FLAMBORO SPEEDWAY MEDIA ARCHIVE

With over 50 years of rich racing history, Flamboro Speedway has generated a number of memorable moments inside and outside Hamilton's asphalt arena.  In our our 50th anniversary celebration (2011) we worked to share with you some of the recent, and not so recent, memories from our incredible fifty-year racing history.  With recognition and thanks to TVCOGECO, Dave Franks Photos, Randy Spencer, Checkered Flag Photos, Inside Track Motorsport News, Wheel Spin News, Ontario Oval, Race Time Radio and the many fans who have submitted their stories and content over the years.  If you have something you would like to share with us please contact the webmaster by email or tweet @JPFlamboro.

For photo inquiries or complete event galleries please visit Dave Franks Photos.

 

2012

 

2011

Twin 50 Laps at Oktoberfest 2011: Grisdale Late Model Racing,
A YouTube fan-produced video from the Oktoberfest Classic, 2011 - Last Chance Qualifying and Main Events, 2x 50 lap features.

In-Car Ride Along with Mike Holmes: Ponderosa Nature Resort Mini Stocks
A YouTube fan-produced video from September 17, 2011 - Heat Qualifying and Main Event, in car with #13 Mike Holmes.

Stewart and Laking Battle to the Finish: Grisdale Late Model Racing,
A YouTube fan-produced video from September 10, 2011 - Heat Qualifying and Main Event, where #56 Jeff Stewart holds off #44 Steve Laking.

Single Caution Racing!: Ponderosa Nature Resort Mini Stocks
A YouTube fan-produced video from September 10, 2011 - Heat Qualifying and Main Event, Mini Stock racing with one caution on the night.

Shadow, Shaw and Howse Trade for Lead: Grisdale Late Model Racing:
 YouTube fan-produced video from August 27, 2011 - Flamboro's top competitors run to the front, trading positions and paint.

TVCOGECO FEATURE: 50th Anniversary Memorial Night - Part 4
TVCOGECO captured the racing action at the 50th Anniversary Memorial Night at Flamboro Speedway August 20, 2011.

TVCOGECO FEATURE: 50th Anniversary Memorial Night - Part 3
TVCOGECO captured the racing action at the 50th Anniversary Memorial Night at Flamboro Speedway August 20, 2011.

TVCOGECO FEATURE: 50th Anniversary Memorial Night - Part 2
TVCOGECO captured the racing action at the 50th Anniversary Memorial Night at Flamboro Speedway August 20, 2011.

TVCOGECO FEATURE: 50th Anniversary Memorial Night - Part 1
TVCOGECO captured the racing action at the 50th Anniversary Memorial Night at Flamboro Speedway August 20, 2011.

Mr. Plow Gets Ploughed: Ponderosa Nature Resort Mini Stocks
A YouTube fan-produced video from August 13, 2011 - Main Event Mini Stock racing with a roughed up #71 Russ Aicken and #31 Dave Bailey.

The Triple Crown Finale: Grisdale Late Model Racing,
A YouTube fan-produced video from August 6, 2011 - The Main Event and final race of the 2011 Grisdale Late Model summer series.

The Shadow Sneaks By Shaw: Grisdale Late Model Racing,
A YouTube fan-produced video from July 30, 2011 - Heat Qualifying and Main Event, where #05 Brad Corcoran steals the win from #82 Jason Shaw.

The Man in Black Interview, a few words with defending champion Shawn Chenoweth
A YouTube Ontario Oval produced video from July 23, 2011 - Greg Calnanc interviews Shawn Chenoweth, driver of Late Model #89.

Main Event July 23: Freedom Village Thunder Car Racing
A YouTube fan-produced video from July 23, 2011 - Hard fought three wide racing to the checker flag for Thunder Cars..

Ernie Irvan Interview, Canada Day Race of Champions: Freedom Village Thunder Car Racing
A YouTube Ontario Oval produced video from July 1, 2011 - Greg Calnan interviews NASCAR star Ernie Irvan.

Ken Schrader Interview, Canada Day Race of Champions: Freedom Village Thunder Car Racing
A YouTube Ontario Oval produced video from July 1, 2011 - Tommy Goudge interviews NASCAR star Ken Schrader.

