Atlantic Motorsport Park

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Coordinates45°08′42″N 63°26′55″W / 45.14500°N 63.44861°W / 45.14500; -63.44861
OpenedAugust 1974; 51 years ago (1974-08)
Major eventsCurrent:
Canadian Superbike Championship
(1987–2019, 2022–present)
Former:
Atlantic Championship (1974–1977, 1979)
Atlantic Motorsport Park (AMP)
Map of the Atlantic Motorsports Park Circuit
LocationShubenacadie, Nova Scotia, Canada
Coordinates45°08′42″N 63°26′55″W / 45.14500°N 63.44861°W / 45.14500; -63.44861
OpenedAugust 1974; 51 years ago (1974-08)
Major eventsCurrent:
Canadian Superbike Championship
(1987–2019, 2022–present)
Former:
Atlantic Championship (1974–1977, 1979)
Websitehttp://www.atlanticmotorsportpark.com/
Full Circuit (1974–present)
SurfaceAsphalt
Length1.600 mi (2.575 km)
Turns11
Race lap record1:01.489 (United States Howdy Holmes, March 79B, 1979, Formula Atlantic)

Atlantic Motorsport Park (AMP) is an all-purpose motorsports facility located near Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. The 11-turn road course was opened in August, 1974, and is situated on a 116.56-hectare (1.2 km2) site.[1]

CASC Atlantic Championship

One of the most unusual things about AMP is that it was designed, built and operated since August, 1974 by a volunteer group of motorsport enthusiasts,[2] from the automobile, snowmobile and motorcycle racing groups. It has also hosted a Country and Western Festival. It remains completely owned by its membership club[3] and is believed to be the only track in North America that hosts a national series competition that is volunteer run.

AMP has hosted notable auto racing categories, including Formula Atlantic and a NASCAR race in the 1970s.

At present, AMP is the annual host to the penultimate round of the Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship.

From May through October the track is busy with several local motorcycle and car clubs activities. The Atlantic Roadracing League runs a full schedule of motorcycle racing.[4] The Atlantic Region Motor Sports Club (ARMS) uses it for their sedan and formula racing schedules.[5] The Atlantic Sports Car Club (ASCC) uses it for their SoloSprint events.[6] There are also a number of Advanced Performance Driving and Race Schools throughout the season.

Atlantic Motorsport Park hosted the CASC Player's Challenge Series (Atlantic Championship) from 1974 to 1977 and again in 1979.

Year Date Driver Car
1974 August 18 Canada Bill Brack Chevron B27 [7]
1975 August 17 Canada Bill Brack Chevron B29 [8]
1976 August 8 Canada Gilles Villeneuve March 76B [9]
1977 August 7 Canada Bill Brack March 77B [10]
1979 July 1 United States Jeff Wood March 79B [11]

Lap records

The unofficial lap record of 1:00.00 seconds was set in a Formula Atlantic Event in 1975 by Canadian racing legend Gilles Villeneuve.[12] The circuit also featured the Canadian Honda Civic challenge in the 1980s. As of June 2025, the fastest official race lap records at Atlantic Motorsport Park are listed as:

CategoryTimeDriverVehicleEvent
Full Circuit: 2.575 km (1974–present)[1]
Formula Atlantic1:01.489[13]Howdy HolmesMarch 79B1979 Shubenacadie Formula Atlantic round
Superbike1:07.769[14]Jordan SzokeBMW S1000RR2017 Shubenacadie CSBK round
Supersport1:08.945[15]Torin CollinsSuzuki GSX-R7502025 Shubenacadie CSBK round

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