Riverside International Speedway

Riverside International Speedway 1/3 mile high-banked speedway in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Riverside, home of the IWK 250. For more information please visit www.riversidespeedway.ca.

Riverside International Speedway was built and opened in 1969 under the helm of Antigonish businessman John Chisholm. The venue has consistently attracted big shows, big crowds, and big names – including NASCAR’s Benny Parsons, Kevin Lepage, Ricky Craven, Aric Almirola, Marcos Ambrose, David Reutimann, Regan Smith, Joey Logano, Brad Keselowski, Kenny Wallace, Mark Martin, and others. For over 50 y

ears Riverside International Speedway has been recognized as a premiere stock racing facility in Canada. The 1/3-mile high-banked asphalt oval roars to action several times a year for special events. It is the home of the IWK 250 – widely known throughout North America as a "bucket list" event for racers and fans alike. Located in James River, between New Glasgow and Antigonish, the facility is easily accessible at exit 30 on Trans Canada Highway 104.

WOW - FREE grandstand admission for kids 15 & under to our NASCAR Canada / Fort Garry Industries Pro Stock Tour doublehe...
06/11/2026

WOW - FREE grandstand admission for kids 15 & under to our NASCAR Canada / Fort Garry Industries Pro Stock Tour doubleheader on June 27, part of the Maple Leaf Classic presented by Tidal Tractor. Two of the top touring series in the country in one great big show capped with a fantastic fireworks display. Don't you dare miss it! Event information including ticket purchase and camping reservations, here: https://bit.ly/4rZtbTX NASCAR Canada Series

06/10/2026

In less than three weeks, on Friday June 26, Matt Minglewood and the band are going to rock Riverside along with opening act Hammer Down! Licensed area (19+) and all ages tickets available starting at just $48 for adults and $10 for kids. Save $10 on adult tickets if you get them with a Saturday race ticket! Tickets and more at risconcerts.ca. 😀

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Advance registration is now open for the June 27 Fort Garry Industries Pro Stock Tour race, part of the Maple Leaf Class...
06/07/2026

Advance registration is now open for the June 27 Fort Garry Industries Pro Stock Tour race, part of the Maple Leaf Classic presented by Tidal Tractor. Save on pit admission if you register with us by June 20 using the form at the following link: https://bit.ly/4efrZXQ 😎
Maritime Pro Stock Tour

Good job driver! Nice truck!! 😍 Tune in to the race at 2:30 (AT) this afternoon (TSN+/FS1)
06/06/2026

Good job driver! Nice truck!! 😍
Tune in to the race at 2:30 (AT) this afternoon (TSN+/FS1)

We see you, rookie! 👀

P3 in practice! Cole Butcher

P7 - Ben Rhodes
P8 - Jake Garcia Racing
P14 - Ty Majeski

Three weeks from today we'll have one of the biggest stock car racing shows in the nation with 450 laps of feature racin...
06/06/2026

Three weeks from today we'll have one of the biggest stock car racing shows in the nation with 450 laps of feature racing for two of Canada's top touring series. 300 laps and time trials for NASCAR Canada, and 150 laps and heat races for the Fort Garry Industries Pro Stock Tour. You don't want to miss this one! Tickets, camping reservations, and more here: https://bit.ly/4rZtbTX
NASCAR Canada Series Maritime Pro Stock Tour

We're proud to be an associate sponsor on Cole Butcher's NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series ride this year - so proud we're o...
06/05/2026

We're proud to be an associate sponsor on Cole Butcher's NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series ride this year - so proud we're offering a SPECIAL EDITION t-shirt featuring Cole and the truck tailgate showing our logo! They're available in a unisex crew neck and a ladies v-neck. Only $35, including HST. Pre-order today and pick yours up on June 26-27 or July 15-18. They're limited production so we can't be sure they'll be available for purchase at the track - pre-order here: https://www.riversidespeedway.ca/store/

WAITLIST ALERT: With our permanent camping sections fully reserved for the IWK 250 Super Weekend (July 15-18), we've sta...
06/04/2026

WAITLIST ALERT: With our permanent camping sections fully reserved for the IWK 250 Super Weekend (July 15-18), we've started an overflow waitlist to help determine if we can acquire space nearby to accommodate an overflow section. If you're looking for a site please use the following link to sign up: https://bit.ly/43eNUt6 Continue checking the interactive maps on reservation pages the as sites may become available randomly (and automatically) if they are cancelled. Anyone who has a campsite reserved that they will not be using (for a camping unit) is encouraged to turn it in for a full refund by emailing [email protected].

06/03/2026

Good to see 2017 champion Dylan Blenkhorn on the high banks this afternoon! He’ll be part of the June 27 show running the Fort Garry Industries Pro Stock Tour 150. Tickets available now at www.riversidespeedway.ca. 😎 Maritime Pro Stock Tour Blenkhorn Racing

06/03/2026

Keeping with the Riverside family theme from earlier...another very cool moment from Saturday's show when Ryan Chisholm, grandson of track founder, the late John 'Nova' Chisholm, gave the command to start engines with Patty Lawrence, son of Jerry 'Jer Bear' Lawrence - our original and longtime track announcer. 😊

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101 Beaver Mountain Road
Antigonish, NS
B2G2L1

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