Cornwall, Ont – Friday, December 7, 2012 – Martin Bélanger – The Cornwall Motor Speedway management is working hard to complete the 2013 racing schedule another banner year is expected for the upcoming summer as both World of Outlaws Series are penciled in along with the return of the Canadian Nationals Series and the Big Blocks are key dates in the calendar.
History was made in 2012 as the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars made their first appearance ever with eventual series champion Donny Schatz taking the win. The WOO Sprints are back this year on Sunday, July 28 along with the Lightning Mini-Sprints. Will we see the first lap under the 10-second mark?
After being cancelled for inclement weather last year, the World of Outlaws Late Models will return on Cornwall grounds on Sunday, June 21, 2013 with all the stars of that series that promises to be another great 50-lap event.
The popular Canadian Nationals Modified Series is also back of the schedule with 3 major events for the 358-Modifieds, last season; Dale Planck was crowned the champion. The best drivers from Ontario, Québec and Northern New-York participate in this series. The first race will be held on May 19 with Sunday, August 4 and will end during the Jiffy 200 event on September 1st.
One of the most favourite events of the season is the visit of the Super DIRTcar Big-Block Series, all the stars and cars of that series will make a stop at Cornwall on Sunday, June 30 as they will compete in a 100-lap event. Local star Chris Raabe had surprised everyone by winning last year`s event.
More dates are to be confirmed as Ron Morin and his team are currently finalizing a date for the DIRTcar Sportsman and Pro-Stock Series along with the Mohawk Pro-Stock Series and the expanded Seaway Sportsman Series. Sprint Car fans will be please to learn that negotiations are under way for a show involving the Patriot Group during August. The 2013 calendar should be finalized by the end of February.
With the holiday season at our doorstep, a 2013 season pass could be a great gift to add under your Christmas tree, for any questions, please contact Carol at Carol@cornwallspeedway.com.
Ron Morin and his management team would like to take this opportunity to wish happy holidays to everyone and a happy and successful new year!
For more information on the upcoming season at the speedway, you can visit the website at www.cornwallspeedway or join us on Facebook at www.facebook/
