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Interest Sites Canada and Interest Sites U.S.A. .
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Peter Anderson and Derek Smith at Flamboro Speedway

Again this year (2024) Peter and Derek are the official track photographers at Flamboro Speedway.

See Peter Anderson's photos at Inside Track and contact him at .

Also check out photos from Flamboro at Zoom Pics .

Many Thanks to Mike Kiers, for helping out previously. See Mike's photos at Cableguy Photos .

Derek's latest photos from Flamboro can be found below, and earlier ones here.
Derek will be travelling as usual to many of the tracks in Southern Ontario as well this season.

For more info on the track, please visit Flamboro Speedway .

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Updates to racepulse.com - Last Update - Monday June 30, 2025

Some samples from Sunset Saturday June 28
and all of the photos from the NASCAR race at CTMP May 17-18 are online now.

MOST RECENT RACING/AUTO PHOTO UPDATES (please scroll down to see them):

Sunset Speedway, Saturday June 28, 2025 (updated June 30)
CTMP NASCAR, Sunday May 18, 2025 (updated June 27)
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday June 21, 2025 (updated June 23)
Ohsweken Speedway, Thursday May 15, 2025 (updated June 19)
Peterborough Speedway, Saturday June 14, 2025 (updated June 18)
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday June 7, 2025 (updated June 10)
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday May 9, 2025 (updated June 6)
CTMP NASCAR, Saturday May 17, 2025 (updated June 2)
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday May 31, 2025 (updated June 2)
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday May 24, 2025 (updated May 25)
Merrittville Speedway, Monday May 19, 2025 (updated May 24)
Sunset Speedway, Sunday May 18, 2025 (updated May 24)
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday May 17, 2025 (updated May 24)
Ohsweken Speedway, Wednesday May 14, 2025 (updated May 23)
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday May 10, 2025 (updated May 12)
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday May 2, 2025 (updated May 12)
Sunset Speedway, Saturday May 3, 2025 (updated May 7)
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday April 25, 2025 (updated May 7)
Merrittville Speedway, Saturday April 26, 2025 (updated April 29)
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday April 26, 2025 (updated April 29)
Merrittville Speedway, Saturday April 19, 2025 (updated April 22)
Merrittville Speedway, Monday April 14, 2025 (updated April 22)
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday August 31, 2024 (more added March 28 )
Motorama Sunday March 9, 2025 (updated March 22)
Motorama Saturday March 8, 2025 (updated March 17)
Motorama Friday March 7, 2025 (updated March 12)
British Car Day, Sunday September 15, 2024 (upd Feb 22)
Canadian International Auto Show, Saurday February 15, 2025 (upd Feb 22)
Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame, Saturday February 15, 2025 (upd Feb 19)
Dragstrip Memories, Sunday April 14, 2024 (all updated February 11)
Sunset Speedway, Saturday May 4, 2024 (updated February 11)
Flamboro Speedway, Tuesday April 30, 2024 (updated February 11)
Merrittville Speedway, Saturday April 20, 2024 (updated February 11)
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday February 1, 2025 (all updated February 6)
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday February 1, 2025 (partly updated February 2)
Motorama, Saturday March 9, 2024 (all updated now January 28)
Motorama, Sunday March 10, 2024 (all updated now January 28)
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday May 10, 2024 (updated January 11)
CTMP NASCAR, Saturday May 18, 2024 (updated January 2)
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday August 23, 2024 (updated more photos December 19)
CTMP Superbikes, Sunday August 11, 2024 (updated December 8)
CTMP test session Trans Am, Thursday August 29, 2024 (updated December 2)
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday August 30, 2024 (updated more photos November 22)
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday September 13, 2024 (updated November 14)
CTMP NASCAR, Trans Am, Saturday August 31, 2024 (updated November 8)
Humberstone Speedway, Saturday October 26, 2024 (updated November 6)
Canadian Vintage Modified Banquet, November 2, 2024 (updated November 5)

For updates of older photos, please click on Photos to the left or scroll to the bottom.

MOST RECENT RACING/AUTO EVENTS ATTENDED (please scroll down for more info/winners/etc):

Sunset Speedway, Saturday June 28, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday June 27, 2025
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday June 21, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday June 20, 2025
Canadian Tire Mo'sport Park, Sunday June 15, 2025
Peterborough Speedway, Saturday June 14, 2025
Canadian Tire Mo'sport Park, Saturday June 14, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday June 13, 2025
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday June 7, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday June 6, 2025
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday May 31, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday May 30, 2025
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday May 24, 2025
Merrittville Speedway, Monday May 19, 2025
Sunset Speedway, Sunday May 18, 2025
Canadian Tire Mo'sport Park, Sunday May 18, 2025
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday May 17, 2025
Canadian Tire Mo'sport Park, Saturday May 17, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Thursday May 15, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Wednesday May 14, 2025
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday May 10, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday May 9, 2025
Sunset Speedway, Saturday May 3, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday May 2, 2025
Merrittville Speedway, Saturday April 26, 2025
Flamboro Speedway, Saturday April 26, 2025
Ohsweken Speedway, Friday April 25, 2025
Merrittville Speedway, Saturday April 19, 2025
Merrittville Speedway, Monday April 14, 2025
Dragstrip Memories, Sunday April 13, 2025
Motorama Sunday March 9, 2025
Motorama Saturday March 8, 2025
Motorama Friday March 7, 2025
Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame Gala, Saturday February 15, 2025
Canadian International Autoshow, Saturday February 15, 2025
Flamboro Speedway Banquet, Saturday February 1, 2025
Canadian Vintage Modified Banquet, Saturday November 2, 2024

I've created a new section for Non-racing photos (updated Tuesday October 26, 2021). People keep asking me what else i shoot. Here are a few examples, such as nature photography and concerts.
You can also find them under Photos in the left column on the home page.

