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February 16, 2023
So we got some definitive(ish) answers from TSN today.
First, the question that most people, including myself, were interested in, what’s happening with the NASCAR Pinty’s Series? It’s pretty much as I was expecting it to be:
“Complete coverage of the NASCAR Pinty’s Series will be available to stream through TSN+, beginning May 13, with recap programs airing on TSN’s national television feeds.”
While not saying it outright, it looks as though we will still get live coverage, only on TSN+ instead of TSN.ca, as the debut date is the same as the series opener date. Fully produced delayed coverage will follow at a later date, likely, as in the past, the following weekend.
**Update at 5:00 PM**
TSN has confirmed to me that the TSN+ boradcasts of the NASCAR Pinty's Series will be live broadcasts, as they were last year on TSN.ca
The Canadian Superbike Championship will again air as delayed coverage on the main network channels, as it did last year, beginning in June, so great news for Superbike fans.
There was nothing noted about the FEL SportsCar series this year. There was also nothing mentioned when asked about the SRX series, so assume that won’t be available, at least not as of now.
Formula One will be exactly as last year, with all the same coverage on the main TSN Channels, as well as TSN.ca and the TSN app. So all pre and post race shows, free practice, qualifying and sprint races are all available as they were last year.
TSN+ will make additional features available to F1 fans, including Pit Lane feed, Driver Tracking, Timing Feed, Mixed On-Board Cameras and “unique in-car driver feeds”.
Unfortunately, it looks like there will be no additional motorsports content on TSN+ from TSN’s motorsport analyst Tim Hauraney, which is unfortunate. For those who don’t know, Tim brings a ton of racing experience, having raced Formula Atlantic and Porsche’s in Europe, and a bunch more. TSN+ would have been the perfect place to give Tim some more, unique content that would also attract new subscribers, giving them additional value for their subscription.
Tim’s “auto racing news and analysis will appear on SportsCentre, TSN.ca, and the TSN app.”
And, finally, as I thought, pricing for TSN+ has not been released yet and will be released in the coming weeks, so you would think TSN+ will continue to be free since they can’t charge a price they don’t yet know.
There was nothing mentioned about Indy Car, as per their previous release, 8 races on the main network, with the rest on TSN+. In combination with NBC's over-the-air-network viewers will get all but 2 races from their regular subscriptions.
TSN's Regular Network Indy Car Schedule - All races will be carried on TSN+
Sunday, March 5 St Pete’s Noon TSN2/TSN+
Sunday, April 2 Texas Motor Speedway Noon TSN/TSN+
Sunday, April 16 Long Beach Streets of Long Beach Street 3pm TSN/TSN+
Sunday, May 28 107th Indianapolis 500 Oval 11am TSN/TSN+
Sunday, July 2 Mid-Ohio Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Road 1:30pm TSN/TSN+
Sunday, July 16 Toronto Streets of Toronto Street 1:30pm TSN/TSN+
Sunday, August 6 Nashville Streets of Nashville Street Noon TSN/TSN+
Sunday, Sept. 3 Portland Portland International Raceway Road 3pm TSN/TSN+
I have followed up to confirm the NASCAR PInty’s Series TSN+ coverage is live. I’ll update this article when I hear back.
On the whole I think TSN+ will be a good addition for motorsports fans in Canada, provided the price isn’t ridiculous, as was Sportsnet +, where IndyCar went to die.
It gives TSN an opportunity to build out its motorsports coverage, including Canadian motorsports, that would be impossible with just the main network channels, even with 5 of them. And a series that can advertise that it will be available on TSN, even TSN+, has a bigger potential sponsor draw than not being available at all, or only on their own live stream.
And unlike the Sportsnet offering from a few years ago, there is a lot of good, non-motorsports content to watch as well, so it’s already ahead Sportnet’s IndyCar offering.
At this point, I think the content is definitely there, and everything depends on price. If TSN wants $20 a month for it, I suspect it will have a future similar to Sportsnet +. If they put it somewhere in the $5.00 to $10.00 a month, then I think it has a chance.
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February 13, 2023
Toronto, Ontario - Packed with the utmost in luxury vehicles, super cars and hyper cars — from today and days gone by — Auto Exotica at the Canadian International AutoShow is where automotive dreams live.
Consistently one of the most popular features at the AutoShow, Auto Exotica is a showcase of vehicles most of us can only look at longingly. They represent the pinnacle of automotive production and performance, from the ultra luxurious to the super fast.
