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Sports: Auto Racing
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Background
The speed and daring of auto racers is a vicarious thrill for most of us (unless you've earned a speeding ticket). Millions of motorsport fans love the noisy power of souped-up cars making it a universal spectator sport around the world. Its a lot safer than driving fast on our city street.
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Equipment
For auto racing you need a car. If you are racing at the local speedway on "amateur day", any car will do, but the professional racers depend on a fast car for their living. A good racing car can cost as much several million dollars, and as much again to maintain each year. When racing, you also need to wear a helmet and a flame-resistant suit. If you are considering buying a race car, you can find new and used auto racers in the Bargain Finder, through Race City Speedway Motorsport Park, or on the Web.
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Where
There are several race tracks in northern Ontario:
- Earlton-Temiskaming MotorSport Dragway (Cobalt)
- Mosquito Speedway (Thunder Bay, off Hwy 11/17)
Other Ontario Race tracks are in a bit further away in Southern Ontario, beginning at Ottawa and Barrie
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