OSCAAR
The Ontario Stock Car Association of Asphalt Racers, usually shortened to the acronym OSCAAR, is a Canadian stock car racing series featuring three divisions, Open Wheeled Modifieds, Hot Rods and Pro Sprint.[1] It has been running since 1990, with Dave Burbridge winning the inaugural championship.[2] Previously the series included an Outlaw Super Late Models division.
 Ontario's Premier Auto Racing Entertainment Series | |
| Category | Stock car racing, modifieds, sprint cars |
|---|---|
| Country | Ontario, Canada |
| Inaugural season | 1990 |
| Drivers' champion | 2019 Hot Rods - .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Tyler Hawn 2019 Modifieds - AJ Emms 2019 Pro Sprint - Daniel Hawn |
| Official website | OSCAAR |
OSCAAR Modified Series
The OSCAAR Modified Series was created in 2012 and consists of 450 horsepower asphalt modified stock cars.
Champions
| Year | Champion | Hometown | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Gary McLean |
Conn, Ontario | |
| 2013 | Gary McLean |
Conn, Ontario | |
| 2014 | Gary McLean |
Conn, Ontario | [3] |
| 2015 | Gary McLean |
Conn, Ontario | |
| 2016 | Gary McLean |
Conn, Ontario | |
| 2017 | Luke Gignac |
Port McNicoll, Ontario | [4] |
| 2018 | Cory Horner |
Blackstock, Ontario | [5] |
| 2019 | A.J. Emms |
Orillia, Ontario |
OSCAAR Hot Rod Series
The OSCAAR Hot Rod Series is for vintage-bodied cars with crate engines and modern running gear. The cars include Studebakers, Tri-Five Chevrolets, Camaros, Mustangs, and Barracudas of the muscle car era and began in 2017.[6]
Champions
| Year | Champion | Hometown | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Tyler Hawn |
Oro-Medonte, Ontario | |
| 2018 | Tyler Hawn |
Oro-Medonte, Ontario | |
| 2019 | Tyler Hawn |
Oro-Medonte, Ontario | [7] |
OSCAAR Pro Sprint Series
The OSCAAR Pro Sprint Series was launched in 2016 and consists of 1/4 scale sprint style cars, powered by 440cc snowmobile engines that generate approximately 85 horsepower. Each car weighs 450 lbs, run one inch off the ground and can reach upwards of 100 mph.[8][9]
OSCAAR Outlaw Super Late Model Series
The OSCAAR Outlaw Super Late Model Series was a division in OSCAAR for 27 seasons. The cars consisted of a low-cut, flat-sided late model chassis that were offset to the drivers side for better cornering on oval tracks and allowed the greatest horsepower of any Ontario stock car division. The series final season was in 2017. It was replaced by the new Ontario Outlaw Super Late Model Series the following year.
Champions
| Year | Champion | Hometown | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Stu Robinson, Jr. |
Holland Landing, Ontario | |
| 2003 | Stu Robinson, Jr. |
Holland Landing, Ontario | |
| 2004 | Rob Clarke |
London, Ontario | |
| 2005 | Rob Clarke |
London, Ontario | |
| 2006 | John Fletcher |
Milton, Ontario | [12] |
| 2007 | Derrick Tiemersma |
Newmarket, Ontario | |
| 2008 | Glenn Watson |
Barrie, Ontario | |
| 2009 | Glenn Watson |
Barrie, Ontario | |
| 2010 | Glenn Watson |
Barrie, Ontario | |
| 2011 | Glenn Watson |
Barrie, Ontario | |
| 2012 | Brandon Watson |
Stayner, Ontario | |
| 2013 | Brandon Watson |
Stayner, Ontario | |
| 2014 | Andrew Gresel |
Sauble Beach, Ontario | [13] |
| 2015 | Kevin Cornelius |
Orangeville, Ontario | |
| 2016 | J.R. Fitzpatrick |
Cambridge, Ontario | [14] |
| 2017 | Glenn Watson |
Barrie, Ontario |
Tracks
Current
| Track | City | Province | Length | Banking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Speedway | Brighton | Ontario | 1/3 mile clay oval | |
| Delaware Speedway | Delaware 42°55′49″N 81°25′4″W | Ontario | 1/2 Mile | Turns 5°-7° |
| Flamboro Speedway | Hamilton 43.328234°N 80.023583°W | Ontario | 1/3 Mile | |
| Jukasa Motor Speedway | Cayuga 42.935061°N 79.966565°W | Ontario | 5/8 Mile | Turns 8.5° |
| Peterborough Speedway | Peterborough 44.28174°N 78.42649°W | Ontario | 1/3 Mile | |
| Sauble Speedway | Sauble Beach 44.62744°N 81.21400°W | Ontario | 1/4 Mile | |
| Sunset Speedway | Innisfil 44.28028°N 79.61067°W | Ontario | 1/3 Mile |
Former
| Track | City | Province | Length | Banking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrie Speedway | Barrie 44°28′38″N 79°30′54″W | Ontario | 1/3 Mile Tri-Oval | Progressive |
| Varney International Speedway | Varney 44.12520°N 80.80168°W | Ontario | 1/4 Mile | Turns 30° |
| Grand Bend Speedway | Grand Bend 43.2911°N 81.7182°W | Ontario | 1/4 Mile Tri-Oval | 12° |
| Kawartha Speedway | Fraserville 44°12′32″N 78°23′30″W | Ontario | 3/8 Mile | |
| Mosport Speedway | Bowmanville 44°3′7″N 78°41′4″W | Ontario | 1/2 Mile | Turns 6° |
References
- "2012 OSCAAR Rules". Retrieved 14 February 2012.
- "2d Racing". Retrieved 27 June 2016.
- "Kimball, Shepherd battle at Autumn Colours". The Peterborough Examiner. October 14, 2014. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
- McCubbin, Ashley (October 13, 2017). "Luke Gignac, ADAMS Motorsports Crowned 2017 OSCAAR Modified Champion". Inside Track Motorsport News. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
- McCubbin, Ashley (January 14, 2019). "OSCAAR drivers and crews gather to celebrate 2018 season". Inside Track Motorsport News. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- Miller, Tim (January 8, 2020). "For 2020, watch for even faster growth on local race tracks". The Hamilton Spectator. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
- Clarke, Jim (October 15, 2019). "Feature events take Sunday spotlight at Peterborough Speedway's Autumn Colours Classic". The Peterborough Examiner. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
- "OSCAAR - About". OSCAAR.ca. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
- "OSCAAR Set to Launch New Pro Midget Division in 2016". ShortTrackMusings.com. February 6, 2016. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
- McCubbin, Ashley (January 27, 2017). "OSCAAR Pro Midget drivers & crew gather to celebrate 2016 season". RaceCanada.ca. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
- "Daniel Hawn "Extremely Honored" with Back-to-Back Pro Sprint Titles". ShortTrackMusings.com. December 5, 2019. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
- "Champion stock car racers run in family". Wheels.ca. October 6, 2007. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
- "OSCAAR Champions Crowned at Autumn Colours Classic". Speed51.com. October 16, 2014. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
- Johns, Clayton (October 13, 2016). "JR Fitzpatrick Wins OSCAAR Championship At Autumn Colours". Inside Track Motorsport News. Retrieved July 19, 2020.