Racers are gearing up as the Estevan Motor Speedway is setting up the start line ahead of their 2025 season. That's opening up on May 3rd, when the speedway will host their opening night, featuring races in all classes.
President Brad Pierson says they've got plenty of work to do before the season moves forward.
"We're very excited to get going here at the start of May. Before we even get going, we're having a clean-up night tomorrow night. That will sort of get our season kicked off, and then we get into the full racing side of it come May 3rd. Three programs in May, very good lineup for the whole year and some big races, some different events going on throughout the year."
Most of the season will look as usual, with the exception of a second enduro race and a few other specialty programs through the year.
That'll include their Tougher Than Dirt Tour in June, which will feature different classes of vehicles, with a similar event in July taking place called the Dakota Modified Classic Tour.
One change coming this year is sponsored races, with local businesses able to support some of the races happening throughout the season.
"Another big difference we have for this year is sponsored race days for all but two of our earliest races. That just features local businesses where they want to show off their equipment, help us out with promotions they get good promotions out of it as well."
Pierson also touted their concession stand, which already has a menu for the year's races.
Some of the excitement is also coming from the racers, with events like the stock car class seeing some increased participation from local drivers.
Crowd sizes will be an important factor this year as Pierson feels the current situation between Canada and the US may boost viewership for local events.
"We would love to see our crowds increase this year. We think we're putting on a great product. With the change in the border situation and what's going on between the countries. We think that might even help our stands because people are looking to stay around home a bit more and enjoy what they have in front of them in their hometown."
While the situation unfolds, Pierson says he's not expecting any trouble with American spectators coming across the border to watch the races.
As the speedway is getting ready, they're hoping to see some more volunteer work before the track can be ready to race.
"We're always looking for more volunteers, like we need some help with our race day stuff. It could be working a gate, it could be helping out here or there, selling 50-50, all sorts of things. But we're always looking for other people to help us when we're not even racing."
Pierson says you don't need to be a diehard race fan to help out, with options available during the season to work outside of races so you can catch every event.
The first race of the season begins on May 3rd at 5 pm.