Atlantic Motorsport Park

Atlantic Motorsport Park (AMP) is an all-purpose motorsports facility located near Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. The 11-turn road course was opened in August, 1974, and is situated on a 116.56-hectare (1.2 km2) site.

Atlantic Motorsport Park (AMP)
LocationShubenacadie, Nova Scotia, Canada
Time zoneUTC-5 (UTC-4 DST)
Coordinates45°08′42″N 63°26′55″W
Opened1974
Major eventsMopar Canadian Superbike Championship
(1987-Present)

Atlantic Championship
(1974-1977, 1979)
Road Course
SurfaceAsphalt
Length1.6 mi (2.5 km)
Turns11
Race lap record60.00 seconds (Gilles Villeneuve, , 1975, Atlantic Championship)
Websitewww.atlanticmotorsportpark.com

History

One of the most unusual things about AMP is that it was designed, built and operated since August, 1974 by a volunteer group of motorsport enthusiasts, from the automobile, snowmobile and motorcycle racing groups. It has also hosted a Country and Western Festival, as well as a highly controversial rock concert. It remains completely owned by its member clubs and is believed to be the only track in North America that hosts a national series competition that is volunteer run.

AMP has hosted notable auto racing categories, including Formula Atlantic and a NASCAR race in the 1970s. The official lap record of 60.00 seconds was set in a Formula Atlantic Event in 1975 by Canadian racing legend Gilles Villeneuve. The circuit also featured the Canadian Honda Civic challenge in the 1980s.

At present, AMP is the annual host to the penultimate round of the Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship.

From May through October the track is busy with several local motorcycle and car clubs activities. The Atlantic Roadracing League () runs a full schedule of motorcycle racing. The Atlantic Region Motor Sports Club (ARMS) uses it for their sedan and formula racing schedules. The Atlantic Sports Car Club (ASCC) uses it for their SoloSprint events and host to the 2009 ASN Canada FIA Canadian SoloSprint Championship. There are also a number of Advanced Performance Driving and Race Schools throughout the season.

CASC Atlantic Championship

Atlantic Motorsport Park hosted the CASC Player's Challenge Series (Atlantic Championship) from 1974 to 1977 and again in 1979.

Year Date Driver Car
1974 August 18 Bill Brack Chevron B27 [1]
1975 August 17 Bill Brack Chevron B29 [2]
1976 August 8 Gilles Villeneuve March 76B [3]
1977 August 7 Bill Brack March 77B [4]
1979 July 1 Jeff Wood March 79B [5]

See also

References
  1. "1974 CASC Player's Challenge Series". champcarstats.com. Retrieved 2013-10-11.
  2. "1975 CASC Player's Challenge Series". champcarstats.com. Retrieved 2013-10-11.
  3. "1976 CASC Player's Challenge Series". champcarstats.com. Retrieved 2013-10-11.
  4. "1977 CASC Labatt Challenge Series". champcarstats.com. Retrieved 2013-10-11.
  5. "1979 CASC/SCCA North American Formula Atlantic Championship". champcarstats.com. Retrieved 2013-10-11.
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