“Toronto is renowned as a leading market for luxury and super cars, and that is reflected at the Canadian International AutoShow,” says Jason Campbell, General Manager of the AutoShow. “Year in and year out, Auto Exotica has been a showcase of the finest automobiles in the world, and it is annually ranked as a fan favourite — an indication of how important the feature is for Show goers here in Toronto.”
Auto Exotica, moving to a new location on the 800 level of the South Building of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, is returning with a packed lineup of dream cars.
Autostrada Canadian Collectors
- 1990 Lamborghini LM002
- 2005 Spyker C8
- 2007 Mercedes SLR 722
- 2008 Bugatti Veyron
- 2008 Lamborghini Reventón
- 2012 Lexus LFA
- 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari
- 2017 Dodge Viper ACR Extreme
- 2019 McLaren Senna
- 2020 Ferrari 488 Pista
- 2021 McLaren Elva
- 2022 Alfa Romeo F1 C42
- 2022 Ford GT MK II
- 2022 Porsche GT3 Touring
Grand Touring Automobiles
- Aston Martin DBX707
- Bentley Bentayga Extended Wheelbase
- Koenigsegg Regera
- Lamborghini Urus Performante
- Polestar 2
- Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost
(There will also be a Lamborghini Sian and Huracan STO from GTA on the 700 level alongside the life-sized LEGO Technic Lamborghini Sian)
Tesla
- Performance Model 3
- Performance Model Y
- Model Plaid
- Model X Plaid
Barrett-Jackson
- 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
- 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
- 2017 Ford GT
- Shelby Cobra
Caravaggio Corvettes
- Tailor Made ZR1
- Tailor Made C8
Pfaff Auto
- McLaren Artura
- Ferrari F8 Tributo Spider
- 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 R (Winningest 911 GT3 R Chassis in North America)
Gentry Lane
- 2023 Lotus Emira
- 1957 Aston Martin DB 2-4
In a display separate from Auto Exotica on the 300 level in the North Building, Legendary Motorcar Co. will be showcasing three luxury vehicles:
- 2022 Ford GT Mark II
- 1961 Mercedes Benz 300 SL Roadster
- 1971 Dodge Challenger
For more information or to buy tickets, please visit autoshow.ca. Media accreditation to the 2023 AutoShow is now online and can be requested at autoshow.ca/media-registration.
Stay connected with the Canadian International AutoShow on Instagram @autoshowca, Twitter @autoshowcanada and Facebook /autoshowcanada.
About the Canadian International AutoShow, presented by The Toronto Star
Celebrating its 50th year, the Canadian International AutoShow features more than 650,000 square feet of exhibits, displays and attractions spanning the North and South Buildings of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. With an annual attendance in excess of 330,000, the Canadian International AutoShow is not only the largest automotive expo in Canada, it is also the country’s largest consumer show. A leader in lifestyle, technology and all things automotive, it is a showcase for the latest cars, trucks, SUVs, concept cars, exotics, classics, muscle cars, electric and alternative fuel vehicles.
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February 7, 2023
Toronto, Ontario - Celebrating the decades of excess when Generation X came of age, the OBLIVION ‘80s and ‘90s Car and Culture Show is returning to the Canadian International AutoShow.
A showcase that is committed to the vehicles of the 1980s and 1990s — surrounded by the pop culture elements that helped define the era (think video game arcades, big action flicks, New Wave, Hair Metal and Grunge music blaring out of ghetto blasters, pastel and neon clothing) — OBLIVION is bringing eight vintage vehicles to the 2023 AutoShow, headlined by the iconic DeLorean time machine made famous in the Back to the Future movie trilogy.
“The people of my generation have a growing sense of nostalgia and a genuine desire to re-connect with the elements of their youth, whether that is the first car they drove or the toys they played with as a kid,” says Justin Sookraj, founder of OBLIVION and owner of Wells Auto, a DeLorean-specific dealership and repair shop in Milton. “As the artifacts from the ‘80s and ‘90s become more rare, OBLIVION is a way to celebrate that culture fondly.”
The OBLIVION car show had its first event in Milton in 2018 with a strict edict that it was only showcasing vehicles from the era when Generation X (and the first wave of Generation Y) came of age. It has since become a roving show with a new venue every year that speaks to the eras it celebrates, having been at Ontario place, a vintage camp and a classic mall with 1980s architecture and aesthetic.
OBLIVION made its debut at the Canadian International AutoShow in 2020; its return will include the complete experience, with displays of pop culture tidbits that defined the decades — ghetto blasters, toys and music — and an arcade with both arcade-style and home console games ($5 for unlimited play).
