LONDON, ON – After a successful 2025 campaign, the OSCAAR drivers and teams gathered together on Saturday, October 25 at the Four Points by Sheraton to celebrate the season as part of the United Racing Series banquet.
With a pair of heat wins and six top-five finishes in a season that included his first career series victory at Peterborough Speedway, Steve Trendell was celebrated as the 2025 Overkill Enterprises OSCAAR Modified Champion. Trendell captured the championship by a single point over Dale Reinhart after rebounding late in the series finale at Delaware Speedway. The full top-five gathered to celebrate their season together, with Jason Keen, Ryan Dick, and Wally Wilson joining the top-two on stage.
Wally Wilson picked up the Don Hawn Most Sportsmanlike Driver of the Year Award following a season with two top-fives and six top-10 finishes. Wilson brought positivity to the track each week through his interactions with fellow competitors and drivers, while promoting the series on a regular basis through his social media channels.
Following a great season with three wins and no finishes outside of the top-five, Tyler Hawn was crowned as the 2025 OSCAAR Hot Rod Champion. The multi-time series champion’s season was highlighted by a trio of victories, including the Bill Zardo Memorial at Flamboro Speedway, plus Delaware Speedway and Brighton Speedway. He then added icing to the cake by winning the non-points Autumn Colours Classic at Peterborough Speedway to close out the year.
Thomas Wunsch picked up the Don Hawn Most Sportsmanlike Driver of the Year Award after a solid season that saw him place sixth in the final standings. Wunsch, along with his parents and team, brought smiles to the track each week through their interactions with their competitors, as well as remaining positive despite having some trying moments during the second half of the year for the 15-year-old.
With the banquet in the rearview mirror, the focus now shifts to the 2026 campaign and ensuring that it is one of the best seasons yet for the series.
Be sure to keep up with OSCAAR by staying tuned to the official OSCAAR Racing Facebook page, while following both the Twitter/X and Instagram accounts (@OSCAARRacing).
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.
