BOWMANVILLE, ON — Tickets for Canadian Tire Motorsport Park’s (CTMP) 65th anniversary season are now on sale. The five-race major event schedule opens with the Castrol Victoria Day SpeedFest, May 15-17, and includes the country’s only IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race, the Chevrolet Grand Prix, on July 10-12.
Long recognized as Canada’s Legendary Home of Motorsports, the 900-acre facility east of Toronto has hosted many Canadian motorsport firsts, including the inaugural Canadian Grand Prix for Formula One, the first IndyCar race, the first World Sportscar Championship event, and the first MotoGP race.
“Our 2026 major event schedule delivers the most diverse line-up in Canadian motorsport – from international prototypes and GT sports cars to stock cars, motorcycles, and historic racing machines,” said track President and General Manager Myles Brandt. “We’re looking forward to celebrating Canadian Tire Motorsport Park’s 65th anniversary with our fans throughout the season and will be rolling out details in the new year.”
2026 Major Event Schedule
May 15-17, 2026
The green flag drops on CTMP’s 65th anniversary season with the Castrol Victoria Day SpeedFest.
The NASCAR Canada Series headlines the weekend with its signature mix of intensity and close-quarters racing on CTMP’s Grand Prix circuit. The lineup also features the Emzone Radical Cup Canada presented by Michelin, Super Production Challenge, Toyo Tires F1600 Championship, and — new for 2026 — USF Juniors Presented by Continental Tire.
June 19-21, 2026
Father’s Day weekend brings the annual VARAC Vintage Grand Prix, showcasing historic open- and closed-wheel race cars from the 1950s through the 2000s.
Highlights include the Kastner Cup (a North American roving vintage Triumph race), the Toyo Tires F1600 Championship and the Field of Dreams classic car show.
July 10-12, 2026
The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship returns for its only Canadian stop, as part of the Chevrolet Grand Prix.
A world-class field of international drivers and iconic marques — including Corvette, Acura, Aston Martin, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lexus, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG, Mustang and Porsche — will compete on CTMP’s renowned Grand Prix circuit.
Other series on the weekend schedule are the Michelin Pilot Challenge, VP Racing SportsCar Challenge, and Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin.
August 7-9, 2026
Canada’s top motorcycle racers battle for national championships in the final two rounds of the Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship (CSBK).
In addition to Pro Superbike, champions will be crowned in Pro Sportbike, Amateur Superbike, Amateur Sportbike, Twins, Ninja ZX-4RR Cup, and Lightweight.
September 4-6, 2026
CTMP’s 65th anniversary season concludes with a Labour Day weekend double feature as the NASCAR Canada Series and Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli close out the summer.
Sunday’s WeatherTech 200 will be a pivotal race in the NASCAR Canada championship battle, while Saturday features the thunder of Trans Am machinery — Camaros, Corvettes, Challengers and Mustangs — in their only Canadian appearance.
The weekend will also see action from the Emzone Radical Cup Canada presented by Michelin, the Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas), and the Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.).
Off-Track Activities
CTMP’s major events include a robust line-up of off-track activities and features, which are included with event admission:
- Children 16 and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult to all CTMP major events.
- CTMP Marketplace with displays, vendors, food trucks and a beer garden
- Canadian Tire Fun Zone for families and younger fans (Castrol Victoria Day SpeedFest, Chevrolet Grand Prix and Labour Day Sprints)
- Full paddock access, bringing fans closer to teams, drivers and race cars
- Saturday night live music and fireworks (Castrol Victoria Day SpeedFest and Labour Day Sprints)
- Free rides on the Canadian Tire Roadside Assistance Shuttles for travel around the track
(Castrol Victoria Day SpeedFest, Chevrolet Grand Prix and Labour Day Sprints)
Tickets for the 2026 season can be purchased at canadiantiremotorsportpark.com/collections/events-tickets.
For more information about CTMP, our events and facilities, visit canadiantiremotorsportpark.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X for updates.
