Niagara’s Clifton Hill continues to fascinate

From the Chatham Daily News: Niagara Falls is not only the honeymoon capital of the world but also a very popular fun capital for young and old alike. And contributing in a large way to the fun events is HOCO Fun By the Falls, a company that owns and operates a number of rides and…

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My first trip to the Niagara Speedway

I was able to get on the Niagara Speedway the other day for the first time. It’s pretty fun. I’m going again on Monday with the rest of my family, and I’ll report more then.

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Massive Mario Kart-style go-kart track now open in Niagara Falls

From CBC News: Drivers, start your engines — a massive, roller coaster-like go-kart racetrack is now open in Niagara Falls, Ont. Tourism company HOCO Limited unveiled its new “Niagara Speedway” attraction on the Clifton Hill entertainment strip this week. “It’s like go-karts on steroids,” said Harry Oakes, HOCO’s president, in a statement. “You drive on…

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Video of Niagara Speedway Test Drive

The Clifton Hill Facebook page posted a point of view (POV) video yesterday of a test drive around the Niagara Speedway track. It’s looking pretty good.

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Niagara Speedway signs are up

There are signs all around the Niagara Speedway location now. They look very nice.

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Multi-level go-kart racing coming to Niagara Falls, Ontario

From WKBW Channel 7 in Buffalo: Get ready for a multi-level go-karting experience in Niagara Falls, Ontario. HOCO Entertainment and Resorts tells 7EWN that construction on the new “Niagara Speedway” is nearing completion. The spiraling track is being built on Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls and is inspired by “Heavy Metal High Rise” which is…

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Concrete work has started at Niagara Speedway go-kart track

It looks like the go-kart track is going to be a concrete track rather than asphalt (perhaps that is the standard way to do it… I have no idea). Yesterday they were pouring concrete at the end of the hill. There is also concrete by the building in the middle of the track.

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Another Niagara Speedway go-kart track update

It looks like the red railings are all in place, and there are now light poles around the track. There is also a covered area at the top of the stairs attached to the spiral.

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Slow progress on the Niagara Speedway go-kart track

Work continues, slowly, on the Niagara Speedway go-kart track. The work seems to be focused on the multi-level spiral. Still no word on when it will open…

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More Niagara Speedway go-kart track railings and netting

Based on the traffic I’ve gotten for some of my Niagara Speedway posts, it seems that many people are anxious to get more details about the go-kart track. I’m sorry to say that I have no information. There are no signs up and no indication of when it will open. All I can say is…

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