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Northern Ontario's Longest Running Airport Drag Race
THE NORTH SHORE CHALLENGE IS CELEBRATING THEIR 20TH YEAR.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU, JULY 19TH TO JULY 21ST 2019
Elliot Lake Dragway Countdown
20th Annual North Shore Challenge
The North Shore Challenge is in its 20th year and remains Northern Ontario's biggest and most spectacular motor sports event. Held at the Elliot Lake Airport Dragway this 1/8 mile drag race offers thrilling race action along with jet cars, firetruck wheelstander, funny cars, classic car show, Deric Farquhar Memorial Mayor’s Challenge Race, live concert with The Shed Jammers, Science North, giant bouncyland and climbing wall for the kids, VIP area, Molson's pouring station, food and merchandise vendors and more! RUSH….to get your tickets today!
"Elliot Lake always has something special to entice the drivers back to the great North. It is without question one of the most fun events each and every year on the tour. It's our version of Christmas in July!"
Arnie Malcolm of A.D.M. Motorsports
- DO NOT bring dirt bikes, 4 wheelers, go carts, etc. unless it is your designated pit vehicle. You must have a valid driver’s license to drive a pit vehicle.
- Helmet laws are in effect and will be strictly enforced by the OPP.
- Race entries limited to one golf cart or regular quad for towing AND it must be registered with the track AT THE TIME you enter the facility with your racer. Decals will be issued.
- A motor home towing the race car trailer, no extra charge. If you want to tow in with anything else AND bring a motor home in as well you MUST have the motor home with you when you purchase your tech card and park. A regular motor home charge will apply.
- Any rider/driver or crew member or person in association with a rider/driver or crew member who is considered to be under the influence of any drug, alcohol or any judgment impairing substance will be expelled from the race and escorted off the premises – along with the entire crew and vehicle associated with the offender.
- Violators endangering others with reckless and inconsiderate driving habits (whether it is in/on a race vehicle or a pit vehicle) will be expelled from the race facility with the entire crew and race vehicle without a refund.
- Tow-vehicles and race cars in the pit area only! Saving pit spaces will not be allowed.
- Any personal alcoholic beverages are to be kept and consumed at your own camp site. Absolutely NO BOTTLES allowed.
- A quiet-time noise-free policy is in effect from 11 pm until 7am. No generators, no cars running, no loud music.
- Rain-out policy: In case of a rain-out, at any time of the rain-out, the first prize money in every class will be drawn from the remaining eligible racers. In the classes of Super Pro and Semi Pro, there will be four names drawn. In the classes of Street, Motorcycles and Drag Sleds, and Junior there will be only two names drawn.
- Quiet Hours start at 11 pm and this is strictly enforced by security and the OPP.
The North Shore Challenge offers its visitors a wide variety of food and merchandise vendors at the event.
General Merchandise
Snap on Tools | Fast Eddie | Hi Rev Racing | Meyersburg Flea Market and Antiques
Food Vendors
Fireside Classic Grill | Toppers Pizza | Mr. Sausage | Min’s Outdoor Catering | Cara’s Rocket Luncher
If you would like to be a vendor at our event please fill out the Vendors Form and mail, email or fax it to us. You must provide a certificate of insurance and full payments before your application is considered complete.
- 3 SPECTACULAR DAYS
- 20 YEARS AND COUNTING
- 47000 DOLLARS IN CASH PAYOUTS
Event Schedule
18
July
2019
11:00AM - 4:00PM
NAPA Power Sports Customer Appreciation Day
In conjunction with the North Shore Cruisers
Location: NAPA Power Sports, Highway 108 (next to No Frills
Featuring; Show N Shine, North Shore Challenge Featured Special Attraction Cars on Display, BBQ by Dawg House and DJ Music with Mobile Sounds
18
July
2019
4:00PM - 10:00PM
Pre-Registration at the Elliot Lake Airport
Location: Elliot Lake Airport
Any vehicles arriving after 10PM are to line up in the Pit Area for Friday Morning.
NO PARKING on the Airport Road. NO EXCEPTIONS.
19
July
2019
8:00AM
Spectator Gates Open
The gates open for spectators at the drag race location, the Elliot Lake Municipal Airport.
19
July
2019
8:00AM
Time Trials
Drivers will begin their time trial races and will continue throughout the day.
19
July
2019
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Bouncy Land
Sponsored by Brokerlink
Great fun for the kids who can bounce on various colourful inflatable attractions
NEW THIS YEAR…CLIMBING WALL.
