Mission Raceway Park CCW
Mission Raceway Park CCW Notes:
The Mission Raceway Park (MRP) is a motorsports complex located an hour ride away from Vancouver, in Mission, British Columbia, on the northern bank of the Fraser River, in Canada. It's been the place to go for street racing and hot rodding since the 1950's when the local government decided to support the formal development of these activities. After many years of money raising and construction, a drag strip was paved in 1965, followed by the motocross course in 1973. The 1.4-mile (2.25-km) River's Edge Road Course started operations in 1993. The local humid oceanic climate means mild summers, cool winters, and heavy rainfall during most of the year, so finding a wet track surface is very common at MRP.
There are nine turns at Mission Raceway Park, and races start at the largest straight segment of the track, going on a counterclockwise orientation. The first corner is super tight, almost as a hairpin, and leads into another similar corner, the Greg Moore Turn, going in the opposite direction. The 60-degree turn number three comes after a short straight and allows heavy acceleration on its exit into another straightaway. The Cascade Corners are number four, five, six, a left-right-left turn combo elevating the track maneuvering difficulty. Turn number 7 consists of two parts, 7A, and 7B, followed by two fast-paced turns to close the circuit back in the begining.
CCW Notes:
Mission Raceway Park's counterclockwise configuration delivers 2.250 kilometers through 9 turns representing the Speed-Fanatics Motorsports Circuit's standard racing direction, located in Mission, British Columbia, nestled beside Fraser River where the facility combines quarter-mile NHRA dragstrip with road course and motocross track. This CCW routing emphasizes the River's Edge Road Course's technical character across 9-turn layout starting at the largest straight segment before navigating tight corners through 2.25-kilometer challenge operated independently by Sports Car Club of British Columbia since 2022 facility renaming. The counterclockwise direction showcases corner geometry designed for CCW flow across the scenic Fraser River setting, creating British Columbia's accessible road racing venue serving Vancouver metropolitan area's 2.6 million population lacking major permanent circuits compared to eastern Canada's established motorsport infrastructure.
The CCW configuration's character emerges from being Mission Raceway's intended design direction where 9-turn compression into 2.25-kilometer distance creates technical challenge rewarding precision over power. The circuit's tight character and Fraser River location provide scenic backdrop contrasting prairie flatlands dominating western Canadian motorsport venues. British Columbia's Pacific coastal climate creates year-round racing opportunities with milder winters than prairie provinces, though frequent rain affects grip levels requiring all-weather setup capability. The facility's quarter-mile dragstrip heritage and motocross track operation create diverse motorsport community beyond pure road racing, with Sports Car Club of British Columbia managing road course independently from other facility components. The 2022 renaming to Speed-Fanatics Motorsports Circuit reflected operational changes while maintaining the track's role serving Vancouver area enthusiasts. Club racing, track days, and regional events utilize CCW as standard direction. The configuration particularly serves British Columbia motorsport community lacking alternatives—the nearest major permanent road course requires travel to Washington state's Pacific Raceways, making Mission Raceway the primary locally-accessible circuit despite compact 2.25-kilometer technical layout. Located beside Fraser River in Mission, the CCW configuration provides Vancouver area's essential club racing venue where 9-turn river-adjacent challenge serves western Canada's limited permanent racing infrastructure.
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