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Opened in 1976 by Bud Greer, Sydney Speedway has built a racing tradition on Cape Breton Island over the past four decades. Purchased in 2021 by local businessmen and racing enthusiasts Lynden macDougall and Kyle Mackinnon, the track is home to a number of stock car racing divisions, a destination for local touring series and motorsports events.

10/25/2026

🏁 IT’S RACE DAY AT BUD’S SPEEDWAY! 🏁

It’s Sunday and we are just about at GREEN FLAG time! 🏎️💨

With two massive days of racing combined into ONE EPIC DAY, you won't want to miss a single lap! Racing action kicks off at 1:00 PM TODAY!

Pack the stands, bring the family, and get ready for an action-packed afternoon of feature racing, wild action, and the Pumpkin Smash 50! 🎃💥

🎟️ Grandstand Passes:

Adults: $35 | Youth: $25

Kids 7 & Under: FREE!

📍 Location: 1162 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, NS

Hear the engines roaring? Get down here now—you don't want to miss it! 🔥🏁

10/24/2026

🚨 RACE DAY UPDATE: CANCELLED TO TOMORROW 🚨

Unfortunately, despite our crew’s best efforts to dry the racing surface, today’s racing action has been cancelled and moved to tomorrow, Sunday, October 25th!

Our team is continuing to work hard to clear the remaining water off the track. Stay tuned right here for an update on whether an open practice session can take place later this evening!

🗓️ Updated Race Day Formats & Schedules:
Please check out the graphic attached for the full updated race day format and order of events!

We appreciate everyone’s patience, understanding, and support. We can't wait to give you a massive day of racing tomorrow! 🏁🔥

📍Bud’s Speedway: 1162 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, NS

10/24/2026

5TH ANNUAL CAPER MEMORIAL: 2:00 PM START TIME UPDATE! 🏁

IT’S RACE DAY HERE AT BUD’S SPEEDWAY!

Our crews are wrapping up the final touches to get everything buttoned up for today’s racing action! Track drying is almost complete, and the Bud’s Speedway team is making additional passes to ensure the surface is 100% safe and ready to go.

🚦 Green flag drops at 2:00 PM!

We appreciate everyone’s patience this morning and can't wait to see everyone at the track for some FAST RACING ACTION! Pack up the family and head on down! 🏎️💨

📍 Bud’s Speedway: 1162 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, NS

10/24/2026

🏁 IT’S RACE DAY HERE AT BUD’S SPEEDWAY! 🏁

Our crews are working hard to get everything buttoned up for today’s racing action! Track drying is almost complete, and the Bud’s Speedway street sweeper will make a final pass to ensure the track is 100% ready to go.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the track for some FAST RACING ACTION! 🏎️💨

10/23/2026

RACE WEEKEND IS HERE & THE WEATHER IS LOOKING GOOD! ☀️🏁

The first haulers are hitting the pits at Bud’s Speedway and cars from away are rolling in! We’ve got an action-packed lineup ready for you all weekend long:

🚗 SATURDAY (1:00 PM):
Drifting | Hot Rod Classics | Hobby Stock | Mini Stock | Legends | TCM Bandolero Road Trip | Sportsman 100

🎃 SUNDAY (1:00 PM):
Bandoleros | Street Stock | V6 Thunder | 4-Cyl Mini Madness | Pumpkin Smash 50 & Trailer Race

It’s going to be an epic weekend of racing. See you trackside! 🔥

10/22/2026

5TH ANNUAL CAPER MEMORIAL: PUMPKIN SMASH 50 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! 🎃

Think you have what it takes to survive the carnage and take home the win? Registration is officially live for the Pumpkin Smash 50 Enduro happening this Sunday, October 25th at Bud's Speedway!

Don't wait—secure your spot on the grid today:
👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/mcvutWXqbV3QFELy8

Get your car ready, come smash some pumpkins provided by Quinn’s U-Pick, and let’s put on an incredible show for the fans! 🏁🔥

10/22/2026

🎃 THE PUMPKIN SMASH 50 IS THIS SUNDAY! 🎃

A huge shoutout to Quinn’s U-Pick for helping us hook up 200+ pumpkins for the big Pumpkin Smash 50 happening this Sunday, October 25th!

Quinn’s is a fantastic, locally owned and operated farm specializing in seasonal fruits and vegetables—including fresh strawberries, pumpkins, gourds, carrots, and more. We love supporting local, and we’re so grateful for their support in making Sunday’s event unforgettable!

❤️Bring the whole family out to Bud’s Speedway this weekend for two days of awesome racing, capped off with pumpkin-smashing action on Sunday!

🗓️ Weekend Schedule: October 24th & 25th (Racing starts at 1:00 PM each day)
🎃 Pumpkin Smash 50: Sunday, October 25th
📍 Location: 1162 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, NS

10/21/2026

5TH ANNUAL CAPER MEMORIAL: UPDATED ADMISSION PRICES!

Here is the updated admission and pricing schedule for our rescheduled event weekend on October 24th & 25th!

🏁 GRANDSTAND PASSES
Weekend Pass: Adult: $50 | Youth: $30
Saturday: Adult: $30 | Youth: $20
Sunday: Adult: $25 | Youth: $15
Children 7 & Under: FREE!

🎟️ PIT PASSES (18+, E-Waiver Required)
Weekend Pass: $70
Saturday: $40
Sunday: $35

📍 Location: 1162 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, NS

Bring the family out for two full days of high-octane racing at Bud’s Speedway! 🏁🔥

10/21/2026

5TH ANNUAL CAPER MEMORIAL: UPDATED RACE DAY FORMAT!
Our team is gearing up for the 5th Annual Caper Memorial, and we’re excited to share our updated race day format and details with everyone.
Check out the revised schedule and start making your weekend plans at Bud’s Speedway on October 24th & 25th!
Point Championships will be crowned for Hobby Stock and Saf-Way Auto Parts Mini Stock on Saturday. The V6 Thunder and Klondike Kid Fisheries Street Stock on Sunday.
Stay tuned — more updates are on the way!

10/21/2026

5TH ANNUAL CAPER MEMORIAL: DATE & TIME UPDATE ⚠️

Due to forecasted rain on Friday, we are shifting our event dates to Saturday, October 24th and Sunday, October 25th! Racing will kick off at 1:00 PM each day.

Our team is adjusting all the details to make sure you have an incredible weekend at Bud’s Speedway.

🗓️ Updated Weekend Schedule:
Saturday, October 24th @ 1:00 PM
Sunday, October 25th @ 1:00 PM

⏱️ Updated Race Day formats & schedules will be posted shortly!

Thank you for your understanding and continued support—we can't wait to see you at the track for an action-packed weekend! 🏁🔥

📍 Location: 1162 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, NS

Stay tuned for full schedule details coming soon!

Address

1162 Grand Lake Road
Sydney, NS
B1M1A2

Website

https://budsspeedway.com/

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