Jukasa Ready to Host Racers From Throughout North America This Weekend at CSTN

HAGERSVILLE, ON – With the second edition of the Canadian Short Track Nationals coming up this weekend, Jukasa Motor Speedway promoter and General Manager Alex Nagy and his team are hard at work ensuring the 2019 installment of the event is an even greater success than its 2018 debut.

“We all took an immense amount of pride in how the debut of the Nationals played out,” says Nagy. “The pits were full; the stands and campgrounds were full and the drivers put on the best race we could possibly have asked for. It was a gigantic success that motivated our team to see just what we could do to make the second edition even bigger”

When Bubba Pollard won the 2018 installment of the race – along with its $50,000 winner’s purse – the Short Track community stood up and took notice. As a result, Pro Late Model entries from all across North America have poured into the Jukasa head office from drivers and teams looking to stake their claim at the $75,000-to-win event for 2019.

“Teams from all across Canada and the United States have been preparing for this race for an entire year now,” explains Nagy. “I expect our fans to be treated to one of the best fields they’ll see anywhere in North America”

“The more this event grows the harder we want to work to make it bigger,” continues Nagy – a former Short Track competitor in his own right. “We want to build this into one of the true Crown Jewels in the industry. I couldn’t be happier with the progress we’ve made so far for this second event. Hopefully, by keeping this deal going, it will help make Jukasa a destination for fans and racers from all over”

The 250-lap event, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, currently boasts an entry list of 70 Pro Late Models, with more teams showing interest with each passing day.

Expected Entry List – Pro Late Model (Aug 26)

