News & Information
CURRENT STATUS: On schedule to race in 2013.
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CMS Fan Zone
We encourage fans to continue sending us their letters of support, ideas on the development and, thoughts about how they would invision the ultimate fan experience on the track. Perodically, CMS will select one letter that catches our attention and will post it on future updates. Stay tuned for further details on prizes, exclusive access and, many other benefits once you are in the zone.
January 17, 2012. Fort Erie Town Hall, 11am
OMB Pre-Hearing
We encourage all supporters to show your support at this critical meeting at Town Hall.
The OMB pre-hearing will review evidence to support CMS approvals as well as hear from those individuals who have appealed the Regional Official Plan Amendment which allows the project to move forward.
Sep 7, 2010
Fort Erie Planning Committee unanimously approve zoning bylaw draft for presentation to council on September 13th for adoption.
May 28, 2010
Construction of...the motor speedway development in Fort Erie... will put the area (Niagara Region) in good stead come the future..." Michale Chan, Ontario Minister of Tourism.
February 11, 2009
The Region of Niagara read-in the amendment to the Regional Official Plan, for the Canadian Motor Speedway.
January 25, 2009
The Canadian Motor Speedway Project was on display at the Canadian Motorsport Expo. The project team was present to answer questions and give feedback. There was tremendous interest and support for the project from both fans and companies in the Canadian motorsport industry.
December 17, 2009
The Region of Niagara enacted an amendment to the Regional Official Plan, for the Canadian Motor Speedway. With another unanimous vote the final step cleared in the Official Plan Amendment process, to allow the final zoning process to begin.".
December 14, 2009
The Town of Fort Erie enacted an amendment to their Official Plan, By-Laws Nos. 168-09 and 169-09 for the Canadian Motor Speedway. These are significant steps in the progress of the project, providing the development group and all their supporters with an indication that the Speedway can be accepted into the landscape of Fort Erie.
December 9, 2009
The project was in front of the Region’s Integrated Community Planning Committee, to accept the planner’s Recommendation Report with regards to our application to amend the Regional Plan. There were 20 delegates that spoke, before the Committee voted unanimously to accept the positive recommendation from the Planning Dept. and send the Regional Plan Amendment to Regional Council for vote.
December 7, 2009
The project was in front of Fort Erie Town council for the first step towards approval, the official plan amendment application. On this historic night, in front of an audience of 400+ interested parties, 59 delegates spoke about the project, taking over 6 hours before the council had their say. In the end, they voted unanimously to approve the official plan amendment and allow the project to proceed to the next stage in the approval process.
September 8th 2009 - Jeff Gordon Message – Canadian Motor Speedway Public Meeting
“Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to thank each and every one of you for coming out tonight. I wish I could be there as the Canadian Motor Speedway takes this very important step towards becoming a reality. I would also like to say how excited that I am to be part of the project team. I can tell you that the group has left no stone unturned in assembling a first class team (and site) to fulfill its vision.
Being associated with this innovative development is a point of pride for me personally, not just because the facility is the first Speedway of its kind in Canada, but also because of the great fan support that I have received from North of the border over the course of my career. I feel strongly that the distinctive layout of the Speedway (and road-course) presents the future of motorsports as it caters directly to the needs of the fans and the competitors.
As the Speedway plan evolved the team has worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to attract uses that would be beneficial to the racetrack, as well as the community as a whole. Clearly, combining the best of motorsports with high level research and development within a post-secondary education framework does just that. I know the team feels satisfaction in knowing that the partnership with McMaster will make a great contribution to Fort Erie and the Niagara Region for years to come.
We are looking forward to seeing the results of the years of investment and hard work on the Canadian Motor Speedway. And, I am hopeful that we’re getting very close to the ‘green flag’ and that we can move forward with building one of the most unique motorsports entertainment complexes in North America, and perhaps the World.
September 8th 2009
Joint Public Meeting Canadian Motor Speedway. We encourage all race fans to come out and show the local governments your support for this amazing development.
Location: Town Hall - Fort Erie, Ontario. Sept 8th 5pm.
June 2009
Public Open House by CMS to meet and inform neighbors and surrounding residents of project status and strategies to mitigate concerns.
April 2009
MoU signed with McMaster University for joint collaboration to develop R&D Facility on site and Globally.
February 2009
UEM completes Planning Amendment Application for submission to Town and Region.
January 2009
Town and Region agree to coincident approval process.
January 2009
Paxton Waters AIA, American Structurepoint and Jeff Gordon Design complete conceptual site plan and facility design.
December 2008
UEM, Philips Engineering and corresponding consultants complete necessary rezoning reports, surveys and studies for submission.
November 2008
Minister Of Economic Development & Trade Endorses Support For CMS
November 2007
UEM, Philips Engineering, Sean Colville, Terraprobe, ASI, Matthews and Cameron begin required planning studies.
Sept/Oct 2007
Control of 623 acres of land.
August 2007
First key meeting with Niagara Region, Town, Provincial and CMS planning representatives.
February 2007
CMS lands identified.
June 2007
CMS Investment Committee approves project for development.
Motor sports in Canada is about to be revolutionized…
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Imagine a speedway located right next to one of the greatest wonders of the world, designed, built and managed by the very best the industry has to offer, and operated on the principal that fans, drivers, communities, and corporations walk away with the greatest sense of value, excitement, and racing experience ever. Sound like another claim or rumor…too good to be true?? Ladies and Gentlemen, the Canadian Motor Speedway has finally arrived bringing with it the most unique Motor Sports Entertainment package ever seen.
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“Rev ‘em up”, we race in 2012.
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"The prospect of having a
multi-purpose, world-class motorsports facility in
southern Ontario is extremely exciting for Canadian racing
and the region as a whole.
From our perspective,
the team behind
Canadian Motor Speedway have distinguished themselves
by setting aside the hype while quietly going about the work of creating a vision and forging relationships,
with an eye to building something very special."
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