Latest updates include:
---Nature -Swans at Long Point/Aylmer, March 14, 2025

Sunset Speedway, Saturday June 28, 2025

Shawn Chenoweth won the $10,000 Ontario Super Late Model 100 lap feature, followed by Treyten Lapcevich, Brandon Passer, JR Fitzpatrick, Kyle Crump, Chase Wilson, Brandon Watson, Dustyn Mombourquette, Dario Caprichio and Roy Passer. Treyten Lapcevich set fast time. Jacob Sutcliffe won the Mini Stock feature, with Doug Butler 2nd and Ryder White 3rd. The top 3 in the Bone Stock feature were Jordan Owens, Calvin Ressor and Ben McPherson. Josh Davenport won the Jr Late Model feature, followed by Ronnie Mason and Rylan Kamrath. For full official results and more info, please see Sunset Speedway and Ontario Super Late Models .

Here are 300 PHOTOS .
I'll update more when i have time. Please check back.

Ohsweken Speedway, Friday June 27, 2025

Dylan Westbrook won the SOS 360 Sprint feature, followed by Nick Sheridan, Mike Bowman, Matt Farnham and Josh Hansen. Brett Stratford won the Crate Sprint feature, with Jacob Dykstra 2nd and Lance Erskine 3rd. Ryan Beagle won the Thunder Stock feature, followed by Dave Bailey and Mike Klazinga. Bill Pearsall won the Mini Stock feature, with Gillian Hils 2nd and Tim DeBoer 3rd. For full official results and more info, please see Ohsweken Speedway and Southern Ontario Sprints .

To purchase photos from this event, please contact track photographer Dale Calnan first at Image Factor Media . If he has what you're looking for, please purchase from him - if not, please contact derek for photos - thanks.

The photos will be online as soon as i can. Please check back.

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Canadian Tire Mo'sport Park, Sunday May 18, 2025

This weekend Canadian Tire Motorsport Park held the Castrol Victoria Day Speedfest featuring the NASCAR Canada Series. Also racing were the Nissan Sentra Cup, the Emzone Radical Cup, the Super Production Challenge Series and the Toyo Tires F1600 Championship.

Today's NASCAR Canada race was won by Marc-Antoine Camirand, followed by Gary Klutt, Malcolm Strachan, Alex Guenette, LP Dumoulin, Andrew Ranger, DJ Kennington, Kevin Lacroix, Jason Hathaway and Danny Chrisholm. For full official results and more info, please see Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and NASCAR Canada Series . I attended both Saturday and Sunday.

Here are 1700 SUNDAY PHOTOS .
See also Saturday's photos.

Flamboro Speedway, Saturday June 21, 2025

Tonight Flamboro Speedway held a meet the drivers night. Lane Zardo won the Steel City Superstock feature, followed by Bailey Jacobs, Justin Collison, Roy Wilkie and Chad Corcoran. Billy Schwartzenberg won the Pro Late Model feature, with Kevin Albers 2nd and Rick Burbridge 3rd. Brandyn Milligan won the first Pure Stock feature, followed by Spencer Riddell and Chase Mitchell. Gary Slama won the second Pure Stock feature, with John Cote 2nd and Craig Cole 3rd. The top 3 in the first Mini Stock feature were Matt Young, Mike Thomson and Tyler Lewis. The top 3 in the second Mini Stock feature were Mike Thomson, Blaise Shaw and Matt Young. Mark Lucas won the first SOMA F4 feature, followed by Brodie Gibson and Shannon Morris. Cliff Hodgkinson won the second SOMA feature, with Shannon Morris 2nd and Bob Mercer 3rd. For full official results and more info, please see Flamboro Speedway .

Here are 200 PHOTOS .
I'll update more when i have time, including many from the autograph seesion. Please check back.

Ohsweken Speedway, Friday June 20, 2025

Ohsweken Speedway held their annual bike giveaway to kids tonight. Nick Sheridan won the 360 Sprint feature followed by Ryan Turner, Darren Dryden, Mike Bowman and Cory Turner. Jesse Costa won the Crate Sprint feature with Jacob Dykstra 2nd and Austin Roes 3rd. Dave Bailey won the Thunder Stock feature followed by Ryan Beagle and Kyle Wert. Jason Tolton won the Mini Stock feature, followed by Gillian Hils and Bill Pearsall. For full official results and more info, please see Ohsweken Speedway .

To purchase photos from this event, please contact track photographer Dale Calnan first at Image Factor Media . If he has what you're looking for, please purchase from him - if not, please contact derek for photos - thanks.

The photos will be online as soon as i can. Please check back.

Ohsweken Speedway, Thursday May 15, 2025

The World Of Outlaws made a return visit to Ohsweken Speedway for two nights of racing this week. Tonight the UMP Modifieds joined 37 Sprint Cars in the pits. David Gravel won the 35 lap WoO feature, followed by Connor Morrell, Dylan Westbrook, Sheldon Haudenschild, Chris Windom, Jordan Poirier, Garet Williamson, Zach Hampton, Michael Kofoid, Donny Schatz and Stewart Friesen. For full official results and more info, please see Ohsweken Speedway .

To purchase photos from this event, please contact track photographer Dale Calnan first at Image Factor Media . If he has what you're looking for, please purchase from him - if not, please contact derek for photos - thanks.

Here are 1800+ PHOTOS .

