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| Category | Stock car racing , Dirt track racing |
|---|---|
| Country | Emo, Ontario  |
| Inaugural season | 1954 |
| Engine suppliers | Chevrolet Dodge Ford Chrysler |
| Drivers' champion | Brody Strachan (WISSOTA Modifieds), Patrick Davis (WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds), A.J. Kellar (Street Stocks, |
| Official website | Borderland Racing Association |
The Emo Speedway is a racing facility, located in Emo, Ontario. It is operated by the Borderland Racing Association. It is one of three tracks under WISSOTA sanction in Ontario.[1]
In 2024, the Track celebrated its 70th anniversary.
The Borderland Racing Association currently hosts three different classes and range from Street Stocks (Entry level), the WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds (Moderate Level), to WISSOTA Modifieds (Advanced Level). 4-Cylinders/Hornets race during special events.
Street Stocks are "Stock Cars" as they have a full body and frame from passenger type automobiles seen on the street (Such as a 1974 Monte Carlo). They are required to have a minimum weight of 3200 lbs (1,451 kg), a stock maximum 355c.i.d. (360 for Chryslers), as well as OEM parts.[2]
WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds are similar to Street Stocks in that their engine is a maximum 355c.i.d., however, they are open wheeled (No fenders) and have a minimum weight of 2600 lbs (1,179 kg).[3] As well, suspension and rear-end are more adjustable.
The highest class at the Emo Speedway is the WISSOTA Modifieds. This class is similar in appearance as a WISSOTA Midwest Modified with the exception of some cosmetic differences. However, the WISSOTA Modified class has a minimum weight of 2450 lbs (1,111 kg) and can run a Manual Transmission, a Spec Engine (Turning out up to 600-650 hp), and an alcohol fuel option.[3]
The season consists of 16-18 race nights (Heat races and one feature per night, per class and consolations if necessary), although due to rainouts during the season, an average of 12-14 races are run for the championship.
Each class runs their own season points. Points are tallied every weekend based on the point system by the Sanctioning body of WISSOTA.[3] Points go to the driver in the WISSOTA classes and to the car number in the Street Stocks.
- ^ "Tracks". WISSOTA. Archived from the original on 7 September 2015. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
- ^ Borderland Racing Association[permanent dead link] '2008 Street Stock Rules' Retrieved February 16, 2009
- ^ a b c WISSOTA Promoters Association Archived 2009-02-05 at the Wayback Machine '2009 Rulebook' Retrieved February 16, 2009