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New Ownership a Positive Sign for Canada ’ s RAD Torque Raceway
By Madelyn Marconi
While a change in ownership of a racetrack facility can bring a litany of doubt and uncertainty to racers , the new owner of Canada ’ s largest motorsports facility , RAD Torque Raceway , wants to be clear about their intentions to improve the facility and showcase Canadian motorsports in an entirely new light .
On November 1 , 2023 , the 320-acre facility located in Edmonton , Alberta , changed hands from Rob and Kimberly Reeves to Glen Stenabaugh , a motorsports enthusiast and distinguished owner of a large automotive museum that houses a collection of fully restored vehicles from the 1920s to present .
Staying onboard as the venue ’ s general manager is Chevy Reeves , son of the previous owners . While the transaction itself remains bittersweet ,
Reeves is excited to see what the next two years under Stenabaugh ’ s ownership will look like after having been a part of his parents ’ successful 26- year run of ownership . Reeves admits that the process of selling the raceway required a lengthy vetting process in order to find a buyer who would continue to operate the motorsports complex at its full potential .
“ Overall , we were not going to sell the facility to someone we didn ’ t trust would continue to run it at full capacity . Glen has every intention to keep himself invested in the facility and continue the passion for drag racing and motorsports in western Canada ,” Reeves said .
With Stenabaugh at the helm , all racetracks within the property will continue to see a commitment towards motorsports entertainment that is bound to supersede expectations . In addition , a level of trust and confidence has been felt throughout the entire internal team of employees as they continue to strive to produce a phenomenal product for both race fans and racers alike .
The motorsports entertainment venue itself boasts a quarter-mile dragstrip , a 2-mile road course , and a large paddock for drifting events . On the dirt side , there is a 3 / 8-mile clay oval
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