https://canadianracingonline.com/community/kawartha-speedway/ CanadianRacingOnline.com Discussion Board en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:46:42 +0000 wpForo 60 https://canadianracingonline.com/community/kawartha-speedway/a-j-emms-night-goes-up-in-smoke-at-kawartha/ Thu, 19 Jul 2018 17:11:31 +0000 FRASERVILLE, Ontario — Beginning to track down the leader in his qualifying heat, A.J. Emms saw his night go up in smoke at Kawartha Speedway on Friday.

Emms started off the heat in fourth, immediately making up ground as he was third by halfway. He would make his way by Kelly Balson, set to track down Gary McLean for the top spot. However, with two laps to go, a bit of smoke began to come out the exhaust of the No. 14 Modified, and that just increased with the motor blowing up.

Unfortunately, the mechanical failure would see Emms not start the 40-lap feature later on that night.

The OSCAAR Modifieds will be back in action at Flamboro Speedway on July 28 with event details are located at https://www.flamborospeedway.ca.

Emms Racing is proud to be supported by BAE Environmental, FMR Scrap Buyers, Artech Promotional Products, Klotz Canada, WIX Filters, Peter Built Racecars, TSS Top Shops, and Creecher’s Design for 2018.

Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to the Emms Racing website at http://www.ajemms.com, as well as the team’s facebook page via https://www.facebook.com/ajemmsracing/.



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Tyler Hawn races through turn four during OSCAAR Super Late Model action at Kawartha Speedway on Friday, July 21. (Photo by Dan Little Jr.). 


ORO STATION, Ont. – July 24, 2017 – Tyler Hawn returned to OSCAAR Super Late Model and OSCAAR Modified action on Friday night at Kawartha Speedway. Hawn turned in a pair of strong performances with a sixth-place finish in Super Late Model competition and a runner-up result in his No.2h Hot Rod.

Hawn finished third in his Hot Rod qualifying heat before driving to a second-place finish in the Feature. In four Hot Rod Series starts, Hawn now has two wins and two second-place finishes.

“That car is just an amazing car,” Hawn said. “It’s a bit tight, but I don’t think we really need to do much to it because we’re fast. All of the hard work really pays off with this car. It’s just really fun to drive.”

In Super Late Model action, Hawn also raced to a third-place finish in his 12-lap qualifying heat. In the 50-lap main event, Hawn ran as high as fourth before settling into fifth. With five laps to go, Hawn slipped to sixth after a hard fought battle with Derrick Tiemersma just in front of the race leaders.

“I got the move over flag (because the leaders were coming),” Hawn explained. “I heard Derrick and I thought it was the leaders. Coming out of the corner, he just gave me a shot. It was nothing intentional; it was just a racing thing. He just wiggled me and got past me. BY that point in the race, the car was so tight, I’m surprised he didn’t pass me earlier.”

While Hawn was not unhappy with the sixth-place result, he is obviously still searching for ways to improve on the finish and regain the speed he showed throughout the 2016 season.

“In the Super we’re fighting a lot of gremlins right now,” Hawn said. “The car is there, but it just gets really tight on the long runs. It’s nothing that we would have ever expected. We’re slowly tracing back our steps. Maybe we’ve pushed it too far and we have to backup. We’re going to go back to the drawing board again and check all out suspension components like we always do. Maybe we just need to go a little more depth.”

Hawn lacked confidence on the larger tracks OSCAAR visits, like Kawartha, Delaware and Jukasa speedways, he admitted. After a handful of races on the longer configurations, Hawn believes he’s making strides in the right direction.

“I’m gaining a lot more confidence,” Hawn said. “I grew up a Barrie Speedway guy on the short, bullring tracks. These bigger tracks, like Kawartha and Jukasa, I have to figure it out, but I have a little more confidence and I’m getting more comfortable.”

So much so that Hawn is actually looking forward to a 2018 return trip to Kawartha Speedway.

