Niagara Speedway go-kart track progress update

Now that many of the new operations on Clifton Hill/Victoria Avenue are open, I guess the next big thing is going to be the Niagara Speedway go-kart track. There used to be banners up on the fencing that showed that it was a go-kart track, but now it is just blank. I’ve actually had a…

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Some of the new operations on Clifton Hill are open

On Friday many of the new operations on Clifton Hill opened for the first time. It looks like the only thing that is NOT open is the go-kart track. Right behind Kelsey’s is the new Zombie Attack attraction. It is a motion simulator (similar to the one in the Great Canadian Midway) that also has…

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Gearing up for the Grand Prix

From the Niagara Falls Review: Project SHARE is gearing up for the 15th annual Niagara Falls Review SHARE Grand Prix. The go-kart race, to be held May 13 at Niagara Go-Karts and Mini-Putt, has become a popular spring event and is a major fundraiser for the charity. “We have a really great following for this…

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Niagara Speedway steel work is taking shape

Have you been down to Clifton Hill lately in Niagara Falls? If not, then you are missing out on seeing a lot of the developments really taking shape. The most notable one is the go-kart track being made on the Clifton Hill/Victoria Ave property owned by HOCO Entertainment & Resort. The spiral of the track…

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“Notice of Application” for sign on Niagara Speedway property

There is a “Notice of Application” attached to the fencing around the Niagara Speedway (go-kart) property. You can see the notice here. It has to do with having a signer higher than is currently allowed.

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Niagara Falls prepares for Canada’s 150th birthday

From CHCH TV: To mark Canada’s 150 birthday on July 1st, the city of Niagara Falls will host 150 different events throughout the year. The city expects this year’s tourism season to be one of their best, but the challenge is to keep visitors here longer.

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Niagara Speedway concrete and steel work on ramp/spiral

The work continues on the Niagara Speedway go-kart track on Clifton Hill/Victoria Avenue

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Niagara Speedway construction photos

I don’t have any details for you, but here are some photos from the Niagara Speedway construction area. It looks like the buildings/structures are mostly done, and they are starting to work on the concrete at the track.

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And so ends another year… (2016)

I know it is only the 23rd of December today, but I’m pretty sure I’m done posting for the year. I’m off now until the first week of January and will be enjoying a break with my family. 2016 was a difficult year for the blog and website. I was tempted on numerous occasions to…

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More changes on Victoria Ave adjacent to new go-kart track

There used to be paving stones (interlocking bricks) along Victoria Ave near the top of Clifton Hill, as well as a grass area. Recently that was all dug up and the fence for the new go-kart development has been moved out closer to the street.

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