About Us
Sutherland Automotive Speedway is owned and operated by the Saskatoon Stock Car Racing Association (SSCRA). Our mission is to provide members with a motor sports and entertainment facility to showcase their talents and abilities, while providing our fans, corporate partners, sponsors, and media a valuable entertainment experience.
Sutherland Automotive Speedway Track Information
- Inaugural season: 2006
- Track length: 3/8-mile paved oval
- Progressive banking: straightaways 5 degrees; corners 7, 9.5, and 11 degrees
- Three racing grooves
- Grandstand seating capacity: 3319
- 15 corporate chalets
SSCRA Board and Executive
Note: Effective October 2019, there was an 8th Junior Director position added to help with the demands of Fandside. Effective October 2007, the Executive Committee was increased from 18 members to 19 members. This was done by adding an additional director and an additional junior director to the Executive Committee and the deletion of the Past President from the Executive Committee. Additionally 12 of the 19 positions (all except the junior directors) now hold a 2 year term, with 50% of the positions up for election every year. The junior director positions all hold a one year term.
President
Current (21-22) – Andrew Clewes
Past (20-21) – Andrew Clewes
Term Expires – Oct. 2023
1st Vice President
Current (21-22) – Jeff Kozak
Past (20-21) – Jeff Kozak
Term Expires – Oct. 202x
2nd Vice President
Current (21-22) – Brent Olson
Past (20-21) – Brent Olson
Term Expires – Oct. 202x
Treasurer
Current (21-22) – Kim Heilman
Past (20-21) – Kim Heilman
Term Expires – Oct. 2023
Secretary
Current (21-22) – Melanie Rocheleau
Past (20-21) – Kelsey Sheetka
Term Expires – Oct. 2023
Director - 1 (Advertising and Promotions)
Current (21-22) – Chelsey Wilson
Past (20-21) – Chelsey Wilson
Term Expires – Oct. 2022
Director - 2 (Competition)
Current (21-22) – Rob Howlett
Past (20-21) – Trevor Hannay
Term Expires – Oct. 202x
Director - 3 (Building and Grounds)
Current (21-22) – Trevor Hannay
Past (20-21) – Rob Howlett
Term Expires – Oct. 2023
Director - 4 (Fanside)
Current (21-22) – Korla Pfrimmer
Past (20-21) – Korla Pfrimmer
Term Expires – Oct. 2022
Director - 5 (Fundraising)
Current (21-22) – Ron Schneider
Past (20-21) – Thomas Quiring
Term Expires – Oct. 202x
Director - 6 (Jr Racing and Displays)
Current (21-22) – Thomas Quiring
Past (20-21) – Dusty Carrier
Term Expires – Oct. 2023
Director - 7 (Volunteers)
Current (21-22) – Russel Smith
Past (20-21) – Russell Smith
Term Expires – Oct. 2022
Junior Director - 1
Current (21-22) – Cassandra Dalsgaard
Past (20-21) – Scott Kozak
Term Expires – Oct. 2022
Junior Director - 2
Current (21-22) – Brennan Kirton
Past (20-21) – Ron Shneider
Term Expires – Oct. 2022
Junior Director - 3
Current (21-22) – Scott Kozak
Past (20-21) – Brennan Kirton
Term Expires – Oct. 2022
Junior Director - 4
Current (21-22) – Alyssa Derdall
Past (20-21) – Cassandra Masse
Term Expires – Oct. 2022
Junior Director - 5
Current (21-22) – Aaron Anderson
Past (20-21) – Will Rodwin
Term Expires – Oct. 2022
Junior Director - 6
Current (21-22) – John Quiring
Past (20-21) – Andrew McPhee
Term Expires – Oct. 2022
Junior Director - 7
Current (21-22) – Brenda Sheetka
Past (20-21) – Brenda Sheetka
Term Expires – Oct. 2022
Junior Director - 8
Current (21-22) – Darla Schneider
Past (20-21) – Darla Schneider
Term Expires – Oct. 2022
2021/2022 Committees and Committee Chairs
Advertising/Promotions/Media Relations
Chair (Director) – Chelsey Wilson
Co-Chair (Junior Director) – Cassandra Dalsgaard
Buildings & Grounds
Chair (Director) – Trevor Hannay
Co-Chair (Junior Director) – Scott Kozak
Competition
Chair (Director) – Rob Howlett
Co-Chair (Junior Director) – Brennan Kirton
Junior Racing Program/Displays
Chair (Director) – Thomas Quiring
Co-Chair (Junior Director) – John Quiring
Fan Side
Chair (Director) – Korla Pfrimmer
Co-Chair (Junior Director) – Alyssa Derdall & Darla Schneider
Fundraising
Chair (Director) – Ron Schneider
Co-Chair (Junior Director) – Aaron Anderson
Volunteers/Member Relations
Chair (Director) – Russell Smith
Co-Chair (Junior Director) – Brenda Sheetka
Technical Advisors
Mini Stock
TBA
Term Expires – Oct. 2022
Pro Truck
TBA
Term Expires – Oct. 2022
Street Stock
TBA
Term Expires – Oct. 2022
Pro Late Model
TBA
Term Expires – Oct. 2022
Sportsman
TBA
Term Expires – Oct. 2022
Legends
TBA
Term Expires – Oct. 2022
Bandolero
TBA
Term Expires – Oct. 2022
General Membership Meetings
All SSCRA members are actively encouraged to participate in our quarterly member meetings where executive committee members report on the past few months’ events. All members are encouraged to voice concerns and/or bring forward new ideas at these meetings. General Elections are held during the last meeting of the year.