Canadian Tire Mo'sport Park, Sunday June 15, 2025

The 45th annual VARAC Vintage Grand Prix was held June 13 to 15 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. It featured Vintage (pre 1962), Historic (pre 1973), Classic (pre 1999) and Formula Classic (open wheel up to 1999). Also racing this weekend were the Sports 2000 full bodied open cockpit racers and the Toyo F1600 Championship. Sunday included the field of Dreams car show and cruise laps. For full official results and more info, please see Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and VARAC . I attended Saturday and Sunday.

The photos will be online as soon as i can. Please check back.

Peterborough Speedway, Saturday June 14, 2025

After shooting the Vintage Grand Prix at CTMP, i travelled to Peterborough Speedway. Jake Sheridan won the 100 lap APC Pro Late Model feature (after setting fast time of 13.386). Dale Shaw was 2nd, Ray Morneau 3rd, Ryan Kimball 4th and Josh Stade 5th. Carson Nagy won the Super Stock feature, followed by Nic Ramsay and Lane Zardo. Phil Givens won the Pure Stock feature, with Tegan Stanley 2nd and Nick Ramsay 3rd. For full official results and more info, please see Peterborough Speedway and APC Series .

Here are 400 PHOTOS . I'll update more when i have time. Please check back.

Canadian Tire Mo'sport Park, Saturday June 14, 2025

Ohsweken Speedway, Friday June 13, 2025

Dylan Westbrook won the 360 Sprint feature, followed by Nick Sheridan, Darren Dryden, Matt Farnham and Mike Bowman. Lance Erskine won the Crate Sprint feature with Jacob Dykstra 2nd and AJ Lewis 3rd. Ryan Beagle won the Thunder Stock feature followed by Mike Klazinga and Zack Bleich. The top 3 in the Mini Stock feature were Alex Riley, Wayde Thorn and Jeremy Cooper. For full official results and more info, please see Ohsweken Speedway .

To purchase photos from this event, please contact track photographer Dale Calnan first at Image Factor Media . If he has what you're looking for, please purchase from him - if not, please contact derek for photos - thanks.

The photos will be online as soon as i can. Please check back.

Flamboro Speedway, Saturday June 7, 2025

Kyle Steckly won the APC 150 lap Pro Late Model race, followed by Shae Gemmell, Jake Sheridan, Josh Stade, Shawn Chenoweth, Dale Shaw, Jo Lawrence, Ray Morneau, Treyten Lapcevich and Tyler Di Venanzo. Jake Sheridan set fast time at 15.204, followed by Kyle Steckly and Cole Quinton. Daniel Hawn won the Can-Am Midget feature, with Jeff Blackburn 2nd and Darren McLennan 3rd. The top 3 in the first Pure Stock feature were John Cote, Mac Ingram and Cam Thompson. The top 3 in the second Pure Stock feature were Gary Triska, Dan Storey and Spencer Riddell. For full official results and more info, please see Flamboro Speedway , APC Series and Can-Am Midgets .

Here are 130 sample PHOTOS .
I'll update many more when i have time, including a few hundred from the autographs.
Please check back.

Ohsweken Speedway, Friday June 6, 2025

Ken Hair won the 42 lap Art Hill Memorial Mini Stock feature followed by Tim DeBoer, Nick Erskine, Jeff Elsliger and Jeremy Cooper. Dylan Westbrook won the 360 Sprint feature, followed by Ryan Turner and Cory Turner. The top 3 in the Crate Sprint feature were Brett Stratford, Jesse Costa and Steve Murdock. Dave Bailey won the Thunder Stock feature, followed by Trevor DeBoer and Ryan Beagle. For full official results and more info, please see Ohsweken Speedway

To purchase photos from this event, please contact track photographer Dale Calnan first at Image Factor Media . If he has what you're looking for, please purchase from him - if not, please contact derek for photos - thanks.

The photos will be online as soon as i can. Please check back.

Ohsweken Speedway, Friday May 9, 2025

Jacob Dykstra won the Crate Sprint feature, followed by Jesse Costa, Steve Murdock, Tanner Podwinski and Austin Roes. Cody McPherson won the Sportsman feature, with Bill Bleich 2nd and Brad Rouse 3rd. The top 3 in the Thunder Stock feature were Dave Bailey, Ryan Beagle and Trevor DeBoer. Gillian Hils won the Mini Stock feature, followed by Jeff Elsliger and Tim DeBoer. For full official results and more info, please see Ohsweken Speedway .

To purchase photos from this event, please contact track photographer Dale Calnan first at Image Factor Media . If he has what you're looking for, please purchase from him - if not, please contact derek for photos - thanks.

Here are 1700 PHOTOS .

Ohsweken Speedway - Bill, Friday May 9, 2025

Bill Pearsall kindly mentioned racepulse.com on his new Mini Stock. Tonight was his first day ever racing on dirt, and he set a new Ohsweken Speedway Mini Stock track record in his first ever heat, after just a few practice hot laps. On his second night (May 30th) he finished 3rd in the feature in his Glen Hils prepared car. He has previously raced on pavement in Pro Late Models, Canadian Vintage Modifieds, Thunder Stocks, Mini Stocks, and was a champion in Pro 4 Modifieds. For more info, please see Ohsweken Speedway .

Thanks Bill.

Here are 180 PHOTOS .

