Posts filed under: 50th Anniversary

Victory Laps, Episode # 2 – Kenny Wallace & Donald Chisholm

In this episode of Victory Laps, Dylan visits with Kenny Wallace who announced earlier this week that he will return to Riverside this summer to defend his IWK 250 title. Dylan also chats with Donald Chisholm who speaks both as the... Read More

Kenny Wallace Returning to Riverside to Defend IWK 250 Title

Kenny Wallace at the 2018 IWK 250 (photo by Ken MacIsaac) Kenny Wallace, former NASCAR driver and television broadcaster, is returning to Riverside International Speedway on July 20 for the IWK 250 Presented by Steve Lewis to defend his win... Read More

RIS50 Throwback Thursday – Daytona 500 Winners / Contest

Two Daytona 500 champions have raced at Riverside over the years: 1975 champ Benny Parsons and 2015 champ Joey Logano. Who do you think will win the Daytona 500 this year? Let us know and you could win a RIS50 Gift... Read More

RIS50 Throwback Thursday – Who Knew?

When Riverside was rebuilt in 2006, only two components of the old infrastructure remained: 1) the starters stand, and 2) the track – size, shape, and banking. EVERYTHING else was rebuilt or replaced.... Read More

Throwback Thursday – RIS Legends – Junior Hanley

This week we’re honoring Riverside legend Junior Hanley. From the small south shore town of Port Mouton, Nova Scotia, Junior Hanley went on to become one of the most respected and successful short track racers/car builders from Canada. Hanley raced... Read More

Victory Laps, Episode # 1 – Jerry Lawrence

As part of our 50th-anniversary celebrations, we’re excited to debut ‘Victory Laps’ our new podcast series hosted by Dylan Langille who will visit with personalities that have helped build our foundation over the past five decades. This first episode features the dean of... Read More

Throwback Thursday – Grandstand Design No Accident

Did you know the unique grandstand base at Riverside International Speedway is no accident? The huge mound of earth the grandstand sits on was by design. The following was published in The Evening News May 16, 1969, just two days before... Read More

Throwback Thursday – A Tribute to John Chisholm

We’re kicking off 50th-anniversary celebrations with a Throwback Thursday tribute to the late John Chisholm, founder, and builder of Riverside Speedway. With the blessing of NASCAR founder Bill France Sr., John Chisholm, an Antigonish businessman, modeled Riverside after Bristol Motor... Read More

Riverside Reveals 50th Anniversary Imagery, Launches Online Store

Management for Riverside International Speedway is excited to reveal the official logo and new merchandise for its upcoming 50th-anniversary celebration in 2019. “We’re thrilled to be celebrating such a milestone,” said Paul McLean, general manager of Riverside International Speedway. “We... Read More