Jimmy Spencer "Mr. Excitement" Interview, Canada Day Race of Champions: Freedom Village Thunder Car Racing
A YouTube Ontario Oval produced video from July 1, 2011 - Greg Calnan interviews NASCAR star "Mr. Excitement" Jimmy Spencer.

The Year of Steve Lakinng: Grisdale Late Model Racing,
A YouTube fan-produced video from July 16, 2011 - Heat Qualifying and Main Event, Steve Laking wows the crowd with another feature win.

David Elliott Dominates for Checkers: Grisdale Late Model Racing
A YouTube fan-produced video from June 11, 2011 - Heat Qualifying and Main Event, #37 David Elliott drives off with checkers.

Triple Crown Carnage Opens the Night: Grisdale Late Model Racing
A YouTube fan-produced video from June 11, 2011 - the Triple Crown tournament can make drivers crazy, like it did this night..

Pearsall Nearly Rolls Over: Freedom Village Thunder Car Racing
A YouTube fan-produced video from May 29, 2011 - A great battle for the lead turns ugly in the main event when Bill Pearsall nearly rolls the #38.

Craig Zurbrigg puts the #4 on the Roof, Grisdale Late Model Racing
A YouTube fan-produced video from May 29, 2011 - Late Model #4 Craig Zurbrigg tags the turn four wall and rolls to the roof.

Rocket Rides Into Sunset, Confirms Return for Canada Day
March 23, 2011 - Current defending champion of the Freedom Village Thunder Car throne and four-time consecutive title holder Randy Rusnell announces new challenges.

Fitzpatrick First to Confirm for ROC Event
March 21, 2011 - 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..

Official Press Release: NASCAR Stars Racing Local Cars
March 10, 2011 - One week after the event announcement the speedway shares which teams will prepare cars for the NASCAR stars on Canada Day.

 

2010

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

Four Wide Runs Out of Room: Ponderosa Nature Resort Mini Stocks
A YouTube fan-produced video from September 6, 2010 - Mini Stock racing gets four wide, too wide, into turn number one.

Wade Watson over Mr. Plow for Feature Win, Mini Stocks, July 2010
A YouTube fan-produced video from the July 24, 2010 - Billy Schwartzenburg wrecks out with Matt Dean, Wade Watson beats Russ Aicken to the checkers.

Wide and Wild Main Event: Ponderosa Nature Resort Mini Stocks (part 1 of 3)
A YouTube fan-produced video from July 18, 2010 - Main Event Mini Stock racing.

TVCOGECO FEATURE: June 5, 2010 - Part 1
TVCOGECO was on hand this race night to record the excitement of grassroots stock car racing at Flamboro Speedway June 5, 2010.

TVCOGECO FEATURE: June 5, 2010 - Part 2
TVCOGECO was on hand this race night to record the excitement of grassroots stock car racing at Flamboro Speedway June 5, 2010.

TVCOGECO FEATURE: June 5, 2010 - Part 3
TVCOGECO was on hand this race night to record the excitement of grassroots stock car racing at Flamboro Speedway June 5, 2010.

TVCOGECO FEATURE: June 5, 2010 - Part 4
TVCOGECO was on hand this race night to record the excitement of grassroots stock car racing at Flamboro Speedway June 5, 2010.

TVCOGECO FEATURE: June 5, 2010 - Part 5
TVCOGECO was on hand this race night to record the excitement of grassroots stock car racing at Flamboro Speedway June 5, 2010.

TVCOGECO FEATURE: May 15,2010 - Mini Stock Feature - Part 1
TVCOGECO was on hand this race night to record the excitement of main event, feature racing at Flamboro Speedway May 15, 2010.

TVCOGECO FEATURE: May 15,2010 - Mini Stock Feature - Part 2
TVCOGECO was on hand this race night to record the excitement of main event, feature racing at Flamboro Speedway May 15, 2010.

TVCOGECO FEATURE: May 15,2010 - Thunder Car Feature - Part 1
TVCOGECO was on hand this race night to record the excitement of main event, feature racing at Flamboro Speedway May 15, 2010.

