Ahead of the 2025 Kulwicki Cup winner announcement, I’m sharing my full interview with longtime KDDP Director Tom Roberts. He reflects on Alan’s legacy, driver development, Cole Butcher’s impact, and the heart behind one of short track racing’s most meaningful programs.
Head-to-head: #83 Cory Hall vs. #2 Ashton Tucker across every shared start since 2024 (SLMS, Pro Stock Tour). Who leads? Tucker 12–9, with a 2.29 average finish and 86% podiums, plus results from the Speedway 660 250 and Mike Stevens Memorial 254. Hall owns the higher ceiling—nine total wins and a 2025 edge (6–3). Clean tables show wins by year, series splits, and “when neither won.”
From Enduros to Pro Stocks, Charlottetown’s Robbie MacEwen has built one of the Maritimes’ most underrated, consistent careers. With multiple championships, more than 30 Modified wins, and strong results across the Maritime Pro Stock Tour and Super Late Model Series, MacEwen has become known for his balance, precision, and veteran poise behind the wheel. In this feature, we look at his journey, and what’s next for the #40 team heading into 2026.
Nova Scotia’s #28 Cole Butcher has capped off one of the most dominant short-track seasons in recent memory - clinching 3 ASA championships and making his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut with Halmar Friesen Racing at Bristol Motor Speedway. The Porters Lake driver will return to the No. 62 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for the season finale at Phoenix, marking his second start. Butcher’s 2025 campaign included major victories at Five Flags, Anderson, and Slinger, plus 3 straight Blizzard Series wins and a guaranteed spot in the Snowball Derby.
#2 Ashton Tucker followed up his dominant 2024 with a title-winning 2025 season, capturing the Maritime Pro Stock Tour championship, adding more SLMS and unsanctioned wins, and further cementing his legacy as one of the region's greatest.
At just 19, #01 Tanton Wooldridge became the youngest champion in Maritime Late Model Touring Series history. In this full-length feature, the SLMS title winner opens up about his most pivotal moment of 2025, his mindset, and what comes next as he aims to turn consistency into victory lane success in 2026.
Donnie Wilson Motorsports has long been a proving ground for future NASCAR talent, producing names like Chandler Smith, Sammy Smith, Corey Heim, William Sawalich, and Giovanni Ruggiero — several of whom are already NASCAR race winners. Cole Butcher, the team’s longest-tenured and most senior full-time driver, now takes his own step onto that path. While he’s been busy dominating the ASA STARS National Tour, his Truck Series debut at Bristol shows he’s following in the footsteps of his Wilson teammates who’ve already made the leap.
#26 Braden Langille returns to the IWK 250 after a strong 2025 start, including top finishes in the Pro Stock Tour and SLMS. Despite a hard crash at Riverside, he’s back with a rebuilt car, momentum, and a mission.
Tanton Woolridge, 19, is making waves in the SLMS with a calm, strategic approach and back-to-back top-five finishes. From Bandolero champ to Pro Stock standout, this rising PEI racer shares his journey, influences, and goals in an exclusive full-length feature and interview.
Cory Hall sweeps his 3 entries in the first 4 Maritime Late Model races, leading 336 of 450 laps, while Ashton Tucker wins at Petty—full PST & SLMS recaps, preview, lap-leader stats, standings.
In this article we go over Cole Butcher’s 2025 ASA STARS/Southern Super Series totals, 6 of his May-June race results, and what is coming next.
After a sensational season that saw Ashton Tucker win the Super Late Model Series title and his 4th Speedway 660 250, the hottest driver in the Maritimes now shifts focus to a full-time Pro Stock Tour campaign—where he’ll have to contend with reigning Tour champion Jarrett Butcher in what’s shaping up to be a must-watch rivalry. If that wasn't enough, he will also seek victory in the Oxford 250.
Several Pro Stock Tour stars got their first taste of victory in 2024—so who’s next? In this article six standout drivers who may be poised to earn their first Maritime Pro Stock Tour win in 2025 are highlighted.
A short recap of the ASA Southern Super Series Mobile Race, brief season recap, stats, standings, and preview of upcoming May Races at Nashville Fairgrounds, Hickory Motor Speedway, and Newport Speedway
Braden Langille, Legends and Bandolero standout with some Late Model experience is set for a return for 2025 after a several year hiatus, in this article we look at his history, and get insight into what’s to come
This interview catches up with #25 Maritime Pro Stock driver, and #35 Fr8 Racing Southeastern US driver Gage Gilby, taking a brief look at his path to 2025, and going over his Fr8 deal and first race experience with them.