All inflatables are TSSA approved.
19
July
2019
2:00PM
Molson's Beer Tent Opens
Molson’s Beer Tent with beer also available from Manitoulin Brewing Company
19
July
2019
Dusk
Thrill Show: Night of Fire
One evening run at dusk from Northern Warrior and The Beast from the East Jet Cars.
19
July
2019
Evening
Event Closes
The Event Closes Half An Hour After The Last Race.
20
July
2019
8:00AM
Spectators Gates Open
The gates open for spectators at the drag race location, the Elliot Lake Municipal Airport.
20
July
2019
8:00AM
Time Trials
Drivers will begin their time trial races and will continue throughout the day.
20
July
2019
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Bouncyland
Sponsored by BrokerlinkGreat fun for the kids who can bounce on various colourful inflatable attractions All inflatables are TSSA approved.
20
July
2019
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Climbing Wall
Sponsored by HiRail Leasing
20
July
2019
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Science North 'Agricultural Science'
Sponsored by Tulloch Engineering
20
July
2019
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Classic Car Show
Sponsored by 92.7 Rock
All cars are welcome. Registration opens at 9:00AM.
Souvenir dash plaques to first 75 entries, winner trophies and swag giveaways.
20
July
2019
11:00AM
Molson's Beer Tent Opens
Molson’s Beer Tent with beer also available from Manitoulin Brewing Company
20
July
2019
2:00PM
Elimination Rounds
Award Presentations following eliminations.
20
July
2019
7:00PM
The Shed Jammers in Concert
Approximate time.
20
July
2019
Evening
Event Closes
The Event Closes Half An Hour After The Last Race.
Sunday July 21st
21
July
2019
8:00AM
Spectators Gates Open
The gates open for spectators at the drag race location, the Elliot Lake Municipal Airport.
21
July
2019
8:00AM
Time Trials
Drivers will begin their time trial races and will continue throughout the day.
21
July
2019
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Bouncyland
Sponsored by BrokerlinkGreat fun for the kids who can bounce on various colourful inflatable attractions All inflatables are TSSA approved.
21
July
2019
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Climbing Wall
Sponsored by HiRail Leasing
21
July
2019
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Science North 'Agricultural Science'
Sponsored by Tulloch Engineering
21
July
2019
11:00AM - 3:00PM
Strong Person Demo
21
July
2019
12:00PM
Molson's Beer Tent Opens
Molson’s Beer Tent with beer also available from Manitoulin Brewing Company
21
July
2019
1:00PM
National Anthems
Performed by Hot Chocolate Quartette
21
July
2019
1:00PM
Deric Farquhar Memorial Mayor's Challenge Race
Featuring Elliot Lake Mayor, Dan Marchisella and Blind River Mayor Sue Jensen
Attractions
Night of Fire Thrill Show
One evening run at dusk from Northern Warrior and The Beast from the East Jet Cars Watch in awe as these powerful jet cars amp up the excitement as they roar down the runway spewing flames amidst a cloud of smoke! “Exhilarating!!”
Hot Rod Fire Truck Wheelstander
See the run of the Hot Rod Fire Truck, a 1950 Bullet-Nose Studebaker Fire Truck Wheel-Stander.
Bouncy Land and Climbing Wall
Great fun for the kids who can bounce on various colourful inflatable attractions.NEW THIS YEAR…CLIMBING WALL
All inflatables are TSSA approved.
Live Music 'The Shed Jammers'
Check out local rock band, the Shed Jammers. Playing classic rock music at well as 90s favourites they are sure to keep you dancing and rocking out.
Classic Car Show
Presented by North Shore Cruisers & 92.7 ROCK. Come and join us at the Classic Car show on Saturday, July 20th starting at 10:00AM. Trophy show will include best in class, best in show and mayor's choice. All cars entered will receive a special commemorative dash plaque.Great Family Attractions
There’s hours of fun to be had at our great family attractions including a Bouncyland, Climbing Wall and Science North’s “Agricultural Science” interactive exhibit. Parents can drop off their children for up to two hours at our supervised area. Be assured your child is safe while you enjoy the races. Paperwork will have to be filled out upon registration of the child with contact information, etc. Parents or Guardian are required to stay on site at the event.
