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Canadian Auto Racing, Racing News

NHRA News Update: What Changed and What to Watch in 2026

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The NHRA is seeing major competitive shifts this season, headlined by Scott Taylor’s U.S. Nationals victory at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, where he posted a 3.703-second elapsed time at 205.47 mph in the Right Trailers Outlaw Street final round. For Canadian motorsports fans, the story includes disappointment: the 2026 NHRA National Open, presented by the John Scotti Canadian Championship Series, was canceled due to rain. Meanwhile, Aaron Stanfield and the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage / Melling Performance / Janac Brothers Racing team claimed victory at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio, …

Canadian Auto Racing, Racing News, Road Racing

Zane Smith: NASCAR Career, Teams, and How to Follow His Racing

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Zane Smith is a 2022 NASCAR Truck Series champion who now competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series with Front Row Motorsports, piloting a Ford in what marks a significant step up in his racing career. For Canadian motorsports fans tracking his progression through stock car racing’s premier division, Smith represents one of the sport’s recent graduates moving from championship-winning form in the Truck Series to proving himself against Cup Series veterans. His current season performance includes a ninth-place finish at the Kansas spring race on April 19, 2026, Race 9 of the 36-race Cup schedule, showing the consistency needed…

Canadian Auto Racing, Racing News

How Canadian F1 Fans Can Access Formula One Highlights and Live Racing in 2026

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Canadian Formula 1 fans looking to catch race highlights without committing to full 2+ hour broadcasts have three primary options: TSN and RDS for traditional broadcast highlights, beIN SPORTS for live coverage and replays, and the official Formula 1 App for on-demand clips. Each platform delivers condensed coverage differently, with TSN channels 1753-1757 offering English-language recaps, RDS providing French alternatives, and streaming access available through TSN+, or the TSN app for viewers who’ve cut the cable cord.
The search for quality highlights has become more urgent as F1’s popularity surges across Canada. …

Racing News, Road Racing

Richmond Raceway: What Canadian Motorsports Fans Need to Know About This Virginia Oval

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Richmond Raceway is a three-quarter-mile, D-shaped oval in Virginia that hosts NASCAR’s Cup Series on one of the sport’s most demanding short tracks, a sharp departure from the road course experience Canadian fans know at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. Where CTMP rewards technical braking zones and elevation changes, Richmond delivers fender-rubbing, brake-overheating chaos under lights, with lap times measured in seconds rather than minutes and passing opportunities that demand late-braking aggression into …

Canadian Auto Racing, Racing News, Road Racing

Alex Bowman News Update: What Changed and What to Watch in 2026

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Alex Bowman’s search spike today reflects NASCAR’s unpredictable news cycle, but without verified details beyond April 2026, Canadian fans should know that the Hendrick Motorsports driver’s most recent confirmed performance was a third-place finish at Talladega on April 26. The spike likely stems from a race result, roster announcement, or incident typical of mid-September NASCAR Cup Series action, but fabricating specifics would undermine the integrity of race coverage.
What we can confirm is that Bowman’s 2026 season has been a study in extremes. After a strong fourth-place showing at the Daytona 500 in …

Auto Guides, Canadian Auto Racing, Racing News

How to Attend Events at ICAR Mirabel: Your Complete Track Access Guide

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Attending an event at ICAR Mirabel requires checking the venue’s calendar, meeting any pre-registration requirements, and arriving at 12800 Boulevard Henri-Fabre in Mirabel, Quebec with the proper documentation and safety gear if you’re participating on track. The facility hosts everything from drifting competitions like the DMCC Contender series to car shows, drag racing nights, and enthusiast-specific meets throughout the season, with 2026 events including Mustang Fest, Eurokracy, and the LZ World Tour scheduled for October 3-4.
Located roughly 30 minutes northwest of Montreal, ICAR Route 66 operates as Quebec’s …

Canadian Auto Racing, Road Racing

New Hampshire Motor Speedway: Everything You Need to Know About the Loudon Track

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New Hampshire Motor Speedway stands as one of North America’s most accessible oval tracks, drawing NASCAR fans and grassroots racers to its 1.058-mile layout in Loudon, NH, just an hour north of Boston and a comfortable drive from major Canadian population centers. For Canadian enthusiasts planning a 2026 visit, the venue offers a packed calendar beyond its marquee NASCAR Cup Series events, with the GoMotorsports Road Course Series Feature #5 scheduled for September 18, followed by the Laps for Charity road course event benefiting Speedway Children’s Charities on September 20, and the 24 Hours of Lemons Halloween Hooptiefest …

Canadian Auto Racing, Road Racing

USF2000 Championship News Update: What Changed and What to Watch in 2026

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The 2026 USF2000 Championship has entered its seventeenth season since its 2010 revival with an expanded 18-race calendar and a historic debut at the Streets of Markham, marking a significant step for Canada’s presence on the Road to Indy ladder. Presented by Continental Tire and organized by Andersen Promotions, the series runs from its February 27 opener at the Streets of St. Petersburg through to the September 26 finale at Road America, featuring drivers competing in spec Tatuus USF-22 racecars powered by Elite Mazda engines. The Markham street circuit represents the first time the series has raced on Canadian pavement in this …

Auto Guides, Canadian Auto Racing, Road Racing

How to Choose Good Cars for Winter Driving: A Canadian Buying Guide

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The best cars for winter driving in Canada combine all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive capability with advanced traction and stability systems, high ground clearance, and winter-tuned features like heated seats and remote start. While AWD sedans and crossovers handle most Canadian winters reliably, buyers in rural areas or mountainous regions should prioritize full-size SUVs or trucks with proper winter tires to handle deep snow and ice.
Canadian winters demand more from vehicles than simple cold-weather durability. Between …

Racing News, Road Racing

Shane Van Gisbergen Just Made NASCAR History at Sonoma—Here’s What It Means for Motorsports in Canada

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Shane van Gisbergen made NASCAR history on June 28, 2026, when he won the Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway, proving that his stunning debut victory in 2023 was no fluke and cementing his status as one of road racing’s most formidable talents. The New Zealand-born driver, wheeling the No. 97 Trackhouse Racing entry, conquered the technical 12-turn circuit in wine country to claim what stands as one of the most significant wins by an international driver in modern NASCAR competition.
For Canadian motorsport fans watching the rise of global talent in North American racing, van Gisbergen’s Sonoma triumph offers a compelling…