Race City Motorsport Park
Race City Motorsport Park, also known as Race City, was a multi-track auto racing facility located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The facility featured a ¼ mile dragstrip, a 3.2 km (2.0 mi) 11-turn road course, and a ½ mile paved short oval.
| Location | Calgary, Alberta |
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| Opened | Summer 1985 |
| Closed | October 21, 2011 |
| Major events | Atlantic Championship (1989-1991) Canadian Superbike Championship (1987-2010) CASCAR Super Series (1993-2001, 2003, 2005) ASA National Tour (1988-1993) NASCAR Northwest Tour (1986-1987) |
| Road Course | |
| Length | 3.2 km (2.0 mi) |
| Turns | 11 |
| Short Oval | |
| Length | 0.8 km (0.5 mi) |
| Banking | 11-15 degrees |
| Drag Strip | |
| Length | 0.4 km (¼ mi) |
Race City was due to close around October 9, 2009. However, on September 28, 2009, Calgary city council voted in favour of extending the lease on Race City until 2015. This decision was later overturned, and the track officially closed on October 21, 2011.
See also
References
External links
- Official site
- Map of Race City
- Satellite view of Race City on Google Maps
- Some racing pics from Race City Motorsport Park
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