Scotia Speedworld is a Canadian
motorsport race track in the
Halifax Regional Municipality
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.
Situated in
Enfield on
Highway 102 immediately west of
Halifax International Airport, the facility was built in 1987 and seats 6,000 spectators. The track celebrated its 35th year of racing in 2022.
Scotia Speedworld is a 3/10-mile D-oval,
asphalt
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with
concrete
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in the lower groove on corners. Weekly racing includes Sportsman, Legends, Mini Stock and Bandolero classes. Special events include the East Coast International Pro Stock Tour and the World Series of Monster Trucks. The Pro Stock Tour runs several events at the track throughout the year, including the Summer Clash 250 where drivers race for the coveted
Scott Fraser Memorial Cup.
[https://www.maritimeprostocktour.com/news/2022/jul15.html]
The track operates from May to September.
References
External links
Scotia Speedworld Website
Motorsport venues in Nova Scotia
Paved oval racing venues in Canada
Sports venues in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Sports venues completed in 1987
1987 establishments in Nova Scotia
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