The Canadian Automobile Sport Clubs – Ontario Region (CASC-OR) is deeply saddened by the passing of Scott Ellsworth, a dedicated motorsports volunteer, respected leader, and longtime friend to the Ontario racing community.
Scott's involvement in motorsports spanned more than five decades, beginning in 1970 when he started as a marshal with the Canadian Racing Club Association (CRCA). Over the years, his commitment to the sport saw him take on numerous roles, including timing and scoring with CTA, before joining BARC in the early 1980s, where he became deeply involved in race organization.
His contributions to the sport extended well beyond the racetrack. Scott was a Life Member and Past President of both CTA and BARC, a longtime member of the CASC Race Committee, and served as President of CASC from 2006 to 2009. He joined the CASC-OR Board of Directors in 2005, where he served for 20 years, including as Secretary and Webmaster, before concluding his time with CASC in 2025.
Scott's experience in motorsports was extensive. In addition to his involvement in ice racing and regional road racing, he worked with professional race teams and served on the staff of professional racing series. His organizational expertise also brought him to the international stage. Since 2015, he had worked with Green Savoree on the organization of motorsport events across North America, building on his years of experience supporting every Honda Indy Toronto event.
Beyond motorsports, Scott enjoyed a successful career in information technology, managing IT operations at the Vaughan plant of TC Transcontinental, Canada's largest printing company, where he worked for more than 30 years.
Born and raised in Toronto, Scott and his wife, Linda, made their home in Stoney Creek, Ontario.
Scott's dedication, knowledge, and countless hours of service helped shape motorsports in Ontario over many generations. He was someone the racing community could depend on, bringing experience, commitment, and a genuine passion for the sport to everything he did.
His contributions cannot be measured simply by the positions he held or the events he helped organize, but by the people he worked alongside, the organizations he strengthened, and the motorsports community he helped build.
CASC-OR extends its heartfelt condolences to Linda, Scott's family, friends, and everyone who had the privilege of working alongside him. His presence, experience, and friendship will be deeply missed, and his legacy within Canadian motorsports will not be forgotten.
Rest in peace, Scott. Thank you for more than 50 years of dedication to our sport.