Mini Stock Dyno Day Set for May 7th.

It is now official, the Mini Stock Dyno Day will be May 7, 2011. We will have  some practice days scheduled before this date, so you  have an opportunity to try different things with your motor, and ECU. Remember, you will want your car at its best for Dyno day. If you end up being tech'd after your Dyno day, and your horsepower has increased by more than 5% from your numbers from May 7, you will be disqualified and lose all points up to that day.

Please note, we are starting at 9:00 am but you are required to set up an appointment for your time slot. Each car takes about 20 minutes on the dyno, and then another 15 minutes for tech and weighing. That is if everything goes well and we are on time. Appointments are made because if we do 20 cars on this day, it will take about 7 hours to get everyone through. This way you will not be waiting around for a few hours, and can still enjoy most of your day doing something else.

Drivers Profile Pages are ready for your Information.

We have just uploaded our first Driver Profile Page and are we are ready for your information to complete your page. You can look at Drivers Page -Mini Stock Page - click on Shawn Ethier - and see what it will look like for 2011. Please send along your best picture of your car, or you and the car or make a collage picture with your face and send it over. This is your opportunity to have your advertisers mentioned, along with your racing Biography. Please keep it to a paragraph or so. Please email them to todd@gowproperties.ca

Pynacker Doors back in 2011

Capital City Speedway is pleased to announce that Pynacker Doors is back as an advertiser with us in 2011. Pynacker Doors have been associated with the track for many years, and we are glad to see them back.

Pynacker Doors specialize in Residential and Commerical Doors. If you are looking to have you home doors replaced, a new garage door installed, then you need to Call Pynacker Doors.
Own a commercial building, and need some new doors? Pynacker Doors offers a full line sectional overhead doors, alumininum service station doors, rolling steel service and fire doors, counter shutters and more.

If you would like more information, or would like to speak with someone, please call the Pynacker office at 613-224-8536.

"Up to Speed"

As we get closer to opening night, we are hearing the rumours on new cars coming out in 2011. One such rumour that was relayed to me again today, was about 2 new Thunder cars coming out of Quebec. With the demise of Edelweiss, the rumour is a couple of the thunder cars there will be trying asphalt this season. I will let you know when I get confirmation and the details from these drivers.

If everything goes as well as the rumour mill says, Capital City Speedway will see the most Late Models on a weekly basis than it has seen for decades. I must say that I am  giddy writing this.  To get the opportunity to see more than 12 late Models on the track each and every week is truly a treat.This year "The Thunder in the Pines" will be back and it will be a show you will not want to miss.

If we look at overall car counts, Capital City Speedway in 2011, will field the most cars each week than has ever been seen before. That says alot about the love of stock car racing in Ottawa. I want everyone to know that this year, Capital City Speedway will offer the best entertainment value around.

We are pleased with the progress of the Four for Fun class so far. When I took over CCS, it was important to me to continue this class as it gives people a great place to start. One such person will be Connor Gow. If you remember, Connor drove the Bandolero last year and unfortunately after his most recent growth spurt, has now outgrown it. We have bought him a car and he will be practising until he gets comfortable with it, and up to speed with the class. When that happens he will be out every race night.

Rumour has it that there will be a new Dawg at Capital City Speedway this year. Stay tuned for more details.

I was at the track on Tuesday and am I happy to report that all the snow is off the track. The pits and parking lot still had some water but I am sure it is close to being gone. Rain slated for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, so a pretty good chance it will all fill up again. We are looking at starting practice sessions in the next couple of weeks so, if you car isn't finished yet, you had better get a move on.

Painting and Landscaping are expected to start in the next few weeks as well. I will make an announcement when we are ready to go and would ask everyone to come out and give us a hand. The more volunteers we have, the less work we each will have to do.

Four for Fun Meeting

We will be having a four for fun meeting April 20th at Busters Bar and Grill located in the Lincoln Heights Mall. The meeting will start at 7:00

Ottawa Sun is back on board for 2011.

Capital City Speedway is pleased to announce that the Ottawa Sun will be our newspaper advertiser for 2011. On the home page, is a copy of our first ad which will start running in early May. Each and every week we will have a new ad which will be full colour and will be a 1/4 page ad. It is expected that we will have our Championship Points Race results printed weekly in the Sun. It is time that Capital City Speedway raise the bar and be counted as a professional sports organization in this city. Together, with the Ottawa Sun we intend to make this happen.

