Flamboro Speedway Article & Photo Archive

 

2011

March 23 - 'Rocket Rides Into Sunset, Confirms Return for Canada Day'
Current defending champion of the Freedom Village Thunder Car throne and four-time consecutive title holder Randy Rusnell announces new challenges.

March 21 - 'Fitzpatrick First to Confirm for ROC Event'
Invitations were mailed out to a number of select teams for the ROC Canada Day event, and JR Fitzpatrick was first to call in a response..

March 14 - 'Advance Tickets for Race of Champions Now Online at Ticketmaster and Ticketweb'
Flamboro Speedway announces a new partnership with Ticketmaster and Ticketweb to make advance tickets available for sale online.

March 10 - 'Official Press Release: NASCAR Stars Racing Local Cars'
One week after the event announcement the speedway shares which teams will prepare cars for the NASCAR stars on Canada Day.

March 3 - 'Flamboro Welcomes Ponderosa Resort as new Division Sponsor'
Ponderosa Nature Resort announces a new partnership with the Flamboro Mini Stock class, creating a greater point fund purse.

March 3 - 'Official Press Release: Race of Champions Announcement'
Flamboro Speedway announces a special event for Canada Day, featuring three NASCAR Stars - Jimmy Spencer, Ken Schrader and Sterling Marlin.

February 13 - 'International Youth Program Partners With Flamboro Thunder Cars'
International youth assistance program Freedom Village of Canada announces a new partnership with the Thunder Car division of Flamboro Speedway.

February 13 - 'Grisdale Racing Announced As Returning Title Partner'
After weeks of discussion Flamboro Speedway is excited to announce that Grisdale Racing will return as title sponsor to the Late Model division..

February 13 - 'Notes from the Annual General Meeting, Rules and Registration'
Flamboro Speedway kicked-off the 50th anniversary season with the AGM, releasing the 2011 rule book and opening up registration.

February 7 - 'ITMN Calling Out to Race Teams for FREE Thank You ads'
Inside Track Motorsports News is looking for those qualified race teams to submit their FREE thank you sponsor(s) ads.

January 22 - 'A New Season Begins - February 13, Drivers Meeting'
Time to gather again with old friends and foes as Flamboro Speedway hosts the annual Drivers Meeting and season registration.

January 22 - 'The Great Tire Debate and other Late Model discussions'
A long cold off-season gives way to heated discussions over proposed changes to the elite weekly division.

January 22 - 'Sponsor Rumor for Thunder Cars'
Encouraging excitement for the ultra-competitive Thunder Car class as talks open for new division sponsorship.

2010

November 20 - 'Awards Recap'
The season long competition comes to an end as accomplishments are celebrated and champions crowned.  Full re-cap of 2010 awards.

October 17 - 'Oktoberfest Day Two'
Check out the results and news from the Main Event day at the Oktoberfest Classic Weekend; including the Twin 50's for Grisdale Late Models.

October 16 - 'Oktoberfest Day One'
Check out the results and news from qualifying day at the Oktoberfest Classic Weekend; plus the OSS main event.

June 28 - 'Schedule Changes Announced'
A few small adjustments have been made to the 2010 Flamboro Speedway event schedule, and one major announcement to follow.

June 28 - 'TVCOGECO June 26 Race Broadcast'
If you missed it live you're in luck!  TVCOGECO caught all the action from the June 26th event and it will air on Friday night.

June 28 - 'Maginnis-Howse Fight to the Finish'
The Dark Knight Shane Maginnis and the Defending Champ Paul Howse went toe to toe for the second week in a row in this Grisdale Late Model race report.

June 28 - 'Bailey Out Runs the Boys'
Erinn Bailey put on a show as she smoked the field and out ran all the boys in this Thunder Car race report.

June 28 - 'Hoskins, Harley's Hero'
There seems to be no stopping the Bunny power as Rob Hoskins runs to a fourth main event victory in this Mini Stock race report.

June 22 - 'Stewart Shines in Second Main Event'
Jeff Stewart keeps the checkers, Chenoweth gets second, and ruling shared on Maginnis-Bentley last lap accident in this Grisdale Late Model race report.

June 21 - 'Under Review, Late Model Finish'
Jeff Stewart has the win but the rest of story is up for review in this Grisdale Late Model race report.

June 21 - 'White Lightning Strikes in Thunders'
Making waves and riding the tide, Dave Silverthorn Jr returns to Flamboro in winner's style in this Thunder Car race report.

June 21 - 'Flyin' Brian Back Again'
The Rabbit comes up short as Flyin' Brian Watson runs the Napa #55 to a second main event victory in this Mini Stock race report.

June 21 - 'Dark Knight Bright Light'
Shane Maginnis makes the headlines with a triumphant return to the winner's circle in this Grisdale Late Model race report.

June 14 - 'Chenoweth, Win Number 3'
Big Bad Bob Chenoweth cruises on to a third victory and the potential start of a dynasty in this Thunder Car report.

June 14 - 'Too Slick for Safety'
The drivers of the premier class of Flamboro Speedway will run double features next week in this Grisdale Late Model race report.

June 14 - 'Year of the Rabbit?'
Rob Hoskins is putting up some serious 'Bunny Power', in this Mini Stock race report.

June 6 - 'Ice Man Fired Up'
The Ice Man Brad Collison runs to his second main event win of the season while the Rocket is left trapped in traffic in this Thunder Car report.

June 6 - 'Back to Back, In Black'
Shawn Chenoweth stole the show for the second week in a row in this Grisdale Late Model race report.

June 6 - 'Watson Leads, Start to Finish'
After a disappointing end one week earlier Wade Watson returned to prove his car was fast, and legal, in this Mini Stock race report.