1. PLM #18 – Patrick Freel, London On. – Simtech supply chain management
2. PLM #55 – Gary Adriaensen, Belmont, On. – Dowler-Karn Fuels
3. PLM #8 – Jordan Howse, Hillsburgh, Ontario – Paul Howse & Associates
4. PLM #38 – Bill Pearsall, Puslinch, Ontario – Ponderosa Nature Resort
5. PLM #18 – Tyler Emond, Leduc, Alberta – Alco & Alco Smart Roughneck System
6. PLM #42 – Kyle Reid, Fort McMurray, Alberta – Robby’s Towing
7. PLM #2 – Chris Reid, Fort McMurray, Alberta – Ella Mae Energy Services
8. PLM #41 – Taylor Holdaway, Orillia, On – Holdaway Automotive
9. PLM #12 – Matthew Shirley, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – R&R Rentals
10. PLM #84 – JR Fitzpatrick, Cambridge, On. – TBA
11. PLM #28 – DJ Kennington, St. Thomas, Ontario – WMI Race Cars
12. PLM #14 – Chris Davidson, PEARLAND, Texas – Davidson Electric Company
13. PLM #13 – Cassius Clark, PICTOU, NS – King Racing Competition Parts & Fabrication
14. PLM #13m – Austin MacDonald, PICTOU, NS – King Racing Competition Parts & Fabrication
15. PLM #14 – Carson Hocevar, Portage, MI – KBR Development 
16. PLM #71 – Johnny VanDoorn, Nunica, MI – TK Racing
17. PLM #13 – Shane Maginnis, Hagersville, On – High Reach Cranes
18. PLM #15 – Derek Lynch, Warkworth, On – HASIUK TRAILERS 
19. PLM #3 – ShaeGemmel, Dorchester, On -North Country Property Maintenance Inc. 
20. PLM #91 – Patrick Laperle, St Denis sur Richelieu, Quebec – Frameco
21. PLM #70 – Trent Seidel, Grasswood, SK – Elance Steel/Pro Plus Automotive
22. PLM #48 – Dwayne Baker, Stayner On – G D Coates Used Car Super Store
23. PLM #9 – Brandon Watson, Barrie, On – Shear Metal Products
24. PLM #62 – Travis Wilson, Bartow Florida – Travis Wilson Racing
25. PLM #77 – Darrell Lake, Mount Brydges, On – London Drive Systems
26. PLM #10s – Gord Shepherd, Oro, On – Paragon Office Installation Services Ltd
27. PLM #52 – Jake Sheridan, Mt. Brydges, On – Pride Seed / Vibrent Farms 
28. PLM #99 – Donnie Wilson, Oklahoma City, OK – Rowdy Manufacturing
29. PLM #47 – Brian Campbell, Wyoming, Michigan – Daily Deals
30. PLM #33 – Weston Griffith Jr., Harvey, IL – Solid Steel
31. PLM #48 – Sam Fullone, North Collins, New York – Fullone Trucking Inc.
32. PLM #35 – Derek Ramstrom, Worcester, MA – Matthews Truck Service/ Ramstroms Service Center
33. PLM #26 – Bubba Pollard, Senoia, GA – Harrison’s Workwear
34. PLM #13 – Jaden Chapman, Sarnia, On – Refined Fool Brewing
35. PLM #14 – Connor Okrzesik, Grand Bay, AL – Metro Glass
36. PLM #71 – Dawson Fletcher, Canton, GA –FireAde
37. PLM #59 – Reid Lanpher, Manchester, ME – EJP Racing
38. PLM #3 – Shawn Ritchie, Echo Bay, On – McColl Racing Enterprises
39. PLM #24 – Colin Garrett, South Boston, VA – Propel GPS
40. PLM #8 – Kelly Admiraal, Edmonton Alberta – Swan Rentals
41. PLM # 9 – Ian Admiraal, Sherwood Park, Alberta – Swan Rentals
42. PLM #12G – Derek Griffith, Hudson, NH – LCM Motorsports/ Tyngsboro Motors
43. PLM #80 – Donald Theetge, Boischatel, Quebec – McColl Racing
44. PLM #12 – Sammy Smith, Johnson, IA – TMC
45. PLM #17 – Josh Stade, Chesley, On –Rona, MEI Paving, APC Auto Parts, Tiremaster
46. PLM #54 – Johnny Clark, Hallowell, Maine – CLARKSSCRAPMETALS.COM
47. PLM #03 – Ray Morneau, Windsor, On – Hallmark Memorial
48. PLM #83 – Dale Shaw, Guelph, On – Wellington Systems
49. PLM #79 – James Horner, Fraserville, On -Custom Forming
50. PLM #88 – Tim Norris, Waterdown, On – Bryan’s Auction Services
51. PLM # 08 – Nicholas Naugle, Dartmouth, NS – Brycon Construction Limited
52. PLM #32 – Treyten Lapcevich, Grimsby, On – Mohawk Farms
53. PLM #16 – Cayden Lapcevich, Grimsby, On – Ron O’Brien Remax
54. PLM #03 – Dario Capirchio, Gilford, On – Jenco Equipment
55. PLM #78 – Jo Lawrence, London, On – Pennzoil
56. PLM #10 – Kevin Dyck, Saskatoon, SK – Wheaton GM
57. PLM #47 – Jordan Sims, Sault Ste. Marie, On – Sims Countertops, STUFFF Lubricants
58. PLM #21 – Matt Pritiko, London, On – Global Warranty
59. PLM #33 – Albert Francis, Painesville, OH – Francis Engineering
60. PLM #62 – William Hale, Mount Juliet, TN – Hale Mechanical
61. PLM #112 – Augie Grill, Hayden, AL – Grand American Race Cars
62. PLM #21 – Terry Jacques, Mt. Brydges, On – Attridge Concrete
63. PLM #17MA – Eddie MacDonald, Rowley, MA – Lemieux Builders
64. PLM #46 – Billy Zardo, Brampton, On – MC Mechanical
65. PLM #41 – Harold Fair Jr., Milan, MI – Ross Mortgage
66. PLM #81 – Andrew Gresel, Allenford, On – Sauble Falls Tent & Trailer Park
67. PLM #73 – Cole Powell, Mt. Brydges, On – The Tricar Group
68. PLM #84 – Martin Latulippe, Vallee- Jonction, QC, – FramecoLtee
69. PLM #44 – Steve Laking, Guelph, On –Spira Fire Protection
70. PLM #94 – Dustin Jackson, Sault Ste. Marie, On – Laird Raceway, Laird Towing.
71. PLM #0 – Eldon King III, Freedom, NY – D & H Excavating
72. PLM #93 – Carson Nagy, Mt. Hope, On – Jukasa Group of Companies
73. PLM #5 – Tyler Hufford, Vicksburg, MI – Q it up Left Coast Catering

Entry list subject to change without notice.

In addition to the Pro Late Model entry list, Sunday’s 50-lap Super Stock undercard has 46 teams entered plus Jukasa is also expecting a full field of cars for Saturday’s $10,000-to-win ‘Shootout’ for the Outlaw Super Late Models featuring all the top teams from Ontario and the USA and a full points-paying showcase for the OSCAAR Hot Rod Series.

“We’re still taking phone calls every day from teams looking to make the haul out here and be a part of the show,” says Nagy with pride. “It’s pretty incredible to see how far the word of mouth has spread”

“This is the sort of buzz that our team was hoping to build for these races – but I’m not sure any of us could ever have expected it to happen this quickly. We’re grateful beyond words to the fans and teams that are showing interest and I can promise those that are going to be in attendance are going to be in for a show.”

In addition to a full two-day card of racing, fans will also have the chance to enjoy a concert featuring Madeline Merlo in the Pavilion on Friday night. Tickets are $10.00 for those with Canadian Short Track Nationals passes and $20.00 for those without. Advanced tickets for the races and Madeline Merlo along with camping can still be purchased at www.JukasaMotorSpeedway.com or by calling 289-975-4999