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{{Short description|Canadian stock car racing series}}
{{Infobox motorsport championship
| name            = Ontario Stock Car Association of Asphalt Racers
| logo            = OSCAAR Racing Logo.jpg
| image-size      =
| caption         = Ontario's Premier Auto Racing Entertainment Series
| category        = [[Stock car racing]], [[Modified stock car racing|modifieds]], [[Sprint car racing|sprint cars]]
| country/region  = [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]
| inaugural       = 1990
| folded          =
| drivers         =
| teams           =
| constructors    =
| tires           =
| champion driver = 2021 Hot Rods - {{flagicon|CAN}} Steve Book <br> 2021 Modifieds - {{flagicon|CAN}} TJ Edwards
| champion team   =
| manufacturer    =
| website         = {{URL|http://www.oscaar.ca/|OSCAAR}}
| current_season  =
}}
The '''Ontario Stock Car Association of Asphalt Racers''', usually shortened to the acronym '''OSCAAR''', is a Canadian [[Stock car racing|stock car]] [[Auto racing|racing]] series featuring three divisions, [[Modified stock car racing|Open Wheeled Modifieds]], [[Hot Rod]]s and [[Midget car racing|Pro Sprint]].<ref name=OSCAAR_rules>{{cite web|title=2012 OSCAAR Rules|url=http://www.oscaar.ca/rules/|access-date=14 February 2012}}</ref> It has been running since 1990, with Dave Burbridge winning the inaugural championship.<ref>{{cite web|title=2d Racing|url=http://www.2dracing.bravehost.com/team.html|access-date=27 June 2016}}</ref> Previously the series included an [[Late model|Outlaw Super Late Models]] division.
==OSCAAR Modified Series==
The OSCAAR Modified Series was created in 2012 and consists of 450 horsepower [[Modified stock car racing#Asphalt modified|asphalt modified]] stock cars.
===Champions===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Champion
! Hometown
!
|-
!2012
| {{flagicon|CAN}} Gary McLean
| Conn, Ontario
|
|-
!2013
| {{flagicon|CAN}} Gary McLean
| Conn, Ontario
|
|-
!2014
| {{flagicon|CAN}} Gary McLean
| Conn, Ontario
|<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2014|title=Kimball, Shepherd battle at Autumn Colours|work=The Peterborough Examiner|url=https://www.pressreader.com/canada/the-peterborough-examiner/20141014/282076275116528|access-date=July 17, 2020}}</ref>
|-
!2015
| {{flagicon|CAN}} Gary McLean
| Conn, Ontario
|
|-
!2016
| {{flagicon|CAN}} Gary McLean
| Conn, Ontario
|
|-
!2017
| {{flagicon|CAN}} Luke Gignac
| Port McNicoll, Ontario
|<ref>{{Cite news|last=McCubbin|first=Ashley|date=October 13, 2017|title=Luke Gignac, ADAMS Motorsports Crowned 2017 OSCAAR Modified Champion|work=Inside Track Motorsport News|url=https://www.insidetracknews.com/news/driver-and-team-releases/item/7694-luke-gignac-adams-motorsports-crowned-2017-oscaar-modified-champion.html|access-date=July 17, 2020}}</ref>
|-
!2018
| {{flagicon|CAN}} Cory Horner
| Blackstock, Ontario
|<ref>{{Cite news|last=McCubbin|first=Ashley|date=January 14, 2019|title=OSCAAR drivers and crews gather to celebrate 2018 season|work=Inside Track Motorsport News|url=https://www.insidetracknews.com/news/press-releases/item/8532-oscaar-drivers-and-crews-gather-to-celebrate-2018-season.html|access-date=July 19, 2020}}</ref>
|-
!2019
| {{flagicon|CAN}} A.J. Emms
| Orillia, Ontario
|
|-
!2020
|colspan=2|[[COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario|No championship title awarded]]
|
|-
!2021
|{{flagicon|CAN}} TJ Edwards
|Guelph, Ontario
|
|}
==OSCAAR Hot Rod Series==
The OSCAAR [[Hot rod|Hot Rod]] Series is for vintage-bodied cars with crate engines and modern running gear. The cars include Studebakers, Tri-Five Chevrolets, Camaros, Mustangs, and Barracudas of the muscle car era and began in 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Miller|first=Tim|date=January 8, 2020|title=For 2020, watch for even faster growth on local race tracks|work=The Hamilton Spectator|url=https://www.thespec.com/sports/hamilton-region/2020/01/08/tim-miller-for-2020-watch-for-even-faster-growth-on-local-race-tracks.html|access-date=July 20, 2020}}</ref>
===Champions===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Champion
! Hometown
!