Canadian Tire Mo'sport Park, Saturday May 17, 2025

This weekend Canadian Tire Motorsport Park held the Castrol Victoria Day Speedfest featuring the NASCAR Canada Series. Also racing were the Nissan Sentra Cup, the Emzone Radical Cup, the Super Production Challenge Series and the Toyo Tires F1600 Championship. Today, the NASCAR series held a practice session and qualifying. Kyle Steckley qualified first, with a time of 1:22.264. I shot NNASCAR during tech and in the paddock during practice. I also shot on track the Radical Cup, Super Production Series and the F1600. For full official results and more info, please see Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and NASCAR Canada Series . I attended both Saturday and Sunday.

Here are 2250 PHOTOS . See also Sunday.

Flamboro Speedway, Saturday May 31, 2025

Tyler Hawn won the Bill Zardo Sr Memorial OSCAAR Hot Rod feature, followed by Thomas Wunsch, Rob Bromley, Dalen Martin and Jason Parker. Jason Keen won the OSCAAR Modified feature, followed by Steve Trendall, Luke Gignac, Ryan Dick and Dale Reinhardt. Mike Podd won the first Canadian Vintage Modified feature, with Rick Willigar 2nd and TJ Marshall 3rd. TJ Marshall won the second CVM feature, followed by Ricky Willigar and Ty Riopelle. The top 3 in the first Pure Stock feature were Cam Thompson, Chance Rodgers and Craig Cole. The top 3 in the second Pure Stock feature were Chase Mitchell, Spencer Riddell and Rick Mitchell. Mike Thomson won the first Mini Stock feature, followed by Matt Young and Tyler Lewis. Matt Young won the second Mini Stock feature, with Tyler Lewis 2nd and Mike Thomson 3rd. For full official results and more info, please see Flamboro Speedway , APC Series (OSCAAR) and Canadian Vintage Modifieds .

Here are 400 PHOTOS . I'll update a few more when i have time.
Please check back.

Ohsweken Speedway, Friday May 30, 2025

Nick Sheridan won the ESS Sprint feature, followed by Jordan Poirier, Dylan Swiernik, Dylan Westbrook, Darren Dryden, Shawn Donath, Eric Gledhill, Jordan Thomas, Aaron Turkey and Josh Hansen. Brett Stratford won the Crate Sprint feature, with Steve Murdock 2nd and Jacob Dykstra 3rd. Ryan Beagle won the Thunder Stock feature, followed by Mike Klazinga and Trevor DeBoer. Dusty DeBoer won the Mini Stock feature, with Tim DeBoer 2nd and Bill Pearsall 3rd. For full official results and more info, please see Ohsweken Speedway .

To purchase photos from this event, please contact track photographer Dale Calnan first at Image Factor Media . If he has what you're looking for, please purchase from him - if not, please contact derek for photos - thanks.

The photos will be online as soon as i can. Please check back.

Flamboro Speedway, Saturday May 24, 2025

Jake Sheridan won the 50 lap Pro Late Model feature, followed by Josh Stade, Shawn Chenoweth, Billy Schwartzenberg, Kevin Albers, Cole Quinton, Dan Mchattie and Jacob Mercer. Lane Zardo won the 35 lap Steel City London Rec Racing Super Stock feature, followed by Bailey Jacobs, Roy Wilkie, Chad Corcoran and Coltin Everingham. The top 3 in the first Pure Stock feature were Craig Cole, Cam Thompson and Rick Mitchell. The top 3 in the second Pure Stock feature were James Houghton, Chase Mitchell and Wayde Thorne. Ethan Fleet won the first Pro Challenge feature, followed by Emma Norris and Mike Norris. Mike Norris won the second Pro Challenge feature, with Travis Majuery 2nd and Tim Norris 3rd. Mike Thomson won the first Mini Stock feature, followed by Matt Young and Tyler Lewis. Matt Young won the second Mini Stock feature and Mike Thomson finished 2nd with Tyler Lewis 3rd. For full official results and more info, please see Flamboro Speedway .

Here are 100 PHOTOS .
I'll update many more when i have time. Please check back.

Merrittville Speedway, Monday May 19, 2025

Gary Lindberg won the 40 lap Modified feature, followed by Mike Bowman, Shayne Pierce, Brad Rouse and Nelson Mason. Brian McDonald won the Late Model feature, with Brady Wonderling 2nd and Charlie Sandercock 3rd. Dave Bailey won the Hoosier Stock feature followed by Mark Fawcett and Ryan Beagle. The top 3 in the 4 Cylinder feature were Alex Riley, Mason Anderson and Ken Hair. For full official results and more info, please see Merrittville Speedway .

Here are 90 PHOTOS .
I'll update many more when i have time. Please check back.

Sunset Speedway, Sunday May 18, 2025

I travelled from CTMP to Sunset (right after the checkered flew for the NASCAR race). I arrived in time to see the Modified and APC Pro Late Model features. Josh Stade won the 100 lap APC race, followed by Dale Shaw, Shawn Chenoweth, Junior Farrelly, Shae Gemmell, Treyten Lapcevich, Erik Dalla Riva, Jo Lawrence, Connor Pritiko and Jake Sheridan. Wally Wilson won the Modified feature, with AJ Emms 2nd and Josh Gruntz 3rd. The top 3 in the first Bone Stock feature were James Houghton, Austin Jennett and Cameron Thomson. James Houghton also won the 2nd Bone Stock feature, followed by Austin Jennett and Cameron Thomson. For full official results and more info, please see Sunset Speedway .

Here are 220 PHOTOS .
I'll update many more when i have time. Please check back.

