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@PtboSpeedway •(March 13, 2016)- Fans routinely see some of the strongest short track racing in the province at Canada’s Toughest 1/3-Mile Paved Oval. In 2015, more than 140 different drivers scored points in at least one event in the track’s five regular divisions. While the weekly shows repeatedly offer exciting, edge of your seat action, Peterborough Speedway also plays host to several touring series throughout the year.

The Ontario Modifieds Racing Series has made the tight, tricky bullring on Mount Pleasant Road west of the Liftlock City its unofficial home for the past couple of seasons and six of this year’s events will be staged there. INEX Ontario Legends teams are also fond of the track, with eight shows on the schedule, including a first-ever appearance in the annual Autumn Colours Classic. OSCAAR’s touring teams have long been a favourite with local enthusiasts and in 2016, drivers with the Midget division will be on hand three times, while the Modifieds and Super Late Models will thrill fans twice. All three groups will be part of the season ending Super Bowl of Stock Car Racing October 7, 8 and 9.

After playing to a near capacity crowd as part of their inaugural season, the APC Pro Late Model Series returns to the popular Central Ontario speed plant. The Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup squad is also slated for a mid summer 100 lapper and the Can-Am TQ Midgets will make a stop on this year’s agenda as part of their 51st anniversary tour. New this year will be the Pro Challenge Series and a pair of shows with the Pro Midgets. Track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse says the upcoming schedule has something for everyone.

“We get voicemail messages, talk to people at the track and receive plenty of fan feedback on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter,” said Josiasse. “Putting together a calendar that combines our own weekly classes and the touring groups that our fans want to see takes a lot of work, but its all worthwhile. We’re in the business of giving people what they want.”

The 2016 calendar gets underway with the annual Country 105 season opener – featuring free spectator grandstand admission – Saturday, May 21. The full schedule is available online. Copies can also be picked-up at the 38th annual Peterborough Home, Cottage and Country Show April 1, 2 and 3 at the Evinrude Centre and at the Peterborough Speedway display, April 17 through 24 at the Lindsay Square Mall, on Kent Street West in Lindsay.

Up to the minute off-season news is always available at www.peterboroughspeedway.com, by liking the track on Facebook or following it on Twitter. You can also download the free Peterborough Speedway app on your Smartphone.