Jul
25
2009
Toronto MotorSports Park
Author: RoudyToronto motorsports park got it’s start as a RCAF airfeild in World War 2, purchased in 1955 and converted into the Kohler Dragstrip. This pride of racing in Ontario has been home to dragracing for over 50 years and still doesn’t cease to amaze the crouds. Contrary its name however, this drag strip is a fair distance South of Toronto – it’s actually in the Cayuga area so make sure you check the map below! This place is quicker to get to from Hamilton, St. Catherines or Niagara if you’re planning on visiting.
(The VIP tower and Grand Stands, Photo© 2009)
Racing has always been a part of Canadian history and this drag strip lives up to that legend of world class racing, containing a street track (Used for motorcycles and other street modified vehicles) and the Drag Strip, (Used by vehicles that are designed to do nothing but go fast) these two tracks put together form the Toronto Motorsports park.
(Two Pro-Stock vehicles jump on the green light, Photo© 2009)
As with any other track the activities don’t stop when the cars do, the track is famous for under the stars video dance parties aswell as providing a wonderful place to camp out. Although if you arn’t a late night person finding a near-by hotel is recomended! This is by far one of the best ontario locations for you drag racing fans out there, being a proud member of the IHRA (International Hot Rod Association) there is nothing “small” about the events they can throw so don’t let the size of the track fool you.
(Warming the tires before a race, Photo© 2009)
So if you’re in the Cayuga area check a date for racing and come enjoy a day of fun at the races!
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