|-
!2017
| {{flagicon|CAN}} Tyler Hawn
| Oro-Medonte, Ontario
|
|-
!2018
| {{flagicon|CAN}} Tyler Hawn
| Oro-Medonte, Ontario
|
|-
!2019
| {{flagicon|CAN}} Tyler Hawn
| Oro-Medonte, Ontario
|<ref>{{Cite news|last=Clarke|first=Jim|date=October 15, 2019|title=Feature events take Sunday spotlight at Peterborough Speedway's Autumn Colours Classic|work=The Peterborough Examiner|url=https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/sports/peterborough-region/2019/10/15/feature-events-take-sunday-spotlight-at-peterborough-speedway-s-autumn-colours-classic.html|access-date=July 20, 2020}}</ref>
|-
!2020
|colspan=2|[[COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario|No championship title awarded]]
|
|-
!2021
|{{flagicon|CAN}} Steve Book
|Brantford, Ontario
|
|}
==OSCAAR Pro Sprint Series==
The OSCAAR Pro Sprint Series was launched in 2016 and consists of 1/4 scale [[Sprint car racing|sprint style cars]], powered by 440cc snowmobile engines that generate approximately 85 horsepower.  Each car weighs 450&nbsp;lbs, run one inch off the ground and can reach upwards of 100&nbsp;mph.<ref>{{Cite web|title=OSCAAR - About|url=https://oscaar.ca/about-2/|access-date=July 20, 2020|website=OSCAAR.ca}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=February 6, 2016|title=OSCAAR Set to Launch New Pro Midget Division in 2016|work=ShortTrackMusings.com|url=https://shorttrackmusings.com/2016/02/06/oscaar-set-to-launch-new-pro-midget-division-in-2016/|access-date=July 20, 2020}}</ref>
===Champions===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Champion
! Hometown
!
|-
!2016
| {{flagicon|CAN}} Ted Greenwood
| Alliston, Ontario
|<ref>{{Cite web|last=McCubbin|first=Ashley|date=January 27, 2017|title=OSCAAR Pro Midget drivers & crew gather to celebrate 2016 season|url=http://www.racecanada.biz/index.php/news2/oval-racing/3243-oscaar-pro-midget-drivers-crew-gather-to-celebrate-2016-season|access-date=July 20, 2020|website=RaceCanada.ca}}</ref>
|-
!2017
| {{flagicon|CAN}} Jordan Hanna
|
|
|-
!2018
| {{flagicon|CAN}} Daniel Hawn
| Oro-Medonte, Ontario
|
|-
!2019
| {{flagicon|CAN}} Daniel Hawn
| Oro-Medonte, Ontario
|<ref>{{Cite news|date=December 5, 2019|title=Daniel Hawn "Extremely Honored" with Back-to-Back Pro Sprint Titles|work=ShortTrackMusings.com|url=https://shorttrackmusings.com/2019/12/05/daniel-hawn-extremely-honored-with-back-to-back-pro-sprint-titles/|access-date=July 20, 2020}}</ref>
|-
!2020
|colspan=2|[[COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario|No championship title awarded]]
|
|}
==OSCAAR Outlaw Super Late Model Series==
The OSCAAR Outlaw Super Late Model Series was a division in OSCAAR for 27 seasons. The cars consisted of a low-cut, flat-sided [[late model]] chassis that were offset to the drivers side for better cornering on oval tracks and allowed the greatest horsepower of any Ontario stock car division. The series final season was in 2017.  It was replaced by the new Ontario Outlaw Super Late Model Series the following year.
===Champions===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Champion
! Hometown
!
|-
!2002
| {{flagicon|CAN}}  Stu Robinson, Jr.
|Holland Landing, Ontario
|
|-
!2003
| {{flagicon|CAN}}  Stu Robinson, Jr.
|Holland Landing, Ontario
|
|-
!2004
| {{flagicon|CAN}}  Rob Clarke
|London, Ontario
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!2005
| {{flagicon|CAN}}  Rob Clarke
|London, Ontario
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|-
!2006
| {{flagicon|CAN}}  John Fletcher
| Milton, Ontario
|<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 6, 2007|title=Champion stock car racers run in family|work=Wheels.ca|url=https://www.wheels.ca/news/champion-stock-car-racers-run-in-family/|access-date=July 20, 2020}}</ref>
|-
!2007
| {{flagicon|CAN}}  Derrick Tiemersma
| Newmarket, Ontario
|
|-
!2008
| {{flagicon|CAN}} Glenn Watson
| Barrie, Ontario
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|-
!2009
| {{flagicon|CAN}} Glenn Watson
| Barrie, Ontario
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|-
!2010
| {{flagicon|CAN}} Glenn Watson
| Barrie, Ontario
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|-
!2011
| {{flagicon|CAN}} Glenn Watson
| Barrie, Ontario