Canadian Tire Mo'sport Park, Sunday May 18, 2025

Flamboro Speedway, Saturday May 17, 2025

I travelled from shooting at CTMP to Flamboro Speedway Saturday, which managed to get the full show in despite a couple of rain showers. Ricky Willigar won the first Canadian Vintage Modified feature, followed by TJ Marshall and Jason Keen. Rodney Rutherford won the second CVM feature, with Jason Keen 2nd and Ricky Willigar 3rd. Mark Lucas won the Pro 4 Modified feature, followed by Cliff Hodgkinson and Shannon Morris. The top 3 in the first Mini Stock feature were Matt Young, Mike Thomson and Tyler Lewis. Jacob Sutcliffe won the second Mini Stock feature followed by Matt Young and Mike Thomson. Chase Mitchell won the first Pure Stock feature, with Rachel Mitchell 2nd and Spencer Riddell 3rd. Wayde Thorne won the second Pure Stock feature followed by Spencer Riddell and Brady Cox. For full official results and more info, please see Flamboro Speedway and Canadian Vintage Modifieds .

Here are 230 PHOTOS .
I'll update many more when i have time. Please check back.

Ohsweken Speedway, Thursday May 15, 2025

Ohsweken Speedway, Wednesday May 14, 2025

The World Of Outlaws made a return visit to Ohsweken Speedway this week for two nights of racing. David Gravel won the 30 lap feature, followed by Sheldon Haudenschild, Carson Macedo, Bill Dalog, Jordan Thomas, Donny Schatz, Michael Kofoid, Giovanni Scelzi, Zach Hampton, Chris Windom and Dylan Westbrook. Tonight the Late Models were also in action, with Glen Styres winning, Brandon Mowat 2nd and John McIntyre 3rd. For full official results and more info, please see Ohsweken Speedway .

To purchase photos from this event, please contact track photographer Dale Calnan first at Image Factor Media . If he has what you're looking for, please purchase from him - if not, please contact derek for photos - thanks.

Here are 150 PHOTOS . I'll update many more when i have time.
Please check back.

Flamboro Speedway, Saturday May 10, 2024

Jeff Blackburn won the Can-Am Midget feature, followed by Daniel Hawn, James Stanley, Cory Whittam and Darren McLennan. Spencer Riddell won the first Pure Stock feature, with Rick Mitchell 2nd and Chase Mitchell 3rd. Cam Thomson won the second Pure Stock feature, followed by Wayde Thorne and John Cote. The top 3 in both Pro Late Model features were Billy Schwartzenberg, Kevin Albers and Kevin Gallant. Mike Norris won the first ProChallenge feature, followed by Tim Norris and Ty Riopelle. Mike Norris also won the second ProChallenge feature with Travis Majuery 2nd and Ty Riopelle 3rd. For full official results and more info, please see Flamboro Speedway and Can-Am Midgets .

Here are 500 PHOTOS . I'll update a few more when i have time. Please check back.

Sunset Speedway, Saturday May 3, 2025

Josh Stade won the 100 lap Steve Slaughter Pro Late Model feature, followed by Dustyn Mombourquette, Jordan Howse, Dale Shaw, Connor Pritiko, Shae Gemmel, Kendra Adams, Gord Shepherd, Dwayne Baker, Gerrit Tiemersma and Rick Spencer-Walt. Josh Stade set fast time at 14.312. Coltin Everingham won the Super Stock feature, with Miles Tyson 2nd and Bailey Jacobs 3rd. Herb Walters won the Hot Rod feature, followed by Steve Book and Tyler Hawn. Ryder White won the Mini Stock feature with Wyatt Sutcliffe 2nd and Jacob Sutcliffe 3rd. For full official results and more info, please see Sunset Speedway .

Here are 190 PHOTOS .
I'll update more when i have time. Please check back

Ohsweken Speedway, Friday May 2, 2025

Ohsweken Speedway held their second Test and Tune evening, open to all divisions racing at Ohsweken this year. For more info, please see Ohsweken Speedway .

To purchase photos from this event, please contact track photographer Dale Calnan first at Image Factor Media . If he has what you're looking for, please purchase from him - if not, please contact derek for photos - thanks.

Here are 1300 PHOTOS .

Merrittville Speedway, Saturday April 26, 2025

After shooting the afternoon practice at Flamboro, i rushed over to Merrittille. Merrittville Speedway held their annual 'Spring Sizzler' on a very cold evening, with many cars and fans braving the weather. Mike Bowman won the Southern Ontario Sprints feature, followed by Darren Dryden, Baily Heard, Todd Hoddick and DJ Christie. Justin Sharpe won the Modified feature, followed by Pete Bicknell, Gary Lindberg, Scott Wood and Fred Carleton. Mark Fawcett won the Hoosier Stock feature, with Dave Bailey 2nd and Jason Fontaine 3rd. Josh Sliter won the Mod Lite feature, followed by RJ Pietz and Brent Begolo. The top 3 in the 4 Cylinder feature were Randy Alway, Ken Hair and Alex Riley. For full official results and more info, please see Merrittville Speedway and Southern Ontario Sprints .

Here are 200 PHOTOS . I'll update many more when i have time.
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Flamboro Speedway, Saturday, April 26, 2025

Flamboro Speedway held a practice session today, and i shot many photos pitside. For more info, please see Flamboro Speedway , Canadian Vintage Modifieds , Can-Am Midgets and Ontario Pro Challenge .

Here are 100 PHOTOS . I'll update many more when i have time.
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Ohsweken Speedway, Friday April 25, 2025

Ohsweken Speedway held a test and tune session today, with all divisions racing this season present. I shot the entire evening pitside. For more info, please see Ohsweken Speedway .

To purchase photos from this event, please contact track photographer Dale Calnan first at Image Factor Media . If he has what you're looking for, please purchase from him - if not, please contact derek for photos - thanks.

Here are 1900 PHOTOS .

