Sports: Auto Racing
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Background
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.
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Equipment For 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.
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Where
Calgary has one of Canada's best auto racing facilities: Race City Speedway Motorsport Park. Race City has three different race tracks, including an NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) approved quarter-mile drag strip, a half-mile high-banked oval track and a two mile long road racing course.
Race City sponsors racing and high performance driving courses, so you can test your race-driving ability:
- A high performance driving school. Bring your own car, a helmet and a valid driver's license. Offered each spring.
- Legends summertime racing school. Vehicle and equipment provided, as part of the Legends Racing Series. Offered in the summer.
- The Bob Bondurant Professional Driving School. For professional racers who are looking to improve on their skills and abilities. Enquire for times
For more information to be a spectator or racer, call the Race City Speedway Motorsport Park at (403) 264-6515.
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