Peterborough ON – The merger between OSCAAR and the United Racing Series has come to an end effective immediately. For the past three seasons, the United Racing Series and OSCAAR have continued to provide great racing action for the fans across Ontario. When the merger was discussed and accepted by a handshake between Luke Ramsay and Alex Nagy of United Racing Series and Dave Gainforth of OSCAAR, there was always a verbal agreement that if, at any time, OSCAAR would be ready to operate on their own again, that this merger would end.
“The past three years, OSCAAR has benefited from the merger. It has given the series time to learn the motorsports business from the best in the business. Personally, I owe a thank you to all United Racing Series staff, and Luke and Alex, for their support as I dealt with my personal medical issues,” said Dave Gainforth. “I now believe that OSCAAR with my dedicated staff are ready to return OSCAAR to the forefront in short track racing in Ontario.”
Fans can still expect to see the top drivers competing in the United Racing Series divisions, and OSCAAR will continue to have the “ground pounder” Mods and the fan-favourite Hot Rods.
“Luke, Alex and I continue to have a great working relationship, and we ensure not to hurt what the fans have come to expect from us,” said Gainforth.
The annual United Racing Series banquet will be held on October 25th in London. Drivers will be presented their 2025 awards and points fund payouts and have a chance to celebrate the great racing season.
The 2026 plans are getting underway for everyone, and if you have any questions about OSCAAR, please contact Dave at daveoscaar@gmail.com.
ABOUT OSCAAR: OSCAAR has been sanctioning races in Ontario for over 35 years and currently presents the ground pounding Modified division along with the fast-growing nostalgic Hot Rod Series which takes you back to a glimpse of Stock Car racing of the past. OSCAAR also sanctioned Outlaw Super Lates and Hurricane Midgets in their past.
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 left 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 goal of the United Racing Series continues to bring out top talent and create a racing atmosphere that is one of a kind. www.apcracingseries.com