TVCOGECO FEATURE: May 15,2010 - Thunder Car Feature - Part 2
TVCOGECO was on hand this race night to record the excitement of main event, feature racing at Flamboro Speedway May 15, 2010.

TVCOGECO FEATURE: May 15,2010 - Late Model Feature - Part 1
TVCOGECO was on hand this race night to record the excitement of main event, feature racing at Flamboro Speedway May 15, 2010.

TVCOGECO FEATURE: May 15,2010 - Late Model Feature - Part 2
TVCOGECO was on hand this race night to record the excitement of main event, feature racing at Flamboro Speedway May 15, 2010.

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.

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

 

2009

Oktoberfest Classic Thunder Car Main Event (part 5 of 5)
A YouTube fan-produced video from the Oktoberfest Classic 2009 - a view from turn four for the Thunder Car Main Event.

Oktoberfest Classic Mini Stock Main Event (part 6 of 6)
A YouTube fan-produced video from the Oktoberfest Classic 2009 - a view from turn four for the Mini Stock Main Event.

Canadian Vintage Modified Clash of Champions, Big Wreck
A YouTube fan-produced video from the Oktoberfest Classic 2009 - open wheel thrills with Canadian Vintage Modifieds.

Greatest Turn Four Flip of All Time, Terry Mann: Ponderosa Nature Resort Mini Stocks
A YouTube fan-produced video from September 12, 2009 - Mini Stock #63 Terry Mann rolls and flips out of turn four.

Mike Holmes of "Holmes on Homes" Takes Part at Flamboro Speedway
A YouTube fan-produced video from September 12, 2009 - cable star Mike Holmes joins the Zardo Racing team and makes an appearance at Flamboro Speedway.

 

2008

Paul Huskins in-car camera at Oktoberfest, Mini Stock Main Event
A YouTube fan-produced video from the Oktoberfest Class 2008 - In-car camera with Mini Stock driver of the #7, Paul Huskins.

Mark DaSilva in-car camera at Oktoberfest, Mini Stock Main Event
A YouTube fan-produced video from the Oktoberfest Class 2008 - In-car camera with Mini Stock driver of the #01, Mark DaSilva.

 

2007

Oktoberfest Classic Thunder Car Feature (Part 1 of 5) First Lap Crash
A YouTube fan-produced video from the Oktoberfest Classic Weekend, September 30, 2007 - #71 Bobby Mercer and #02 Erinn Bailey opening lap crash.

Oktoberfest Classic Thunder Car Feature (Part 5 of 5)
A YouTube fan-produced video from the Oktoberfest Classic Weekend, September 30, 2007.

The Best of Thunder Car Crashes 2007
A YouTube fan-produced video compilation of their favourite carnage causing moments of 2007.

Jake Ott Thunder Car Feature Win - August 25
A YouTube fan-produced video from August 25, 2007 - Jake Ott drives to victory in Thunder Car #66.

 

2006

 

2005

Virtual Yearbook: Flamboro Speedway 2005
A collection of photos by Joe Drenters (Checkered Flag Photos) and others from the 2005 season at Flamboro Speedway.

2004

Virtual Yearbook: Flamboro Speedway 2004
A collection of photos by Dave Franks Photos from the 2004 season at Flamboro Speedway.

2003

Virtual Yearbook: Flamboro Speedway 2003
A collection of photos by Dave Franks Photos from the 2003 season at Flamboro Speedway.

2002

Virtual Yearbook: Flamboro Speedway 2002
A collection of photos by Dave Franks Photos from the 2002 season at Flamboro Speedway.

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

Virtual Yearbook: Flamboro Speedway 2001
A collection of photos by Dave Franks Photos from the 2001 season at Flamboro Speedway.

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

Virtual Yearbook: Flamboro Speedway 2000
A collection of photos by Dave Franks Photos from the 2000 season at Flamboro Speedway.

Virtual Yearbook: First Annual Don Biederman Memorial
A collection of photos by Dave Franks Photos from the first annual Don Biederman Memorial at Flamboro Speedway.

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.