The clock is ticking and the countdown is on. Less than 50 days remain before the kick-off of the 50^th Anniversary Season at Canada’s Toughest 3^rd of a Mile Paved Oval. With half a century of action already in the record books, the biggest celebration in the history of Peterborough Speedway takes the green flag Saturday, May 20^th.

Track officials and promotional staff have been putting in some long hours behind the scenes, getting everything ready for this year’s Country 105 Opening Ceremonies, with free spectator grandstand admission. All the hard work appears to be paying-off, as early indications point to more than 20 pre-registered drivers in the Battlefield Equipment Rental 4Fun field. The Jiffy Lube Mini Stock pack has close to 20 teams signed-up for battle, with the same type of numbers in the Thunder Car ranks and the newly branded Organics & Glass Late Model line-up. Owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse says it’s a great time to be a fan of the tight, tricky bullring on Mount Pleasant Road, west of the Liftlock City.

“The numbers are impressive and we haven’t even turned a lap yet,” Josiasse said. “We’ll have some second-generation runners coming on board, tough competition for the rookie of the year awards and a couple of former track champions switching divisions. At least 3 drivers are making the move from the 4Fun class, with one heading for the Mini Stocks and a pair joining the Thunder Car action. The 2017 calendar promises to be packed with excitement from start to finish.”

Josiasse says the popular Toonie Spectator Grandstand Admission/Fan Appreciation Nights – presented by Pepsi – will be back on the schedule June 3^rd, July 8^th and August 19^th. The 50^th Anniversary Season will also include a series of special 50 lap main events, starting with the Late Models June 3^rd, Mini Stocks June 10^th. 4Fun teams get their turn to run the extra-distance showcase July 15^th and the Thunder Car division has a 50 lapper during the annual Mid Summer Bash on July 22^nd. The 50^th Anniversary regular season will conclude at the Championship Clash – Saturday, September 2^nd – with Top 10 Shootouts for all weekly divisions.

Bullring bullet points: Peterborough Speedway will have a display at the Lindsay Square Mall, April 23^rd through 30^th…Keep on top of all the 50^th Anniversary news at Canada’s Toughest 3^rd of a Mile Paved Oval by logging onto www.peterboroughspeedway.com, liking the track on Facebook or following it on Twitter. Fans can also download the free Peterborough Speedway app on your Smartphone.