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]
History
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.
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.
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 July 2024, the fastest official race lap records at Atlantic Motorsport Park are listed as: