Canadian Motor Speedway open in 2011?

In an interview with the Hamilton Spectator, Azhar Mohammad, excutive director of Emirates Consulting, the Toronto based consultant attempting to build the Canadian Motor Speedway in Fort Erie, ON, said he hopes to have it up and running as soon as 2011.

In the interview, he said "That's a very tight target, I must admit, but I think if everybody continues to work with the kind of positive feedback that we've had with the town and region and our engineers, I think it's a very do-able target."

The process of building the speedway is currently in the government approval phase, with Minisitry of Environment and Ministry of Natural Resources needing to be satisfied with the plan, as well as of dealing with any possible appeals at the Ontario Municipal Board.

FT. ERIE TIMES: Speedway supporters rallying before council meeting

"Supporters of the Canadian Motor Speedway are hoping the Town of Fort Erie will give the project its full endorsement at Monday's council-in-committee meeting.

If approved by the local government, the project will still need to be given the green light by the regional government at its next meeting on Dec. 9th...."

Click here for the full story, featuring quotes from Inside Track contributor Ed Moody.

Canadian Motor Speedway: Public Open House slated for June 4 in Fort Erie (ON). Race fans welcome

On Thursday, June 4, the team behind the proposed Canadian Motor Speedway in Fort Erie, Ontario will host a public open house to inform and solicit information about the project. Click on the image above for the location and times.

The discussion will centre on project benefits the region, but racing fans are also encouraged to attend as technical aspects of the facility will be revealed. The Open House will also give attendees a chance to provide feedback.