Velocity Race Cars Acquires Core Assets of Wight Motorsports

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St. Thomas, Ontario — Velocity Race Cars is proud to announce the acquisition of the core assets, equipment, parts systems, and production infrastructure of Wight Motorsports Inc. (WMI). This acquisition strengthens Velocity’s position as Canada’s Premier Race Car Builder and ensures continuity and support for all existing WMI customers.

“After learning that a major industry transaction was no longer moving forward, I reached out to Dave to understand what had changed. Terry and I had been exploring a couple of opportunities to enter the market together, waiting for the right situation to line up. One conversation led to another, and it quickly became clear that the timing and vision were a natural fit. That alignment is ultimately what opened the door for Velocity Race Cars to become a reality.”

— Pete Vanderwyst, President & Team Principal

Shared Vision, Complementary Strengths

Together, Terry Simpson and Pete Vanderwyst bring a powerful combination of technical depth, business leadership, and real-world racing experience. The two have worked together successfully in the past and share a unified vision for how Velocity Race Cars can reach its full potential.

Their complementary strengths — Terry’s operational and competition expertise and Pete’s strategic, financial, and business leadership — create a balanced foundation for long-term success. Velocity moves forward with clarity, alignment, and a shared commitment to becoming Canada’s Premier Race Car Builder.

David Wight - Founder of WMI

“I’ve dedicated many years to building strong relationships with our customers and producing quality race cars. When the time came to transition the business, it was important to me that our customers were taken care of and that the legacy of WMI lived on in the right hands.

Terry and Pete are exactly the right people to take this to the next level. Their combination of business leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to racers is unmatched. I have full confidence in their vision for Velocity Race Cars and in their ability to elevate the operation to levels never seen before in Canadian short-track racing.

Velocity has my complete support in this transition. I will continue to make myself available as needed to assist customers and provide guidance, and I remain committed to ensuring that all WMI-built cars continue to receive the support and technical attention they deserve.”

Terry Simpson – Vice President, Operations & Competition Director

“Our customers, employees, and racers mean everything to us. This transition is about giving them more — more support, more capability, more quality, and a stronger future. I’m fully committed to every race team we work with and to maintaining the high standards people expect when they trust us with their cars.

We’re retaining the talented people who know these cars inside and out, while also bringing in specialists in fabrication, chassis setup, and performance to elevate the final product. Our promise is simple: every car that leaves Velocity will be held to the highest standard, built with pride, precision, and a commitment to giving our customers the best chance to win.”

Jamie Dyson — Parts, Sales & Marketing Manager

“I’m truly excited for the future here at Velocity with Pete and Terry. There’s real momentum behind where this company is headed, and I’m proud to be a part of it. My role bridges parts, customer service, and production, and I’m committed to helping our team deliver outstanding race cars and the support racers rely on.”

Velocity Race Cars will continue operations in the London–St. Thomas region, delivering:

• Chassis engineering & fabrication

• Performance parts (in-store & online)

• Technical support & at-track assistance

• Fabrication, repair & rebuild services

• Drag, road course & off-road performance projects

The focus is simple: customer support, quality builds, and exceptional service.

Leadership Team

• Pete Vanderwyst – President & Team Principal

  Provides high-level strategic direction, financial oversight, and long-term business vision.

How to Contact - Phone 519-671-6218  /  Email pete@velocityracecars.ca

• Terry Simpson – Vice President, Operations & Competition Director

  Oversees day-to-day operations, chassis engineering, technical programs, and customer support.

How to Contact - Phone 519-868-9810  /  Email terry@velocityracecars.ca

• Jamie Dyson – Parts, Sales & Marketing Manager

  Leads parts procurement, sales growth, customer support, digital systems, and online store development.

How to Contact - Phone 519-694-7238  /  Email jamie@velocityracecars.ca

About Velocity Race Cars

Velocity Race Cars is Canada’s Premier Race Car Builder, specializing in chassis fabrication, performance parts, technical support, and a complete motorsports ecosystem serving oval, drag, road course, off-road, and resto-mod markets. The company is headquartered in the London–St. Thomas region and is committed to raising the standard of Canadian motorsports.