World Driving Championship

Countdown To The 2018 NDC

August 23, 2018

It’s been over a year in the planning, but in only five weeks time Standardbred Canada will crown a new champion at the 2018 National Driving Championship at Grand River Raceway on Wednesday, Septembe...

Somebeachsomewhere, MacDonald To Be Recognized At O'Brien Awards

January 25, 2018

In addition to honouring Canada’s National Harness Racing Champions, Media Excellence winners and Outstanding Grooms there will be some additional accolades included on the evening’s program at the O’...

SC To Present National Driving Championship In 2018

November 22, 2017

Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce that a National Driving Championship (NDC) will be hosted in 2018 and the winner will have the opportunity to join 2017 World Driving Champion, James MacDona...

Knowing Our Audience

November 04, 2017

During the 2017 WDC, betting from Australia and New Zealand resulted in tracks breaking long-standing records: the highest handle in Atlantic Canada, the most ever bet on Century Downs, and wagering u...

WDC Handles Smash Previous Records

September 07, 2017

Bettors made history, as wagering totals on the 2017 World Driving Championship, presented by Standardbred Canada, far exceeded expectations and broke a number of longstanding betting records…read on

MacDonald Receives WDC Cheque

September 02, 2017

James MacDonald was presented with his cheque for winning the 2017 World Driving Championship on Saturday night at Mohawk Racetrack.

Meet World Champion MacDonald

September 01, 2017

Fans of harness racing coming out to Mohawk Racetrack this Saturday will have an opportunity to meet and congratulate James MacDonald, the 2017 World Driving Champion, ahead of the Canadian Pacing Der...

WDC Benefits Local Charities

August 31, 2017

A number of charities benefitted from the 2017 World Driving Championship legs hosted at Century Downs, Mohawk Racetrack, Georgian Downs, and Hippodrome 3R....read on

On The Road With The WDC

August 25, 2017

Five racetracks, four provinces, three flights, over 10 bus connections and lots of social activities, not to mention 22 races all crammed into 10 days for 30 people across the country from Calgary to...

James MacDonald Video Blog 6

August 23, 2017

During the 2017 World Driving Championship, Canadian harness racing fans from coast to coast tuned in to follow driver James MacDonald on his quest for the title.

August Zoom Deadline Approaching

August 22, 2017

August is jam-packed with many exciting racing events, providing fans with the perfect opportunity to get in on the I Love Canadian Harness Racing Fan Club’s August Zoom Photography Challenge – In The...

WDC Finals Video Recap

August 20, 2017

Relive the sights and sounds of the 2017 World Driving Championship final leg as driver James MacDonald made harness racing history....read on