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May 13^th, 2013 at 11:25am

I received this from a friend in Edmonton (he's an oval track racer so he's not up to speed on road course racing). Possibly someone can provide further information.

As I am sure you are all quite aware there has been a tremendous amount of construction taking place south of our beloved Drag Strip for the past 18 months (I’ve seen many of you checking out the construction); we are very proud to finally announce the official opening of our newest venue at Castrol Raceway- the Road Course. The development of our long awaited Road Course when combined with the Drag Strip, The 3/8 Clay Oval, the Mini 600 Clay Oval, and the National Motocross track venue places Castrol Raceway as the most extensive motorsport facility in Canada.

Our first function on the Road Course is scheduled for Friday May 24, with an additional 60 plus events scheduled throughout the season. With this tremendous expansion of our facility and as Castrol Raceway continues to grow by the addition of a new venue, there is Absolutely going to be a learning curve for all gate and facility staff this season. I expect we will have hiccups along the way and I hope that everyone can be patient as we grow our facility and develop more efficient procedures as time goes on. There will also be a tremendous learning curve for you our Drag Competitors.

In years past Castrol Raceway has often made accommodation for those Drag Competitors wishing to leave their Trucks/Trailers on-site throughout the week and offering occasional early admission to those wishing to enter on Friday afternoons. Unfortunately for those of you who regularly call the Pro Pit home on Bracketeer weekends, the Pro Pit area will no longer be accessible prior to 5pm on Fridays and equipment cannot be left in the Pro Pit area throughout the week. The area currently referred to as the Pro Pit will also be considered the Main Paddock area for events taking place on the Road Course. In a strict e

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RSS Spectator Offline Slow and Low Posts: 33	Re: Castrol Raceway, Edmonton Reply #1 - May 14^th, 2013 at 8:53am Current Racing schedule is as follows Castrol Raceway May 25/26 school weekend. Short track June 15-16 Road Racing Events #1 (Short Course) July 13-14 Road Racing Events #2 (Short Course) August 24-25 Road Racing Events #3 (Long Course) Sept 14-15 NASCC GT Championship Event #4 (Long Course) Put on by ARCA/NASCC
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jrez Senior Racer Offline Road racing, not street racing! Posts: 105	Re: Castrol Raceway, Edmonton Reply #2 - May 27^th, 2013 at 11:21am AWESOME!!! Another venue to go to in western canada Dates are marked, thanks. Be great if the Airdrie one got done also. Be nice to do a round trip if there were back to back weekends.
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RSS Spectator Offline Slow and Low Posts: 33	Re: Castrol Raceway, Edmonton Reply #3 - Jun 4^th, 2013 at 9:56am Doubt Airdrie will ever happen but it is looking good for the Drumheller track. Hopefully will know by the end of summer. badlands motorsports resort
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RSS Spectator Offline Slow and Low Posts: 33	Re: Castrol Raceway, Edmonton Reply #4 - Jun 18^th, 2013 at 9:42am I have to post another normal post before i can post a video of the race track so this is that post
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RSS Spectator Offline Slow and Low Posts: 33	Re: Castrol Raceway, Edmonton Reply #5 - Jun 18^th, 2013 at 9:43am Well Castrol is half open and man its a lot of concrete you will wish you had the big run off of mission. http://youtu.be/nBAywZ11JCE
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jrez Senior Racer Offline Road racing, not street racing! Posts: 105	Re: Castrol Raceway, Edmonton Reply #6 - Jun 18^th, 2013 at 11:00am well thats disappointing. Looking previously at the aerial shot the last thing I wouldve expected to see is a concrete tunnel. Have to say it's off my "must visit" list.
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Re: Castrol Raceway, Edmonton
Reply #7 - Jun 18^th, 2013 at 11:07am

They say its going to change some but the way its laid out i can't see much of it going away as on the other side of the wall is a 6 foot drop and then the track headed in the other direction.

The north loop of the track looks much better more spaced out and shouldn't need much concrete up there. But they did get a good deal on the concrete barriers from the Edmonton indy so they just had to use them all.

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backupbob Novice Offline Road racing, not street racing! Posts: 69 Sechelt	Re: Castrol Raceway, Edmonton Reply #8 - Jun 18^th, 2013 at 6:16pm I wondered where the M.I.V. blocks went , that looks like a brutal concrete canyon .
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Keith Robinson International License Offline I RACE;THEREFORE I AM! Posts: 1,454	Re: Castrol Raceway, Edmonton Reply #9 - Jun 20^th, 2013 at 9:30am Over 250 of them went to MRP, ask me how I know .
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Forum Admin SCCBC Administrator Online Posts: 1,188 BC, Canada	Re: Castrol Raceway, Edmonton Reply #10 - Jun 20^th, 2013 at 11:08am 'cause you carried each on on your back to the track?
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backupbob Novice Offline Road racing, not street racing! Posts: 69 Sechelt	Re: Castrol Raceway, Edmonton Reply #11 - Jun 20^th, 2013 at 4:20pm Uphill both ways
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Keith Robinson International License Offline I RACE;THEREFORE I AM! Posts: 1,454	Re: Castrol Raceway, Edmonton Reply #12 - Jun 21^st, 2013 at 10:13am You forgot the bare feet .
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2muchfun247 Novice Offline Road racing, not street racing! Posts: 72 Richmond B.C.	Re: Castrol Raceway, Edmonton Reply #13 - Jun 21^st, 2013 at 10:35am In 10 feet of snow I might add ! ...lol
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backupbob Novice Offline Road racing, not street racing! Posts: 69 Sechelt	Re: Castrol Raceway, Edmonton Reply #14 - Jun 21^st, 2013 at 6:22pm We had to lick road clean with tongue
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