June 6 - 'TVCOGECO Race Broadcast: June 5'
TVCOGECO visited Flamboro Speedway on Saturday June 5, taping the race event for a future broadcast.  The air date is 9pm, Friday June 11th.

May  30 - 'Changing of the Guard: Grisdale Triple Crown Race #1'
A new format, a new fast lap, and brand new race winner topped the headlines in this Grisdale Late Model race report.

May  30 - 'Great Night for Big Bad'
Big Bad Bob Chenoweth now has two main event wins to his credit in just three weeks of competition in this Thunder Car report.

May  30 - 'Catch This Rabbit'
The carrot is out to be won, but all the Mustangs in the field can't out run The Rabbit in this Mini Stock race report.

May  30 - 'TVCOGECO Race Broadcast: Grisdale Triple Crown'
TVCOGECO visited Flamboro Speedway on Saturday May 30, taping the race event for a future broadcast.  The air date is 9pm, Friday June 4th.

May  16 - 'TVCOGECO Race Broadcast'
TVCOGECO visited Flamboro Speedway on Saturday May 15, taping the race event for a future broadcast.  The air date is 9pm, Friday May 21st.

May  4 - 'Grisdale Triple Crown Race Format'
An outline of the race format for the three 75-lap Late Model invitational events presented by Grisdale Racing Products.

May  1 - 'Killer Bee, Little Z, Big Win'
In a Thunder Car racing spectacle, Steve Perry and Lane Zardo each earn big wins on a night filled with emotion.

May  1 - 'Rabbit Runs to Checkers'
Rob Hoskins tops the Mini Stock roster in this edition of the Saturday night four-cylinder main event.

Apr.  28 - 'Toronto Star Interviews "The Iron Man"'
The Toronto Star 'Wheels' writers sit down with one of Canada's longest running active racers, Flamboro Late Model driver Gary Elliott.

Apr.  25 - 'Opening Day Duels'
Mini Stocks open the Flamboro Speedway season with Twin 25 lap main events, and two drivers share the spotlight.

Apr.  25 - 'Chenoweth Unchallenged'
'Big Bad' Bob Chenoweth runs away with the opening night Thunder Car main event, while 'Randy Rocket' and 'Killer Kevin get reacquainted.

Apr.  25 - 'Setting Up for Summer'
Former champion Jason Shaw and 'Iron Man' Gary Elliott test and tune in preparation for the Grisdale Late Model season.

Mar.  25 - 'CarbonX Fire Safety Wear'
The Branding Company offers the exciting line of CarbonX fire safety wear for drivers and crew.

Mar.  23 - 'Be Dressed For Success'
The Branding Company joins the Flamboro Speedway team to offer special opportunities for discounted branded merchandise.

Mar.  15 - 'Get Smarter, Go Faster'
Grisdale Racing announces speaker event featuring powertrain guru Steve Fox, an education opportunity for interested racers.

Mar.  15 - 'Late Model Rule Book Update'
Flamboro Speedway posts a revised rule book PDF page following the discovery of omitted information from the printed copy.

Mar.  9 - 'Thunder Car Rules Amendment, Axles'
Flamboro Speedway management announces an important rule change regarding Thunder Car axles, effective immediately.

Mar.  4 - 'The Chariot of the King of Speed'
Announcing that the Jason Shaw #82 Del Metals-National Fire Equipment Ford Fusion will be on display at Performance World.

Feb. 24 - 'Decision: Tradition, Loyalty'
Flamboro Speedway announces the return of Grisdale Racing as a key partner to the 2010 season.

Feb. 20 - 'A Rubber Reflection'
Reminder announcement about the Late Model driver meeting, to discuss rule changes and event formats.

Feb. 13 - 'Officiating Under Fire'
Commentary from JP on the officiating concerns and the changes being made to address them.

Jan. 31 - 'OSA Announced'
Flamboro Speedway announces the release of the Ontario Speedway Association.

Jan. 31 - 'Meeting Highlights'
Highlight notes from the annual General Meeting and Driver Registration.

Jan. 29 - 'Now Hiring'
Flamboro Speedway is starting to build its event management team for 2010. 

Jan. 21 - 'Open Season'
Flamboro Speedway announces 2010 Driver Registration the annual General Meeting.

Jan. 16 - 'Living Legend'
Flamboro Announcer Gerry Paxton, selected to host the CPT Racing Experience, introduces and interviews the multi-time NASCAR champion and living legend, Rusty Wallace.

 

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2002

Flamboro Staff and More, 2002
Select photos from the 2002 racing season, starring our Flamboro Staff and friends.

Photos from the 2002 Season
Select photos from the 2002 racing season, highlighting the action and excitement.

2001

Flamboro Staff and More, 2001
Select photos from the 2001 racing season, starring our Flamboro Staff and friends.

Photos from the 2001 Season
Select photos from the 2001 racing season, highlighting the action and excitement.

2000

Performance World Car Show, 2000
A look at the booth and displays promoting racing at Flamboro Speedway.

Flamboro Staff and More, 2000
Select photos from the 2000 racing season, starring our Flamboro Staff and friends.

Photos from the 2000 Season
Select photos from the 2000 racing season, highlighting the action and excitement.

Pre-2000

Don Biederman Tribute
A photo tribute to 'Daytona' Don Biederman, a friend and hero of Flamboro Speedway.

1999, The 1st Don Biederman Memorial
The first race held to honour the memory and accomplishments of Don Biederman.

Flamboro Speedway History, Album 1
Photos and articles submitted by Flamboro Speedway fans.