By OntarioOval.com – The 2012 short track racing season is officially underway and OntarioOval.com will be previewing the events held each week here in Ontario.

Throughout the year we encourage people to visit our SCHEDULE section to find out what is happening at their favourite race tracks. Also, returning for the 2012 season is the popular OntarioOval.com SUPER SCHEDULE which is a compilation every schedule from every track in the province. For the hardcore Ontario short track fan, this is a schedule like none other.

Weekend Preview: Weekend of April 27th – 29th

Saturday, April 28th - Flamboro Speedway will return to action after it opened its gates last weekend. It will be the first night of racing for the always competitive Late Model division. Also on the racing card will be the Thunder Cars, Mini Stocks and Pure Stocks. Pit Gates Open at 4pm, Grandstands Open at 5pm, Qualifying begins at 6:00pm and the Main Events start at 7:30pm. for more information visit www.flamborospeedway.ca.

Saturday, April 28th – Merrittville Speedway will kick off its 2012 season with the annual Spring Sizzler. Extra laps and extra dollars are on the line for all divisions in competition. The 358 DIRTcar Modifieds will race 50 laps for $2,000 to win, the DIRTcar Sportsman will compete for 40 laps with $700 on the line and the Hoosier Stocks will run a 30 lap feature for $300 to win. Pit Gates Open at 3pm, Grandstands Open at 5:30pm, Hot laps begin at 6pm and racing starts at 7pm. For more information visit www.merrittvillespeedway.com.

Stay tuned each week as we preview the upcoming race events happening in Ontario. Plus, make sure to visit our SUPER SCHEDULE to plan your next trip to an Ontario oval!