Pass Prices
Adult Event Pass
$45
- All Day Access
- Access to Special Attractions
- On Track Attractions
Youth Event Pass
$20
- All Day Access
- Access to Special Attractions
- On Track Attractions
VIP Adult Event Pass
$120
- All Day Access
- Access to Special Attractions
- On Track Attractions
- Onsite VIP Parking
- Track Elevated Tented Area
- Prime Viewing of the Races
- Private VIP Bar
- Complimentary Drink Tickets
- Complimentary Food
VIP Youth Event Pass
$85
- All Day Access
- Access to Special Attractions
- On Track Attractions
- Onsite VIP Parking
- Track Elevated Tented Area
- Prime Viewing of the Races
- Complimentary Food
Drivers Information
Driver Services
- Single space (18 ft wide) provided in the pit lane with race entry. Maximum of 3 vehicles and/or trailers permitted.
Pit Sites
- Absolutely NO Bottles
- NO Fireworks
- NO Pets
- Generators must be off at 11:00 PM
- Weekend wristbands required for everyone in pit parking after 8:00 PM
- Toilet rentals available through Jim's Portables, Whitefish. These are serviced toilets and are available for $80.00 plus tax. Call 1-866-279-1110 or visit their website to book. Toilets may not be available after May 30th.
Rules and Regulations
- DO NOT bring dirt bikes, 4 wheelers, go carts, etc. unless it is your designated pit vehicle. You must have a valid driver’s license to drive a pit vehicle.
- Helmet laws are in effect and will be strictly enforced by the OPP.
- Race entries limited to one golf cart or regular quad for towing AND it must be registered with the track AT THE TIME you enter the facility with your racer. Decals will be issued.
- A motor home towing the race car trailer, no extra charge. If you want to tow in with anything else AND bring a motor home in as well you MUST have the motor home with you when you purchase your tech card and park. A regular motor home charge will apply.
- Any rider/driver or crew member or person in association with a rider/driver or crew member who is considered to be under the influence of any drug, alcohol or any judgment impairing substance will be expelled from the race and escorted off the premises – along with the entire crew and vehicle associated with the offender.
- Violators endangering others with reckless and inconsiderate driving habits (whether it is in/on a race vehicle or a pit vehicle) will be expelled from the race facility with the entire crew and race vehicle without a refund.
- Tow-vehicles and race cars in the pit area only! Saving pit spaces will not be allowed.
- Any personal alcoholic beverages are to be kept and consumed at your own camp site. Absolutely NO BOTTLES allowed.
- A quiet-time noise-free policy is in effect from 11 pm until 7am. No generators, no cars running, no loud music.
- Rain-out policy: In case of a rain-out, at any time of the rain-out, the first prize money in every class will be drawn from the remaining eligible racers. In the classes of Super Pro and Semi Pro, there will be four names drawn. In the classes of
- Street, Motorcycles and Drag Sleds, and Junior there will be only two names drawn.
- Quiet Hours start at 11 pm and this is strictly enforced by security and the OPP.
Super Pro
Proudly sponsored by ELNOS
Full Weekend: $400
Saturday ONLY $250
Sunday ONLY $250
Semi Pro
Proudly sponsored by OK Tire
Full Weekend: $200
Daily (p/day): $125
Snowmobile / Motorcycle
Proudly sponsored by KPMG
Full Weekend: $200
Daily (p/day): $125
King of Street
Proudly sponsored by Canadian Tire
Full Weekend: $100
Note: only 150 King of Street guaranteed entry. First come, first served.
Junior Pro
Proudly sponsored by Jim’s Portable Toilets & Septic Systems
Full Weekend: $100
Daily (p/day): $75
Super Pro
Each Day: $200
Semi Pro
Each Day: $75
Snowmobile / Motorcycle
Each Day: $75
King of Street
Buy Back: $50
Junior Pro
Buy Back: $25
Rules and Rates
Buybacks are available in the first and second round ONLY.
ONE (1) buy back maximum per driver
Buy backs are to be paid at the Starter Tower.
$47,000 IN CASH PAYOUTS – THE LARGEST PAYOUT IN THE NORTH!!!
Super Pro – Will be run with a SPLIT LADDER
Over $20,000 Weekend Purse
Saturday: $10,000 to win
Sunday: $10,000 to win
Paying down Top 16
Semi Pro
Daily Purse: $4,100 Saturday & Sunday
Paying down Top 16
Snowmobile / Motorcycle
Daily Purse: $1,500 Saturday & Sunday
Paying down Top 4
King of Street
$1,000 to win Saturday and a Trophy
Paying down Top 8
Junior Pro
Daily Purse: $150 Saturday & Sunday and a Trophy