The Edmonton Motorcycle Roadracing Association opens its final race weekend of 2026 today at Rad Torque Raceway, with Friday practice and qualifying setting the stage for Rounds 7 and 8 on Saturday and Sunday.
The September 11–13 weekend closes EMRA’s 2026 race calendar and is also identified by the association as a WCC Championship weekend. For Alberta motorcycle racing, that puts the focus on one final three-day program of technical inspection, qualifying and points-paying competition.
Friday is more than an arrival day
EMRA’s published schedule lists volunteer gates opening at 7:00 a.m. Friday, competitor access and technical inspection beginning at 7:30 a.m., and a mandatory riders meeting at 8:00 a.m.
On-track practice and qualifying are scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3:25 p.m., including Q2 Superpole at the end of the afternoon program.
That means Friday establishes the competitive order before the two race rounds. Riders still have to clear the organizer’s technical and administrative requirements before they can take part.
Two race rounds close the season
Saturday is designated as Race Round 7, with warm-up and racing scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday follows the same general timetable for Race Round 8.
With the final two rounds compressed into one weekend, mechanical preparation and consistency matter as much as outright pace. A missed session, technical issue or crash can affect both the immediate result and the final class standings.
A local championship with a real dealer connection
The finale is sponsored by Argyll Motorsports & Marine, giving the Edmonton weekend a direct link between club racing and the regional powersports industry.
For a local dealership, motorcycle racing creates legitimate demand around tires, brake components, fluids, protective equipment and post-event service. The important distinction is that a race setup is not automatically appropriate for public-road use.
Track preparation should be matched to the exact motorcycle, class rules and intended use.
Safety requirements are explicit
EMRA requires participants, crew members and spectators to complete the applicable online waivers before entering the facility.
Racers must also have a current EMRA membership and race licence. Transponders are required whenever a competitor is on track, and the organizer publishes detailed requirements around parking, pits and equipment.
The association also continues its air-vest safety incentive. Eligible racers who meet the stated requirements can receive a credit toward a second race.
How to follow the weekend
Friday results should be treated as qualifying information rather than race outcomes.
Saturday and Sunday classifications will determine the actual round winners, while final championship positions should be taken from EMRA’s official timing and standings once results are confirmed.
The schedule remains subject to change, particularly if weather or track operations require adjustments.
Why this weekend matters
Club racing is one of the most direct ways Canadian riders move from street and track-day experience into organized competition.
The EMRA finale brings that structure together at Rad Torque Raceway: licensing, technical inspection, volunteers, safety procedures, qualifying and two final championship rounds.
For Edmonton-area motorcycle riders, this is not a distant international race. It is a live Canadian championship weekend happening at the local track from September 11 through 13.
