Construction at Mosport

[Jia]

After speaking to one of the Mosport staff when I took part of a trackday there earlier this year, he told me they (they as in some foreign investors) are thinking of revitalizing the entire track.
New facilities, bigger tunnel, possibly complete repave etc.

It seems like they are going ahead as there are reportedly mounds of dirt and construction equipment at Mosport right now.
This is good news. The purpose is to bring NASCAR there but regardless of the purpose a renewed Mosport would benefit all of us.

Looking forward to riding there next year!

[Rob]

The group who bought the track has a lot of $$$ behind them and they are very ambitious. Let's just hope they remember the two wheel junkies.

[rafiki911]

Was there this past weekend and it's great. The road leading to corner two has been widened and they have cleared some of the tree line there for a better view of the track. Thinking the changes will be good over all. They are also going to make it easier for trailers to get in and out instead of having to be stuck there the whole weekend.

[caboose483]

Any bets on what the pro superbike lap record will be next year if they repave???

[Ben G]

Any bets on what the pro superbike lap record will be next year if they repave???

...... any bets on there being a superbike race at Mosport next year........ based on who will or won't be there ...... mid low .20's at best (maybe a high .19) ya need fast guys with fast bikes to go fast ....... Kawi is out of racing next year and ya have to believe BMW is going to follow (NO FACTORY TEAMS). BG

[Jayv]

Big screen TV at corner 3 please.

Don't touch the food stands.

Thanks.

[rafiki911]

Had to camp out at turn 3 cause of the new grass at corner two and I love the view from there!!!


Hoping for some new bathrooms, with warm water and lights. lol

Big screen TV at corner 3 please.

Don't touch the food stands.

Thanks.

[caboose483]

...... any bets on there being a superbike race at Mosport next year........ based on who will or won't be there ...... mid low .20's at best (maybe a high .19) ya need fast guys with fast bikes to go fast ....... Kawi is out of racing next year and ya have to believe BMW is going to follow (NO FACTORY TEAMS). BG

Thanks captain buzzkill!

[turbodish]

After speaking to one of the Mosport staff when I took part of a trackday there earlier this year, he told me they (they as in some foreign investors) are thinking of revitalizing the entire track.
New facilities, bigger tunnel, possibly complete repave etc.

It seems like they are going ahead as there are reportedly mounds of dirt and construction equipment at Mosport right now.
This is good news. The purpose is to bring NASCAR there but regardless of the purpose a renewed Mosport would benefit all of us.

Looking forward to riding there next year!

All true except for the "foreign investor" part.

All three are Canadian. The deep pockets money man partner is Carlo Fidani, Chairman of the Orlando and a prolific real estate developer in the GTA, personal wealth worth over $2.1 billion. He regularly flies around in his own helicopter the way that ordinary folk take the car to the corner store. Al Boughton is a major trucking magnate in Ontario, with his company running thousands of transport units. The "poor" partner is Ron Fellows, but Fellows brings racing industry credibility and contacts to the partnership that are essential to bring new major race series to Mosport.

[Metastable]

So Turbo, any news on a repave? If they want a major event, that might be a consideration. Ya Ron Fellows is the token local Pro partner. He really loves that track.

[turbodish]

So Turbo, any news on a repave? If they want a major event, that might be a consideration. Ya Ron Fellows is the token local Pro partner. He really loves that track.

There should be a formal announcement made within the next two weeks or so about the work going on at the track.

[Jayv]

You may be spot on Ken. I have the same gut feeling after the updates are done.

If you've never ridden mosport this year could be your last chance.

[RobVN]

^^^ Definitely on my list for this year and now even more of a priority. As Ken has just said it will be a sad thing for motorcycle racing and tracking if they accomplish what what they are thinking. Mosport is definitely a premier facility in Ontario and possibly Canada. If they attract NASCAR it will likely kill the Fort Erie track as I heard that it's one of the groups they were hoping to get. Lets hope not.

[TheDutchDream]

^^^ Definitely on my list for this year and now even more of a priority. As Ken has just said it will be a sad thing for motorcycle racing and tracking if they accomplish what what they are thinking. Mosport is definitely a premier facility in Ontario and possibly Canada. If they attract NASCAR it will likely kill the Fort Erie track as I heard that it's one of the groups they were hoping to get. Lets hope not.

Ill go with you Rob....

[RobVN]

Ill go with you Rob....

You're on. Mark your calender. Either Tues Aug. 21st or Wed. Aug. 22.

[GSXMAER]

track days ALSO.....Aug 15,16 and 27th

www.riderschoice.ca/track-day

[Jia]

^^^ Definitely on my list for this year and now even more of a priority. As Ken has just said it will be a sad thing for motorcycle racing and tracking if they accomplish what what they are thinking. Mosport is definitely a premier facility in Ontario and possibly Canada. If they attract NASCAR it will likely kill the Fort Erie track as I heard that it's one of the groups they were hoping to get. Lets hope not.

Speaking of Fort Erie, I read this a few weeks back....sort of pathetic.

[RobVN]

Speaking of Fort Erie, I read this a few weeks back....sort of pathetic.

It is. Nobody could agree on a meeting date because everyone has conflicting schedules. Seems like the chances just get slimmer.

[Bluestreak]

Wonder seeing as crappy tire bought mosport we can use canadiantire money to get a trackday...