“I really do like this place. This place is really fun with lots of space, lots of speed and very smooth,” Hawn beamed. “The pit area is nice. There’s no dirt. If you have to work under the car, you’re not laying in gravel. It’s really nice and I think we need to have more races here.”

Despite the struggles for his Hawn Motorsports team, Hawn was quick to credit his sponsors and crew for their hard work and support to prepare the pair of Fox’s Bakery / TSS Top Shops / Watson’s Garage No.2h cars.

“I have to thank all my guys,” Hawn said. “We work endless hours and long days at the track. We all have a lot of fun. Even though it gets frustrating, we still leave here with a smile on our face.”

Hawn will next be in action at Flamboro Speedway on Saturday, July 29 for the Don Biederman Memorial. Race time is 6:00pm. For additional information, including ticket pricing and a full schedule of events, please visit www.flamborospeedway.ca.

TYLER HAWN SEASON STATS
Super Late Model – 7 Starts: 0 Wins, 5 Top-5s, 7 Top-10s
Hot Rod - 4 Stars: 2 Wins, 4 Top-5s, 4 Top-10s

TYLER HAWN MEDIA LINKS
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Twitter: @Hawn42 and @HawnRacing

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ADAMS Motorsports kept the early season momentum rolling, with Luke Gignac picking up a heat victory and a top-five in his first visit to Kawartha Speedway.

Gignac started off the night quick, winning his opening heat. He then backed it up with a fifth-place finish in his second qualifier.

Starting fourth in the feature, Gignac drifted back a couple spots in the early laps, though worked his way back into the top-five prior to halfway. He then moved up into the fourth spot just past halfway. He would challenge for the third spot, but was unable to find a way by, en route to crossing the finish line in fourth.

Gignac and ADAMS Motorsports will be back in action at Flamboro Speedway later on this month on June 24.

ADAMS Motorsports is proud to be supported by PBS Motors and Pumps, Fox’s Bakery and Deli, OTD Building Supplies, Wolseley Canada, Dave Wiggins Custom Exhaust, Heritage Heating, Wix Filters, TSS Top Shops, Morton Metals, and Dwinnells Family Movers.

Be sure to keep up with ADAMS Motorsports by liking their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/adamsmotorsportsmodified/?fref=ts and checking out their website at http://www.adamsmotorsports99.com.]]> Kawartha Speedway CanadianRacingOnline https://canadianracingonline.com/community/kawartha-speedway/adams-motorsports-picks-up-heat-victory-top-five-at-kawartha-speedway/ https://canadianracingonline.com/community/kawartha-speedway/a-j-emms-scores-top-five-finish-at-kawartha-speedway/ Tue, 06 Jun 2017 01:32:06 +0000 A.J. Emms kept the early season momentum rolling at Kawartha Speedway this past weekend, scoring a top-five finish.

He started off the night solidly, picking up a second and a third in his pair of qualifying heats.

Starting sixth in the 30-lap feature, he stayed there through the beginning half of the race, cracking the top-five just past halfway. From there on, he put together solid laps but was unable to catch the top-four en route to a fifth-place finish.

Emms and company will have a couple weeks off before the next OSCAAR Modified event on June 24 at Flamboro Speedway.

Emms and team are proud to be supported by BAE Environmental, Artech Promotional Products, Sunshine Super Wash, Subaru of Orilla, Klotz Canada, TSS Top Shops and Creecher’s Design this season.

Fans can keep up with A.J. Emms all year by visiting his website at http://www.ajemms.com as there is certainly going to be more announcements leading into the 2017 race season.]]> Kawartha Speedway CanadianRacingOnline https://canadianracingonline.com/community/kawartha-speedway/a-j-emms-scores-top-five-finish-at-kawartha-speedway/ https://canadianracingonline.com/community/kawartha-speedway/mike-beyore-fights-a-tight-racecar-to-a-5th-place-summer-rush-finish/ Thu, 14 Aug 2014 11:20:21 +0000

Mike Beyore Fights a Tight Racecar to a 5th Place Summer Rush Finish

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media



It was a motorsports experience perfectly named for the weather conditions of the day.  OSCAAR Outlaw Super Late Model teams tackled the 3/8th mile layout of Kawartha Downs and Speedway for the Summer Rush II.



