Sports: Auto Racing
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The speed and daring of auto racers is a vicarious thrill for most of us (unless you've earned a speeding ticket). Millions of motorsport fans love the noisy power of souped-up cars making it a universal spectator sport around the world. Its a lot safer than driving fast on our city street.
EquipmentFor auto racing you need a car. If you are racing at the local speedway on "amateur day", any car will do, but the professional racers depend on a fast car for their living. A good racing car can cost as much several million dollars, and as much again to maintain each year. When racing, you also need to wear a helmet and a flame-resistant suit. If you are considering buying a race car, you can find new and used auto racers in the Bargain Finder, through Race City Speedway Motorsport Park, or on the Web.
WhereThere are several race tracks in central Ontario: Barrie Speedway 8th line of Oro, Oro between Barrie and Orillia via Hwy 400 North, 10 minutes north of Barrie and 10 minutes south of Orillia, to Highway 11 north to the 8th Line of Oro-Medonte, then turn right for 1km (705) 487-0279 Built in 1965, Barrie Speedway was the first paved stock car racing facility north of Toronto, originally with just a tight 1/4 mile oval, which was widened and the banking was increased in 1999, along with upgraded specatator facilities including wheelchair accessibility. In 2004, the track was converted from a 1/4 oval into a 1/3 mile tri-oval! R.J. Motosport Park 1633 Old Second Road South Midhurst, Ontario 705) 722-3800 This Motocross & Snowmobile Track is open for practice Wednesday's only 9am-8pm $25.00/day or seasonal membership $250.00 Must be a CMRC member to ride for insurance purposes you can purchase a closed club or a full membership on practice day Sunset Speedway 6918 Yonge Street, Innisfil, (705) 436-2445 Fax: (705) 727-4832 Sunset Speedway boasts some of the fastest, most competitive racing in Ontario (with speeds up to 150 kilometres per hour), with 13 degrees of banking in the corners and ultra wide straightaways, for exciting side by side racing in all 3 classes run weekly: Limited Late Models, Thunder Cars and 4 Cylinders. Additional special shows are scheduled throughout the year, including OSCAAR Super Late Models, ALSTAR Super Series Late Models, TQ Can Am Midgets, Hurricane Midgets, Pro Cup Challenge and Vintage Modifieds. From Highway 400 southbound, take Highway 89 (Cookstown) exit and travel east to Highway 11 and then north to the track, on the left just past Line 6. Highway 400 southbound, past Barrie to Innisfil Beach Road exit and east to Highway 11 and then south to the track, on the right at the top of the hill past line 7.
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