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A Message From Riverside International Speedway

As we all navigate through this unprecedented time, we want to thank our government and health officials and those working in essential services, who are doing their best to keep us safe and healthy. We are both hopeful and optimistic the... Read More

Hot Rod Classics Vintage Series to Debut on IWK 250 Weekend

JAMES RIVER, NS – Fans attending the IWK 250 presented by Steve Lewis at Riverside International Speedway on July 18 are in for a special treat with the debut of the new Heart of a Champion Hot Rod Classics Vintage... Read More

Cape Breton’s Party Band, High Society, to Play IWK 250 Tailgate Party

JAMES RIVER, NS – Cape Breton’s party band, High Society is crossing the causeway July 16 to bring their brand of fun-filled high energy rock and roll to the IWK 250 Tailgate Party at Riverside International Speedway. The seven-member group... Read More

ICYMI – Motoring TV Celebrates 50 Years at Riverside

This is a great piece from Motoring TV, first featured nationally on their TSN show last fall after their August visit, and now getting widespread attention on YouTube with over 1,400 views in the last week alone!... Read More

2020 Schedule Taking Shape

JAMES RIVER, NS – Management for Riverside International Speedway are pleased to announce event dates for the 2020 race season. The facility, a favourite with fans from all over Canada, will see events over four weekends from early-June through late-August.... Read More

2020 IWK 250 Campsite Reservations Now Open

Campsite reservations for the 2020 IWK 250 Super Race Weekend are now open for subscribers to Riverside News. This includes renewals and new reservations. Those who had a site in 2019 have until March 31 to renew their site. Renewals... Read More

Victory Laps # 12 – RIS50 Wrap With Donald Chisholm, Jerry Lawrence, and Dylan’s Favourites

In this episode of Victory Laps host Dylan Langille wraps up our 50th-anniversary celebrations with Donald Chisholm and Jerry ‘Jer Bear’ Lawrence – our first two guests as we launched Victory Laps earlier this year. Dylan also runs a highlight... Read More

Victory Laps # 11 – Featuring Shawn Turple & Kent Vincent

This episode of Victory Laps continues to celebrate our 50th-anniversary as host Dylan Langille visits with two of Riverside’s modern era racers who have etched their names in our history book by winning milestone events. Shawn Turple won the grand... Read More