Attention drivers: news and updates following the recent drivers meeting are now available. See the details below for all divisions:

Late Models

• They do not want to scale in when they arrive
  • They must go to tech when they arrive
• Options for Delaware restart or double file
  • Vote won for Delaware restart (heat and features)
  • Pace truck will be out first to lead
• Drivers are looking for consistency in calls during race
• Laps 20
• Spinner/Spinnee rule
• Points Fund for 2025
  • Top 10 will get a payout
  • Drivers said that if they are showing up 75-80% of the time to race, they should at least get their registration money back
  • Drivers suggested advertising the points fund and taking $1.00 for every pit entry to go towards the points fund
• Possibly having a concrete pad in the future to park – $350.00
• There will be washrooms and food in the pit
• Sprint Cars will park at the back, and no one will lose their parking spot when they come
• Wondering why they have 6 nights off
  • June 21
  • July 19
  • Aug 2 and 30
  • Sept 5
  • Oct 4
• Cost is $40.00 for the pits
• Possibly allowed to run on a Sunday for a rain date. Be done by 7pm.
  • Drivers are not sure it will draw a crowd
• Suggested on Double Header weekends to have a 2-night deal
• Payouts remain the same
• Possible interest in running 604 Late Models

Thunderstocks

• Drivers would like numbers on the parking spots
• Double file restart
  • Heat and feature
  • 2 on the front row
  • Leader picks inside or outside pole and fires first
  • Someone from infield watching the line to make sure leader fires first and no one jump starts
  • Box will be clearly marked
  • Last 5 laps single file
• Go by ODCC rules
• Spinner/Spinnee Rules – no discretion
  • Same across the board
• No time limits on races
• 20 Laps
• 305 add on 50lbs
• Payouts remain the same
• Tech when entering the pits
• Checking bar rule so it’s the same at all tracks
  • Motor, Tranny, Weight rule stay the same
  • Goes by total weight percentages
• Giving warning on failing tech – 2 weeks
• Points Fund 2025
  • Payout for Top 10
  • No dropped nights
  • Thinking about Alternate Drivers
• Would like nights off for ODCC Races at other tracks
• Race receivers having a hard time hearing at turn 3 and 4
• Track is getting a app so you hear what the track says
• Championship night
  • NO Invert
  • Double points for the heat
  • Lined up by points for the feature

Modifieds

• Deadline for parking is the 1^st race
• Same rules as last year
• Transponder
  • Right side rear over axle
  • Tech wants to be able to see it
• Double file on restart
  • Heat and feature
  • 2 on the front row
  • Leader picks inside or outside pole and fires first
  • Someone from infield watching the line to make sure leader fires first and no one jump starts
  • Box will be clearly marked
  • Last 5 laps single file

• Spinner Spinnee rules
• Points Fund 2025
  • Payout for Top 10
• Tires
  • Groove tires that are still good will be allowed to burn off existing tire
  • If you still have groove tires left by mid season, they must be on the front
• Helmet
  • Must be in good condition, last years date
  • New helmet rules will not be announced until October 2025

• Payouts will remain the same
• Drivers don’t feel you will get the same crowd running on a Sunday
  • Suggested if you get 2 or 3 rain outs, trying Sunday racing
• 10 or less cars in feature
  • Do not invert
• 10 or more cars in feature
  • Invert 2,4,6
• 20 Laps
• Championship night
  • NO Invert
  • Double points for the heat
  • Lined up by points for the feature

• Allowed to come back out but only on cautions

Mini Mods

• Double file restart
  • Heat and feature
  • 2 on the front row
  • Leader picks inside or outside pole and fires first
  • Someone from infield watching the line to make sure leader fires first and no one jump starts
  • Box will be clearly marked
  • Last 5 laps single file
• Spinner/Spinnee rules
• 20 Laps
• Invert 3,6,9
  • Winner from last heat picks
• Championship Night
  • NO Invert
  • Double points for the heat
  • Lined up by points for the feature
• Points Fund 2025
  • Payout for Top 10
  • No dropped nights
• Distributer
  • MSD $600
  • Allow for after market
• Roller Cams
  • 635 lift is the biggest you can get
  • Leave as it and discuss when the season is done
  • 9 drivers want it
• 5.7 Rods
  • 3^rd party
  • Some want to run any 5.2 (cannot be lightweight)
  • 5.7 rods for next year
• Clean up wires (tech wants to see wires clearly with no mess)
• Oil pan 2×2 hole
• Shocks
  • Gas – Steel boy
• 1 takeup spring anywhere on the car
• Helmets
  • Must be in good condition, last years date
  • New helmet rules will not be announced until October 2025

