HAGERSVILLE, ON – With the second edition of the Canadian Short Track Nationals coming up this weekend, Jukasa Motor Speedway promoter and General Manager Alex Nagy and his team are hard at work ensuring the 2019 installment of the event is an even greater success than its 2018 debut.
“We all took an immense amount of pride in how the debut of the Nationals played out,” says Nagy. “The pits were full; the stands and campgrounds were full and the drivers put on the best race we could possibly have asked for. It was a gigantic success that motivated our team to see just what we could do to make the second edition even bigger”
When Bubba Pollard won the 2018 installment of the race – along with its $50,000 winner’s purse – the Short Track community stood up and took notice. As a result, Pro Late Model entries from all across North America have poured into the Jukasa head office from drivers and teams looking to stake their claim at the $75,000-to-win event for 2019.
“Teams from all across Canada and the United States have been preparing for this race for an entire year now,” explains Nagy. “I expect our fans to be treated to one of the best fields they’ll see anywhere in North America”
“The more this event grows the harder we want to work to make it bigger,” continues Nagy – a former Short Track competitor in his own right. “We want to build this into one of the true Crown Jewels in the industry. I couldn’t be happier with the progress we’ve made so far for this second event. Hopefully, by keeping this deal going, it will help make Jukasa a destination for fans and racers from all over”
The 250-lap event, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, currently boasts an entry list of 70 Pro Late Models, with more teams showing interest with each passing day.
Expected Entry List – Pro Late Model (Aug 26)
- PLM #18 – Patrick Freel, London On. – Simtech supply chain management
- PLM #55 – Gary Adriaensen, Belmont, On. – Dowler-Karn Fuels
- PLM #8 – Jordan Howse, Hillsburgh, Ontario – Paul Howse & Associates
- PLM #38 – Bill Pearsall, Puslinch, Ontario – Ponderosa Nature Resort
- PLM #18 – Tyler Emond, Leduc, Alberta – Alco & Alco Smart Roughneck System
- PLM #42 – Kyle Reid, Fort McMurray, Alberta – Robby’s Towing
- PLM #2 – Chris Reid, Fort McMurray, Alberta – Ella Mae Energy Services
- PLM #41 – Taylor Holdaway, Orillia, On – Holdaway Automotive
- PLM #12 – Matthew Shirley, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – R&R Rentals
- PLM #84 – JR Fitzpatrick, Cambridge, On. – TBA
- PLM #28 – DJ Kennington, St. Thomas, Ontario – WMI Race Cars
- PLM #14 – Chris Davidson, PEARLAND, Texas – Davidson Electric Company
- PLM #13 – Cassius Clark, PICTOU, NS – King Racing Competition Parts & Fabrication
- PLM #13m – Austin MacDonald, PICTOU, NS – King Racing Competition Parts & Fabrication
- PLM #14 – Carson Hocevar, Portage, MI – KBR Development
- PLM #71 – Johnny VanDoorn, Nunica, MI – TK Racing
- PLM #13 – Shane Maginnis, Hagersville, On – High Reach Cranes
- PLM #15 – Derek Lynch, Warkworth, On – HASIUK TRAILERS
- PLM #3 – ShaeGemmel, Dorchester, On -North Country Property Maintenance Inc.
- PLM #91 – Patrick Laperle, St Denis sur Richelieu, Quebec – Frameco
- PLM #70 – Trent Seidel, Grasswood, SK – Elance Steel/Pro Plus Automotive
- PLM #48 – Dwayne Baker, Stayner On – G D Coates Used Car Super Store
- PLM #9 – Brandon Watson, Barrie, On – Shear Metal Products
- PLM #62 – Travis Wilson, Bartow Florida – Travis Wilson Racing
- PLM #77 – Darrell Lake, Mount Brydges, On – London Drive Systems
- PLM #10s – Gord Shepherd, Oro, On – Paragon Office Installation Services Ltd
- PLM #52 – Jake Sheridan, Mt. Brydges, On – Pride Seed / Vibrent Farms
- PLM #99 – Donnie Wilson, Oklahoma City, OK – Rowdy Manufacturing
- PLM #47 – Brian Campbell, Wyoming, Michigan – Daily Deals
- PLM #33 – Weston Griffith Jr., Harvey, IL – Solid Steel
- PLM #48 – Sam Fullone, North Collins, New York – Fullone Trucking Inc.
