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 site.

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, 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 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 hosts an annual round of the 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. The Atlantic Region Motor Sports Club (ARMS) uses it for their sedan and formula racing schedules. The Atlantic Sports Car Club (ASCC) uses it for their SoloSprint events. There are also a number of Advanced Performance Driving and Race Schools throughout the season.

CASC Atlantic Championship

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 Bill Brack Chevron B27 1975 August 17 Bill Brack Chevron B29 1976 August 8 Gilles Villeneuve March 76B 1977 August 7 Bill Brack March 77B 1979 July 1 Jeff Wood March 79B

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. The circuit also featured the Canadian Honda Civic challenge in the 1980s. As of June 2026, the fastest official race lap records at Atlantic Motorsport Park are listed as:

CategoryTimeDriverVehicleEvent Full Circuit (1974–present): Formula Atlantic 1:01.489 Howdy Holmes March 79B 1979 Shubenacadie Formula Atlantic round Superbike 1:07.732 Jordan Szoke Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR 2026 Shubenacadie CSBK round Supersport 1:08.231 Torin Collins Yamaha YZF-R9 2026 Shubenacadie CSBK round

See also List of auto racing tracks in Canada

References

External links

Canadian Superbike Championship - Official Site