
Can-Am Speedway Set for Action-Packed 51st Season with Gloves-Off Racing
Can-Am Speedway announces an action-packed 51st season featuring 21 race nights, highlighted by prestigious series events and championship defenses. The 2025 schedule kicks off with Thunder on the 1000 Islands weekend (April 11-12) and concludes with Showdown in September (September 5-6).

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Key Season Highlights:
- Official season opener: April 25th
- Defending champions: Tim Fuller, Mike Fowler, Josh Verne Jr., and Damien Bechler
- Super DIRTcar Series appearances: April 12th and September 5th (R.D Hutchinson Memorial)
- DIRTcar 358 Modified Series: Season opener on April 11th
- Special events: 10th Summer Starter (May 30th) and 29th Pabst Shootout (July 2nd)
Sprint Car Events:
- Empire Super Sprints: Three appearances (July 2nd, August 1st, September 6th)
- Weekly Panther Frameworx Crate Sprints
- Northern Crate Nationals qualifier: July 25th
Notable Additions:
- First-ever Short Track Super Series North Regional Tour: August 4th
- Vintage Modified Series appearances:
- DIRT Modified Nostalgia Tour: June 20th
- Eastern Ontario Vintage Stock Car Club: July 18th
Thunder Car Events:
- Ron White Memorial races: April 11th and September 6th
DIRTcar Sportsman Series Schedule:
- North Regional Series: April 11th
- Central Region: July 2nd
- Championship tour: September 5th
The 2025 season features an expanded schedule with more diverse racing events, bringing together traditional favorites and exciting new additions for race fans to enjoy.
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