OSCAAR Hot Rods Announces New Partnership with The Fyre Place & Patio Shop for the 2026 Season

Peterborough, Ontario — November 26, 2025 — OSCAAR, the sanctioning body for Ontario’s Hot Rods, Modifieds, and Super Late Models, is proud to announce a new partnership with The Fyre Place & Patio Shop, which will become the official title sponsor of the OSCAAR Hot Rod Series beginning in 2026.

This newly finalized agreement will feature The Fyre Place & Patio Shop prominently across all 2026 Hot Rod events. The family-owned business—known for exceptional customer service—will work alongside OSCAAR to strengthen the connection between their loyal customers and race fans across the province.

“I am beyond excited to welcome The Fyre Place & Patio Shop back to the OSCAAR family,” said Dave Gainforth, President of OSCAAR. “Paul and Steph’s commitment to OSCAAR goes back several years. Their son Wally began his racing career with OSCAAR, and being able to continue this friendship alongside Steph and Paul is a perfect fit with OSCAAR’s family spirit. This partnership elevates our program and enhances the experience for fans, teams, and drivers for the 2026 race season.

Steph and Paul, owners of The Fyre Place & Patio Shop, echoed with that excitement as they looked ahead to the new year.

“Partnering with OSCAAR feels like supporting part of our family. The friendships we’ve made at the track mean a lot to our entire team. This sponsorship gives us the opportunity to give back to the sport and series that we love and believe in,” said Steph and Paul. “We look forward to supporting the Hot Rods and an exciting 2026 season with all the OSCAAR teams.”

The 2026 OSCAAR schedule is currently being finalized and will be released soon. Fans can look forward to an exciting season of Hot Rod racing, expanded social media coverage, enhanced at-track promotions, and continued collaboration with The Fyre Place & Patio Shop and all OSCAAR’s marketing partners.

ABOUT OSCAAR

OSCAAR has been sanctioning races in Ontario for more than 35 years and currently presents three premier divisions: the ground-pounding Modifieds, the fast-growing nostalgic Hot Rod Series—offering a glimpse into stock car racing’s past—and the fastest race cars in Ontario, the Super Late Models.

ABOUT THE FYRE PLACE & PATIO SHOP

Located at the foot of the Bruce Peninsula on Highway 6 just outside Owen Sound, The Fyre Place & Patio Shop specializes in seasonal BBQ and patio furniture retail. Customers can also expect expert service in wood, natural gas, propane, electric, and pellet stoves and fireplaces. Visitors won’t want to miss the spectacular Christmas Wonderland, offering unique and memorable gifts for the holiday season.