Inside Track says goodbye to paper, will continue with online format
Canada’s hard-copy motorsport publication has printed last issue
May’s issue of Inside Track will be the last one published, it was announced recently. Inside Track has been on newsstands and available at racetracks across the country since 1997.
“In a bold move for 2024,” wrote IT editor Greg MacPherson in a magazine editorial of the last edition, “the publication is shifting its focus from traditional printed and mailed copies to delivering timely news, reports, results, videos, features, galleries and more through our website and associated social media channels.”
When interviewed earlier this week, MacPherson added the magazine has been a drain on staff and resources, citing printing and postal costs, and that a digital version of IT would be the way to proceed in today’s world.
“We can publish stories quicker online,” he said. “People still want content, and advertisers are with us. We can offer more.”
MacPherson and his group took over operations of the custom and motorsport car show held in Toronto in March each year. This show was originally known as the Motion Car Show, and when IT staff began producing the show, the name was changed to Motorama Custom Car Show and Motorsports Expo.
The ninth such show was held two weeks ago. He mentioned that while the show is a time-consuming process, he believes more attention will be devoted to the digital reporting of racing in Canada than was provided with the printed version.
While motorsport throughout the world will be presented, IT will continue to maintain its mandate for Canadian content.
“It has been very well received so far,” he said about more focus of the web-based IT. “This move shouldn’t change our content, other than being able to do more on a timely basis.”
The exciting and popular 12,000pound supercharged off-road vehicles of Monster Jam are returning to Hamilton’s FirstOntario Centre to present four shows of motoring mayhem and competition.
Evening shows are April 19 and April 20 at 7 p.m., along with afternoon shows on the April 20 and April 21, starting at 1 p.m.
Driving one of the most famous trucks on the circuit is second-generation Grave Digger driver Wes
Anderson of North Carolina, who would like to celebrate his April 20 birthday with a win. Florida’s Jamie Sullivan, in her Monster Mutt Dalmatian entry, and Mikayla Tulachka, of Wisconsin in her Megalodon entry will also compete. All competitors are vying for points in the series’ Arena Championship Central division.
For more information and ticket information, visit ticketmaster.ca.
The final rounds of the top three NHRA classes were rained out and not completed recently at the Winternationals at Pomona, so they will take place at the upcoming NHRA Arizona Nationals in Phoenix from April 5 to 7. Top Fuel veteran Tony Schumacher will face off against Justin Ashley, 74-year-old John Force is pitted in Funny Car against Matt Hagan, and Erica Enders will try to make it two in a row in her Pro Stock entry final against Dallas Glenn.