Delayed from its originally scheduled date of July 13th by weather, "The Whitby Warrior" Mike Beyore was looking to put a 9th place finish Saturday, August 2nd at Peterborough Speedway in the rear view mirror with a solid run on the Kawartha high banks. 



"There will be shows like we had at Peterborough; every driver has them," said Beyore.  "We found the problem that contributed to the steering issue on the car.  It was a costly repair, but there are no little red arrows that point to a broken or damaged component. You just have to keep trying different things until you can finally hit on what's causing the problem."



For the first round of practice on the bright, sunny Sunday afternoon, the driver of the #54 machine and his crew elected to test the car's performance on a set of used (or scuffed) tires.  As the first team to leave the staging area, he also got the chance to evaluate how his equipment would handle in clear track conditions, even though the possibility of running side-by-side with some of the other runners could also present itself.



"With a 10 lap qualifying race and 50 lap feature event to run on a hot afternoon, the tires could go away very quickly," stated Beyore after the session.  "I like to run out front - even in warm-ups - because it's the best possible racing scenario.  The spotter is in my ear all the time, so I usually know when or if someone is coming-up to pass.  While we're putting the car through its paces, everyone in the field is looking to gain the same information."



Beyore took the green flag from 5th starting spot for his heat race and it didn't take long for him to discover his thoughts on tire strategy would need some adjustment.  The right rear didn't grow as much as he'd expected and that threw the stagger off and made the car difficult to control.  He still had the speed every team searches for, but they'd need to make some changes to get everything out the car they were hoping for.  It didn't help that the Super Lates would be the last event on the day.



"There was a fresh set of rubber mounted-up and sitting in the shade, on the rack inside the hauler," said the driver.  "As we were coming off the track following the heat race, I was already on the radio talking to the crew about tire pressures and getting the new tires ready to go on the car; but I also wanted to leave them in the trailer for as long as possible.  It wasn't a lot cooler in there, but even a couple of degrees could make a difference."



Taking the green flag from outside the second row, Mike Beyore moved to second place quickly and held that spot for a few laps, before dropping back to 4th. The car was tight and pushed in the corners, forcing him to back out of the throttle to make it turn. Tire struggles again proved to be the culprit.  A couple of caution flags helped the condition, but the combination of tire heat and the hot asphalt meant a struggle throughout the day.  A late race battle with John Owen was fun, but the #54 finished the 50 lap distance in 5th place.



"I drove my butt off out there," said Beyore, wiping perspiration from his face while the car went through post race inspection.  "It was so hot and we pushed like a dump truck. I'll never say we 'settled' for 5th, but its where we finished today."



Max Beyore - wheeling his OSCAAR Modified - matched his older brother's finishing position.  Next on the schedule is a Saturday, August 23rd date at Sunset Speedway, before returning to Peterborough Saturday, August 30th.



Follow Mike Beyore throughout the season on Twitter via @54buck and at www.beyoreracing.ca.



Mike Beyore's 2014 OSCAAR Super Late Model tour is supported by Stemac Machinery & Industrial Tools, Millenium Crane, CNC Custom Machining, Praxair, MGS Performance, Mayhew Graphics, Vista Engineering Corporation, Lesco Industrial Restoration and Metals Plus, with promotional services by Clarke Motorsports Communications.



Photo attachment: Jim Clarke - Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

Mike Beyore battles for a position with John Owen during the OSCAAR Super Late Model Summer Rush event - Sunday, August 10th - at Kawartha Speedway.



Prepared by:  Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media
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KAWARTHA LAKES, Ontario – Tyler Hawn would have a solid, clean race at Kawartha Speedway en route to scoring his third straight top-10 finish.