Merrittville Speedway, Saturday April 19, 2025

Merrittville Speedway held their 74th season opening event tonight. Mike Bowman won the Modified feature, followed by Gary Lindberg, Brad Rouse, Justin Sharpe and Fred Carleton. Cody McPherson won the Sportsman feature, with Brett Senek 2nd and Daniel McKay 3rd. Jason Fontaine won the Hoosier Stock feature, followed by Rob Murray and Mark Fawcett. Tyler Winger won the Mod Lite feature, with RJ Pietz 2nd and Sean Iftody 3rd. Rob Goulding won the 4 Cylinder feature, followed by Dave Wininger and Mason Anderson. For full official results and more info, please see Merrittville Speedway .

Here are 120 PHOTOS . I'll update many more when i have time.
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Merrittville Speedway, Monday April 14, 2025

Merrittville Speedway's Test and Tune night was postponed from Saturday until today due to weather conditions. All divisions were present, with a very busy pit area. For more info, please see Merrittville Speedway

Here are 1100 PHOTOS .

Dragstrip Memories, Sunday April 13, 2025

The 12th and final Dragstrip Memories show was held on Sunday at the Warplane Heritage Museum in Mount Hope. It featured numerous vintage dragsters and many vendors. I shot all the race cars, as well as the restored warplanes in the museum.

The photos will be online as soon as i can. Please check back.

Flamboro Speedway, Saturday August 31, 2024

(i updated over 1000 more photos March 28, 2025)

Tonight was Memorial Night, featuring a corn roast after the races with a live band. Kevin Albers won the first Pro Late Model feature, followed by Billy Schwartzenberg and Chris Howse. Kevin Albers also won the second Pro Late Model feature, with Chris Howse in 2nd and Billy Schwartzenberg in 3rd. Craig Cole won the first Pure Stock feature, followed by Spencer Riddell wnd Rick Mitchell. Gray Triska won the second Pure Stock feature, with Chase Mitchell in 2nd and Wayde Thorne 3rd. The top 3 in the first Canadian Vintage Modified feature were Jake Gilbert, Ricky Willigar and TJ Marshall. In the second CVM feature, the top 3 were TJ Marshall, Rodney Rutherford (happy birthday) and Mike Podd. Mike Thomson won the first Mini Stock feature, followed by Karl Sault and Matt Young. Karl Sault won the second Mini Stock feature, with Matt Young 2nd and Mike Gilmour 3rd. In the first F4 Modified feature, the top 3 were Sean Asselin, Cliff Hodgkinson and Bob Mercer. In the second F4 Modified feature, Dan Pettit finished 1st, Mark Lucas 2nd and Cliff Hodgkinson 3rd. For full official results and more info, please see Flamboro Speedway and Canadian Vintage Modifieds .

Here are 175 PHOTOS . Here is a larger selection of 1300+ PHOTOS .

Motorama, Sunday March 9, 2025

The Motorama show was held in Mississauga this year Friday March 7 through Sunday March 9, and i attended all 3 days.

It features many race cars, show cars, race track booths, vendors, the Night of Champions awards. the Mayhem room (hot rods etc), and more. For more info, please see Motorama .

Today i shot the Racing Awards, John Casale's birthday celebration, various show and race cars, the Show Awards and many race cars making their way out of the building at the end of the show.

Here are almost 1000 SUNDAY PHOTOS . See also Friday and Saturday.

Here is a short video by Jerry Abramowicz from Motorsport Alley of some interviews in the racing world at the show.

Motorama, Saturday March 8, 2025

The Motorama show was held in Mississauga this year Friday March 7 through Sunday March 9, and i attended all 3 days.

It features many race cars, show cars, race track booths, vendors, the Night of Champions awards. the Mayhem room (hot rods etc), and more. For more info, please see Motorama .

Today i shot various booths and cars, hot rods etc in the Mayhem Room, the 1950's Pinup Culture Show, and the Night of Champions for Oval racing, Drag racing and Road racing.

Here are 1600 SATURDAY PHOTOS . See also Friday and Sunday.

Here is a short video by Jerry Abramowicz from Motorsport Alley of some interviews in the racing world at the show.

Motorama, Friday March 7, 2025

The Motorama show was held in Mississauga this year Friday March 7 through Sunday March 9, and i attended all 3 days.

It features many race cars, show cars, race track booths, vendors, the Night of Champions awards. the Mayhem room (hot rods etc), and more. For more info, please see Motorama .

Here are 500 FRIDAY PHOTOS of race cars and some of the show cars. See also Saturday and Sunday.

Here is a short video by Jerry Abramowicz from Motorsport Alley of some interviews in the racing world at the show.

Motorama, March 7-9, 2025

The Motorama show will be held this year Friday March 7 through Sunday March 9. It features many race cars, show cars, vendors, the Night of Champions awards. and more.

For more info, please see Motorama Show

British Car Day, Sunday September 15, 2024

The 39th annual British Car Day was held today at Bronte Creek Provincial Park. This featured over 1000 classic British cars, with 9000 Spectators, and is the largest single day British car show in North America.

Here are 450 PHOTOS .

Canadian International Autoshow 2025, Saturday February 15, 2025

Before attending the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame Gala, i walked through this year's Canadian Autoshow. It was held February 14 through 23, in downtown Toronto, in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. I had time to shoot some photos in the Autoexotica exhibit (including the Cobble Beach Classics) and the Performance Pavilion (including Rev TV). For more info, please see Canadian Autoshow .

Here are 200 PHOTOS of the Autoexotica exhibit and Performance Pavilion.

For additional photos from the rest of the show, check out photos from Zoompics.

Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame Gala, February 15, 2025

The Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame inducted many new members today at the Autoshow in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This year's inductees were Lee Bentham, Jud Buchanan, Denis Cadotte, Scott Campbell, John and Frank Casale, Cliff Dawson, John Jones, Tony Morris Sr., Nigel Mortimer, Michael Ney, Marray Timm, the Showdown Funny Car Team and Jerry Priddle. The JMF Motorsport Rising Star Award of $25,000 went to Kyle Steckly. For more info, please see Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame .

There were short videos ahead of each induction. They were produced by Joel Robinson, of Fuel Media Lab, and some screenshots were used with kind persmission of Joel (and i provided some photos for the Casale video). Joel also produces many other events such as the NASCAR Canada broadcasts for TSN.

Here are 250 PHOTOS .

Dragstrip Memories, Sunday April 14, 2024

The Dragstrip Memories Car Show was held Sunday at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, near Hamilton Airport. It featured a collection of drag racing history, with numerous cars and memorbilia, with vendors and displays. This was all adjacent to the huge collection of restored Canadian war planes.

Here are 400 PHOTOS . All are online now.

Sunset Speedway, Saturday May 4, 2024

Jordan Howse won the Steve Slaughter 100 lap Pro Late Model feature today, followed by Josh Stade, Kyle Steckly, Jason Hathaway, Dale Shaw, Brandon Watson, Gord Shepherd, Dwayne Baker, Jo Lawrence and Travis Hallyburton. Mile Tyson won the Thunder Car feature, with Lane Zardo in 2nd and Roy Wilkie in 3rd. Herb Walters won the Hot Rod feature, followed by Amanda Balson and Tom Walters. Jake Spencer-Walt won the Mini Stock feature, followed by Cameron McGlashan and Bob Phinnemore. Cole Kamrath won the Jr Late Model feature, with Keegan Moat in 2nd and Josh Davenport in 3rd. For full official results and more info, please see Sunset Speedway .

Here are 160 PHOTOS . I'll update some more when i have time.

Flamboro Speedway, Tuesday April 30, 2024

Flamboro's weekend attempts for practicing were hit by rain (although they did get some in on Sunday). They held a practice this afteroon for all divisions. For more info, please see Flamboro Speedway .

Here are xlmost 100 PHOTOS . I'll update some more when i have time.

Merrittville Speedway, Saturday April 20, 2024

Dylan Westbrook won the Southern Ontario Sprints Spring Sizzler feature tonight, followed by Jason Barney, Ryan Turner, DJ Christie, Mike Bowman, Jordan Poirier, Allan Downey, Todd Hoddick, Darren Dryden and Dale Curran. Gary Lindberg won the Modified feature, with Fred Carleton in 2nd, Chad Brachman 3rd, Pete Bicknell 4th and Luke Carleton 5th. Jim Lampman won the Hoosier Stock feature followed by Pete Reid and Rodney Rutherford. Alex Riley won the 4 Cylinder feature, with Kyle Rothwell in 2nd and Austyn Werstroh in 3rd. For full official results and more info, please see Merrittville Speedway and Southern Ontario Sprints .

To purchase photos from this event, please contact track photographer Steve Ruddy first at Steve Ruddy Racing Photos . If he has what you're looking for, please purchase from him - if not, please contact derek for photos - thanks.

Here are over 100 PHOTOS . I'll update some more when i have time. Please check back.

Flamboro Speedway Banquet, Saturday February 1, 2025

Flamboro Speedway held it's annual banquet Saturday night at the Rockton Fairgrounds.

Among the many awards handed out were Track Championships to Billy Schwartzenburg (Pro Late Model), Matt Young (Mini stock) and Wayde Thorne/Gillian Hils (Pure Stocks).

The Flamboro Speedway Hall of Fame included new inductees Pete Shepherd St, Sharon Zardo Shepherd, Pete Shepherd III, Russ Aicken, Mike Schmidt and Ken Stenhouse Jr.

For more info, please see Flamboro Speedway .

Here are 60 PHOTOS . Here is a larger selection of almost 700 PHOTOS .

Motorama Sunday March 10, 2024

The annual Motorama Show was held Friday March 8 2024 through Sunday March 10 2024 at the International Centre in Mississauga. It featured race cars, custom cars, hot rods, classics and tuners. I attended all 3 days.

Today i shot many custom cars/race cars, various booths, John Casale's birthday party, the Racing Zone racer's awards, stage awards and the roll out of many of the cars. For more info, please see Motorama .

Here are 800 SUNDAY PHOTOS . See also Friday and Saturday's photos.

Motorama Saturday March 9, 2024

The annual Motorama Show was held Friday March 8 2024 through Sunday March 10 2024 at the International Centre in Mississauga. It featured race cars, custom cars, hot rods, classics and tuners. I attended all 3 days.

Today i covered the Night of Champions (champions from many tracks and racing divisions), various stage awards, various booths and activities, as well as the Motorama Mayhem stage pinup event. For more info, please see Motorama .

Here are 1000+ SATURDAY PHOTOS . See also Friday and Sunday.

Ohsweken Speedway, Friday May 10, 2024

After last week's rainout, Ohsweken held a practice session for all divisions this evening. For more info, please see Ohsweken Speedway .

To purchase photos from this event, please contact track photographer Dale Calnan first at Image Factor . If he has what you're looking for, please purchase from him - if not, please contact derek for photos - thanks.

Here are 800 PHOTOS .