At the 2023 Canadian International AutoShow, the OBLIVION exhibit will showcase a couple of instantly recognizable cars from movies and TV, plus some rare showstoppers that will get the nostalgic juices flowing. Among the cars planned to be part of the display is a 1987 Magna Torrero Prototype, one of only three ever built. Powered by a 532hp 8.1L V8, it features all-wheel drive, satellite navigation, a video entertainment system and an on-board fax machine.
Other cars to be seen at OBLIVION include:
1993 Jeep YJ, straight from Jurassic Park
1994 Alfa Romeo RZ
199 Plymouth Prowler and Trailer
1987 BMW M3
1991 Honda Civic Special Edition
1993 GMC Typhoon
“Cars produced in the 1980s are all turning 40 this decade — they are true classics in every sense of the word,” says Jason Campbell, General Manager of the AutoShow. “They are an important piece of the collector market, while also driving a strong sense of nostalgia for Generation X.”
The OBLIVION display room will be found in Castrol Alley on the 700 Level of the South Building in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (rooms 714 and 716).
For more information or to buy tickets, please visit autoshow.ca. Media accreditation to the 2023 AutoShow is now online and can be requested at autoshow.ca/media-registration.
Stay connected with the Canadian International AutoShow on Instagram @autoshowca, Twitter @autoshowcanada and Facebook /autoshowcanada.
About the Canadian International AutoShow, presented by The Toronto Star
Celebrating its 50th year, the Canadian International AutoShow features more than 650,000 square feet of exhibits, displays and attractions spanning the North and South Buildings of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. With an annual attendance in excess of 330,000, the Canadian International AutoShow is not only the largest automotive expo in Canada, it is also the country’s largest consumer show. A leader in lifestyle, technology and all things automotive, it is a showcase for the latest cars, trucks, SUVs, concept cars, exotics, classics, muscle cars, electric and alternative fuel vehicles.
About OLBIVION
The OBLVIION Car and Culture show is a love letter to all things ‘80s and ‘90s — the posters, magazines, movies, music video games and, of course, the iconic cars that cater to the nostalgic desires of Generation X. An update on the “classic” car show, OBLIVION showcases the new classics in the automotive world. Held annually in the summer, it is a roving show that each year selects a unique location that speaks to days gone by — starting in Milton in 2018, it has since staged shows at Ontario Place, a vintage summer camp and, in the summer of 2022, a classic shopping mall in London, Ont., with period architecture and skylights. For more information, visit oblivioncarshow.ca.
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February 13, 2023
The 64th running of the “Leavitt Machinery” Knox Mountain Hill Climb takes place May 20-21, 2023 in the city of Kelowna B.C. at Knox Mountain Park. The hill climb is the longest annually running paved hill climb in North America & attracts the top drivers from throughout B.C., Alberta & the Northwest United States.
The hill climb is 2.2 miles (3.5km) long & climbs 800 feet (245 meters) with a total of 10 turns from bottom to top for an average grade of 6.7%
Cars are run one at a time, each trying to reach the top of the hill in the lowest elapsed time. Drivers/Cars compete in various classes from open wheel formula cars to various sports car & sedan classes including powerful high horsepower GT cars. There is also a vintage race car class that brings out some great old cars from the past.
Each driver hopes to be crowned “King of the Hill” by posting the fastest time of the weekend. Each car gets one practice run & up to 7 timed runs over the course of the weekend. King of the Hill in 2022 was Mark Uhlmann in his Stohr WF1 sports racer.
The hill climb also supports two local charities, Kelowna General Hospital Foundation and Joeanna’s House.
More information about this great event & registration is available at www.knoxmtnhillclimb.ca
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February 6, 2023
– TSN and TSN+ are Canada’s new home for complete live coverage of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, highlighted by the iconic INDY 500 and HONDA INDY TORONTO
– Multi-platform F1® coverage on TSN features practice, qualifying, and unique live feeds for every race on the calendar, including the CANADIAN GRAND PRIX on June 18
– TSN delivers every race of the NASCAR season, continuing with the DUEL AT DAYTONA on Feb. 16
Toronto, Ontario – Canada’s Sports Leader goes full throttle into 2023 as the country’s destination for the biggest events in auto racing, featuring complete live coverage of every race from the newly-acquired NTT INDYCAR SERIES, as well as Formula 1® and NASCAR.
