With the 2026 racing season at Laird Raceway just around the corner, Saultsports is catching up with local drivers to preview what promises to be an exciting summer on the short track. From offseason preparation to new cars, rivalries, and expectations, drivers are sharing their thoughts on what it will take to compete week in and week out. As anticipation builds, fans can look forward to an inside look at the stories, goals, and determination fueling the upcoming season.

Name: Harmony Swain
Hometown: Bruce Mines, Ontario
Car: # 77
Division 2025: Factory Four
Division 2026: Factory Four
Years Racing: 2026 Second Season

Most Challenging Thing About Racing at Laird Raceway?
One of the most challenging things I would say is making sure you’re keeping up on the car, especially if there’s large maintenance to be done, and when race days get rained out it can throw a wrench into things.

Advice to Give Someone Who Might Be Interested in Racing at Laird Raceway?
Advice I’d give someone interested in racing at Laird Raceway would be to start by focusing on consistency and learning the track before pushing for speed. Also to start off in a lower class, enduro or Factory Four to see if you even like it and to get the feel of the track before moving into the larger classes.

Most Memorable Race at Laird Raceway?
My most memorable race was my very first race and it was memorable because it was slightly embarrassing. My very first race was definitely the most embarrassing—it also happened to be my first crash! I came around the corner and thought I had enough room, but I didn’t account for my offsets. I quickly realized the car was wider than I thought! It was a tough way to start, but it definitely taught me exactly where my wheels are on the track.

Team Members & Pit Crew
Megan Hayes, Morgan Swain and Hailey Swain. My dad Will Swain, Uncle Nate Munns, and friends like Ethan Dewar are always there helping in some way in the background on weekends. We were especially lucky after my first accident and my sister’s ATV crash—when everything was on hold, other drivers even came over to help us figure out getting the car back together.

How Did You Get Into Racing at Laird Raceway?
My racing career actually began in the bushes of my Aunt Megan’s backyard. I saw the car sitting there, left and forgotten for five years, and I just had to sit in it. From the second I sat in it, I knew I belonged behind the wheel. In 2024, we literally pulled it out of the brush, replaced a fuel line, and hauled it to the track for the Mike Parsons Memorial opening. We might have missed a few dry leaves under the hood because we ended up with a small fire and a blown head gasket—but even with the smoke, I knew right then that I’d be back for 2025. We haven’t looked back since.

Your Goal for Racing at Laird Raceway in 2026?
My main goal this season is to get the car back up to its original faster speed and start closing the gap with the lead pack. Toward the end of 2025, we noticed the car just didn’t have the power to keep up anymore—but that was actually our goal! We purposely started with a stock engine so I could learn, and I’m proud to say I officially outgrew it. Now, we’re looking to upgrade a few things so I can finally have the power to match my progress on the track.

Sponsors
Munns Industrial Welding Inc, Carmen Muto Plumbing, Gardewine & Guys Auto Body, and Wellwood and Sons