APC United Late Model Series
 | |
| Category | Late model stock cars |
|---|---|
| Country | Ontario Canada |
| Inaugural season | 2015 |
| Manufacturers | Chevrolet · Toyota · Ford |
| Drivers' champion |  Kyle steckly |
| Official website | APC United Late Model Series |
 Current season | |
The APC United Late Model Series is a late model stock car racing series competing at short track ovals in Ontario, Canada.
Background
[edit]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
[edit]The following are the tracks which have been or are currently used in the APC United Late Model Series:
| 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 |
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 |
Ontario | 1/3 Mile | |
| 2017–2020 | Jukasa Motor Speedway | Cayuga 42°56′06″N 79°58′00″W / 42.935061°N 79.966565°W |
Ontario | 5/8 Mile | Turns 8.5° |
| 2015-2018, 2022–Present | Peterborough Speedway | Cavan 44°16′54″N 78°25′35″W / 44.28174°N 78.42649°W |
Ontario | 1/3 Mile | |
| 2016–Present | Sauble Speedway | Sauble Beach 44°37′39″N 81°12′50″W / 44.62744°N 81.21400°W |
Ontario | 1/4 Mile | |
| 2015–Present | Sunset Speedway | Innisfil 44°16′49″N 79°36′38″W / 44.28028°N 79.61067°W |
Ontario | 1/3 Mile |
Champions
[edit]| Year | Champion | Number | Engine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Dale Shaw
|
#83 | Chevrolet | [5] |
| 2016 | Andrew Gresel
|
#81 | Ford | [6] |
| 2017 | Brandon Watson
|
#9 | Ford | [7] |
| 2018 | J. R. Fitzpatrick
|
#84 | Chevrolet | [8] |
| 2019 | Matt Pritiko
|
#21 | Toyota | [9] |
| 2020 | Jo Lawrence
|
#78 | Chevrolet | [10] |
| 2021 | Brandon Watson
|
#9 | Ford | [11] |
| 2022 | J. R. Fitzpatrick
|
#84 | Chevrolet | |
| 2023 | Kyle Steckly
|
#22 | Chevrolet | |
| 2024 | Kyle Steckly
|
#22 | Chevrolet |
Rookies of the Year
[edit]| Year | Rookie of the Year | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Billy Schwartzenburg
|
#86 |
| 2016 | Shae Gemmell
|
#3 |
| 2017 | Treyten Lapcevich
|
#32 |
| 2018 | Jake Sheridan
|
#52 |
| 2019 | Jo Lawrence
|
#78 |
| 2020 | Gary Adriaensen
|
#55 |
| 2021 | Connor James
|
#4 |
| 2022 | Kyle Steckly
|
#22 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Pyette, Ryan (June 24, 2015). "Delaware Speedway gearing up for Canada Day Sifton 100". The London Free Press. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
- ^ Clarke, Jim (July 17, 2015). "APC Pro Late Model tour debuts Saturday at Peterborough Speedway". The Peterborough Examiner. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Massey, Rob (Oct 28, 2015). "Guelph's Dale Shaw to celebrate series title with race in U.S." Guelph Mercury. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Pyette, Ryan (September 16, 2018). "Watson wins at Delaware, but Fitzpatrick wears APC tour crown". Timmins Press. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
- ^ "Matt Pritiko completes long-awaited APC United Late Model Series Championship season". Inside Track Motorsport News. September 20, 2019. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
- ^ Dyson, Ryan (September 28, 2020). "Lawrence wins APC title in style with big day at Jukasa". Inside Track Motorsport News. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
- ^ Maudsley, Jamie (September 25, 2021). "LAPCEVICH WINS, WATSON THE CHAMPION". APC Racing Series. Archived from the original on September 26, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2021.