Photo by VelocityMotorsportsNews.com at Castrol Raceway Nisku, Alberta
June 21, 2016 – (Nisku, AB.) – Here is a complete listing of events taking place at Castrol Raceway this week:
THURSDAY, June 23
SPEC-D DRIFT PRACTICE. Fine tune your driving skills. New drivers are always welcome. Drifting in an atmosphere where racers/drifters are off the streets and on the track. Gates open at 5PM. Practice goes to 10 PM or later. Drivers $40, Spectators $10.
More event information available at www.spec-d.ca
FRIDAY, June 24
ROAD COURSE: TRACK JUNKIES. Track Junkies is Alberta’s premier open-marque performance driving program. We offer owners and drivers of high-performance and sports cars the opportunity to drive their cars on a closed road course (aka race track) at speed. We provide a safe and welcoming environment for participants to explore the capabilities and limits of their high-performance and sports cars while improving their driving skills.
Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25. 2-Day Event – same schedule both days. Instructional track tour 8:00 AM. Drivers’ meeting 8:30 AM. Track hot from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Time Attack run group both days. Price $295 per driver per day; +$100 for novice instruction; +$25 for transponder (time attack only). Please link to register: https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/friday-saturday-open-lapping-june-24-25-castrol-raceway-park-track-junkies-953363#.V2hTTDU1bD4
DRAG STRIP: JB’S POWER CENTRE STREET LEGAL. Castrol Raceway works very closely with the RCMP, Edmonton Police Department, and numerous local High Schools not only to promote the sport, but to encourage young street racers to take their passion for speed to a safe environment. Join us at the race track and race your vehicle during the weekly JB’s Power Centre Street Legal. As long as your vehicle is register-able and insurable… you’re good to go! Race All Night for only $40. Spectators: $10. Gates Open at 5 PM, Racing at 6:30 PM: Tech Closes most nights at 9 PM
SATURDAY, June 25
ROAD COURSE: TRACK JUNKIES. Track Junkies is Alberta’s premier open-marque performance driving program. We offer owners and drivers of high-performance and sports cars the opportunity to drive their cars on a closed road course (aka race track) at speed. We provide a safe and welcoming environment for participants to explore the capabilities and limits of their high-performance and sports cars while improving their driving skills.
Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25. 2-Day Event – same schedule both days. Instructional track tour 8:00 AM. Drivers’ meeting 8:30 AM. Track hot from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Time Attack run group both days. Price $295 per driver per day; +$100 for novice instruction; +$25 for transponder (time attack only). Please link to register: https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/friday-saturday-open-lapping-june-24-25-castrol-raceway-park-track-junkies-953363#.V2hTTDU1bD4
OVAL TRACK: OVAL STOCK & SPRINT SERIES NITE THUNDER.
**MAY 28 and JUNE 11 RAIN-OUT RESCHEDULED FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT. ALL TICKETS FROM MAY 28 and JUNE 11 WILL BE HONOURED**
Fun for the whole family! Fans are on their edge of their seats as these high tech cars thunder down the straightaway reaching speeds over 200 kmph! During intermission fans may have the opportunity to meet the race car drivers and see their cars up close! Spectators: Adult $20, Youth $10, Kids 5 & Under FREE
**All information is subject to change.
A full listing of all of the events taking place at Castrol Raceway this season can be found here: http://www.castrolraceway.com/editor/userfiles/files/2016%20Castrol%20Raceway%20Printable%20Calendar.pdf
Tickets for all races at Castrol Raceway are always available at the gates. Fans may also purchase tickets in advance on the track’s website: http://www.castrolraceway.com
For more information on attending the races at Castrol Raceway, including the rain-out policy, please look under “FACILITY” at http://www.castrolraceway.com
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Castrol Raceway, Canada’s Premier Motorsports Complex, annually hosts over 100 races including the nationally recognized events: IHRA MOPAR Rocky Mountain Nitro Jam Nationals, Hot August Night, and Monster Truck Throwdown. In addition to the ¼ mile IHRA Sanctioned Drag Strip, 3/8 mile Clay Oval Track and 10 acre Pro Motocross Track, a brand new 2.7 km FIA sanctioned Paved Road Course opened at the Raceway in 2013.
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