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{{for|the 1/3 mile paved oval also in [[Cavan Monaghan]]|Peterborough Speedway}}
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'''Kawartha Speedway''' is a 3/8 mile paved oval located in [[Fraserville, Ontario|Fraserville]], [[Ontario]], approximately 10 km southwest of [[Peterborough, Ontario|Peterborough]]. The paved track is within the [[harness racing]] track, temporary grandstands are brought onto the [[harness racing]] tracks surface. In 2006, Kawartha Speedway held the final [[CASCAR Super Series]] race before it became the [[NASCAR Canadian Tire Series]] in 2007. Since 2004, Kawartha was the host of the [[CASCAR Super Series]] finale. Kawartha Speedway held the finale of the inaugural [[NASCAR Canadian Tire Series]] Season which was won by [[Scott Steckly]]. The following year, Jason Hathaway picked up his first ever win, and in 2009 [[D.J. Kennington]] won.
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The facility is also host to a number of other racing venues. After some additional paving of the infield, Kawartha Durham Kart Club made the speedway it's home track in 2009. With a variety of track layouts it has proven to be a poular venue within the karting community. The Peterborough Motor Sports Club also hosts solo events as part of the club's championship season, bringing in a wide varity of vehicles from stock to fully modified rally cars. Although hard to notice if you are not looking, there is also a specially constructed course for soap box cars. The 'Gravity Cavity' is located behind the parking lot and hosts a championship series for soap box enthusiasts.
| Name = Kawartha Downs & Speedway
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| Location = 1382 County Road 28<br>[[Cavan Monaghan|Fraserville]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]<br>K0L 1V0
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| Opened = 1972 Horse Track<br> 1999 Speedway
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'''Kawartha Speedway''' is a 3/8 mile paved oval located in [[Fraserville, Ontario|Fraserville]], [[Ontario]], approximately 10&nbsp;km southwest of [[Peterborough, Ontario|Peterborough]]. The paved track is within the [[harness racing]] track, temporary grandstands are brought onto the [[harness racing]] tracks surface. In 2006, Kawartha Speedway held the final [[CASCAR Super Series]] race before it became the [[NASCAR Canadian Tire Series]] in 2007. Since 2004, Kawartha was the host of the [[CASCAR Super Series]] finale. Kawartha Speedway held the finale of the inaugural [[NASCAR Canadian Tire Series]] Season which was won by [[Scott Steckly]]. The following year, Jason Hathaway picked up his first ever win, and in 2009 [[D. J. Kennington]] won.

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The facility is also host to a number of other racing venues. After some additional paving of the infield, Kawartha Durham Kart Club made the speedway its home track in 2009. With a variety of track layouts it has proven to be a popular venue within the karting community. The Peterborough Motor Sports Club also hosts solo events as part of the club's championship season, bringing in a wide variety of vehicles from stock to fully modified rally cars. Although hard to notice if you are not looking, there is also a specially constructed course for soap box cars. The 'Gravity Cavity' is located behind the parking lot and hosts a championship series for soap box enthusiasts.


==Summer Shoot-Out Series==
==Summer Shoot-Out Series==


In an attempt to raise diminishing car counts all over [[Southern Ontario]], Kawartha Speedway announced a 6 race late model series, split between Kawartha and [[Capital City Speedway]] in [[Stittsville, Ontario]]. Three events were held at Kawartha and three at the Capital City Speedway. All events were 100 laps with the exception of a July race at Kawartha which was 200 laps, called the ''ACT Summer Sizzler''.
In an attempt to raise diminishing car counts all over [[Southern Ontario]], Kawartha Speedway announced a 6 race late model series, split between Kawartha and [[Capital City Speedway]] in [[Stittsville, Ontario]]. Three events were held at Kawartha and three at the Capital City Speedway. All events were 100 laps with the exception of a July race at Kawartha which was 200 laps, called the ''ACT Summer Sizzler''.
==See also==

*[[List of auto racing tracks in Canada]]
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*[[Peterborough Speedway]]
*[[Canadian_Tire_Motorsport_Park#Mosport_Speedway|Mosport Speedway]]
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.kawarthadowns.com Kawartha Downs]
*[http://www.kawarthadowns.com Kawartha Downs]
*[http://www.racing-reference.info/tracks/Kawartha_Speedway Kawartha Speedway race results] at Racing-Reference


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Latest revision as of 12:03, 18 January 2023

For the 1/3 mile paved oval also in Cavan Monaghan, see Peterborough Speedway.
Kawartha Downs & Speedway
Location1382 County Road 28
Fraserville, Ontario, Canada
K0L 1V0
Coordinates44°12′32″N 78°23′29″W / 44.208888°N 78.391432°W / 44.208888; -78.391432
Broke ground1970
Opened1972 Horse Track
1999 Speedway
Major eventsFormer:
NASCAR Pinty's Series
Pinty's 250
(2007–2016)
OSCAAR
(2017)
CASCAR Super Series
(2001–2002, 2004–2006)
Websitehttps://www.kawarthadowns.com/
Speedway
SurfaceAsphalt
Length3/8 miles
Harness Racing Horse Track
Length5/8 miles
Soap Box Derby track

Kawartha Speedway is a 3/8 mile paved oval located in Fraserville, Ontario, approximately 10 km southwest of Peterborough. The paved track is within the harness racing track, temporary grandstands are brought onto the harness racing tracks surface. In 2006, Kawartha Speedway held the final CASCAR Super Series race before it became the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series in 2007. Since 2004, Kawartha was the host of the CASCAR Super Series finale. Kawartha Speedway held the finale of the inaugural NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Season which was won by Scott Steckly. The following year, Jason Hathaway picked up his first ever win, and in 2009 D. J. Kennington won.

The facility is also host to a number of other racing venues. After some additional paving of the infield, Kawartha Durham Kart Club made the speedway its home track in 2009. With a variety of track layouts it has proven to be a popular venue within the karting community. The Peterborough Motor Sports Club also hosts solo events as part of the club's championship season, bringing in a wide variety of vehicles from stock to fully modified rally cars. Although hard to notice if you are not looking, there is also a specially constructed course for soap box cars. The 'Gravity Cavity' is located behind the parking lot and hosts a championship series for soap box enthusiasts.

Summer Shoot-Out Series

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In an attempt to raise diminishing car counts all over Southern Ontario, Kawartha Speedway announced a 6 race late model series, split between Kawartha and Capital City Speedway in Stittsville, Ontario. Three events were held at Kawartha and three at the Capital City Speedway. All events were 100 laps with the exception of a July race at Kawartha which was 200 laps, called the ACT Summer Sizzler.

See also

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References

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