APC United Late Model Series

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APC United Late Model Series
APC United Late Model Series logo.svg
CategoryLate model stock cars
CountryOntario
Canada
Inaugural season2015
ManufacturersChevrolet · Toyota · Ford
Drivers' championCanada Jo Lawrence
Official websiteAPC United Late Model Series
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The APC United Late Model Series is a late model stock car racing series competing at short track ovals in Ontario, Canada.

Background[]

The series was founded in 2015 with the purpose of revitalizing late model stock car racing at paved short oval tracks in Southern Ontario.[1][2] The touring series consists of seven to ten races per year running from May until September and has competed at six different Ontario race tracks.[3]

The first race took place on May 23, 2015 at Sunset Speedway and was won by Dwayne Baker.[4] The series has a title sponsorship with APC Auto Parts Centres, a Canadian auto parts supplier and retail chain.

Tracks[]

The following are the tracks which have been or are currently used in the APC United Late Model Series:

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Years Track Location Province Length Banking
2015–Present Delaware Speedway Delaware
42°55′49″N 81°25′4″W / 42.93028°N 81.41778°W / 42.93028; -81.41778 (Delaware Speedway)		 Ontario 1/2 Mile Turns 5°-7°
2015–Present Flamboro Speedway Millgrove
43°19′42″N 80°01′25″W / 43.328234°N 80.023583°W / 43.328234; -80.023583 (Flamboro Speedway) 		Ontario 1/3 Mile
2017–Present Jukasa Motor Speedway Cayuga
42°56′06″N 79°58′00″W / 42.935061°N 79.966565°W / 42.935061; -79.966565 (Jukasa Motor Speedway) 		Ontario 5/8 Mile Turns 8.5°
2015-2018 Peterborough Speedway Cavan
44°16′54″N 78°25′35″W / 44.28174°N 78.42649°W / 44.28174; -78.42649 (Peterborough Speedway)		 Ontario 1/3 Mile
2016–Present Sauble Speedway Sauble Beach
44°37′39″N 81°12′50″W / 44.62744°N 81.21400°W / 44.62744; -81.21400 (Sauble Speedway)		 Ontario 1/4 Mile
2015–Present Sunset Speedway Innisfil
44°16′49″N 79°36′38″W / 44.28028°N 79.61067°W / 44.28028; -79.61067 (Sunset International Speedway)		 Ontario 1/3 Mile

Champions[]

Year Champion Number Engine
2015 Canada Dale Shaw #83 Chevrolet [5]
2016 Canada Andrew Gresel #81 Ford [6]
2017 Canada Brandon Watson #9 Ford [7]
2018 Canada J.R. Fitzpatrick #84 Chevrolet [8]
2019 Canada Matt Pritiko #21 Toyota [9]
2020 Canada Jo Lawrence #78 Chevrolet [10]

Rookies of the Year[]

Year Rookie of the Year Number
2015 Canada Billy Schwartzenburg #86
2016 Canada Shae Gemmell #3
2017 Canada Treyten Lapcevich #32
2018 Canada Jake Sheridan #52
2019 Canada Jo Lawrence #78
2020 Canada Gary Adriaensen #55

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Pyette, Ryan (June 24, 2015). "Delaware Speedway gearing up for Canada Day Sifton 100". The London Free Press. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  2. ^ Clarke, Jim (July 17, 2015). "APC Pro Late Model tour debuts Saturday at Peterborough Speedway". The Peterborough Examiner. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  3. ^ McCubbin, Ashley (May 23, 2015). "PREVIEW: APC Auto Parts United Late Models of Ontario Tour presented by Grisdales Canusa 100". OnPitRoad.com. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  4. ^ Miller, Tim (November 20, 2019). "Here's one autosport that is growing with fans and late-model teams". The Hamilton Spectator. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  5. ^ Massey, Rob (Oct 28, 2015). "Guelph's Dale Shaw to celebrate series title with race in U.S." Guelph Mercury. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  6. ^ Johns, Clayton (September 20, 2016). "Andrew Gresel wins Great Canadian race at Delaware and claims APC series championship". Inside Track Motorsport News. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  7. ^ Dyson, Ryan (September 17, 2017). "Andrew Gresel wins the Great Canadian race, Brandon Watson the 2017 champion". Inside Track Motorsport News. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  8. ^ Pyette, Ryan (September 16, 2018). "Watson wins at Delaware, but Fitzpatrick wears APC tour crown". Timmins Press. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  9. ^ "Matt Pritiko completes long-awaited APC United Late Model Series Championship season". Inside Track Motorsport News. September 20, 2019. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  10. ^ Dyson, Ryan (September 28, 2020). "Lawrence wins APC title in style with big day at Jukasa". Inside Track Motorsport News. Retrieved September 28, 2020.

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