Victoria Day Weekend Spectacular

Get ready to launch the racing season in spectacular style! The Victoria Day Weekend Spectacular is one of Toronto Motorsports Park’s biggest annual events, and it's the ultimate adrenaline-filled getaway for car lovers, racing fans, and thrill-seekers alike.

This high-octane weekend features the John Scotti NHRA National Open, a headline event in Canadian drag racing. For 2025, the series includes Canadian National Championship chases across seven NHRA classes:

Stock/Super Stock
Top Dragster/Sportsman
Super Comp
Super Gas

Super Street
Sportsman Motorcycle
JR Dragster

But the action doesn’t stop there.

Back by popular demand is crowd favorite Rick Ream in his one-of-a-kind 1950 Bullet Nose Studebaker Firetruck. Watch as he sends it down the track on two wheels—sirens blaring, sparks flying, lights flashing, and fireworks erupting. This is drag strip entertainment at its wildest.

And if you're craving even more raw power, buckle up for Neale Armstrong and his 300 mph Jet Dragster. Powered by a real F-5 Fighter Jet engine, this fire-breathing beast tears down the strip in a jaw-dropping spectacle of smoke, flames, and thunderous burner pops.

We’re also taking a trip down memory lane with a vintage drag racing series curated by John and Aaron Reid, showcasing classic hot rods from both sides of the border. Featuring A/Gas and AA/Gas machines—think straight axles, superchargers, fenderwell headers, and no electronics—these nostalgia dragsters serve up wheel-standing, old-school action the way it used to be.

To top it off, fans can catch a four-car Nostalgia Funny Car match race. These crowd-pleasers resemble their Top Fuel cousins but sport shorter wheelbases and fiberglass bodies for that unmistakable retro flair.

Start your summer off with a bang—only at Toronto Motorsports Park!

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Event Schedule

Entertainment Lineup

Event Ticketing for spectators

Friday - May 16

Kids - 15 and under

FREE

Adults - general admission

$40.00

Every ticket is an all-access pass to the pits!

Haldimand, Norfolk, Six Nations, and MCFN residents enjoy 2-for-1 adult admission!

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Saturday - May 17

Kids - 15 and under

FREE

Adults - general admission

$80.00

Every ticket is an all-access pass to the pits!

Haldimand, Norfolk, Six Nations, and MCFN residents enjoy 2-for-1 adult admission!

CLICK TO BUY TICKETS

Sunday - May 18

Kids - 15 and under

FREE

Adults - general admission

$40.00

Every ticket is an all-access pass to the pits!

Haldimand, Norfolk, Six Nations, and MCFN residents enjoy 2-for-1 adult admission!

CLICK TO BUY TICKETS

Weekend Passes - May 16-18

Kids - 15 and under

FREE

Adults - general admission + Weekend Camping

$130.00

Every ticket is an all-access pass to the pits!

Haldimand, Norfolk, Six Nations, and MCFN residents enjoy 2-for-1 adult admission!

CLICK TO BUY TICKETS

Event Schedule

Thursday - May 15

12:00 PM - 10:00 AM

Gates open for racer parking and weekend camping

Friday - May 16

9:00 AM

Gates Open

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

NHRA Inspection

11:00 AM

Track Tech Inspection

11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

NHRA Registration

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Open Test Session-Both lanes fully prepped - $150CDN/$100US Tech Card - Jr/Dragster $30

* SHOWTIME *

7:00 PM

"Dirty Bird Ford's" - Stephens vs Stephens

"CJR HellCats" - "Blue Thunder" vs "Green Lightning"

"CJR TrackHawks" Mar vs TBA

18 TNG True North Gassers

6 AA/Gassers

Nostalgia Funny Cars "Generation X" 74

Vega vs "Iron Outlaw" 78 Mustang 2

Nostalgia Funny Cars "Frantic Ford" 77

Mustang 2 vs "Big Girl" 55 Chevy BelAir

Rick Ream's "Worlds Fastest Wheelstanding Studebaker Firetruck"

Neale Armstrong's CDRHF "Northern Warrior" Jet Dragster

Saturday - May 17

8:00 AM

Gates Open

8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

NHRA Registration and Inspection

10:00 AM

Track Tech Inspection

10:00 AM

Time Trials - Session #1 and NHRA Class Qualifying

Run Order: Super/Street, Super/Gas,Super/Comp,Top/Sprtsman/Top/Dragster Combo, Stock/Super/Stock Combo, NHRA True North Gassers, ET Classes - Mod, NHRA Jr/Dragster,NHRA Bike & Sled, Super/Pro,Street

Time Trials - Session #2 and NHRA Class Qualifying

Run Order: Super/Street, Super/Gas,Super/Comp,Top/Sprtsman/Top/Dragster Combo, Stock/Super/Stock Combo, NHRA True North Gassers, ET Classes - Mod, NHRA Jr/Dragster,NHRA Bike & Sled, Super/Pro,Street

Eliminations - Round #1

Run Order: Super/Street, Super/Gas,Super/Comp,Top/Sprtsman/Top/Dragster Combo, Stock/Super/Stock Combo, Nostalgia Super/Stock, True North Gassers, ET Classes - Mod, NHRA Jr/Dragster, NHRA Bike & Sled, Super/Pro,Street

Eliminations Continue

* SHOWTIME *

5:00 PM

"Dirty Bird Ford's" - Stephens vs Stephens

"CJR HellCats" - "Blue Thunder" vs "Green Lightning"

