To see interactive trail maps, trail conditions, plan a trip or just see what Ontario snowmobiling has to offer to read more about our local district and what it has to offer and where to buy trail passes see Snow Country at www.snowcountryscsa.ca

Also see the following links for more helpful sledding information

• ALL DRIVERS MUST PRE-REGISTER
• Rules and Regulations are santioned by EPT (eptracing.com)
• Only Drivers can park at the back side of the track, all other vehicles must park in the regular lot outside the admission gates.
• The Clubhouse will be open for food and refreshments Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
• New classes for this year for ATV and Side/Side see EPT website.
• Kids Ages 7-12 Can test drive the 250cc small scale sleds see EPT for more info.
• Frisco's Restaurant is providing free transportation from the Pine Tree Motel (Eganville) Golden Sands (Golden Lake) and The Best Western (Pembroke) for fans    and drivers wanting to dine at Frisco's on Saturday Night race weekend.                  For information please call 613-628-5344 or info@friscosgrill.ca

For the past 38 years, we have hosted professional Eastern Pro Tour  ice oval snowmobile racing at our track, the Benson Sports Oval.

Some of the greatest names in snowmobiling history have experienced the ‘thrill of victory and the agony of defeat’ right here at our track. Names like Lee, Vandolder, Riemenschneider, Wahl, Vessair and of course, Villeneuve, have all shaped the course of their careers at the Bonnechere Cup.

It has become one of the most elusive and coveted prizes in snowmobile racing! In 2013, history will be made again, as the top drivers chase down another $20,000 + prize purse.

 CONGRATULATIONS NICK VAN STRYDONK!!! For the win of the 2012 Bonnechere Cup and Bud & Danny Lee Memorial Trophy for the total highest points won on the weekend!

2012 Bonnechere Cup Champion

RACE DATE for 2013 has been set:

Keep your calendars free for February 23 and 24, 2013

2013 Schedule

Clubhouse open all weekend for food and refreshments!

Friday

• 1:00 pm Clubhouse Open
• Hot Lapping (weather and track conditions permitting - free admission)
• 7:00 - 9:00 pm Driver registration at the Clubhouse
• 7:00 pm Torchlite Parade

Saturday

• 7:00 am Breakfast at the Clubhouse
• 8:00 am Final Driver Registration
• 10:00 am Racing Begins
• 9:00 pm Dance at Eganville Legion DJ Shanon

Sunday

• 7:00 am Breakfast at the Clubhouse
• 10:00 am Racing Begins!
• 12:00 noon Opening Ceremonies
• 4:00 pm (approx.) Crowning of the 38th Bonnechere Cup Champion

Admission Prices

• Adults $20 per day or $30 for a weekend pass.
• Children 11 and under $5 per day

Come out and enjoy watching the drivers practice on Friday afternoon for free

Racing starts at 10:00am Saturday and Sunday

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Driving directions from Ottawa/Renfrew, Ontario
143 km, 2 hours 11 mins

• Merge onto ON-417 W/Trans-Canada Hwy
• Turn left onto Bruce St/County Road 20 (signs for Renfrew)
• Turn right onto Stewart St/ON-60 W
• Turn right to stay on ON-60 W (signs for Eganville)
• Turn left to stay on ON-60 W (signs for Eganville)
• Turn right onto Bruce St
• Continue onto Letts Cemetery Rd
• Turn right onto Snodrifters Rd
• The Benson Oval  will be on the right

Directions from Pembroke, Ontario
32.4 km, 34 mins

• Head south on River Rd toward Irving St/ON-41 N
• Continue onto Paul Martin Dr/ON-41 S (signs for ON-17)
• Continue to follow ON-41 S
• Turn left onto Letts Cemetery Rd (signs for Letts Cementry Road)
• Turn left onto Snodrifters Rd
• The Benson Oval  will be on the right

Names like Lee, Vandolder, Riemenschneider, Wahl, Vessair and of course, Villeneuve, have all shaped the course of their careers at the Bonnechere Cup.

It has become one of the most elusive and coveted prizes in snowmobile racing!

The Canadian Vintage Championships are the best pro-sanctioned single cylinder vintage action in Eastern Canada.

For more information, including rules and resulations please visit: www.oldsledheads.com

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