Donnie Wilson Racing’s #28 Cole Butcher led every lap in the ASA Southern Super Series race #4 at 5 Flags Speedway, making it look easy.
Donnie Wilson Racing’s #28 Cole Butcher has several compelling story lines leading up to this weekend’s ASA Southern Super Series double-header.
#28 Donnie Wilson Motorsports driver Cole Butcher wins his 2nd straight ASA STARS National Tour Race, taking over the Championship Points Lead in the process.
Canada’s #28 Cole Butcher has been very strong at the iconic Five Flags Speedway, and has only been getting better. In this article we take a look at his recent success, and trajectory.
Despite missing 2 races, Butcher was dominant in ASA in 2024, while Roderick's consistent, top tier performance across the season secured the title. This article explores the missed opportunities and "what-if" scenarios, and how they may have changed the championship outcome.
A look at the legacy of Maritime Racer Scott Fraser, both during his time on the track, and after his passing.
Taking a look at the finale, and the season that took us there, along with quotes from numerous drivers.
Best Single-Seasons in Maritime Racing by an Individual Driver (2001-2023) Ranking by Performance Points (Just for fun)
All-Time Super Late Model Series Driver Ranking by Performance Points (Just for fun)
This article explores the many variables that can be, or are crucial to winning races, along with the role of luck that goes along with them.
A look at the career of Terry Clattenburg, Maritime Racing Legend, including feedback from the man himself.
Butcher Racing’s #54 Jarrett Butcher is looking for his first 250 victory, and currently leads the Pro Stock Tour Points
Nova Scotia Canada’s Cole Butcher is going to win the 2024 ASA STARS National Tour, and this is why
A look at Race #2 of the 2024 ASA Stars National Tour Schedule - Cole Butcher wins
A reaction/review to the twin-PASS Hickory Races, 2024 Easter Bunny 150 & St. Patrick’s Day 150
Interview with Legends racing young star, seeming destined for a future in a Pro/Super Late Model
A semi-brief look at a lot of the racers competing in the 2024 twin-PASS Hickory Races (Easter Bunny + St. Patrick’s 150)
Interview with Maine racing legend Mike Rowe, still competing into his 70s
A look at Derek Griffith’s progression through Late Models, ARCA, and NASCAR, as well as his attitude
Volume 1 of the ECI Pro Stock Tour Unofficial Programme, Season 2023 Re-Cap
An article addressing a concern about my coverage of American racers
Interview with veteran Northeast Based driver Trevor Sanborn
Audio Interview with Lonnie Sommerville
Interview with New Brunswick’s Lonnie Sommerville, an accomplished veteran who’s travelled, raced locally, and has helped many people.
Interview with Eddie MacDonald, going over his history in different classes, and where he may be going next.
An opinion piece about Johnny Clark of Maine, and his time at Speedway 660, New Brunswick (Controversies have occurred)
A look at Chase Elliot & William
Byron’s early Late Model Years, a bit of NASCAR, and current Late Model Years
An interview with Russell Smith Jr. of the Pro Stock Tour, going over his path so far, and trajectory moving forward.
A look at the different challenges and present momentum behind the SLMS and Pro Stock Tour going into 2024
A continuation, where we perform data analysis looking at driver car counts in various ways, and how they interact with perceived competitive parity on the pro stock tour.
An In-Depth Interview with Anthony Campi Racing about the team’s vision, it’s experiences with drivers like William Byron, and it’s development philosophy with drivers like Sammy Smith.
An attempt at a balanced look at issues of equality in the motorsports world, and the degree of sincerity behind actions.
A look at just how good Bubba Pollard is in a Late Model, past and present, and where things will go from here.
Jimmy Renfrew Jr. is a very promising, up and coming racer, with a great attitude. Here we look at his progression, and consider his future.
A data-driven, visualized look at the 22 season history of the ECI Pro Stock Tour’s History.
An interview with Steven Austin, Maritime Racing flagman, getting his perspective on racing, and how he got into his role
A comprehensive analysis of full-time driver counts over the 22 seasons of ECI Pro Stock Tour history, as well as the total number of cars to participate in at least 1 race over the 22 season history. Trends will be looked at, and questions asked about why, or what can be done.
A look at the career of Raphael Lessard to date, with a particular focus on his Super Late Model days, featuring an interview at the end.
Condensed article version: A look at the career of Raphael Lessard to date, with a particular focus on his Super Late Model days, featuring an interview at the end.
A look at the New Smyrna Speedway World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing event, with an emphasis on Maritime drivers’ history in the event, as well as looking at Cole Butcher’s debut, which pairs as his first race on his full-time ASA Stars National Tour schedule.
