Special announcement

[bobloblaw]

From the GAIN (Volkswagen Victoria) Facebook page:

"For the last several months, rumours have been circulating from all directions regarding a potential track opening on Vancouver Island.
Well, it’s time to start unwrapping a piece of “our little secret” and officially confirm the newest addition to our Dealer Group. In the coming months, we will update you on all track related news of what could be the most exciting announcement in our 50-year history.

To give you a glimpse into the technical side of things, just note that a VW GTI in the hands of a race car driver will set a time of 104.75 seconds.

Have we got you excited? For more information or updates regarding the track, check back soon."

www.facebook.com/volkswagenvictoria/photos/pb.260849090656126.-2207520000.1427486690./817102475030782/?type=3&theater

[mitchy965]

10.47 would get my attn. in the 1/4 that is.....

[PICTUP]

I don't do Facebook…Are there going to be races for vintage vehicles, or is it all going to be high end stuff?

[bobloblaw]

Coming Spring 2016


The German Auto Import Network on Vancouver Island is proud to make one of the most exciting announcements in the near 50-year history of the group.

Ladies and gentlemen, the 12-month countdown has begun for the grand opening of the Vancouver Island Motorsport Resort. This exclusive facility was conceived with true passion and has been planned with the best efforts to bring together the best of the best in design, architecture and construction.

The headlines of this amazing addition to Vancouver Island are:
•Year round operations as the resort is located in Canada’s only Mediterranean climate boasting the highest sunshine hours in British Columbia, warm and dry summer and mild winters
•Vancouver Island is recognised as North America’s most attractive island to visit by Travel and Leisure World as well as one of the top ten Islands in the world by Trip Advisors Travelers Choice awards.
•Ocean and fly-fishing at its best, whale watching, hiking, golfing and mountain biking year round.
•Race track, off road adventure track and large driving dynamic area featuring a skid pad
•14,000 square feet of clubhouse space including a presentation center, an observation deck, 4 pit /paddock garages and full amenities.
•Only 45 minutes away from the picturesque inner harbour of Victoria, you have the opportunity to drive all day while going to world-class theaters and entertainment at night.
•Designed by the most recognized name in track design and foremost authority for race tracks, test facilities and driving cubs all over the world – Tilke Engineers & Architects.
•Constructed by Vancouver Island’s most recognized automotive contractors Superb Construction, led by Chris Erb.
•Part of Vancouver Island’s largest dealer group, the German Auto Import Network; representing 9 performance and luxury car brands bringing substance, funding and stability for the opportunity to grow.

We hope we sparked your interest. Check back soon for new developments and updates. Our new website will be launching soon and at that point you will be able to join our newsletter. www.islandmotorsportresort.com/

[PICTUP]

Cool stuff, but by the sounds and looks of things, I think it will unfortunately be outta my league, or depth. Or outta whatever it is I do or don't have, lol! I think Mitch should tell his friends about it though! Maybe they will allow spectators?

[mitchy965]

still don't know what kind of race track this is. road course? tri-oval? what are they building?

[CrazyBrit]

And where? 45 minutes from the Inner Harbour - Is that North, East or West? Hopefully North, which would put it North of the Malahat. Unless they are referring to rush hour, in which case it will be somewhere just south of Colwood!

[mitchy965]

the colwood chicane!

[bobloblaw]

Thank you everyone for all the positive feedback and emails about the new track! There have been lots of posts in forums and websites about what it’s going to be and how it’s going to look and even some as far as posting aerial shots and track layouts but please be advised that the layout circulating is not the layout of our new track. smile emoticon At the start of this project, we never envisioned the track would become as big as it was. We simply wanted something more suitable for the island where we could allow our clients to drive their vehicles in a controlled environment. However, after doing some extensive research, talking to our various manufacturers and visiting a few tracks in North America, we quickly realized there was a bigger opportunity and need for a world class facility that will become one of the best motorsport resorts on the west coast.

Vancouver Island, as many of you know hosts some of the best weather conditions in the country and now we will be able to offer an opportunity for all interested enthusiasts to drive at a facility 365 days a year without having to deal with the headaches of dollar fluctuations, border line ups or long commutes.

Since then, we have enlisted one of the world’s best track designers and their track design will be released in the next few months. As you will see in the aerial shots posted on forums and social pages, that is still the old design. We would like to confirm that all zoning and layouts have been approved and construction for the new design for our purposes will take new form in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more information and thank you all for your enthusiasm.

www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=942983592399867&id=188432777854956

[bobloblaw]

New information on the Vancouver Island Motorsport Resort has been released. 19 turns, yes please!

www.islandmotorsportresort.com/news/