Mosport International Raceway

Mosport features fast, sweeping turns and dramatic elevation changes

Mosport International Raceway is a multi-track facility located north of Bowmanville, Ontario. Mosport features a 2.5 mile, 10 turn road course; a half-mile, paved oval; a 1 km kart track and the new 1.5 mile Mosport Driver Development Centre.

Featuring fast, sweeping turns and dramatic elevation changes, the majestic and challenging Mosport road course was designed by Alan Bunting, and opened in 1961. Since then it has hosted eight Formula One Grands Prix, as well as many Can-Am, Formula Atlantic, Indy Cars, IMSA, World Endurance, Formula 5000, and stock cars.

Although its importance declined after Formula One moved to the street circuit in Montreal, Mosport has been revitalized by its acquisition by Don Panoz in 1998. Current major events include Trans Am, American Le Mans, CASCAR, SCCA Nationals, vintage races, and motorcycle races.

There is an excellent official site at http://www.mosport.com.

Track Configurations

There is only one road course configuration. A half mile paved oval and a kart track share the site.

Directions

From Southern New England, Western New England and Boston To Bowmanville, Ontario:

• Go West on I-90 to New York State Thruway heading toward Buffalo, NY
• Exit NYS Thruway for North on I-81 to Canada
• Go West on Thousand Islands Bridge (approx. 1.5 miles) to Provincial Hwy 401
• Go West on Provincial Hwy 401 for approximately 144 miles
• Exit at PR 35/115 and go North (approx. 1 to 2 miles)
• Go West on PH2 (which should take you into Bowmanville - you could also stay on 401 and there is probably an exit for Bowmanville)
• Track is north of town by approximately 20 minutes.

From Northern New England, you may want to go up through Vermont into Canada and then follow directions from Provincial Hwy 401 above.

It appears as if there is more than one way to get to the track from Bowmanville.

1. From Bowmanville take 401 East to 35/115 North and get off at either Concession Rd#8 or Concession Rd#10 heading West and it should intersect Mosport Road.
2. From Bowmanville take RT. 2 East and follow the same directions on 35/115
3. From Bowmanville take Middle Road (North), turn right on to Concession Rd#8 (East) and that should run right into the park.
4. Ask for directions at the hotel desk (probably the best idea as detail maps of the area are non-existant)

Helpful Hints

• It is advisable to obtain an insurance card from your insurance company covering your auto while in Canada. Also, you should have a complete listing of all equipment being brought into the country (parts, tools, tires, etc).
• Do not bring a radar detector into Canada, as they are illegal and will be confiscated if found.
• There is no leaded gas in Canada. Bring your own racing gas, but only enough for the event.

Food & Lodging

Hotels & Motels

From what we understand, there aren't a lot of choices for motels in the area around the track. Most of the motels are located on 401 in the Bowmanville area. Here is a list to try:

• Holiday Inn Oshawa 1-800-Holiday (just west of Bowmanville)
• Howard Johnson's Bowmanville 1-905-623-3373 (20 minutes to the track)
• Quality Suites Whitby 1-905-432-8800 (two towns west of Bowmanville - 30 minutes from track)
• Twin Oaks Motel Orono (north/northwest of Bowmanville)
• Sonrise Motel Orono (north/northwest of Bowmanville)

You can also try calling the regional Visitors Bureau (1-905-623-0733).

Food

TBD

Contact Information

Mosport Park (Panoz Motorsports)
3233 Concession Road #10
Bowmanville, ON, Canada L1C 3K6

905-983-9141
(416) 490-0090

http://www.mosport.com/