Tech 11:30- 12:30 Super Late Models only.

Tech 12:30- 1:30 Modified’s only.

Tech will close for both divisions at 4:30 pm.

Drivers Meeting for both divisions (Driver/Crew Chief) 5:00 (MANDATORY).

Green Flag 6:00

Practice:

1:30 SLM’s

1:50 Mod’s

2:10 TQ

2:30 SLM’s

2:45 Mod’s

3:00 TQ

3:15 Break

3:30 SLM’s

3:45 Mod’s

4:00 TQ

4:15 SLM’s

4:25 Mod’s

4:35 TQ

4:45 Track Closes

“I’ve always wanted to run OSCAAR. I remember certainly before I was racing watching (Don) Biederman and (Junior) Hanley. They’re fast, that’s what I like. We’ll see how much fast I like. The more I see of this series, the more I’m impressed with OSCAAR,” said Wilson.

Wilson is among the long list of drivers that have added their name to the tour for the upcoming season. The influx of new talent over the past few seasons has allowed OSCAAR to become one of the most competitive touring series in Ontario and across Canada. As Wilson describes, the high level of competition makes it very difficult to win on any given night.

“At that level, it’s like (the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series) where guys don’t win for two or three years. That’s the reality of it. With the competition I see coming in to it, Glenn (Watson)’s going to have his hands full (winning a fifth straight championship),” said Wilson. “But I think he’ll welcome the challenge.”

With many new drivers set to join the field along with a handful of returning veterans, Wilson is looking forward to the challenge of racing with elite competition.

“I haven’t seen anybody in that division that I’ve thought I don’t want to race with. It’s going to be a learning curve for me, for sure,” said Wilson. “From what I’ve seen and what I’ve experienced, I think it’s a great home for our race efforts for sure.”

There may still be a learning curve even for a driver with two decades of late model experience, but don’t expect to see Wilson learning at half speed or at the back of the pack.

“We’re going there to win if we’re only going to make it a few times. I don’t have any expectations to win every night, but I want a car that’s capable of that. The rest is good luck or what have you,” explained Wilson.

Wilson is hoping to attend four to six events this season and says he is looking forward to racing at Sunset Speedway for the first time since its reconfiguration at the end of 2009. Getting back to racing a touring series has been on Wilson’s priority list and he hopes that when it comes time to hang up the helmet, it will be from an OSCAAR Super Late Model.

“At the end of the day, OSCAAR is where I want to finish my racing days,” said Wilson.

A big part of Wilson’s desire to compete in OSCAAR is the club and family atmosphere amongst the drivers and staff.

“Guys will hustle to try and help somebody else and get them back out for a race. That’s pretty normal in racing, but in OSCAAR it’s pretty prevalent,” said Wilson.

That atmosphere has Wilson eager to hit the track as he believes OSCAAR best suits his driving style.

“Watching their class of racing is more my style of racing. I’m not a door slammer. These guys are fast enough and experienced enough that they respect,” explained Wilson, who believes that racing is a game of give and take. “If you see that a guy has a faster car, give him room to race. Hopefully the night I’ve got the faster car, he’ll give me the room to race back.”

Wilson has not been able to set his 2012 schedule in stone as of yet, but hopes he will kick off his OSCAAR career on May 20 in the OSCAAR season opener at Sunset Speedway.

By Clayton Johns

“(John) Stefko builds my engines; we have a pretty good engine here. Jeff (Hanley) re-did my whole body. We’re trying a little bit softer spring set-up,” said Beyore. “We’re trying a little softer to try and help me a little bit. We’re going to see how it goes.”

Despite the changes to the car, Beyore admits that it’s the changes he has undergone personally that will help the most.

“The driver is the big change. That has to be the big change. We were getting to the point in 2010 where we did some stupid things. Maybe a year off to settle down and make everything better, start over new and show the guys that I can run with them. I’m looking to have some good runs and quit wrecking my stuff,” said Beyore.

Like many short-track racers, Beyore’s family has influenced his self-change.

“My brother is the biggest instigator in me settling down. He’s all over me telling me I’ve got to quit doing what I’m doing, so hopefully everything will work out. We’ll take a new attitude and start over new.”

On the track, Beyore looks forward to visiting both Peterborough and Sunset Speedways. The two tracks combined compose half of the 2012 OSCAAR schedule.

“I really like Peterborough Speedway. It reminds me of when I raced dirt cars in Cornwall. You gotta’ get up on the wheel,” said Beyore. “(Sunset) it’s a nice racetrack and you can race. You don’t have to fight the race track to keep the car under control and I really enjoy it.”

