The Peterborough Examiner

Peterborou­gh Speedway brand is being built up at event in Lindsay

Several cars will be on display April 28 to May 5 as well as 11-year-old’s go-kart

- JIM CLARKE CONTRIBUTO­R JIM CLARKE IS A WRITER WITH CLARKE MOTORSPORT­S COMMUNICAT­IONS/FIRST DRAFT MEDIA.

Local racetrack operators never stop working toward the goal of giving fans the best show for their family entertainm­ent dollar.

Shortly after introducin­g a new design for their website (peterborou­ghspeedway.com), the popular Central Ontario oval’s promotiona­l team is happy to announce it will once again have cars on display at Lindsay Square.

From April 28 to May 5, fans will have the opportunit­y to pick up a copy of the track’s weekly event schedule and see the 2024 rides of third-generation KOD Disposal Late Model runner Jacob Mercer, as well as the unveiling of the No. 99 of Kingsway Auto Centre Junior Late Model rookie of the year hopeful 11-year-old former go-karter Brody Coates.

The No. 38 Mini Stock of Carol (Duckie) Dawson — who managed a sixth-place finish in last year’s points standings — will also be part of the show.

Peterborou­gh Speedway owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse said having cars at the mall is a tradition that has been part of the speedway’s publicity itinerary for decades.

“We’re thankful to the team at Lindsay Square for welcoming the race teams and our fans for this pre-season event once again this year,” said Josiasse.

“Shows like this are an excellent marketing opportunit­y for racers, the track and the sport of local weekly auto racing.”

Everything is getting closer and fans are counting the days until the 2024 season opener, which is set for Saturday, May 18, and looking forward to getting another year of local racing underway.

The Pure Country 105 Season Opener offers free spectator grandstand admission and a complete program with five home track divisions, plus the Ontario Legend Car Series. Grandstand gates open at 3 p.m., with the first green flag at 5 p.m.

Before the season starts, take a self-guided tour of the freshly designed Peterborou­gh Speedway website.

You’ll find the latest track news and schedule informatio­n, ticketing options, driver profiles and YouTube videos.

Get all the news you’ll need at peterborou­ghspeedway.com or see the track’s social media sites and pages.

 ?? BROCO MOTORSPORT­S PHOTO ?? Go-kart graduate Brody Coates will show off his Kingsway Auto Centre Junior Late Model vehicle during the Peterborou­gh Speedway pre-season display — April 28 to May 5 — at Lindsay Square.
BROCO MOTORSPORT­S PHOTO Go-kart graduate Brody Coates will show off his Kingsway Auto Centre Junior Late Model vehicle during the Peterborou­gh Speedway pre-season display — April 28 to May 5 — at Lindsay Square.
 ?? JIM CLARKE PHOTO ?? Last year’s sixth-place finish has Carol Dawson looking forward to the 2024 season. Her No. 38 SwitchTire
Mini Stock will be part of the show.
JIM CLARKE PHOTO Last year’s sixth-place finish has Carol Dawson looking forward to the 2024 season. Her No. 38 SwitchTire Mini Stock will be part of the show.
 ?? JIM CLARKE PHOTO ?? Thirdgener­ation runner Jacob Mercer will have his KOD Disposal Late Model ride at Lindsay Square.
JIM CLARKE PHOTO Thirdgener­ation runner Jacob Mercer will have his KOD Disposal Late Model ride at Lindsay Square.

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