NTT INDYCAR SERIES
As announced last month, TSN and TSN+ are Canada’s new home for the 2023 NTT INDYCAR SERIES, with eight races available on TSN’s national television feeds, including the iconic INDY 500 and HONDA INDY TORONTO, and complete live coverage of every race on TSN+. The season opens with the FIRESTONE GRAND PRIX OF ST. PETERSBURG on Sunday, March 5 at 12 noon ET on TSN and TSN+. TSN’s complete NTT INDYCAR SERIES broadcast schedule is available here.
2023 IndyCar Series on TSN
| Date | Race | Track | Course | Time (ET) | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 5 | St. Pete | Streets of St Pete | Street | Noon | TSN2/TSN+ |
| Sunday, April 2 | Texas | Texas Motor Speedway | Oval | Noon | TSN/TSN+ |
| Sunday, April 16 | Long Beach | Streets of Long Beach | Street | 3pm | TSN/TSN+ |
| Sunday, April 30 | Barber | Barber Motorsports Park | Road | 3pm | TSN+ |
| Saturday, May 13 | IMS 1 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | Road | 3:30pm | TSN+ |
| Sunday, May 28 | 107th Indianapolis 500 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | Oval | 11am | TSN/TSN+ |
| Sunday, June 4 | Detroit | Streets of Detroit | Street | 3pm | TSN+ |
| Sunday, June 18 | Road America | Road America | Road | 1pm | TSN+ |
| Sunday, July 2 | Mid-Ohio | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | Road | 1:30pm | TSN/TSN+ |
| Sunday, July 16 | Toronto | Streets of Toronto | Street | 1:30pm | TSN/TSN+ |
| Saturday, July 22 | Iowa Race 1 | Iowa Speedway | Oval | 3pm | TSN+ |
| Sunday, July 23 | Iowa Race 2 | Iowa Speedway | Oval | 2pm | TSN+ |
| Sunday, August 6 | Nashville | Streets of Nashville | Street | Noon | TSN/TSN+ |
| Saturday, August 12 | IMS 2 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | Road | 2pm | TSN+ |
| Sunday, August 27 | Gateway | World Wide Technology Raceway | Oval | 3:30pm | TSN+ |
| Sunday, Sept. 3 | Portland | Portland International Raceway | Road | 3pm | TSN/TSN+ |
| Sunday, Sept. 10 | Laguna Seca | WeatherTech Raceway | Road | 2:30pm | TSN+ |
Formula 1
TSN delivers all practice, qualifying, and race-day coverage throughout the 2023 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP season, beginning with the BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX on Sunday, March 5 at 10 a.m. ET on TSN, TSN.ca, and the TSN app. The network’s F1 coverage is highlighted by the CANADIAN GRAND PRIX, live from the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montréal on Sunday, June 18. TSN’s complete Formula 1 broadcast schedule is available here. Complete French-language coverage of F1 is available on RDS.
Exclusive live companion feeds for each F1 race, including Pit Lane, Driver Tracker, Timing Feed, Mixed On-Board Cameras, and unique in-car driver feeds are available on TSN+. Canadian F1 driver Lance Stroll’s onboard camera feed is available for every race, along with three additional rotating camera feeds.
TSN+ also features complete qualifying and race-day coverage throughout the FIA FORMULA 2 CHAMPIONSHIPTM and FIA FORMULA 3 CHAMPIONSHIPTM seasons. Fans can visit the TSN+ schedule for the most up-to-date broadcast schedule details.
NASCAR
TSN delivers every race on the calendar from both the 2023 NASCAR CUP SERIES and 2023 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES, with live coverage of practice and qualifying available exclusively on TSN+. The new season continues with the DUEL AT DAYTONA on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m. ET on TSN, TSN.ca, and the TSN app. Fans can visit TSN.ca and the TSN app for up-to-the-minute breaking news, analysis, and the network’s NASCAR CUP SERIES and NASCAR XFINITY SERIES broadcast schedules.
Currently available for a limited-time free preview, TSN+ is a new, direct-to-consumer streaming product available exclusively on mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs. TSN+ lets fans go deeper into the sports they love from Canada’s Sports Leader, featuring live streaming-only coverage from a multitude of marquee sports properties. Additional information about TSN+ is available at TSN.ca/TSN+. Direct-to-consumer pricing and subscription options will be announced in the coming weeks.
Throughout the season, TSN’s auto racing analyst Tim Hauraney delivers breaking news, analysis, and interviews. Fans can follow auto racing news and updates throughout the season across TSN platforms, including TSN.ca, the TSN app, SPORTSCENTRE, DIGITAL SPORTSCENTRE, and TSN’s official Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok accounts.
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