As Beyore makes a full-time return to the OSCAAR scene in 2012, one of his good friends, Paul Law, will be making his OSCAAR Super Late Model debut in 2012 which has Beyore even more eager to start the engine for the new season.

“I raced with him when I raced a late model at Mosport. I had a great time with Paul Law. People in this division are going to have a great time with Paul Law because he’s a good racer,” said Beyore.

Racing is a hobby for most racers, but every driver aspires to be successful. After narrowly missing out on a championship in 2010, Beyore is hoping to be more consistent this season and to add his name to the OSCAAR record books.

“I’ve never won a feature here in OSCAAR and I’d like to win one. I’m going to try my best to see if I can pull one off.”

Beyore will attempt to win that feature in the same #54 that has adorned each stock car he has owned. However, it is more than simply a number for Beyore. It’s a family tradition.

“The number used to be my dad’s. My dad took the number from the cop show back in the 50’s ‘Car 54 where are you?’,” explained Beyore. “People have told me to change my number, that it might be my bad luck. I’m not changing my number.”

For a driver that has been at a race track since being just six-months old, racing has become a way of life.

“My family has always been involved in racing. I can’t go without it,” said Beyore, who despite not racing himself last season, was part of the crew on his brother Max’s late model which he ran full-time at Kawartha Speedway.

May 20th simply cannot come fast enough for Mike Beyore who, along with dozens of other drivers, will attempt to become the first OSCAAR champion not named Glenn Watson since 2007.

By Clayton Johns

The Super Late Models are set to begin their 2012 campaign at Sunset Speedway just as they did one year ago. However, when the green flag drops to start a new season there will be a new set of faces – or rather cars – tackling Ontario’s fastest asphalt touring series. There are no less than six rookies registered to compete in a full 2012 OSCAAR schedule and they will represent different areas of the province and racing backgrounds. They include former Delaware Speedway late model track champion and Great Canadian Race winner Jesse Kennedy, who will be driving a newly designed #10 Outlaw. Former Flamboro Speedway Late Model driver Jim Bowman is set for a full season in the #63 Super. Among the other drivers competing for the 2012 OSCAAR Rookie-of-the-Year title are former Sunset Speedway late model competitor Rob Poole, former Motocross competitor and teenager Quinn Misener, Paul Law, once a US Cup Lite competitor, and former ALSTAR late model series driver Doug Wilson who will pilot the #71 Outlaw.

Among the new faces will be a handful of drivers returning to the series. Four drivers return to a Super Late Model on a full-time basis and two others intend to run at least part-time schedules. After finishing third in the overall points standings in 2010, Mike Beyore intends to run a full 2012 schedule following a one-year hiatus. Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario native George Wilson has purchased a brand new Super Late Model to run in all 13 events this season. The ‘Electric Banana’ of Mike Bricknell will be back in action in 2012 following a one year absence due to an injury.

Two of the biggest story lines heading in to 2012 are the return of five-time champion Rob Clarke on a full-time basis and the commitment of teenager Brandon Watson to run the series full time. ‘Magic shoes’ will attempt to dethrone four-time defending champion Glenn Watson in search of his sixth OSCAAR championship. After spending the past few seasons racing south of the border, Watson has committed to racing a full Super Late Model season in 2012. Watson will attempt to oust his uncle Glenn as OSCAAR champion.

Intending to run part-time schedules are 2007 OSCAAR champion Derrick Tiemersma and long-time driver Albert Traves. Tiemersma has announced he will be in action in the season opener along with what is expected to be a large field of Super Late Models.

The inaugural season for the OSCAAR Modifieds is sure to be an exciting one with twelve races scheduled at seven different facilities. The inaugural season will begin with the first ever open-wheel modified event at the newly configured Sunset Speedway. A total of 43 drivers have registered with OSCAAR their intent to run at minimum a partial schedule. The 43 drivers come from all different divisions across Ontario, demonstrating the positive response to the series conception.

Both the Burrows and McLean racing families will continue their long-standing modified racing careers with OSCAAR. Former Delaware Speedway modified driver John Saunders will also run in the series, as well as the familiar #79 of John Harper.

The series has also allowed veteran driver Brad Pearsall to return to action after a nearly decade-long absence from Ontario racing in a very impressive looking #1B modified. Also joining the fold is former Lucas Oil Sportsman series competitor Tim Burke in the #99x modified.

A number of drivers have decided to use the OSCAAR modified series as a way to advance their racing careers to another level. Dean Scott will also compete in 2012 and has previously raced three-quarter midgets in New York State as well as modifieds in Ontario. Chris Burrows will pilot the #63 modified in his fourth season in a modified following a pair of four-cylinder championships at Barrie and Sunset Speedways. There are a number of drivers competing for the inaugural OSCAAR modified rookie-of-the-year title including former Kawartha Speedway thunder car regular Josh Gruntz has put together an impressive entry for 2012 and will drive the #31 modified. Also competing will be former Ontario Legends racer Matt Barton. Rookie-of-the-year contenders for the first season will be drivers that have not competed in a modified prior to 2012.