Hawn started off the afternoon by finishing fifth in his lone heat, to qualify 10th for the feature. Hawn would make a pass by Charlie Gallant in the early laps to move into the ninth spot.



From then on, Hawn would battle hard to keep the spot and attempt to move up the running over. However, battling a slight ill-handling condition, he wouldn’t be able to move up further in the field, finishing ninth overall.



Special thanks to Fox’s Bakery and Deli, TSS Top Shops, Belt Conveyor Guarding, Backwoods Maple Syrup, Daly Custom Fab, WriteitOutLoud.com and Stewart Carriers Limited for their continued support.



Keep up to date with all the details surrounding Tyler Hawn and Hawn Motorsports by checking out the website at http://www.hawnmotorsports.ca while liking the ‘Hawn Motorsports’ facebook page. You can also follow Tyler Hawn on twitter @HawnRacing.



With another solid finish on his side, Hawn will have a weekend off before heading back to Sunset Speedway for the second time this year on August 23rd for the Bruce Gowland Memorial. Following a 10th place finish in the second feature of the Don Biederman Memorial in June, Hawn will look for some more improvement in hopes of a better finish.



Fans can be find out details about the Bruce Gowland Memorial through http://www.oscaar.ca and http://www.sunsetspeedway.ca.


Race Report by: Ashley McCubbin]]> Kawartha Speedway CanadianRacingOnline https://canadianracingonline.com/community/kawartha-speedway/tyler-hawn-finishes-ninth-in-feature-at-kawartha-speedway/ https://canadianracingonline.com/community/kawartha-speedway/kawartha-august-10/ Sun, 10 Aug 2014 22:32:11 +0000 Scored finish 81 22 10k 2 54 45 17 b10 42 40p 51 5

Kevin Job won the OSCAAR Modified feature, but failed tech, giving the win to Chad Strawn. Gary Elliott was 2nd and Gary McLean 3rd.
Scored finish 26dq 77 36 8 91n 88 79 88r 14 61 99 65  89

Andy Kamrath won the Mini Stock feature, followed by Danny Benedict and Warren Paxton.

Brandon Mowatt won the DIRT Late Model feature, with Mark Rayner 2nd and Norm Mayhew 3rd.

Richard Woodland won the Hurricane Midget feature, followed by Rob McCall and Dave Bradley.

I'll post photos here and on www.racepulse.com as soon as i can.]]> Kawartha Speedway Derek https://canadianracingonline.com/community/kawartha-speedway/kawartha-august-10/ https://canadianracingonline.com/community/kawartha-speedway/summer-showdown-is-next-on-the-agenda-for-the-grassroots-racing-series/ Sun, 06 Jul 2014 20:55:50 +0000
Grassroots Racing Series Media



On the NASCAR restrictor plate race tracks like Talladega and Daytona, a large group of cars travelling in a pack is an all too common sight.  The Grassroots Racing Series at Kawartha Speedway has provided some outstanding racing in every division during its inaugural campaign and Friday, July 18th they're hosting an event they're billing as 'The Big One'.



With the first green flag at 7:00, fans will see a full 5 division show with Late Model, Thunder Car, Mini Stock, 4Fun and Inex Ontario Legends racing, but the excitement doesn't end there.  Series promoter Andrew McFadden says his team is pulling out all the stops to show fans and race teams from across the province what they've been missing.



"We already know that Kawartha Speedway is the premiere motorsports facility in the province and we're committed to putting together a marquee event that is worthy of a track with this stature," McFadden confirmed.  "To start with, we're looking to build car counts to where we've always believed they should be, so we'll be awarding a $1000 purse bonus - paid-out through the field - to the division with 20 or more entries.  There will also be a $500 dividend paid to the race team in any division sending 500 fans through the general admission gates on race day."



McFadden also revealed that the driver who finishes 3rd in the Late Model 'A' main will take away an extra $250 in payout and events will wrap-up with an endurance shootout for 4, 6 and 8 cylinder cars paying $300 to win, based on 15 entries in the 4/6 cylinder and 15 in the 8 cylinder classes being received by Thursday, July 17th.



