APC United Late Model Series
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The APC United Late Model Series is a late model stock car racing series competing at short track ovals in Ontario, Canada.
Background
The series was founded in 2015 with the purpose of revitalizing late model stock car racing at paved short oval tracks in Southern Ontario. The touring series consists of seven to ten races per year running from May until September and has competed at six different Ontario race tracks.
The first race took place on May 23, 2015 at Sunset Speedway and was won by Dwayne Baker. The series has a title sponsorship with APC Auto Parts Centres, a Canadian auto parts supplier and retail chain.
Tracks
The following are the tracks which have been or are currently used in the APC United Late Model Series:
| Years | Track | Location | Province | Length | Banking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–Present | Delaware Speedway | Delaware 42°55′49″N 81°25′4″W/42.93028°N 81.41778°W/ 42.93028; -81.41778(Delaware Speedway) | Ontario | 1/2 Mile | Turns 5°-7° |
| 2015–Present | Flamboro Speedway | Millgrove 43°19′42″N 80°01′25″W/43.328234°N 80.023583°W/ 43.328234; -80.023583(Flamboro Speedway) | Ontario | 1/3 Mile | |
| 2017–2020 | Jukasa Motor Speedway | Cayuga 42°56′06″N 79°58′00″W/42.935061°N 79.966565°W/ 42.935061; -79.966565(Jukasa Motor Speedway) | Ontario | 5/8 Mile | Turns 8.5° |
| 2015-2018, 2022–Present | Peterborough Speedway | Cavan 44°16′54″N 78°25′35″W/44.28174°N 78.42649°W/ 44.28174; -78.42649(Peterborough Speedway) | Ontario | 1/3 Mile | |
| 2016–Present | Sauble Speedway | Sauble Beach 44°37′39″N 81°12′50″W/44.62744°N 81.21400°W/ 44.62744; -81.21400(Sauble Speedway) | Ontario | 1/4 Mile | |
| 2015–Present | Sunset Speedway | Innisfil 44°16′49″N 79°36′38″W/44.28028°N 79.61067°W/ 44.28028; -79.61067(Sunset International Speedway) | Ontario | 1/3 Mile |
Champions
| Year | Champion | Number | Engine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Canada Dale Shaw | #83 | Chevrolet | |
| 2016 | Canada Andrew Gresel | #81 | Ford | |
| 2017 | Canada Brandon Watson | #9 | Ford | |
| 2018 | Canada J. R. Fitzpatrick | #84 | Chevrolet | |
| 2019 | Canada Matt Pritiko | #21 | Toyota | |
| 2020 | Canada Jo Lawrence | #78 | Chevrolet | |
| 2021 | Canada Brandon Watson | #9 | Ford | |
| 2022 | Canada J. R. Fitzpatrick | #84 | Chevrolet | |
| 2023 | Canada Kyle Steckly | #22 | Chevrolet | |
| 2024 | Canada Kyle Steckly | #22 | Chevrolet | |
| 2025 | Canada Josh Stade | #17 | Toyota |
Rookies of the Year
| Year | Rookie of the Year | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Canada Billy Schwartzenburg | #86 |
| 2016 | Canada Shae Gemmell | #3 |
| 2017 | Canada Treyten Lapcevich | #32 |
| 2018 | Canada Jake Sheridan | #52 |
| 2019 | Canada Jo Lawrence | #78 |
| 2020 | Canada Gary Adriaensen | #55 |
| 2021 | Canada Connor James | #4 |
| 2022 | Canada Kyle Steckly | #22 |