About Scotia Speedworld

Scotia Speedworld celebrated its grand opening in May 1988 - and was immediately tagged Atlantic Canada's Action Centre. Constant improvements have been made to keep with the times and as a result, the track is a favourite for racers and spectators. The racing surface is wide and fast, lending itself to door-handle-to-door-handle excitement for all divisions. The access and exit ramps between the pit area and the track, combined with a large staging area, make for congestion free transition "behind the scenes".

Location

Scotia Speedworld is conveniently located opposite Halifax Stanfield International Airport and is easily accessed from the adjacent Highway 102 - the main route to and from Halifax - the capital of Nova Scotia.

Seating

The main grandstand comfortably seats more than 4,000 spectators while the separate pit grandstand another 1,000. Both areas provide a complete and constant view of the entire racing surface.

Parking

Free parking is plentiful for both the main grandstand and pit area.

Camping

Campers are welcome and sites are free (no services)

Facility Rentals

In addition to our primary function, hosting auto-racing entertainment, Scotia Speedworld is available for commercial rentals as well as for race team practice sessions. For more information on rentals please click “Rentals” at the top of the home page.

Community Support

Scotia Speedworld has assisted in raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for local charities since 2002. The Dartmouth District Shrine Club handles all 50/50 ticket sales at Scotia Speedworld.

Quick Facts

Track Length

3/10-mile D-oval. 410 ft. front straight + 410 ft. back straight + corners.

Track Width

50 feet on corners and front straight, 65 feet on back stretch.

Surface

Asphalt with concrete in lower groove on corners.

Banking

10 degrees in corners. Two degrees in straights.

Race Season

May to September

Washrooms

Permanent facilities in both the spectator and the pit areas.

Parking

Free. Separate lots for spectator and pit parking.

Grandstand Seating Capacity

Main 4,000 + Pit 1,000. All general admission.

Pit Facilities

Located on outside of track surface behind the back straight, entry from track in turn two area and exit from pits in turn three. Can accommodate up to 200 race cars. Cement pads reserved for season by weekly racers and by event for special events.

Pit Road

Located in infield, paved. Used for special events.