Myers Motors Offer for Capital City Speedway

Myers Motors has offered Capital City Speedway fans and drivers an exclusive offer.  All Cadillac, Chevolet, Buick and GMC vehicles at GM supplier discounts.


For more information please call Jeremy Coulter at 613-863-6990 or Dana Andrew Golden at 613-294-0302. Don't forget to ask for you Capital City Speedway discount.

It's all about Friends, Family, Fans and Fun.

I have had the opportunity to review a lot of photo's from Capital City Speedway, speak with fans and drivers from over 50 years ago, and up to and including just last year. I was down at the Pakenham Home Show again today, and spoke to a gentleman that hasn't been to the track in forty years. He was reminiscing about the great times he and his friends had going to the track back in the day. I reminded him that the tradition carries on and he should come back to visit and relive once again the fun he had at CCS so many years ago. He looked at me and said "you know your are right", and told me he will come back this year after a 40 year absence.

 A number of people I spoke to today had much the same story to tell, that it had been years since coming to the track. Not once, did I speak to someone that did not have fond memories of coming to the track. I told them that the fun and good times will once again be back at CCS  for 2011, and now was the time to come back and see us. Hopefully, this will be the start to rebuilding what once was the place to be on a Wednesday Night in Ottawa.

I hope all of our friends, family and fans come out once again to enjoy a warm, summer Wednesday Night, at the place where the cars put "The Thunder in the Pines".

I hope to see all of you, at the races.

Snow is slowly leaving CCS

I was on the track on Wednesday seeing how much snow was left, and it is slowly melting away. The back stretch is completely open with snow remaining only on the front straight. Unfortunately it is in shade for most of the day and is still over a foot deep. With warm weather forecast for the weekend we expect to see a dramatic drop in the snow level. The infield is bare of snow and unfortuantely grass too. 

Nostalgia Room Update

We have cleared out the Nostalgia Room and construction will begin shortly on it as well. I would like to remind everyone that we are still looking for donations of memorabilia for the room. Do you have that old trophy in a box in the basement? We want it. Do you have that old helmet from the 60's hung on a nail in the shed? We want it. Have an old pit pass, membership card, old program, old ticket? We want it.

I am still looking for old film footage from years gone by, so please dig out the old box of VHS tapes and give us a call. If you have an old Beta tape, well I don't know if we can get that transferred, but we sure will try.

The quality of this Nostalgia Room is only limited by the quantity of items we receive. This is a great opportunity for others to celebrate and enjoy your participation in the World's best sport. Stock Car Racing.

With Spring in the air, it is a great time to clean out the basement or storage room and send it to us. Please send us the Stock Car Memorabilia only.

Construction begins at CCS

It is my belief that for Capital City Speedway to become truly successful, we must raise the professionlism of the track in a number of different area's. On such area is the Corporate Suites. We have gutted two of the suites and will make two new ones with adjoining capabilities for larger Corporate Suite requirements. The new suites will have new walls, ceilings and lights. To keep our customers comfortable, we have new adjustable stools coming. We have our race memorabilia already framed and waiting for its new home. We will keep you updated on the progress and will have these suites ready for Opening Night.

CCS at Pakenham Home Show

Capital City Speedway is represented this weekend at the Pakenham Home Show. As part of our ongoing committment to raise the awareness of the track, we will be here for the weekend talking to old fans and hopefully creating new ones. We had a good turnout tonight and expect to talk to even more people tomorrow and Sunday. I talked to one gentleman today who hasn't been to the track in over 40 years. Hopefully after our talk today, he will come back out to see what's new at Capital City Speedway.

Stittsville Trailers back as Mini Stock Class Sponsor

Capital City Speedway is pleased to announce that Stittsville Trailers is back as the Mini Stock Class Sponsor for 2011. Please give them a call if you are looking for that new car trailer, perhaps a new cargo trailer or just a new trailer hitch. Orville and the crew will fix you up with whatever size or style of trailer you are looking for. They can be reached at 613-836-5555

Drummond's Gas back as Late Model Class Sponsor

Capital City Speedway is pleased to have Drummond's Fuels back on board as the Late Model Class Sponsor for 2011. Drummond's Gas will have the gas truck at the track every week and will be supplying Petro Canada Gold and Racing fuel. So please support them by buying your gas at the track, and the next time you drive by a Drummond's Gas Bar make sure you stop and fill up.

Legends meeting this Wednesday.

Please remember the Legends meeting will be held this Wednesday at 7:00 pm at Busters Bar and Grill.