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
New this year, the “Northern Triple Crown” points championship, in conjunction with the Wawa ‘Northern Nationals’ and the Chapleau ‘Gold Rush Nationals’.
$5,000 total purse and Championship Trophy.
Window Decals now available
Large $7.00
Small $5.00
Includes HST.
Available at Elliot Lake Welcome Centre, Collins Hall
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.
In conjunction with the North Shore Cruisers
Location: NAPA Power Sports, Highway 108 (next to No Frills
Featuring; Show N Shine, Special Attraction Cars on Display, BBQ by Dawg House and DJ Music with Mobile Sounds
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.
The gates open for spectators at the drag race location, the Elliot Lake Municipal Airport.
Drivers will begin their time trial races and will continue throughout the day.
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.
Molson’s Beer Tent with beer also available from Manitoulin Brewing Company
One evening run at dusk from Northern Warrior and The Beast from the East Jet Cars.
The Event Closes Half An Hour After The Last Race.
The gates open for spectators at the drag race location, the Elliot Lake Municipal Airport.
Drivers will begin their time trial races and will continue throughout the day.
Sponsored by BrokerlinkGreat fun for the kids. A variety of colourful inflatable attractions. All inflatables are TSSA approved.
Sponsored by HiRail Leasing
Sponsored by Tulloch Engineering
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.
Molson’s Beer Tent with beer also available from Manitoulin Brewing Company
Award Presentations following eliminations.
Approximate time.
The Event Closes Half An Hour After The Last Race.
The gates open for spectators at the drag race location, the Elliot Lake Municipal Airport.
Drivers will begin their time trial races and will continue throughout the day.
Sponsored by BrokerlinkGreat fun for the kids! A variety of colourful inflatable attractions. All inflatables are TSSA approved.
Sponsored by HiRail Leasing
Sponsored by Tulloch Engineering
Molson’s Beer Tent with beer also available from Manitoulin Brewing Company
Performed by Valerie Mercer-Spencer
Featuring Elliot Lake Mayor, Dan Marchisella and Blind River Mayor Sally Hagman
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.
$45
$20
$120
$85
Driver Services
Pit Sites
Rules and Regulations
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NAPA AUTO PARTS TOUR
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
