The cars and drivers of the Evolution Cupcar Racing Series will be on track for pre-season testing and the rookie orientation program this weekend at Edmonton International Raceway.

The mandatory rookie session kicks off at noon on Sunday, May 16th and runs until 4pm. With the emphasis on safety checks for the car and driver equipment by Series officials, the session will allow many of the drivers to get their first laps of the season.

The 2010 championship season for the Evolution Cupcar Racing Series opens on the May long weekend at the Wetaskiwin oval. The eight race schedule has the Series visit Kings Park Speedway as part of the Regina, SK track's 40th anniversary celebrations in July and Medicine Hat Speedway in August.