"CJR TrackHawks" Mar vs TBA

TNG True North Gassers Exhibition Passes

6 AA/Gassers

Nostalgia Funny Cars "Generation X" vs "Frantic Ford" 77 Mustang 2

Nostalgia Funny Cars "Big Girl" 55 Chevy BelAir vs "Iron Outlaw" 78 Mustang 2

Rick Ream's "Worlds Fastest Wheelstanding Studebaker Firetruck"

Eliminations Continue

* SHOWTIME *

7:00 PM

"Dirty Bird Ford's" - Stephens vs Stephens

"CJR HellCats" - "Blue Thunder" vs "Green Lightning"

"CJR TrackHawks" Mar vs TBA

TNG True North Gassers Exhibition Passes

6 AA/Gassers

Nostalgia Funny Cars "Generation X" 74 Vega vs "Iron Outlaw" 78 Mustang 2

Nostalgia Funny Cars "Frantic Ford" 77 Mustang 2 vs "Big Girl" 55 Chevy BelAir

Rick Ream's "Worlds Fastest Wheelstanding Studebaker Firetruck"

Neale Armstrong's CDRHF "Northern Warrior" Jet Dragster

Eliminations Continue - if required

End of Racing

Awards and Trophy Presentations

Live Music at "Slicks" Trackside Bar

Sunday - May 18

9:00 AM

Gates Open

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

NHRA Registration and Inspection

9:00 AM

Track Tech Inspection

10:00 AM

Time Trial and NHRA Class Qualifying

Run Order: Super/Street, Super/Gas,Super/Comp,Top/Sprtsman/Top/Dragster Combo, Stock/Super/Stock Combo, NHRA True North Gassers, ET Classes - Mod, NHRA Jr/Dragster,NHRA Bike & Sled, Super/Pro,Street

Eliminations - Round #1

Run Order: Super/Street, Super/Gas,Super/Comp,Top/Sprtsman/Top/Dragster Combo, Stock/Super/Stock Combo, NHRA True North Gassers, ET Classes - Mod, NHRA Jr/Dragster,NHRA Bike & Sled, Super/Pro,Street

* SHOWTIME *

2:00 PM

Nostalgia Funny Cars "Generation X" vs "Frantic Ford" 77 Mustang 2

Nostalgia Funny Cars "Big Girl" 55 Chevy BelAir vs "Iron Outlaw" 78 Mustang 2

TNG True North Gassers - Not in Rnd#2

6 AA/Gassers

"Dirty Bird Ford's" - Stephens vs Stephens

"CJR HellCats" - "Blue Thunder" vs "Green Lightning"

"CJR TrackHawks" Mar vs TBA

Neale Armstrong's CDRHF "Northern Warrior" Jet Dragster

Eliminations Continue

End of Racing

Awards and Trophy Presentations

Camping / Parking

Camping

Camping is available in our Premium Dragside Campground or General Camping.

A limited number of Premium Dragside Campground spots are available which are located adjacent to the dragstrip. Premium Dragside Campground spots are available for a $100 upgrade charge (charged per campsite). Each camper on a Premium Dragside Campground spot is required to purchase a Weekend Pass + General Camping pass for entry to the grounds and campground.

General Camping is available with the purchase of a Weekend Pass + Weekend Camping pass. Each camper is required to purchase a Weekend Pass + General Camping pass for entry to the grounds and campground.

The Toronto Motorsports Park amenities include fully serviced washrooms, including showers. We recommend bringing your own water for the weekend as the on-site water is not potable. No water/electrical hookup or grey/black water discharge is available on-site.

Camping is anything allowed: motorhomes, r/v trailers, pop-up trailers, tents, etc..

Campers are permitted to drive and park a vehicle at their campsite.

Spectator Parking

Spectator parking is FREE! However, on major event weekends we may authorize local service groups to solicit voluntary parking donations in support of their organization.

All major event spectator parking is on Toronto Motorsports Park grounds, outside the fence-line on the outer grounds. All outer grounds parking is on a grass surface.

A limited number of accessible parking spaces are available within the grounds on an asphalt parking surface -- proceed to a ticket gate for accessible parking. We recommend calling ahead to confirm accessible parking prior to your arrival.

Campers are permitted to drive and park a vehicle at their campsite.

We regret that Toronto Motorsports Park can not be held responsible for vehicle damage or lost/stolen items. We recommend always locking your vehicle and keeping valuables stowed out of sight.

Entertainment Lineup

Northern Warrior Jet Car

Neale Armstrong has been immersed in the world of drag racing from an early age, growing up within sight of Dragway Park in Kohler, Ontario. His passion for the sport led him to his first job at the track as soon as he was old enough. In 1990, he took on the role of Head Starter at Dragway Park—now known as Toronto Motorsports Park—and has remained a dedicated part of the team ever since. Today, Neale serves as the Race Director, continuing his lifelong commitment to the sport.

In 2001, Neale returned to the driver’s seat, piloting a Jet Dragster in Lou Brookman’s “Chariot of Fire,” where he achieved an impressive best run of 5.17 ET at 302 MPH. Now, he races his own self-designed Jet Dragster, the Northern Warrior, a 300-MPH powerhouse powered by an F-5 Fighter Jet engine. His deep-rooted experience, both on and off the track, makes him a true force in the world of drag racing.

Wheel Standing Fire Truck

Hailing from Mansfield, Ohio, former state trooper, EMT, and firefighter Rick Ream delivers an electrifying performance in his 1950 Bullet Nose Studebaker. As he wheel-stands down the entire track, sparks fly from the front fenders, flames roar from the exhaust, and fireworks shoot into the sky—all while sirens wail and lights flash. Behind the wheel, Rick expertly manages nearly 15 different controls, all while navigating by looking through the car’s floor to see ahead. It’s a thrilling spectacle of precision, skill, and pure adrenaline.