Meetings start at 7:00pm at the John Remai Centre – 510 Cynthia Street, Saskatoon, Room 122 & 123 – unless otherwise posted.
2022 General Meetings are scheduled as follows:
- Monday, January 17th, 2022
- Monday, April 25th, 2022
- Monday, July 18th, 2022
- Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 (General Elections)
Executive Board Meetings
The executive meetings are scheduled for:
- Monday, January 3rd, 2022
- Monday, February 7th, 2022
- Monday, March 7th, 2022
- Monday, April 4th, 2022
- Monday, May 2nd, 2022
- Monday, June 6th, 2022
- Monday, July 4th, 2022
- Monday, August 8th, 2022
- Monday, September 12th, 2022
- Monday, October 3rd, 2022
- Monday, November 7th, 2022
- Monday, December 5th, 2022
Competition Committee
Division Meetings are held on [DATE]
- Bandolero
- Mini Stock
- Street Stock
- Pro Truck
- Sportsman
- Sask. Legends
- Race Your Junk
- Super Late Model
SSCRA History
Our history hasn’t always followed a straight path, but despite the ups and downs, our amazing members and sponsors have known how to get us going again. We thank those who have supported and continue to support us over the years!
1954
The SSCRA originated from the unincorporated Saskatoon Stock Car Racing Club, which was initially founded in 1954; the original racing program ran out of the 8th Street Racing Oval, called the Motordome, on land then owned by Andrew Hawrich.
1968
As a result of the city’s expansion, the 8th Street Racing Oval was forced to close, and the SSCRA were on the hunt for new racing land. The old racetrack area is now a residential area between McKercher Drive and Moss Avenue.
1970
Beginning in 1970, the SSCRA temporarily moved operations to the grandstand area at the current Prairieland Exhibition.
1971
Bill Kusch, a farmer just east of Saskatoon, offered the SSCRA a 23-acre parcel of land for $1 down with ten years to pay off the remaining balance. Once they secured this land, George Frey, Al Bakke, and a few other SSCRA members went to the bank, offered up their homes as security, and obtained the financing needed to start the construction of a new track. This new track was named Bridge City Speedway.
1999
The City of Saskatoon informed the SSCRA of its intention to annex the Bridge City Speedway into the boundaries of the City of Saskatoon. As was the case in 1968, this became necessary due to the city’s continued growth and expansion. Shortly after receiving this news, the SCCRA formed a Track Relocation Committee and began looking for another new location.
2004
A 35-acre parcel of land became available, just north of the city in the Rural Municipality of Common Park. The SCCRA purchased this property and construction work commenced in April 2005.
2006
The new facility, named Auto Clearing Motor Speedway, opened. It has proven to be one of the best racing facilities in Canada! Each year, drivers from across Canada and the United States compete here.
2012
This year celebrated the SSCRA’s 50th Anniversary! What a milestone, and something that members and all those who have contributed to racing in Saskatoon over the years should be extremely proud of!
2016
Our track attracted sponsor Wyant Group, and on February 3rd, 2016, we officially became Wyant Group Raceway.
2021
New sponsor, Sutherland – renamed to Sutherland Automotive Speedway.
SSCRA Lifetime Members
The SSCRA is proud to recognize the following lifetime members:
- Al Bakke
- Dave Bone
- Ken Bone
- Stan Caron
- Len Carriere
- Roger Carriere
- Doug Cooper
- Wally Eby
- Jim Gaunt
- Jerry Horsley
- Eric Huber
- Bryan Johnson
- Alex Leschenko
- Ken Ross
- Trent Seidel
- Heather Skakun
- Steve Smith
- Barry Stefaniuk
- Brien Wilson
- Bill Zubrecki
These individuals have been members of the SSCRA for a minimum 25 consecutive years. Thank you for your continued support of the SSCRA and racing in Saskatchewan!
50/50 Draws
50/50 draws run during every race. You can purchase your tickets at the main ticket booth on race nights. Winning tickets can be redeemed at the ticket booth, or you can redeem them by contacting the SSCRA business development office at (306) 956-3212.
All unclaimed ticket proceeds are donated to charity.