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Mosport \u2014 Four Decades of Racing<\/h2>\n

By Bob Bockington<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>Canada\u2019s Mosport International Raceway turned 40 years old last year, and for a 40-year-old, the track does not show its age. Extensive renovations have provided a facelift for the home of Canadian motor sport, which has generated so much excitement over the years for both drivers and fans alike. In \u201cMosport: Four Decades of Racing,\u201d track historian Bob Brockington not only rekindles memories for fans who were at the track for so many thrilling races, he also provides a wealth of information for enthusiasts whose interest lies in the history of international and Canadian motorsport.<\/p>\n

Mosport opened for club races on June 3, 1961 with a small club event, but organizers of races at Mosport have always jumped into racing with both feet, and before the year was out, a professional event was held with Stirling Moss winning the first Players 200. From that time onward, there have been a wide variety of events at Mosport; stock car races, Can-Am races, international motorcycle GPs and Formula One Grands Prix have graced this 2.459-mile road course.<\/p>\n

This book takes on a monumental task in chronicling the 40 years of racing at Mosport but it accomplishes it in a style which is both informative and interesting. The 138-page soft bound book treats each decade of racing with its own chapter and a wealth of quality black and white photos. In addition to the four decades of automotive road racing, Brockington also delves into Mosport\u2019s history as a motorcycle venue (on-road and off) and as a short oval with the many races held at Mosport Speedway.<\/p>\n

\u201cMosport: Four Decades of Racing\u201d is a thoroughly researched, well illustrated book that would be an invaluable trip down memory lane for anyone who either raced or spectated there in years past or a valuable resource for the racing enthusiast who wants to learn more about Canada\u2019s premier racetrack. A very limited number of copies are available either trackside or from the Mosport International Web site at a cost of $10<\/strong> (Canadian). For ordering information contact the track at (800) 866-1072, (905) 983-5195 fax, info@mosport.com<\/a>, or www.mosport.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Mosport \u2014 Four Decades of Racing By Bob Bockington Canada\u2019s Mosport International Raceway turned 40 years old last year, and for a 40-year-old, the track does not show its age. Extensive renovations have provided a facelift for the home of Canadian motor sport, which has generated so much excitement over the years for both drivers and fans alike. In \u201cMosport: Four Decades of Racing,\u201d track historian Bob Brockington not only rekindles memories for fans who were at the track for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":257,"featured_media":819832,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[263,11339],"tags":[2942,17152,17940,3297],"class_list":["post-459812","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-car-culture","category-product","tag-car-books","tag-car-culture","tag-product-reviews","tag-products"],"yoast_head":"\n[Book Review] Mosport - Four Decades of Racing<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"John R. 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