Our supporters are what make events at SMP special and we appreciate every one of them. The staff, volunteers, racers and performers are proud to work hard ensuring an unforgettable experience and part of that is knowing what to expect. If you don’t find what you are looking for in the following information we encourage you to reach out to us.
Saratoga Motorsports Park is a multi-use motorsports venue located in Black Creek, British Columbia, Canada.
The facility has undergone several major upgrades in the last five years including;
Speedway RV Park: Set to open later in 2025 and now taking reservations, Speedway RV offers over 100 campground spots, a general store, pool and other facilities for the perfect camping setting for a trip to the Comox Valley or to check out Saratoga Speedway!
Speedway Go Karts: Set to replace SMP’s former Go Kart venue that closed in 2021, Speedway Go Karts will offer a premier rental kart experience for families and thrill seekers alike. The kart track is slated for completion in 2026.
Welcome to Saratoga Motorsports Park! Stay, Race, Play.
Saratoga Speedway is a unique 3/8-mile tri-oval featuring two banked corners and a challenging backstretch dogleg. The speedway underwent extensive renovations in 2021 with the addition of outside retaining walls, a paved pit area, Ace Brewing Company Beer Gardens, sponsorship billboards and more.
The venue can seat approximately 2300 spectators in the grandstands with room for an additional 350 spectators in the Ace Beer Gardens off of turn four. Hot meals, snacks hot and cold drinks are served from our concessions and one infield concession.
Contact-free ticket transactions are available for all Race and Event programs and you can link to your next favorite experience by clicking right here.
Tickets are also available at our Box Office at the main gate for walk-ups however to avoid disappointment we recommend you purchase your tickets online.
Ticket prices and discounts:
Adults: $10-$30
Military/Senior: $8.50-$28.50
Youth: $5.00-$25.00 (4-11 years old )
Child: Free (3 years old & under when seated with an adult)
Free parking is available on Saratoga Speedway grounds. No parking is allowed on Macaulay Rd. If patrons do park on the road they will be ticketed and their car could be towed.
The Box Office for walk-up sales is easy to spot: beside the main entrance near the “Welcome Race Fans” sign. The scanning booths for pre-paid tickets and passes to scan tickets into the concourse with minimal delay.
Please note that the following items are prohibited from entry and SMP reserves the right to search any bag being carried through the gate:
- Alcohol or controlled substances
- Weapons/knives
Once you’ve been admitted into the speedway you can exit again if needed through the same gate but don’t forget to bring your device or paper ticket to re-scan the QR code for re-entry!!
The speedway offers designated (upper wooden bleacher levels) and open (lower concrete levels) grandstand seating for every event. Seats are selected upon purchase and the stands are divided up into sections and rows; have a look up on the back of the bleachers at each entrance to find the section numbers.
Accessible parking can be found right outside the concourse entry and features a concrete walkway leading through the entry to the paved concourse making it easier for mobility.
The paved portion of the concourse leads to a viewing platform at section 300 in the centre of the grandstand offering an unobstructed view as well as direct access to mobility access washroom facilities and concession kiosks. We have also added designated seating on rows G and H of section 300 for guests and caregivers attending with mobility challenged spectators.
Pets are not allowed in the Saratoga Speedway complex with the exception of service animals (Official service animal and/or ESA certificate(s) required).
Please leave your pets at home and DO NOT leave them in your car unattended. SMP will take all necessary actions to help an animal in distress (at the owner’s expense)
In the event of inclement weather racing will be temporarily suspended until the racing surface is safe for competition. If we are unable to continue racing we will announce an end to the program. Should this event-call occur before the first green flag of the first main race, guests who have created their ticket account will be credited the ticket face value that they can apply to any future Online Ticketed Event. Once the green flag flies for any main event race, the program will be considered as complete and no credits will be given.
SMP does not provide refunds; see our “RAINOUT” and “CURFEW” policies above.
For the comfort and health of our guests and SMP is proud to provide a smoke and vape free environment throughout all spectator areas. Smoking and Vaping is permitted at designated smoking area located across the parking lot in front of the main entrance gates.
Alcohol is prohibited from entry throughout the Park, and served alcoholic beverages are not to be taken outside of the R-Ace Beer Gardens located inside the chain link fence at the corner-4 section 700 side of the concourse.
Lots of SMP official swag is available at the merchandise booth underneath the control tower near section 200, and some limited items are also available at the R-Ace Beer Garden service center located at the Corner-4 side of the concourse underneath the concourse and at the corner-3 pit entrance kiosk.
*UNDER CONSTRUCTION*
SMP strictly prohibits the use of any unmanned remotely controlled vehicle anywhere on SMP property without written consent of the general managers.
Furthermore, SMP is located in restricted airspace that prohibits the use of UAV without government authorization. UAVs found operating on or from SMP is subject to seizure and the operator’s access privileges will be removed.
The speedway pit area is a restricted zone and requires enhanced access protocol. All access during peak heavy maintenance activities is granted to those with pit-pass wristband and e-waiver without exception.
Speedway management will use their discretion to open the pit areas to those without wristbands or waivers after the race program is complete provided there are no heavy or dangerous activities taking place in the restricted zone.
Contact Saratoga Speedway in advance for more details.
The speedway features 5 concessions for spectators including the R-Ace Beer Gardens, and the “Pit-stop” concession for racers in the infield. We’re proud to offer our fans with online menu selection negating the need to stand in long-lines and miss out on exciting racing action! Our concessions are named: “Corner-4” “Front-Stretch” “Snackers” “Café” and the “R-Ace Beer Gardens” They offer a variety of hot and cold meals, snacks and beverages!
There are no outside food or beverages allowed inside the facility.
We require all vendors; solicitors; and/or service providers to request access in advance.
Requests for media access and potential marketing partners are requested to contact Daryl Crocker at daryl@saratogaracing.ca or Cole Sorenson at cole@saratogaracing.ca
SMP offers several marketing platforms throughout our program and include great racing perks for our marketing partners!
Contact cole@saratogaracing.ca to discuss your marketing campaign needs!