APC United Late Model Series
The APC United Late Model Series is a late model stock car racing series competing at short track ovals in Ontario, Canada.
|  | |
| Category | Late model stock cars | 
|---|---|
| Country | Ontario Canada | 
| Inaugural season | 2015 | 
| Manufacturers | Chevrolet · Toyota · Ford | 
| Drivers' champion | .svg.png.webp) Brandon Watson | 
| Official website | APC United Late Model Series | 
|  Current season | |
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.[1][2] 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.[3]
The first race took place on May 23, 2015 at Sunset Speedway and was won by Dwayne Baker.[4] 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 | Ontario | 1/2 Mile | Turns 5°-7° | 
| 2015–Present | Flamboro Speedway | Millgrove 43.328234°N 80.023583°W | Ontario | 1/3 Mile | |
| 2017–2020 | Jukasa Motor Speedway | Cayuga 42.935061°N 79.966565°W | Ontario | 5/8 Mile | Turns 8.5° | 
| 2015-2018, 2022 | Peterborough Speedway | Cavan 44.28174°N 78.42649°W | Ontario | 1/3 Mile | |
| 2016–Present | Sauble Speedway | Sauble Beach 44.62744°N 81.21400°W | Ontario | 1/4 Mile | |
| 2015–Present | Sunset Speedway | Innisfil 44.28028°N 79.61067°W | Ontario | 1/3 Mile | 
Champions
    
| Year | Champion | Number | Engine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | .svg.png.webp) Dale Shaw | #83 | Chevrolet | [5] | 
| 2016 | .svg.png.webp) Andrew Gresel | #81 | Ford | [6] | 
| 2017 | .svg.png.webp) Brandon Watson | #9 | Ford | [7] | 
| 2018 | .svg.png.webp) J.R. Fitzpatrick | #84 | Chevrolet | [8] | 
| 2019 | .svg.png.webp) Matt Pritiko | #21 | Toyota | [9] | 
| 2020 | .svg.png.webp) Jo Lawrence | #78 | Chevrolet | [10] | 
| 2021 | .svg.png.webp) Brandon Watson | #9 | Ford | [11] | 
Rookies of the Year
    
| Year | Rookie of the Year | Number | 
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | .svg.png.webp) Billy Schwartzenburg | #86 | 
| 2016 | .svg.png.webp) Shae Gemmell | #3 | 
| 2017 | .svg.png.webp) Treyten Lapcevich | #32 | 
| 2018 | .svg.png.webp) Jake Sheridan | #52 | 
| 2019 | .svg.png.webp) Jo Lawrence | #78 | 
| 2020 | .svg.png.webp) Gary Adriaensen | #55 | 
| 2021 | .svg.png.webp) Connor James | #4 | 
See also
    
    
References
    
- Pyette, Ryan (June 24, 2015). "Delaware Speedway gearing up for Canada Day Sifton 100". The London Free Press. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
- Clarke, Jim (July 17, 2015). "APC Pro Late Model tour debuts Saturday at Peterborough Speedway". The Peterborough Examiner. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
- McCubbin, Ashley (May 23, 2015). "PREVIEW: APC Auto Parts United Late Models of Ontario Tour presented by Grisdales Canusa 100". OnPitRoad.com. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
- Miller, Tim (November 20, 2019). "Here's one autosport that is growing with fans and late-model teams". The Hamilton Spectator. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
- Massey, Rob (Oct 28, 2015). "Guelph's Dale Shaw to celebrate series title with race in U.S." Guelph Mercury. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
- Johns, Clayton (September 20, 2016). "Andrew Gresel wins Great Canadian race at Delaware and claims APC series championship". Inside Track Motorsport News. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
- Dyson, Ryan (September 17, 2017). "Andrew Gresel wins the Great Canadian race, Brandon Watson the 2017 champion". Inside Track Motorsport News. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
- Pyette, Ryan (September 16, 2018). "Watson wins at Delaware, but Fitzpatrick wears APC tour crown". Timmins Press. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
- "Matt Pritiko completes long-awaited APC United Late Model Series Championship season". Inside Track Motorsport News. September 20, 2019. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
- Dyson, Ryan (September 28, 2020). "Lawrence wins APC title in style with big day at Jukasa". Inside Track Motorsport News. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
-  Maudsley, Jamie (September 25, 2021). "LAPCEVICH WINS, WATSON THE CHAMPION". APC Racing Series. Retrieved September 25, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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