News and Updates

  • News Bullet

    So, what are you doing on Saturday night?   Here’s a suggestion – you should join us at Sunset Speedway on Saturday, June 8 as A.J. Emms will be running the No. 20 Peterbuilt Late Model.   Grandstands opens at 4:30 pm, with time trials for the first of two 35-lap Late Model features taking…

  • A.J. Emms Scores Heat Victory at Jukasa Motor Speedway

    HAGERSVILLE, Ontario — Battling handling issues through the 40-lap feature, A.J. Emms scored an 11th-place finish on Sunday afternoon at Jukasa Motor Speedway. The No. 14 Modified showed speed in qualifying on Saturday, as Emms was able to score the victory in heat race. He would then draw the seventh-place starting spot for the feature.…

  • Emms Racing Welcomes TL Tire as Marketing Partner

    ORILLIA, Ontario — Following a successful weekend at Sunset Speedway to start the season, Emms Racing is proud to welcome TL Tire as a marketing partner for the 2019 campaign. Located at 8561 Highway 12 W in Orillia, TL Tire is your number one source for all of your tire services. They are dedicated to giving…

  • A.J. Emms Scores Heat Victory at Sunset Speedway

    INNISFIL, Ontario —- The hard work through the off-season paid off for Emms Racing as A.J. Emms showed speed throughout qualifying for Spring Velocity on Saturday at Sunset Speedway. Emms started off his season on a high note, winning his opening qualifier following a battle with fellow competitor Chad Strawn through the second half. He…

  • News Bulletin!

    So, what are you doing on Saturday night?   Here’s a suggestion – you should join us at Sunset Speedway on Saturday, May 4 as A.J. Emms will be running the No. 20 Peterbuilt Late Model as part of the track’s season opener.   Front Gates open at 3:30 pm, Racing starts at 5pm. See…

  • Emms Racing Welcomes Back FMR Scrap Buyers

    ORILLIA, Ontario — With preparations in full swing for the 2019 season, Emms Racing is proud to welcome back FMR Scrap Buyers as a marketing partner. Located at 18 Kitchener St in Orillia, Ontario, FMR Scrap Buyers is ready to handle any of scrap and recycling needs. They take in a variety of material, ranging from…

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About A.J Emms

Hometown: Orillia, Ontario

Years racing: 24

D.O.B.: July 14th 1993

Occupation: Vice Principal

Undergraduate Degree at Nipissing University Physical and Health Education; Graduate of the Lakehead University Education Program

Crew: Jeff, Jayne, Cassie, Ryan, Josh, Marcus

Racing Resume

-5 time Go Karting Champion (Simcoe, Toronto, Kawartha-Durham Kart Clubs)

– Over 50 plus wins in go karting

– Canadian National Go Kart Champion (2007)

– Participated in and completed the Mosport Bridgestone racing academy

– Hurricane Midget Rookie of the year

– Three-time 2nd place finisher in Hurricane Midgets points

– Several Hurricane Midget wins (10+)

– 2014 Outlaw Modified Champion

– 2019 OSCAAR Modified Champion

– Current Record Holder for OSCAAR Modified Career Starts, Top-Five’s and Top-10’s

– 2013: 5 Can Am Midget Starts, highlighted by 17th to 7th place run at Barrie Speedway (Several top 10 finishes)

– 2013: 4 Pro 4 (Outlaw) Modified Starts; 1 win, 1 second place finish, 1 fourth place finish and 1 DNF

– 2013: Raced in the World Series at Thompson International Speedway in Connecticut in a Pro 4 modified. Caught up in an accident while running second.

– 2014 Outlaw Modified Champion

– 7 Feature wins out of 12 races in the Outlaw Modified Racing Series

– Winner of the U.S/ Canadian Showdown at Full Throttle Speedway sweeping the night winning all 3 Feature races

–2015: 6th in OSCAAR Modified Points, highlighted by a third place finish at Delaware Speedway

–2016: 2nd in OSCAAR Modified Points, highlighted by a victory in the Autumn Colours Classic at Peterborough Speedway

– 2017: 2nd in OSCAAR Modified Points, highlighted by a victory at Sauble Speedway

– 2018: 11th in OSCAAR Modified Points following a partial schedule, highlighted by a runner-up at Jukasa Motor Speedway with a heat win at Peterborough Speedway

– 2019 OSCAAR Modified Championship with three OSCAAR feature victories, seven heat wins and 10 feature top-five’s, plus the 2019 Rick Woolner Memorial Champion. Made his debut in the ROC Modified Series at Jukasa Motor Speedway

– 2020: Three top-six’s in a shortened four race schedule, including a feature victory at Sunset Speedway.

– 2021: 4th in OSCAAR Modified Points following four top-five’s and six top-10’s, including a victory at Sunset Speedway after starting tail of the field and a heat win at Peterborough Speedway’s Autumn Colours Classic

– 2022: 4th in OSCAAR Modified Points following nine straight podiums and eight heat wins

– 2023: Three OSCAAR Modified victories with an average finish of 2.86 on a partial schedule and a third-place finish at the OSCAAR Hot Rod Series Autumn Colours Classic

– 2024: Ran seven OSCAAR Modified events with an average finish of third, including a victory at Full Throttle Motor Speedway; Three top-10’s in three Race of Champions Asphalt Sportsman Modified competition with a career-best eighth at Spencer Speedway 

Career OSCAAR Victories

  1. 2016 Autumn Colours Classic
  2. 2017 Sauble Speedway
  3. 2019 Delaware Speedway (June)
  4. 2019 Flamboro Speedway (July)
  5. 2019 Flamboro Speedway (August)
  6. 2020 Sunset Speedway (September)
  7. 2021 Sunset Speedway (July)
  8. 2023 Full Throttle Motor Speedway (July)
  9. 2023 Peterborough Speedway (August)
  10. 2023 Sauble Speedway (August)
  11. 2024 Full Throttle Motor Speedway (July)