- PLM #35 – Derek Ramstrom, Worcester, MA – Matthews Truck Service/ Ramstroms Service Center
- PLM #26 – Bubba Pollard, Senoia, GA – Harrison’s Workwear
- PLM #13 – Jaden Chapman, Sarnia, On – Refined Fool Brewing
- PLM #14 – Connor Okrzesik, Grand Bay, AL – Metro Glass
- PLM #71 – Dawson Fletcher, Canton, GA –FireAde
- PLM #59 – Reid Lanpher, Manchester, ME – EJP Racing
- PLM #3 – Shawn Ritchie, Echo Bay, On – McColl Racing Enterprises
- PLM #24 – Colin Garrett, South Boston, VA – Propel GPS
- PLM #8 – Kelly Admiraal, Edmonton Alberta – Swan Rentals
- PLM # 9 – Ian Admiraal, Sherwood Park, Alberta – Swan Rentals
- PLM #12G – Derek Griffith, Hudson, NH – LCM Motorsports/ Tyngsboro Motors
- PLM #80 – Donald Theetge, Boischatel, Quebec – McColl Racing
- PLM #12 – Sammy Smith, Johnson, IA – TMC
- PLM #17 – Josh Stade, Chesley, On –Rona, MEI Paving, APC Auto Parts, Tiremaster
- PLM #54 – Johnny Clark, Hallowell, Maine – CLARKSSCRAPMETALS.COM
- PLM #03 – Ray Morneau, Windsor, On – Hallmark Memorial
- PLM #83 – Dale Shaw, Guelph, On – Wellington Systems
- PLM #79 – James Horner, Fraserville, On -Custom Forming
- PLM #88 – Tim Norris, Waterdown, On – Bryan’s Auction Services
- PLM # 08 – Nicholas Naugle, Dartmouth, NS – Brycon Construction Limited
- PLM #32 – Treyten Lapcevich, Grimsby, On – Mohawk Farms
- PLM #16 – Cayden Lapcevich, Grimsby, On – Ron O’Brien Remax
- PLM #03 – Dario Capirchio, Gilford, On – Jenco Equipment
- PLM #78 – Jo Lawrence, London, On – Pennzoil
- PLM #10 – Kevin Dyck, Saskatoon, SK – Wheaton GM
- PLM #47 – Jordan Sims, Sault Ste. Marie, On – Sims Countertops, STUFFF Lubricants
- PLM #21 – Matt Pritiko, London, On – Global Warranty
- PLM #33 – Albert Francis, Painesville, OH – Francis Engineering
- PLM #62 – William Hale, Mount Juliet, TN – Hale Mechanical
- PLM #112 – Augie Grill, Hayden, AL – Grand American Race Cars
- PLM #21 – Terry Jacques, Mt. Brydges, On – Attridge Concrete
- PLM #17MA – Eddie MacDonald, Rowley, MA – Lemieux Builders
- PLM #46 – Billy Zardo, Brampton, On – MC Mechanical
- PLM #41 – Harold Fair Jr., Milan, MI – Ross Mortgage
- PLM #81 – Andrew Gresel, Allenford, On – Sauble Falls Tent & Trailer Park
- PLM #73 – Cole Powell, Mt. Brydges, On – The Tricar Group
- PLM #84 – Martin Latulippe, Vallee- Jonction, QC, – FramecoLtee
- PLM #44 – Steve Laking, Guelph, On –Spira Fire Protection
- PLM #94 – Dustin Jackson, Sault Ste. Marie, On – Laird Raceway, Laird Towing.
- PLM #0 – Eldon King III, Freedom, NY – D & H Excavating
- PLM #93 – Carson Nagy, Mt. Hope, On – Jukasa Group of Companies
- PLM #5 – Tyler Hufford, Vicksburg, MI – Q it up Left Coast Catering
Entry list subject to change without notice.
In addition to the Pro Late Model entry list, Sunday’s 50-lap Super Stock undercard has 46 teams entered plus Jukasa is also expecting a full field of cars for Saturday’s $10,000-to-win ‘Shootout’ for the Outlaw Super Late Models featuring all the top teams from Ontario and the USA and a full points-paying showcase for the OSCAAR Hot Rod Series.
“We’re still taking phone calls every day from teams looking to make the haul out here and be a part of the show,” says Nagy with pride. “It’s pretty incredible to see how far the word of mouth has spread”
“This is the sort of buzz that our team was hoping to build for these races – but I’m not sure any of us could ever have expected it to happen this quickly. We’re grateful beyond words to the fans and teams that are showing interest and I can promise those that are going to be in attendance are going to be in for a show.”
In addition to a full two-day card of racing, fans will also have the chance to enjoy a concert featuring Madeline Merlo in the Pavilion on Friday night. Tickets are $10.00 for those with Canadian Short Track Nationals passes and $20.00 for those without. Advanced tickets for the races and Madeline Merlo along with camping can still be purchased at www.JukasaMotorSpeedway.com or by calling 289-975-4999