Part 3 of an article series comparing what I believe are the most prominent Pro/Super Late Model Asphalt template-bodied racing regions - featuring California.
Part 2 of an article series comparing what I believe are the most prominent Pro/Super Late Model Asphalt template-bodied racing regions, this time focusing on the US Northeast.
Interview with John Rankin of New Brunswick, and a recap of some highlights through his years of Pro Stock & Sportsmen Racing
Part 1 of an article series comparing what I believe are the most prominent Pro/Super Late Model Asphalt template-bodied racing regions - featuring Wisconsin, Southeast USA, and North Carolina.
A look at the Super Late Model Series’ debut season, some challenges faced, and some off-season moves, driving momentum and enthusiasm for 2024.
Travis Benjamin’s late model racing background, and future plans/some thoughts on Northeast Racing & Canadian Racing
Here we take a look at Florida Driver #51 Stephen Nasse, one of the best Super Late Model drivers’ career arc, and how he feels and has been affected/grown, in relation to past controversies.
A look into a 13 year old Kylie Glick’s racing journey, she recently joined forces with Naake-Klauer team in a Jr. Late Model and is taking to them very quickly, she looks to progress to Pros and Super Late Models.
Preview of some of the best drivers from the Snowflake 100 & Snowball Derby, 2023
Interview with Ontario’s young Kyle Steckly as he prepares for the Snowflake 100 in Florida this weekend
A look at the Canadian Drivers competing at the Snowball Derby weekend in Florida, 2023
Snowball Derby Preview, featuring Cole Butcher
Companion piece to my feature on The Maritime Racing Network Podcast
Background on 08 Nicholas Naugle’s Racing career, featuring a preview of the Snowflake 100, and an interview with the driver
Analysis of the importance of rule enforcement in motorsports
Maritime Late Models 2023 All American 400 ASA Tour Championship Battle Preview, feat. Cole Butcher Interview
Recap of the best highlights of 2023’s Maritime Pro/Super Late Model Season
A piece about the significance of the upcoming 2023 Winchester 400, co-sanctioned by ASA CRA Super Series and ASA STARS National Tour.
Interview/Article with Ashton Tucker - winner of both the SLMS and ECI Pro Stock Tour season finale’s
All-Time Pro Stock Tour Driver Ranking by Performance Points (Just for fun)
Interview with Pro Stock Tour Star #67 Dylan Blenkhorn coming off of his stellar Summer Clash 250 win at Scotia Speedworld, leading up to the Mike Stevens Memorial at Petty International Raceway.
Article/Interview with 2023 ECI Pro Stock Tour rookie of the year award winner: #77v Jordan Veinotte
An Interview with #16 Dylan Gosbee, as he heads into the Sept. 30th Finale at Petty, seeking the first ever SLMS championship
Interview with #99 Craig Slaunwhite, Maritime Pro Stock Tour Leader going into the Finale at Scotia Speedworld, 2023
An Interview with series win leader, and points contender #54 Jarrett Butcher, going into the Pro Stock Finale
A look at Cole’s latest ASA race: Glass City 200, a spotlight on the strength of Maritime Racing, an examination of momentum & streaks in racing, and questions that time will answer.
Condensed version of: An independent, unbiased assessment of both Maritime Pro/Super Late Model Touring Series’, comparing pros and cons of each.
An independent, unbiased assessment of both Maritime Pro/Super Late Model Touring Series’, comparing pros and cons of each.
Context of Cole Butcher’s recent successes, especially in PASS, leading up to the 50th Oxford 250, accompanied by a Race Recap.
Comprehensive recap of The Summer Clash 250 at Scotia Speedworld
Learn Cole Butcher’s Maritime roots, and PASS Super Late Model growth, as he looks to defend his Oxford 250 crown this August 27th.
Condensed version of: Learn Cole Butcher’s Maritime roots, and PASS Super Late Model growth, as he looks to defend his Oxford 250 crown this August 27th.
Preview of The Summer Clash 250 for the casual, or unaware demographic, with an emphasis on a local who came up through these races, and has found success in the USA
History of ASA Stars National Tour Racer Cole Butcher’s ascent, leading up to his first ASA win.
Once again, the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing proved why it remains one of the toughest and most rewarding weeks in short track racing. For the Canadian and Maritime drivers who made the journey south, the nine nights at New Smyrna Speedway offered both hard-earned results and invaluable experience against some of the best short-track competitors in North America.
From podium runs and top-10 finishes to lessons learned in deep, aggressive fields, the 2026 edition added another chapter to the long-standing connection between Canadian racers and one of Florida’s most demanding short tracks.