LONDON, ON – The 44th annual Great Canadian Race Weekend on September 26th and 27th, 2025 at Delaware Speedway is one of Canada’s longest-running, most sought after race wins; an event with a rich history and an incredible list of winners from Canada and the USA, including Biederman, Hanley, Ross, Roblee, Leslie, Gibbons and Fitzpatrick, with Don Biederman winning the inaugural event in 1981.
This year’s Great Canadian Race Weekend will feature the Castrol 300 for the APC Late Model Series and, for the first time, the Great Canadian Race Prelude featuring the Dayco Super Stock Series will be the biggest yet.
Delaware Speedway is super excited to announce the Great Canadian Race Prelude that will feature 50 laps for the Dayco Super Stock Series and will have a $20,000 purse on Friday, September 26th, paying $5,000.00 to win and $350.00 to start.
The Castrol 300, on September 27th, will have a record purse of over $90,000.00, paying $15,000.00 to win and $2,000.00 to start for the Championship race of the APC Late Model Series, where the NTN Triple Crown champion will also be crowned.
But that’s not all, as any driver who wins both the Prelude and the Great Canadian Race will receive a $10,000.00 bonus! There will also be three other Championships decided over the weekend, with the Delaware V8 Stocks on Friday night and the United Racing Series/OSCAAR Modifieds and Hot Rods crowning their champions on Saturday, September 27th. These three divisions are never short of close, exciting competition.
The Great Canadian Race Weekend is going to be huge, with all kinds of activities, live music, camping and two great days of racing. This is one of the biggest, richest, and most prestigious short track events in the country that will be incredibly exciting for race fans and racers alike and we expect to draw the best of the best throughout the weekend. Tickets and camping will be going fast; for more details, follow along at www.delawarespeedway.com and, for tickets, go to ‘Fan Info’ and then ‘Tickets” to book camping and tickets.
ABOUT DELAWARE SPEEDWAY: One of Canada’s Crown Jewels located just 15 minutes West of one of Canada’s fastest growing metropolitans, London, Ontario, Delaware Speedway is nestled in a natural ampitheatre beside the Thames River between the towns of Delaware and Komoka.
The home of the Great Canadian Race is famous for its unique asymmetrical shape, the half-mile track is Canada’s longest-running asphalt race track, operating since 1952. The facility offers something for everyone with a wide range of seating options, top-notch concessions, and a variety of different events from May-October. www.delawarespeedway.com
ABOUT UNITED RACING SERIES: The United Racing Series debuted in 2015 and immediately drew attention from around the province with the formation of the APC United Late Model Series. Fans, drivers, and sponsors alike were wanting more after a wildly successful inaugural season that saw the championship battle come down to the final laps. The series that took Ontario by storm has continued to grow for years and has brought Late Model racing in Ontario to what it truly should be. The United Racing Series is also the home of the Dayco Super Stock Series and the OSCAAR Modified and Hot Rod Series. The goal of the United Racing Series continues to bring out top talent and create a racing atmosphere that is one of a kind. www.unitedracingseries.com