The list of drivers expected to compete in both series is both long and talent-laden. There are 45 drivers registered with the Super Late Models as well as 43 and counting for the modifieds. Opening day will surely be one of the most exciting in recent memories as OSCAAR celebrates the creation of its modified series as well as the rapid growth and expansion of its Super Late Model series. Both series are expected to bring some of the most competitive racing around the province. Don’t miss the inaugural OSCAAR OutlawModified race along with the Outlaw Super Late Model season opener on May 20 at Sunset Speedway.

By Clayton Johns

- With files from Spencer Lewis

“OSCAAR’s use of social media has one goal in mind: to improve the fan experience,” said Clayton Johns, OSCAAR Media and Public Relations Director. “This move allows fans to interact with drivers and one another while providing a forum to offer their take on Ontario’s fastest touring series’.”

By simply ‘following’ the OSCAAR account on Twitter, fans will get race day updates from the time the pit gate opens to the time the checkered flag drops. Fans will also receive updates on driver profile articles and race reports.

OSCAAR fans that do not have Twitter will also be able to connect via OSCAAR’s official Facebook Page. By clicking the ‘like’ button on the OSCAAR page, race fans will get updates on the series made throughout the week and on race day, including updates sent from the OSCAAR Twitter account. Since the page is public, it will allow fans to post on the page and share their opinions on recent events or perhaps a photo they’ve taken at the event.

Use the links below to connect with OSCAAR on Facebook and Twitter and be sure to check back regularly for updates leading to the season opener on May 20 at Sunset Speedway.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oscaar-Racing/136291699829099

https://twitter.com/#!/OSCAARRacing

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Law enters the 2012 OSCAAR season as another Rookie-of-the-Year contender, but is no rookie in terms of experience. The racing career for the native of Brampton, Ontario began in the early 1980’s at Varney Speedway in the enduro series before moving on to a street stock and a track championship at Flamboro Speedway. Law has competed in a Limited Late Model at Mosport Speedway on a few different occasions and has finished as high as second in the points standing while earning a Most Improved driver award.

As with many of the other rookies entering OSCAAR this season, Law is in chase of a Rookie Points championship, while finishing in the top-five overall in points is Law’s ultimate goal for the season. For an experienced driver, there is a pretty simple way to achieve these goals.

“Keep your nose clean, try and finish every race,” said Law.

After a shortened 2011 season due to other commitments, joining OSCAAR appeared to the logical fit for Law in 2012, who explained his decision to join the series.

“(OSCAAR is) more of an open car versus the Limited Lates. You can put four tires on when you go in the feature and the competition is much greater,” said Law. “You’ve got guys like Jeff Hanley, Rob Clarke, Glenn Watson. You’ve got some real competition you can learn from.”

The OSCAAR Outlaw Super Late Models are scheduled to make one stop this summer at Mosport Speedway on July 21, a date that Law has circled on his calendar after having raced there for many years.

“I’ve done quite a few laps there. I’m hoping to do really well there,” explained Law.

Joining Ontario’s Premier Touring Series will allow Law to race with some old friends and familiar competitors including Jeff Hanley, Mike Beyore, Chris Burrows, and Todd Campbell.

“I haven’t raced with those guys in a while, so I’m looking forward to getting back racing with them,” said Law.

Law believes that the deep competition OSCAAR possesses will be his biggest challenge in 2012 and the current strength of the series is due largely to the introduction of the crate motor over the past few seasons.

“I think on the big part, the growth of the supers is (from) bringing the crate motor in. I don’t think we’ve ever seen the car count that we saw last year. I myself am going to have a crate motor this year. I think that’s a big step forward. It’s a much cheaper way to go. I think that’s what is bringing the series.”

The car counts OSCAAR saw last year topped out at 28 for the September 25 event at Sunset Speedway, but the series featured more than 20 cars on half-a-dozen occasions. With a handful of rookies joining the series for 2012 and a selection of veteran drivers returning to the series, it is not unreasonable to consider 30-35 cars arriving at some of the biggest events of the year.

“With that kind of car count, of course the fans are going to be stoked. You get a full field of cars, 24 cars. I don’t think you see that in Ontario very often,” said Law. “OSCAAR is the way to go.”

Be sure to take in all of the OSCAAR action at the season opener at Sunset Speedway on Sunday, May 20, including the first ever open-wheel modified event at the refurbished Sunset Speedway.

By Clayton Johns

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