"A number of people and businesses have been behind what we're doing since day one, so we want to show how much we appreciate their commitment and dedication," said McFadden.  "We'll have a Fan Appreciation autograph session and also invite our many sponsors to the track to see the show.  Whether they've put up a poster in their storefront, made a product or financial contribution, they've all helped build the Grassroots Racing Series brand and working together toward a common goal is what it's all about".



The Grassroots Racing Series Summer Showdown - Friday, July 18th - at Kawartha Speedway is an event to mark on your calendars and will also include a display from the Corvettes of Durham Car Club.  Pit gates will open at 3:00, with rotating practice sessions running from 4:30 to 6:30 and the night's first green flag at 7:00.  Pit gate admission is $25 per person.



For complete details, see www.kawarthaspeedway.com and look for the Grassroots Racing tab.  For complete endurance rule and registration information, contact andrew.mcfadden22@gmail.com or call 705.432.2080.



The Grassroots Racing Series team is pleased to announce that marketing support for this year's inaugural schedule has been provided by Cavalier Transportation, Northern Force HVAC Service, Associated Muffler & Brake - The Undercar Specialists, Molson-Coors Brewing Company, J.J. Stewart Chrysler, Sound Off Signal, Fenelon Falls Yamaha Marina and Carquest Auto Parts, Belleville.


Prepared by:  Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media
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3rd Straight Weekend of Grassroots Racing Series Action Takes the Stage Sunday Afternoon

Grassroots Racing Series Media



It could be the rainfall during the week, but spectator and participant support for the Grassroots Racing Series at Kawartha Speedway continues to grow.



After treating fans to what some called "the best Thunder Car feature they'd ever seen" and having a Mini Stock 'A' main where the same 4 car pack battled together, swapping positions lap after lap during the Sunday, June 15th Father's Day Shootout, action returns to the popular 3/8th mile speedplant at Fraserville, Ontario Sunday, June 22nd with a 30 lap Mini Stock invitational headlining an afternoon of racing that also includes battles for the Late Model, Thunder Car and 4Fun divisions.



In its first 2 events, the Grassroots Racing Series has seen some very interesting headlines, including upset qualifying heat race wins by Tiffany Vandebelt in the 4Fun division and a dominating opening round Thunder Car victory by Oshawa, Ontario's John Baker Jr.  The 8 race schedule puts the emphasis on building a solid fan base of support, created by the good, clean action fans see on the racetrack.  Series originator and promoter Andrew McFadden says it has taken a lot of hard work and dedication to get the program off the ground.



"We have an excellent group of people who've bought-in to what we're doing," said McFadden.  "Whether it's the support we've been getting from the staff, the racers or the fans, I'm happy to see such a strong level of commitment from everyone who has taken the time to walk through the gates or turn a lap on the racetrack.  It makes the entire process run smoothly."



For Sunday, June 22nd gates will open at 10:00, with rotating practice sessions for Late Model, Thunder Car, Mini Stock and 4Fun race teams beginning at 11:00.  The Ontario Legends will not be part of this weekend's event.  The first qualifying heat will take to the track just after 1:00.  Full details can always be found by visiting www.kawarthaspeedway.com and clicking the 'Grassroots Racing' tab.



The Grassroots Racing Series team is pleased to announce that marketing support for this year's inaugural 8 race schedule will be provided by Cavalier Transportation, Northern Force HVAC Service, Associated Muffler & Brake - The Undercar Specialists, Molson-Coors Brewing Company, J.J. Stewart Chrysler, Sound Off Signal, Fenelon Falls Yamaha Marina and Carquest Auto Parts, Belleville.



Photo attachment:  Jim Clarke - Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

Mini Stock teams fight for a share of the racing real estate during Grassroots Racing Series action Sunday, June 15th.  The series returns to Kawartha Speedway Sunday, June 22nd with the first green flag just after 1:00.



Prepared by:  Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media
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