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Victory Laps, Episode # 1 – Jerry Lawrence

As part of our 50th-anniversary celebrations, we’re excited to debut ‘Victory Laps’ our new podcast series hosted by Dylan Langille who will visit with personalities that have helped build our foundation over the past five decades. This first episode features the dean of... Read More

Sad News – Allan Curry

The management and staff of Riverside International Speedway join the Maritime motorsports community in mourning the death of Allan Curry, a longtime ardent supporter of our favourite sport. Allan has been a sponsor through Dartmouth Dodge and Atlantic Fleet Completion... Read More

IWK 250 Campsite Reservations Now Open

Campsite reservations for the IWK 250 Super Race Weekend (July 17-20) are now open. This includes renewals and new reservations. As the event continues to grow we are starting earlier than ever this year in order to allow fans to... Read More

NASCAR Releases 2019 Pinty’s Series Schedule; at Riverside Aug. 17

DAYTONA BEACH, FL – Following a thrilling 2018 campaign, NASCAR today announced the 2019 NASCAR Pinty’s Series schedule. The season will again feature 13 races in five Canadian provinces from Nova Scotia to Alberta, as well as a return visit to... Read More

Throwback Thursday – Grandstand Design No Accident

Did you know the unique grandstand base at Riverside International Speedway is no accident? The huge mound of earth the grandstand sits on was by design. The following was published in The Evening News May 16, 1969, just two days before... Read More

Riverside Reveals 50th Anniversary Imagery, Launches Online Store

Management for Riverside International Speedway is excited to reveal the official logo and new merchandise for its upcoming 50th-anniversary celebration in 2019. “We’re thrilled to be celebrating such a milestone,” said Paul McLean, general manager of Riverside International Speedway. “We... Read More

Save the Date – 2019 IWK 250 is July 20

Management for Riverside International Speedway (RIS) are pleased to announce July 20 as the date for the 2019 IWK 250 presented by Steve Lewis. This announcement is made several months in advance as, each year, more and more fans and... Read More

RIS Office Now Closed for Off-Season

Our administration office in Antigonish is now closed for the off-season. Effective immediately, please direct all inquiries to info@riversidespeedway.ca (the phone is not being monitored). Even though the office is closed we are working to plan our 50th anniversary season next... Read More

Blenkhorn Wins Lucas Oil 150

Dylan Blenkhorn with Lucas Oil’s John Coyle (photo by Ken MacIsaac) JAMES RIVER, NS – Dylan Blenkhorn picked up his third victory of the 2018 Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour season by winning the Lucas Oil 150 at Riverside... Read More

Mini Stock Championship Showdown Set for Saturday at Riverside

The MJS and Prime Lift East Coast Mini Stock Tour championship battle will come down to one final race. The Diamond Trucking 50, a part of the Lucas Oil 150 Season Finale at Riverside International Speedway, is the seventh and... Read More