevrolet will sponsor the truck racing series, naming the race the Chevrolet Silverado 250. “It's great to have a manufacturer, especially one located right in our backyard (Oshawa) come on board to support such a historic race event,” said Chalmers.
Tickets for the 2013 Truck Series are on sale now at canadiantiremotorsportpark.com.
If you're looking to fulfill your need for speed a little closer to home, Delaware Speedway is hosting a NASCAR Canadian Tire series, which will take place June 15, and will include a meet and greet with drivers prior to the race. For more information or to buy tickets, check out delawarespeedway.com.
This is fantastic news for Canadian racing, which is expanding its NASCAR series to trucks. Truck racing is similar to stock car racing except racers use a truck chassis instead. For Bowmanville to score such an esteemed racing event is only good news for Canadian racing, which is taking off at top speed.
“With the NASCAR Nationwide race leaving Montreal, our event is the only Canadian stop for NASCAR's top three touring divisions. With our proximity to Toronto, this event will no doubt be huge for the sports growth in Canada,” said Ryan Chalmers, communications and promotions manager at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
Through a partnership with Canadian Tire, venue owners Canadian Motorsport Ventures Ltd. were able to upgrade to facilities fit for NASCAR crowds. The extensive renovations to the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park have brought it up to the standard to host this event. Chalmers said that fans can expect an all new event centre and an ultra- modern building.
“Landing a coveted date on the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series schedule is great news for Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. With all of the fantastic improvements that have taken place at the facility since 2011, this will be a great treat for all of our fans,” said Chalmers.
In addition to this being the first Canadian stop on the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, it is also the first time in 13 years that it is being held on a road course. Chalmers said fans will notice significant updates to the track.
“Among the track improvements that have taken place in the off-season are the removal of all concrete patches around the track and replaced with new asphalt.” Many of the track's corners have been repaved, and the pit lane was extended by an additional 300 feet.
Chevrolet will sponsor the truck racing series, naming the race the Chevrolet Silverado 250. “It's great to have a manufacturer, especially one located right in our backyard (Oshawa) come on board to support such a historic race event,” said Chalmers.
Tickets for the 2013 Truck Series are on sale now at canadiantiremotorsportpark.com.
If you're looking to fulfill your need for speed a little closer to home, Delaware Speedway is hosting a NASCAR Canadian Tire series, which will take place June 15, and will include a meet and greet with drivers prior to the race. For more information or to buy tickets, check out delawarespeedway.com.