• Tires
  • Remain the same
• Top of deck (32’ max 38’)

Mini Stocks

• ODCC rules
• Spinner/Spinnee Rules
• Double file restart
  • Heat and feature
  • 2 on the front row
  • Leader picks inside or outside pole and fires first
  • Someone from infield watching the line to make sure leader fires first and no one jump starts
  • Box will be clearly marked
  • Last 5 laps single file
• Laps 20
• Heat 10
• Helmets
  • Must be in good condition, last years date
  • New helmet rules will not be announced until October 2025
• Consistent rules for a level playing field
• Mustangs have different rules than Colbalt
  • Mustang 2300
  • Colbalt 2850
• Drivers are looking for 21 Races
  • 16 with ODCC Rules
  • 5 with Open Invitational
  • Track looking into how many races must be done under ODCC rules
  • If no out of town cars show up for Invitational, then they can run for points

Driver registeration for the 2025 season is now open! Drivers can complete their registration and payment ($50) online at this link.

Note: the payment link appears on the confirmation page after you have submitted your registration information. If you missed clicking the payment link, it can be found here. You must complete the full registration before submitting payment.

It’s race day at Buxton Speedway,
Saturday 22nd (February)!

(Everybody please remember to dress for the weather)

Pit gate Opens at: 12:00pm
General Admission Opens at: 12:00pm
Pit gates: $25
General admission: $10

Green flag drops at: 2:00pm

The concession stand will be open for hot meals & warm-cold beverages!🍔🥤

Attention Buxton Speedway fans and race teams! Buxton Speedway is pleased to announce that Ken Schrader will be racing here at Buxton Speedway Saturday, August 9th 2025! more information will be released approaching the event.

Attention Enduro Drivers – Teams! Buxton Speedway will be hosting a “Buxton Blizzard” Enduro race February 22nd Saturday!

Pit Gates open at: 12:00pm.

Admission Gates open at: 12:30pm.

Green Flag Drops at: 2:00pm

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$100 per car for entry. (Includes 1 pit pass + Number plate.)

Registration Available Online

E-Transfer your entry fee to: s.o.m.s-buxton@hotmail.com OR Pay Online now.

Spectator General Admission: $10 Kids 7 & under: FREE

Pit Admission: $25

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75 lap Enduro race: $2500 to Win.

10 lap backwards race.

$150 to Win.

(Possibly more events on the same night if there is enough interest.)

For anyone that has pre registered please E-Transfer your entry fee to : s.o.m.s-buxton@hotmail.com

If you have not registered yet please register here by the end of January and send in your e-transfer entry fee.

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*We will be running Merritville Speedway’s Endruo Rules*

Buxton Speedway would like to send our deepest condolences to the Family & Friends of one of our own, Brad Bloomfield.

Our Thoughts & Prayers are with You all during this difficult time.

Brad will be sadly missed by the racing community at Buxton Speedway.

Rest In Peace Brad

Obituary available to view here.

Buxton Speedway is pleased to release its new website which has been in the works since last season. The redevelopment of the site was completed by Checkered Flag Media with images provided by Dupuis Media Productions.

The website was designed especially to showcase information needed by new fans making their first-ever trip to the track. It will also have the most current news for the track, results, points, rule books, and also includes the return of the Historic Champions List.

Fans and drivers are encouraged to check back often for updates, including the publication of the schedule and rulebooks, as the season approaches.

Buxton Speedway’s first annual banquet will be held on Saturday, January 25th at 150 Aberdeen Street Merlin Community Hall.

The banquet will start at 7:00pm until 11:00pm.

$50 a ticket

Tickets can be purchased with cash or by E-transfer:

(s.o.m.s-buxton@hotmail.com)

If you choose to E-Transfer please list the names that will be attending the banquet.

The banquet is semi formal.

There will be dinner, music & the award ceremony.

The banquet is family friendly, however please remember there is limited seating at the Merlin hall.

(We will possibly have alcohol available. We’re working on the rest of the detail’s now. If we are able to serve alcohol we will be providing 1 Free drink ticket with the purchase of the banquet ticket. )