Counting Down To The 2025 Season Opener At Peterborough Speedway
Story By: JIM CLARKE / PETERBOROUGH SPEEDWAY – PETERBOROUGH, ONT – Central Ontario race fans are getting ready for another exciting season of action at Peterborough Speedway.
This year’s inaugural Great Canadian RV green flag is slated for Saturday, May 17th as part of the Pure Country 105 Season Opener, featuring free spectator grandstand admission and a driver autograph session midway through the program. Track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse says this event is the perfect way to launch the new line-up.
“Our crowd for the opening night has traditionally been one of the biggest of the entire season,” said Josiasse. “Everyone is excited to have a first look at the new cars and get back to the track for a night of family entertainment after another long winter.”
From a Junior Late Model runner making their first career start, to a multi-time KOD Disposal Late Model track champion in search of another title, every lap turned at Peterborough Speedway builds on a motorsports legacy spanning more 55 years. The home track Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stocks will have a 50 lap Shootout Saturday, June 14th in conjunction with the 50 lap Dayco Super Stock and 100 lap APC Late Model tour events.
SwitchTire Mini Stock teams have a 50 lap Shootout scheduled for the Cottage Country Bash – Saturday, August 2nd – with the Bone Stocks, Junior Late Models and Late Models. Full 2025 schedule details are available now at on the track’s website and social media channels.
In addition to the great weekly racing, track officials are happy to announce that the Double Toonie/Fan Appreciation Nights – presented by Pepsi – will return for this year’s line-up. On Saturday, June 7th, 28th and August 16th you’ll see a full night of excitement, with an on-track driver autograph session at intermission for only $ 4.00.
Bullring bullet points: Peterborough Speedway will host a pair of pre-season practice sessions to give teams a chance to get their equipment ready before the year’s inaugural green flag. The first shakedown round has been booked for Saturday, May 10th from 11:00 to 4:00, with another test and tune planned for Thursday, May 15th from 4:00 ‘til dusk…Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 5th and the home track date for the inaugural SPS Junior Late Model Rumble.
