Riverside to Host $3000 to win Enduro on May 30th

Track Release

JAMES RIVER, NS (December 9, 2025) – Management at Riverside International Speedway is excited to announce that the 2026 season will open on May 30 with a new event, the East Coast Enduro Challenge, offering a whopping $3,000 to win along with being crowned the inaugural East Coast Enduro Challenge champion. Specifically crafted to showcase the popular fun and affordable Enduro stock car, the event will see a format that closely resembles “traditional” stock car shows with Heat Races, Last Chance and Non-Qualifiers races, setting the field for the feature race, which could see as many as 41 cars on the grid.

While the winner gets the $3000 cheque, second place pays an impressive $1500, and third place $1,000. Every car that starts the Feature and up to 20^th-place in the Last Chance race will see a payout, with those in the Feature getting at least $100 and those in the Last Chance at least $50. The winner of the Last Chance race will have the choice of the $250 winners’ cheque or forfeiting it for a provisional (41^st-place) starting spot at the rear of the Feature and a chance at the $3000 to win.

“We wanted to do something different to start the season,” said Joan Roue, manager at Riverside. “We’ve watched the Enduro division grow throughout North America with great interest, and were pleased with the Enduro exhibition race we had in September. We’ve been working on this since then and hope it’s one every Enduro racer and fan on the East Coast circles on their calendar.”

Drivers are encouraged to have fun with paint schemes for their car; there will be a prize for the best-looking car. Each car will need to carry a unique car number. Car numbers will be assigned in the order registrations are received. Registration for the East Coast Enduro Challenge will open early in the new year. Building rules (2025) are available now, with 2026 amendments expected to be minimal and also available early in the new year. All of this, along with payouts and formats, and a pre-registration form, can be found at www.riversidespeedway.ca (For Racers/ Enduro).

Kids 15 & under will be admitted free; tickets for those 16 & older will be available in advance (date TBA) and at the gate on race day. Camping will be free for self-contained RVs (no services).

With this announcement, the 2026 season at Riverside is taking shape. Besides the East Coast Enduro Challenge on May 30, events announced to-date include the Maple Leaf Classic Weekend with a concert featuring Matt Minglewood Band on June 26 and racing with NASCAR Canada and the Fort Garry Industries Pro Stock Tour on June 27; the IWK 250 Super Weekend with racing on July 15, 17, and 18 and a Tailgate Party on July 16; and the Back to School Spectacular featuring the FGI Pro Stock Tour on September 12. The August Summer Sizzler date featuring the Maritime Allstar Sportsman Series is TBA – stay tuned, along with support class announcements for each show. More schedule information at www.riversidespeedway.ca.

Tickets and camping for the Maple Leaf Classic Weekend will be available starting tomorrow (December 10) at Noonat www.riversidespeedway.ca.

Tickets and camping for the IWK 250 Super Weekend will be available in the new year. Fans should stay tuned to Riverside’s website, social media (Facebook, X, and Instagram) for the latest news.

About Riverside International Speedway:

Since 1969, Riverside International Speedway has been recognized as a premier stock racing facility in Canada. The 1/3-mile high-banked asphalt oval roars to action several times each year for special events. It is the largest outdoor entertainment venue in eastern Canada and the home of the IWK 250 – widely known throughout North America as a “bucket list” event for racers and fans alike. It also hosts the NASCAR Canada Series in its only stop on the East Coast. Located in James River between New Glasgow and Antigonish, the facility is easily accessible at Exit 30 on Trans-Canada Highway 104. For more information, please visit www.riversidespeedway.ca or call 902-863-2410 (May to September) or 902-404-7049(October to April).