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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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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Soggy weather delays completion of Niagara Falls go-kart coaster

From Niagara This Week: While it looks like a new go-kart coaster attraction at the top of Clifton Hill is nearing completion, Mother Nature has played havoc with getting site race ready. The base of the track, including its ascending corkscrew, have been in place for weeks, but wet weather has delayed the pouring of…

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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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