Riverside International Speedway

Riverside International Speedway 1/3 mile high-banked speedway in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Riverside, home of the IWK 250. For more information please visit www.riversidespeedway.ca.

Riverside International Speedway was built and opened in 1969 under the helm of Antigonish businessman John Chisholm. The venue has consistently attracted big shows, big crowds, and big names – including NASCAR’s Benny Parsons, Kevin Lepage, Ricky Craven, Aric Almirola, Marcos Ambrose, David Reutimann, Regan Smith, Joey Logano, Brad Keselowski, Kenny Wallace, Mark Martin, and others. For over 50 y

ears Riverside International Speedway has been recognized as a premiere stock racing facility in Canada. The 1/3-mile high-banked asphalt oval roars to action several times a year for special events. It is the home of the IWK 250 – widely known throughout North America as a "bucket list" event for racers and fans alike. Located in James River, between New Glasgow and Antigonish, the facility is easily accessible at exit 30 on Trans Canada Highway 104.

Christmas in September? Why not?! Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater to next Saturday's Summer Sizzler Presented by Wil...
09/03/2026

Christmas in September? Why not?! Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater to next Saturday's Summer Sizzler Presented by Wilson Equipment, Benefitting Christmas Daddies - and you could win a season pass to our 2027 season! We've got some cool things planned for and with Christmas Daddies to help less fortunate children over the holiday season - seeing those ugly Christmas sweaters will help get everyone in the spirit - and be fun, too! 🎅🏁

Plan to bring the RV next weekend for the Summer Sizzler Presented by Wilson Equipment, Benefitting Christmas Daddies! C...
09/03/2026

Plan to bring the RV next weekend for the Summer Sizzler Presented by Wilson Equipment, Benefitting Christmas Daddies! Camping is FREE and open Noon Thursday (Sept 10) through Noon on Sunday (Sept 13). What a great way to finish the season at Riverside. Get your race tickets today at www.riversidespeedway.ca or at the gate on race day.

Plan now to attend our season finale on September 12! With the Fort Garry Industries Pro Stock Tour, the Dulux MASS Spor...
08/31/2026

Plan now to attend our season finale on September 12! With the Fort Garry Industries Pro Stock Tour, the Dulux MASS Sportsman Series, and the Hot Rod Classics Powered by Kimco on deck, the Summer Sizzler Presented by Wilson Equipment Benefitting Christmas Daddies is a show you don't want to miss! Get your tickets now at www.riversidespeedway.ca or at the gate on race day. 😎🏁
Maritime All Star Series .ofachampion

CONGRATS Jarrett Butcher on your Maritime Pro Stock Tour win in PEI last night! Next up for the Tour - the FGI 150 on Se...
08/30/2026

CONGRATS Jarrett Butcher on your Maritime Pro Stock Tour win in PEI last night! Next up for the Tour - the FGI 150 on September 12 as part of the Summer Sizzler Presented by Wilson Equipment Benefitting Christmas Daddies. Get your tickets today at www.riversidespeedway.ca 😀

Race 8 out of 10 complete 🏁 Your top 3 at the Mr. L**e & Tire 150 at Oyster Bed Speedway are:
🥇54: Jarrett Butcher
🥈25G: Gage Gilby
🥉40: Robbie MacEwen

The Dulux MASS Sportsman Series will crown a champion on September 12 in the NAPA/Henry's AUTOPRO 100 as part of the Sum...
08/27/2026

The Dulux MASS Sportsman Series will crown a champion on September 12 in the NAPA/Henry's AUTOPRO 100 as part of the Summer Sizzler Presented by Wilson Equipment Benefitting Christmas Daddies. The race will also determine which sportsman drivers will share the $3k NAPA Bonus Bucks! FREE admission for kids 15 & under and FREE camping - PLUS the FGI Pro Stock Tour and Hot Rod Classics Presented by Kimco - don't ya dare miss it! Tickets available now at www.riversidespeedway.a Maritime All Star Series Heart of a Champion

It's the last stop of '26 on the high banks for the cars and stars of the Fort Garry Industries Pro Stock Tour on Septem...
08/26/2026

It's the last stop of '26 on the high banks for the cars and stars of the Fort Garry Industries Pro Stock Tour on September 12, for the Wilson Equipment Summer Sizzler Benefitting Christmas Daddies. Not only is it the second last race on the series chase for the championship BUT Cole Butcher will be back to challenge his old series rivals! Tickets and Pit Passes are now available online at www.riversidespeedway.ca. Be there!

You've seen them on display at the track this year and now it's time to see them in action! The Hot Rod Classics Vintage...
08/24/2026

You've seen them on display at the track this year and now it's time to see them in action! The Hot Rod Classics Vintage Race Car Series Powered by Kimco will make its only stop at Riverside this year on September 12 as part of the Summer Sizzler Presented by Wilson Equipment Benefitting Christmas Daddies. Tickets and more event details at www.riversidespeedway.ca😎🏁

Nova Scotia's Cole Butcher will roll off the grid 14th in today's NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at New Hampshire Mo...
08/22/2026

Nova Scotia's Cole Butcher will roll off the grid 14th in today's NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. And he's carrying our Summer Sizzler Presented by Wilson Equipment Benefitting Christmas Daddies logo to help promote his next home race on the high banks on September 12. Good luck for a great race today, Cole! Cole Butcher Butcher Racing

We're excited to announce that we've partnered with Christmas Daddies for our September 12 event to help less fortunate ...
08/18/2026

We're excited to announce that we've partnered with Christmas Daddies for our September 12 event to help less fortunate children enjoy a better holiday season. Join us at the Summer Sizzler Presented by Wilson Equipment for great pro stock, sportsman, and vintage car races - and a great cause. Tickets for the event are now available at www.riversidespeedway.ca. 🎅😀🏁
Maritime All Star Series Heart of a Champion Maritime Pro Stock Tour

BIG thanks to everyone who came out to yesterday's Back to School Spectacular Presented by NAPA Auto Parts. Congrats to ...
08/16/2026

BIG thanks to everyone who came out to yesterday's Back to School Spectacular Presented by NAPA Auto Parts. Congrats to the BIG winners: Brady Creamer in the Dulux MASS Sportsman Series, Caden Tufts in the Piccott Care Legends Tour, and Tim Wright - your 2026 Whispering Winds Mini Stock Series champion! Next up: September 12 with the Summer Sizzler Presented by Wilson Equipment Benefitting Christmas Daddies. 🎅😎🏁
Photos: Ken MacIsaac Racing Photos

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