The Edmonton International Raceway’s (EIR) NASCAR Week in Wetaskiwin is back in full swing next week.
NASCAR Week in Wetaskiwin is a week-long celebration prior to NASCAR Canada’s NAPA 300 on July 12th. This week highlights businesses, clubs and organizations, and promotes a positive community.
From July 6-12, there are activities across Wetaskiwin, all leading up to the feature race of the year.
To celebrate the occasion, EIR is partnering with local businesses to host activities, special events and sales.
“It’s the best-kept secret in Wetaskiwin,” said EIR’s social media community manager Carol Ashton.
“All week, (we are) doing different activities bringing the community together and making activities so families and adults can work together.”
Here’s a quick lap around the festivities:
· Sunday: kick things off with a classic pancake breakfast at the Royal Canadian Legion (9 a.m.)
· Monday: a race car driver takes story time to the next level at the Wetaskiwin Public Library (10:30 a.m.), followed by free admission to Wetaskiwin Cinemas (Times TBA) that night for a racing-themed movie night.
· Tuesday: ‘Play in the Park’ at Parkside Park (10 a.m.) gets a turbo boost with a real race car and driver on site. That evening, join the Amazing Race Wetaskiwin (6 p.m.) – a clue-hunting adventure with prizes up for grabs. Register as soon as possible
· Wednesday: fire up your appetite at the Vision Credit Union BBQ fundraiser (11:30 a.m.)
· Thursday: shine up your ride for the car show at Fizo Automotive (5:30 p.m.) and belt out your best at Karaoke Night at the Manluk Theatre (7:30 p.m.)
· Friday: local Racing (4 p.m.) action and a high-octane Kick-off Party (7 p.m.) featuring local band SOUNDCORE to launch the NAPA 300 weekend in style.
· Saturday: NASCAR Canada Hauler Parade arrive around (8:30 a.m). Travel south down QE2 from Nisku then east on Highway 13, turning into Wetaskiwin North on Highway 2A, then west down the Twp Rd 464 to the track. Local Wetaskiwin Air Cadets stand with honours as they unfurl the Canada flag while the national anthem is being sung. Fireworks are scheduled to light up the night sky from Westview RV Park and Willow Inn (11 p.m.) to finish the weekend.
Wetaskiwin business are also shifting into high gear with NASCAR week long specials – Boston Pizza, A&W, The Works Car Wash, Carter’s Creation’s Bakery, Treasured Memories, Wetaskiwin and District Heritage Museum, Alberta Biplanes, and Huckleberries Café all have specials running through the week in conjunction with the NASCAR event.
Additional information and full schedules are available at edmontonraceway.com.
A great time was had by all who check out the June 28 event at Edmonton International Raceways.
According to their website, there are many race car experiences at Edmonton International Raceway. These run the gamut from driving a race car on Western Canada’s only NASCAR Track to taking a ‘ride; driven by an experienced race car driver.