Canadian Tire Mo'sport Park, Saturday May 18, 2024

Today's racing featured practice and qualifying for the NASCAR Canada Series, events for the Sports Car Championship Canada Series, Radical Cup Series, Nissan Sentra Cup Series, F1600s and Super Production Challenge Series. Gary Klutt set fast time in NASCAR of 1:22.030. Kevin Lacroix was 2nd, Marc-Antoine Camirand 3rd, Andrew Ranger 4th and LP Dumoulin 5th.

I photographed the NASCAR practice, the Sports Car Championship Series and the Super Production Challenge Series before heading to Sunset Speedway. For full official results and more info, please see Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and NASCAR Canada Series .

Here are 800 Saturday PHOTOS . See also Sunday's photos.

Ohsweken Speedway, Friday August 23, 2024

Dylan Westbrook won the 360 Sprint feature, followed by Josh Hansen, Nick Sheridan, Liam Martin and Matt Farnham. Jesse Costa won the Crate Sprint feature, with Brett Stratford 2nd and Brent Begolo 3rd. Ryan Beagle won the Thunder Stock feature, followed by Dave Bailey and Tim Phalen. Jeff Elsliger won the Mini Stock feature, with Ken Hair 2nd and Tim DeBoer 3rd. For full official results and more info, please see Ohsweken Speedway .

To purchase photos from this event, please contact track photographer Dale Calnan first at Image Factor Media . If he has what you're looking for, please purchase from him - if not, please contact derek for photos - thanks.

Here are 1500 PHOTOS .

Canadian Tire Mo'sport Park, Sunday August 11, 2024

The 3 day Super Bike Double Header Weekend concluded today. It featured the Canadian National Superbike Championship with both Pro and Amateur Superbikes, the Pro Sportbikes, the Pro/Am Twins, the Pro/Am Ninja Cup, the Pro/Am Lightweights and the Bagger class.

Today's events were held in varying conditions, including rain. For full official results and more info, please see Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and CSBK.ca .

Here are 1350 PHOTOS .

Canadian Tire Mo'sport Park, Thursday August 29, 2024

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park held the annual Labour Day Sprints August 30 through September 1. Sunday featured the NASCAR WeatherTech 200, and Saturday featured the return of the Trans Am series. Also racing were the Sports Car Championship, the Nissan Sentra Cup, the Formula Regional Americas Championship, the Emzone Radical Cup Canada and the Formula 4 US Championship. I attended Saturday, Sunday, and a test session on Thursday. For full official results and more info, please see Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and NASCAR Canada Series .

Here are 1900 PHOTOS . See also Saturday and Sunday.

Ohsweken Speedway, Friday August 30, 2024

Dylan Westbrook won the 360 Sprint feature, followed by Nick Sheridan, Liam Martin, Cory Turner and Ryan Turner. Brett Stratford won the Crate Sprint feature, with Johnny Miller 2nd and Jesse Costa 3rd. Ryan Beagle won the 55 lap Gales Auto Aftermarket Thunder Stock feature, followed by Dave Bailey, Trevor DeBoer, Spencer Smoulders and Ron Loggie. Wayde Thorne won the Mini Stock feature, with Jeremy Cooper 2nd and Alex Riley 3rd. For full official results and more info, please see Ohsweken Speedway .

To purchase photos from this event, please contact track photographer Dale Calnan first at Image Factor Media . If he has what you're looking for, please purchase from him - if not, please contact derek for photos - thanks.

Here are 1850 PHOTOS .

Ohsweken Speedway, Friday September 13, 2024

Ohsweken Speedway held their annual Northern Nationals weekend from Thursday through Saturday. Tonight featured the Northern Crate Nationals, 360 Sprints, Thunder Stocks and Mini Stocks.

Brent Begolo won the Crate Sprint feature, followed by Matt Billings, Bret Stratford, Lee Ladouceur, Jesse Costa, Johnny Miller, Mack DeMan, Keegan Baker, Al Sleight and Andrew Hennessy. Nick Sheridan won the first 360 feature, with Jason Barney 2nd and Mike Bowman 3rd. The top 3 in the second 360 feature were Joe Trenca, Max Stambaugh and Jordan Thomas. Dave Bailey won the Thunder Stock feature, followed by Ryan Beagle and Brock Gregory. Jason Toltan won the Mini Stock feature, followed by Gillian Hils and Alex Riley. For full official results and more info, please see Ohsweken Speedway .

To purchase photos from this event, please contact track photographer Dale Calnan first at Image Factor Media . If he has what you're looking for, please purchase from him - if not, please contact derek for photos - thanks.

Here are 1700 FRIDAY PHOTOS . See also Thursday and Saturday.

Canadian Tire Mo'sport Park, Saturday August 31, 2024

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park held the annual Labour Day Sprints August 30 through September 1. Today's highlight was the Trans Am Series race. I also shot the NASCAR Canada Series practice session in the paddock. In the Trans Am race, Paul Menard won in the TA Class, followed by Chris Dyson and Tomy Drissi. Rafa Matos won in the TA2 Class, followed by Thomas Merrill and Tyler Gonzalez. Kaylee Bryson won the SGT race, with David Hampton 2nd and Milton Grant 3rd. Barry Boes won in TA2PA, followed by Jared Odrick and Jim Gallaugher.

Sunday featured the NASCAR WeatherTech 200, and Saturday featured the return of the Trans Am series. Also racing were the Sports Car Championship, the Nissan Sentra Cup, the Formula Regional Americas Championship, the Emzone Radical Cup Canada and the Formula 4 US Championship. I attended Saturday, Sunday, and a test session on Thursday. For full official results and more info, please see Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and NASCAR Canada Series .

Here are 1900 SATURDAY PHOTOS . See also Thursday and Sunday.