|
|-
!2012
| {{flagicon|CAN}} Brandon Watson
| Stayner, Ontario
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|-
!2013
| {{flagicon|CAN}} Brandon Watson
| Stayner, Ontario
|
|-
!2014
| {{flagicon|CAN}} Andrew Gresel
| Sauble Beach, Ontario
|<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 16, 2014|title=OSCAAR Champions Crowned at Autumn Colours Classic|work=Speed51.com|url=https://speed51.com/oscaar-champions-crowned-at-autumn-colours-classic/|access-date=July 20, 2020}}</ref>
|-
!2015
| {{flagicon|CAN}} Kevin Cornelius
| Orangeville, Ontario
|
|-
!2016
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[J. R. Fitzpatrick]]
| Cambridge, Ontario
|<ref>{{Cite news|last=Johns|first=Clayton|date=October 13, 2016|title=JR Fitzpatrick Wins OSCAAR Championship At Autumn Colours|work=Inside Track Motorsport News|url=https://www.insidetracknews.com/news/driver-and-team-releases/item/6473-jr-fitzpatrick-wins-oscaar-championship-at-autumn-colours.html|access-date=July 19, 2020}}</ref>
|-
!2017
| {{flagicon|CAN}} Glenn Watson
| Barrie, Ontario
|
|}
==Tracks==
===Current===
{{GeoGroup}}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Track!!City!!Province!!Length!!Banking
|-
| [http://www.brightonspeedway.ca/ Brighton Speedway]||[[Brighton, Ontario|Brighton]] <br /><small> {{Coord|44.039597| -77.672152|region:CA-ON_type:landmark|name=Brighton Speedway}}</small>||[[Ontario]]||1/3 mile clay oval||
|-
| [[Delaware Speedway]]||[[Delaware, Ontario|Delaware]] <br /><small> {{Coord|42|55|49|N|81|25|4|W|region:CA-ON_type:landmark|name=Delaware Speedway}}</small>||[[Ontario]]||1/2 Mile||Turns 5°-7°
|-
| [[Flamboro Speedway]]||[[Hamilton, Ontario|Hamilton]]<br /><small>{{Coord|43.328234|-80.023583|region:CA-ON_type:landmark|name=Flamboro Speedway}} </small>||[[Ontario]]||1/3 Mile||
|-
| [[Peterborough Speedway]]||[[Peterborough, Ontario|Peterborough]]<br /><small>{{Coord|44.28174|N|78.42649|W|region:CA-ON_type:landmark|name=Peterborough Speedway}}</small> ||[[Ontario]]||1/3 Mile||
|-
| [[Sauble Speedway]]||[[Sauble Beach, Ontario|Sauble Beach]] <br /><small> {{Coord|44.62744|N|81.21400|W|region:CA-ON_type:landmark|name=Sauble Speedway}}</small> ||[[Ontario]]||1/4 Mile||
|-
| [[Full Throttle Motor Speedway]]||[[Varney, Ontario|Varney]]<br /><small>{{Coord|44.12520|N|80.80168|W|region:CA-ON_type:landmark|name=Full Throttle Motor Speedway}}</small>||[[Ontario]]||1/4 Mile||Turns 30°
|-
| [[Sunset Speedway (Ontario)|Sunset Speedway]]||[[Innisfil, Ontario|Innisfil]]<br /><small>{{Coord|44.28028|N|79.61067|W|region:CA-ON_type:landmark|name=Sunset International Speedway}}</small>||[[Ontario]]||1/3 Mile||
|}
===Former===
{{GeoGroup}}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Track!!City!!Province!!Length!!Banking
|-
| [[Barrie Speedway]]||[[Barrie, Ontario|Barrie]] <br /><small> {{Coord|44|28|38|N|79|30|54|W|region:CA-ON_type:landmark|name=Barrie Speedway}}</small>||[[Ontario]]||1/3 Mile Tri-Oval||Progressive
|-
| [[Grand Bend Motorplex|Grand Bend Speedway]]||[[Grand Bend, Ontario|Grand Bend]]<br /><small> {{Coord|43.2911|N|81.7182|W|region:CA-ON_type:landmark|name=Grand Bend Speedway}}</small> ||[[Ontario]]||1/4 Mile Tri-Oval||12°
|-
|[[Jukasa Motor Speedway]]
|[[Cayuga, Ontario|Cayuga]]<br /><small>{{Coord|42.935061|-79.966565|region:CA-ON_type:landmark|name=Jukasa Motor Speedway}} </small>
|[[Ontario]]
|5/8 Mile
|Turns 8.5°
|-
|[[Kawartha Speedway]]
|[[Fraserville, Ontario|Fraserville]]<br /><small>{{Coord|44|12|32|N|78|23|30|W|region:CA-ON_type:landmark|name=Kawartha Speedway}}</small>
|[[Ontario]]
|3/8 Mile
|
|-
| [[Canadian Tire Motorsport Park#Mosport Speedway|Mosport Speedway]]||[[Bowmanville, Ontario|Bowmanville]]<br /><small> {{Coord|44|3|7|N|78|41|4|W|region:CA-ON_type:landmark|name=Mosport Speedway}}</small>||[[Ontario]]||1/2 Mile||Turns 6°
|}
==See also==
* [[NASCAR Pinty's Series]]
* [[APC United Late Model Series]]
==References==
{{Reflist}}
==External links==
{{Refbegin}}
*{{Official website|http://www.oscaar.ca/}}
{{Refend}}
[[Category:Motorsport in Canada]]
[[Category:Auto racing series in Canada]]
[[Category:Stock car racing]]
[[Category:Stock car racing series]]
[[Category:Recurring sporting events established in 1990]]