🏎️ 2027 Can-Am Mini Challenge: Host Hotel Booking Now Open!
August 27th, 2026: Heading to the track for the 2027 Can-Am Mini Challenge? We’ve secured an exclusive group rate at the Holiday Inn Express Bowmanville—just 20 minutes from Canadian Tire Motorsport Park!Demand will be high during the VARAC Vintage Grand Prix weekend, and room availability at the special group rate is limited.
How to Get the Exclusive Booking Details:To keep our special rate secure, the direct reservation link isn’t published publicly on the site. To receive the link:
- Head over to our Contact Us Page.
- Send us a message requesting hotel info along with your preferred email address.
- We’ll add you to our official race mailing list and email you the complete hotel reservation package right away!
Lock in your stay early to enjoy our group rate, perks like complimentary hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and more! Submit your request via the Contact Us page today! 🏁
SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT!
August 3rd, 2026
The Can-Am Mini Challenge team is pleased to announce Janderson Heads as a returning Class sponsor for our next big event! 
Hosted by VARAC, the race will take place at the iconic Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (formerly Mosport) during the VARAC Vintage Grand Prix event in June of 2027. 
Jason Anderson has once again stepped up to support the Mini racing community. Need proof of performance? Janderson Heads powered the 2024 Can-Am Mini Challenge overall winner, Greg Wold’s car, along with the 2nd and 5th place finishing cars of Dan Wold and Paul Bastyr, respectively! 
Expect to see more Janderson Heads-equipped cars tearing up the track in 2027!
Learn more about the event, the track, and our amazing partners here:
Can-Am Mini Challenge: https://canamminichallenge.com/
VARAC: https://www.varac.ca/
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park: https://canadiantiremotorsportpark.com/
John Wittenauer
Event Chairman, Can-Am Mini Challenge Race
🏎️ 2027 Can-Am Mini Challenge Race: Event Update July 31, 2026
Gear up Mini racers!
The iconic Can-Am Mini Challenge is returning to the high-speed twists and turns of Mosport (Canadian Tire Motorsports Park) next June, hosted by VARAC at the VARAC Vintage Grand Prix event. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or taking on the track’s legendary elevation changes for the first time, here is everything you need to know to get ready.
📅 Event Schedule Overview
- Wednesday, June 16 | Arrival & Tech Inspection
- Arrival: Registration opens at the main track gate.
- Tech Inspection: Opens at 5:30 PM and runs until dusk. To make things easy, Tech inspectors will likely visit our dedicated Mini paddock directly!
- Thursday, June 17 | Test & Tune / Community Night
- Practice Day: Mandatory practice session for drivers who have not previously competed at Mosport.
- Tech: Available all day in the paddock.
- Track Walk: Permitted on Thursday evening after track activities wrap up.
- Potluck Dinner: Join the group in the paddock Thursday evening! Bring a dish, grab a drink, and catch up with fellow racers.
- Friday, June 18 | Practice & Qualifying
- Dial in your setup and lock in your starting position.
- Saturday, June 19 & Sunday, June 20 | Feature Races
- Wheel-to-wheel action all weekend! Note: Your finish position in each race determines your starting position for the next.
🏆 Race Classes
We will be hosting four distinct classes within the Can-Am Mini Challenge feature races:
- Small Bore
- Big Bore
- GT-4 / GT-5 / GT-L
- Mini Variants
🛠️ Tech Inspection & Safety Checklist
Please review the following requirements before arriving at the track:
- Fast-Track Tech: If your car has a valid annual tech stamp from your home sanctioning body (dated within one calendar year of the event), simply present your logbook and helmet at Tech.
- Helmets: Must be rated Snell 2020 or newer.
- Seatbelts: Harnesses must be within their valid expiration date.
- Fire System & Window Nets: Dates are not actively checked, but equipment must be present and functional.
- Lithium Batteries: Allowed, but must be declared at Tech. You will be issued a specific hazard sticker to place on your car for safety crew awareness.
- Decals: Official event decals will be provided. Required sponsor decals must be placed as directed, and VARAC decals must be placed on both sides and the rear of the car.
🏨 Accommodations & Paddock Camping
- Hotel Block: A special group rate has been arranged at the Holiday Inn Express Bowmanville—located just 20 minutes from the track. The group rate is only available via the link, so please do not call the hotel directly or book on the hotel’s website.
📩 A dedicated booking link for the group rate will be emailed to drivers in September.
- Camping & RVs:
- Dry camping / RV spots (no hookups) can be rented directly through the track.
- Overnight stays in your race rig inside the paddock are permitted.
⛽ Track Amenities & Logistics
- Trackside Tire Service: Capable of servicing 12-inch wheels and larger. Please plan accordingly if you run 10-inch wheels.
- Fuel Station: Pay-at-the-pump (Credit Card only). Available fuels include Unleaded 98, Unleaded 94.9, and Leaded 110 (Approx. $18/gal).
- Food & Atmosphere: Expect a fantastic crowd! There are plenty of concession stands throughout the facility, and the Mini Meet North group will be setting up a dedicated compound—making this one of the premier spectator events of the season.
As always, don’t hesitate to contact me for questions or assistance. See you in the paddock!
John Wittenauer
Event Chairman, Can-Am Mini Challenge Race