Maple Leaf Classic 2026

Maple Leaf Classic - June 26 & 27, 2026

Schedule

Gates Open: TBA
Practice: TBA
Racing: TBA

Subject to change without notice.

Pro Stock Registration

FGI Pro Stock Tour teams that wish to take advantage of the early bird pit pass discount should register in advance using the form at the following link. The early bird discount deadline is June 19; pit passes will be emailed.

Admission & Tickets

Grandstand and pit tickets are available starting December 10 at Noon (Atlantic time) online only using the following links…NASCAR teams should contact NASCAR Canada for their pit passes. Pro Stock team pit passes will be available from Riverside when registration opens…

Friday, June 26 / Concert

  • Zones A & B are licensed, so are restricted to those 19 and older – you must present an ID if you are asked – no ID, no entry.
  • Zone A is bleacher seating; Zone B offers front-of-stage access trackside, along with a dedicated bar and washrooms.
  • Zone C is trackside and is NOT licensed, so for all ages.
  • No blankets to hold seats in Zone A. No seating in Zones A & B; if you want to sit on the track, you can bring a blanket or cushion (no chairs).
  • No coolers or backpacks; small personal bags (purse) only. Bags and any other carry-in items, i.e. blankets, etc. will be searched at the Main Entry and may be searched at the Zone entry, or any other location inside the licensed area.

Ticket Prices

  • Zone A (19+ only): $48.00 ($40.88+$5.89 HST+$1.23 SOCAN fee)
  • Zone B (19+ only): $60.00 ($51.10+$7.37 HST+$1.53 SOCAN fee)
  • Zone C
    • Adult (16+): $48.00 ($40.88+$5.89 HST+$1.23 SOCAN fee)
    • 15 & under: $10.00 ($8.52+$1.23 HST+$0.26 SOCAN fee)
$5.00 processing fee for online orders (per order); HST included in all prices; information and prices are subject to change; capacity is limited.

For a limited time, save $10.00 per June 26 concert ticket when purchased on the same order as June 27 race tickets (adult or pit). The number of discounted tickets cannot exceed the number of adult or pit tickets purchased on the order. You will be offered the concert ticket/s as an add-on during the checkout process; to add them click "Buy Tix", to bypass click "Continue". The discount will be applied as a credit in your shopping cart.

Buy Concert Tickets

Saturday, June 27 / Racing

General Admission: Adult $50, 15 & under – free**
Reserved, Bench: Adult $55, 15 & under $25
Reserved, Premium: All Ages $65

Pit: All Ages* $65
NASCAR teams should get their team Pit tickets through NASCAR. Pro Stock Teams should get their team Pit tickets with their event registration (with Riverside) – registration will open approx. 45 days before the event.

*Anyone 18 & under entering the Pit/Infield MUST complete a Minor Access to Pit application at least 14 days before the event; no exceptions to the timeframe and no exceptions at the gate.

**Free youth tickets are available at the gate only; age verification may be requested

$5.00 processing fee for online orders (per order); HST included in all prices; information and prices are subject to change; capacity is limited.

For a limited time, save $10.00 per June 26 concert ticket when purchased on the same order as June 27 race tickets (adult or pit). The number of discounted tickets cannot exceed the number of adult or pit tickets purchased on the order. You will be offered the concert ticket/s as an add-on during the checkout process; to add them click "Buy Tix", to bypass click "Continue". The discount will be applied as a credit in your shopping cart.

Buy Grandstand Tickets (All Sections)
Buy Pit Tickets

IMPORTANT / NEW FOR ’26
The Licensed area in Turns 1-2 now offers reserved seating in the top four rows of all sections (J-R). The bottom four rows are general admission. General admission tickets can be used for the Main Grandstand or the Licensed Grandstand (space permitting).

Blankets can be used for comfort, but must be occupied at all times and cannot be used to hold seats (Sections AA-R).

Camping

For this event, Section A will be open with campsite selection at check-in; the reservation ticket showing the QR code will be required. If you are camping with a group not arriving together and would like to park together, the first to check in on arrival should have copies (paper or screenshots) of the reservations for the others in their group. This way, the sites for those arriving later can be held for them; they will still need to check in when they arrive.

RV campsites are $50, and Tent sites are $30, for the weekend.  Camping will open Thursday, June 25 at Noon and close Sunday, June 28 at Noon.

Camping Reservations
Camping Terms of Use

OHVs & Golf Carts

All OHV/Golf Cart use on RIS property requires an OHV permit, the application form is at the following link…

OHV/Golf Cart Permit Application

Advertising

Advertising opportunities are available for this event; please email info@riversidespeedway.ca for more information.

FAQ | Facility Map

NASCAR History at Riverside

  • 1975: Export A NASCAR Canadian Series
    • Held June 18, 1975
    • 1975 Daytona 500 winner, Benny Parsons, was a guest driver
    • It was the first time a NASCAR National Series driver visited the area to compete in an event
    • The purse was $7,500.00 – the largest in the region at that time
    • Michigan’s Jerry “The Bear” Makara won the race en route to becoming the 1975 series champion
  • NASCAR North
    • 1981 – known as the NASCAR Molson Circuit
      • Twin 100s, held June 27 & 28
      • Rounds 10 & 11 on the 27-race season for the series
      • Winner #1: Florida’s Robbie Crouch “The Tampa Tornado”
      • Winner #2: Mike Barry (Vermont)
      • Dick McCabe was the series champion that year
    • 1985
      • Held July 20, round 16 of 30 series races
      • Robbie Crouch was the winner
      • Randy Lajoie won the series title
      • Frank Fraser (Shubenacadie, NS) was Rookie of the Year
        • Fraser competed in 28/30 races that year with two top 5s and seven top 10s
  • NASCAR Canadian Tire Series
    • 2007, Sept 16 – Mark Dilley
    • 2008, Sept 20 – Don Thomson Jr.
    • 2009, Sept 20 – Andrew Ranger
    • 2010, Sept 18 – D.J. Kennington
    • 2011, Sept 17 – Scott Steckley
    • 2012, Sept 15 – D.J. Kennington
    • 2013, Aug 17 – Jason Hathaway
    • 2014, Aug 16 – Donald Chisholm
  • NASCAR Pinty’s Series
    • 2015, Aug 15 – Scott Steckley
    • 2016, Aug 20 – Cayden Lapcevich
    • 2017, Aug 20 – Alex Labbe
    • 2018, Aug 18 – L.P. Dumoulin
    • 2019, Aug 17 – Jason Hathaway
  • NASCAR Canada Series
    • 2024 , June 29, 1st 150 – Kevin Lacroix
    • 2024, June 29, 2nd 150 – Kevin Lacroix
    • 2025 – June 28 – DJ Kennington

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