What's your favourite local race track?

"Thunderface" (thunderface) 03/20/2015 at 14:45 • Filed to: question time

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The only one in Ottawa that I've ever been to is Capital City Speedway, a nice short paved oval and 1/8 mile drag strip. They host stock cars, legends, karting, drag racing, drifting and more. Sadly, they are currently going through some ownership/financial issues.

What's your favourite local track?

(I do not own any of these pictures)

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Thunderface 03/20/2015 at 14:51

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No local tracks. So... 401 Mini Indy?

HammerheadFistpunch > Thunderface 03/20/2015 at 14:52

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we only have one...but its a good one!

nermal > Thunderface 03/20/2015 at 14:54

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Summit Point. Heading there in a few weeks actually.

They've got three tracks, an artillery range, and training "defensive" driving (as in getting chased by baddies that are shooting at you).

Plus the main straight (bottom of the pic) is great for winding out the bike.

Do-Rif-To > Thunderface 03/20/2015 at 15:01

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My favorite and only nearby track(do rally stages count?), Watkins Glen.

I only went for the first time last year for the 6 Hours but it was a great experience! I'm trying to get there at least twice this summer, for the 6 Hours and the Vintage Grand Prix

misfitmascots > Thunderface 03/20/2015 at 15:03

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Virginia International Raceway

RallyWrench > Thunderface 03/20/2015 at 15:15

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Santa Maria Speedway. Wonderful little 1/3 mile bullring about 30 minutes south of me. Few things are better in gearhead life than a Saturday night at a dirt track.

Also, Buttonwillow is about 90 minutes away, in the valley.

hindey19 > Thunderface 03/20/2015 at 15:30

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Never been to Calabogie Motorsports Park just west of Ottawa?

http://www.calabogiemotorsports.com/

Trunk Impaired 318 > Thunderface 03/20/2015 at 15:46

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Watkins Glen, I was born and grew up in the village and am now only 15 minutes away

Snuze: Needs another Swede > Thunderface 03/20/2015 at 15:47

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The closest one to me is Summit Point. I've done a defensive driving/car control course on Jefferson, and done a motorcycle track day and Shenandoah Circuit.

Adie Wun > Thunderface 03/20/2015 at 15:47

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Any local racetrack still open is my favorite.

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > Thunderface 03/20/2015 at 15:52

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this and south boston (which is nowhere near boston) are the only local tracks near me that aren't 'strips

so yeah i guess VIR

Wurrwulf > Thunderface 03/20/2015 at 16:13

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NOLA Motorsports home of the upcoming Indy GP of NOLA. It's 15 minutes away from me. Love their go kart rentals.

WhyWagonIfNotWagonFast > Thunderface 03/20/2015 at 16:21

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Deer Creek Speedway. Little south of Rochester MN.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Thunderface 03/20/2015 at 17:38

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Oswego Speedway or Watkins Glen, although WG is like 2 hours away.

Stephen the Canuck > Thunderface 03/20/2015 at 18:53

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Picture from here .

My local track. I want to see who can guess this one.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Stephen the Canuck 03/21/2015 at 21:40

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Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, or Mosport.

Axel-Ripper > Thunderface 04/01/2015 at 17:33

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As many random local tracks as I've been to in several states, I have to say the experience of Bowman Gray is hard to beat. There are better tracks out there, sure but in terms of sheer enjoyment of spectacle, hard to beat.