With the 2026 racing season at Laird Raceway just around the corner on Friday, June 26th, 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.

Hometown: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Car #: 71
Division 2025: Factory Four
Division 2026: Factory four
Years Racing: 5

Most Challenging Thing About Racing at Laird Raceway?
The summer heat!

Advice to Give Someone Who Might Be Interested in Racing at Laird Raceway?
Don’t worry about having the best or fastest car, just go out there and have fun!

Most Memorable Race at Laird Raceway?
My first race ever in the enduro division in 2022, what a wild experience!

Team Members
Terry McClelland, Jay McCoy, Schyler McCoy, Jason McCoy

How Did You Get Into Racing at Laird Raceway?
Before I was born my mom would go to the track to watch my grandpa Terry McClelland race while she was pregnant with me. I also grew up at laird watching my grandpa and dad Jay McCoy race, running around the field in the grandstand area, going into the pits to visit drivers and get autographs after the races, I always had this burning passion to get behind the wheel of one of those cars one day, I was determined.

Your goal for racing at Laird Raceway in 2026?
Have a blast, gain more experience/track time, and work on technique to improve my skills as a driver.

Sponsors
Roy Graham Trucking Ltd, Sammy’s Backpacks, Push Indoor Cycling Studio, Classic Signs

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