{"id":1305,"date":"2019-10-03T15:44:06","date_gmt":"2019-10-03T15:44:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carpages.ca\/blog\/?p=1305"},"modified":"2019-11-02T02:54:13","modified_gmt":"2019-11-02T02:54:13","slug":"the-best-car-racing-tracks-in-toronto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carpages.ca\/blog\/car-racing-tracks-toronto\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Car Racing Tracks in Toronto"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Where to Race a Car in Toronto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Toronto is a fantastic city for used cars<\/a> and used car dealerships<\/a>. It\u2019s selection of public race tracks is the best in Canada and one of the best in North America, second only to Austin and Sonoma. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s great, because driving a racecar is something everyone should do at least once. It\u2019s a feeling you can\u2019t get anywhere else. Not only are you moving faster than you ever have on land before, you are in control<\/em>. In addition, a race track is the safest spot try out driving an exotic or right hand drive car<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Race Tracks in The Toronto Area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Track 3: The Sunset Speedway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Sunset Speedway, a shorter stock car track about 80 km north of Toronto,  is set up to provide the NASCAR experience without NASCAR prices. It\u2019s not only a great place to watch a race, but also a great place for your first racing experience. The laid-back staff and small-town prices make this a fun, low-pressure experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Sunset Speedway: 705-436-2445<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Track 2: Canadian Tire Motorsports Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ready to go faster? The Canadian Tire Motorsports Park not only lets you bring your own car for private track racing, but also partners with GTA Exotics to provide one-of-a-kind exotic car racing experiences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ever wanted to drive the most desirable racing Lamborghini in the world? Well, of course you have. We all have. At this track, you can actually do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This track is about 75 km east of Toronto, near Oshawa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Canadian Tire Motorsports Park: 1-800-866-1072<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/canadiantiremotorsportpark.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Track 1: Toronto Motorsports Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is it: Toronto\u2019s pride and joy. This is where the rich and powerful of Toronto go to drive their cars. Porsche clubs, stock racing clubs, and old-school boys networks all congregate here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The park has both a 3 km track and a drag strip. You can either drive your own car, rent a stock car, or sign up for an exotic car experience. Depending on what you do, you may have to prove yourself. The raceway tests people to ensure they understand the fundamentals of lap and drag racing before they let you on. If you\u2019re up to, it\u2019s worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The one negative is that the \u201cToronto\u201d in the name is a little misleading. It\u2019s actually located about an hour\u2019s drive to the southwest, in Cayuga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Toronto Motorsports Park: (905) 772-0303<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honorable Mention: Calabogie Motorsports<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Calabogie is a bit of a drive to get to, making it not exactly a \u201cRace Track in Toronto,\u201d but it is worth your time to visit. Located in the parkland west of Ottawa, this track winds its way through a beautiful forest, giving you an experience unlike any other in Ontario. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The track\u2019s tight turns force drivers to go a little slower than they might like, making this track not the best option for supercars. For taking out that old used car with a tired odometer and a lot of heart, though, this track can\u2019t be beaten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is There a Speed Limit on a Public Race Track?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are no general speed limits at race tracks, that is, speed limits that apply to all cars in all circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, instructors, rental companies, and experience providers are starting to impose their own limits. This is mainly because cars keep getting faster. Supercars today are much faster than they were in the 70s, and they\u2019ll be even faster in the 2050s. As top speeds creep upwards, instructors are getting nervous. Some have already taken action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many have set the top speed for a lap car experience at 100 mph. While this is only about half the top speed of today\u2019s supercars, it\u2019s still the fastest you\u2019re ever going to be able to drive in Ontario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Does it Cost to Race Your Car?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you don\u2019t need instruction and have your own car, a race day with seven or eight hours of open lapping will run you between $400 and $700 depending on the track. Alternatively, taking your car out for a test and tune on the dragway only costs $20-$50 in admission. Toronto Motorsports Park holds evening lapping for as low as $100 on select days, a great way to start your car lapping addiction!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Bring to the Race Track<\/h2>\n\n\n\n