Why is it called Area 27?

The number 27 was chosen as a tribute to Canadian racing legend Gilles Villeneuve, who claimed the number as his own driving for Ferrari. Construction began on February 2, 2016 for a seven-month build schedule that would culminate with the first laps taking place on August 30, 2016.

Who owns Area 27 race track?

Bill Drossos
Area 27 was founded in 2013 by Bill Drossos, Jacques Villeneuve, Trevor Seibert, and David King.

How much does area 27 cost?

Area 27 is modeled after the private golf club concept where members pay a $30,000 or $35,000 initiation fee plus yearly membership dues, in exchange for 15 days per month of track use for themselves and immediate family members up to the age of 25.

How long is Area 27 track?

4.83km
The 4.83km world-class circuit is a hidden gem, located just 5 minutes East of Oliver, B.C. and a short 30-minute drive from Penticton, B.C. Academy 27 features one-on-one coaching from some of Canada’s top motorsport professionals and is available to drivers looking to refine their driving skills.

Who designed Area 27?

Gilles Villeneuve
The number 27 was chosen as a tribute to Canadian racing legend Gilles Villeneuve, who claimed the number as his own driving for Ferrari. The Area 27 Circuit has the unique distinction of being envisioned, designed, engineered, and constructed by professional racecar drivers.

When was Area 27 built?

February 2nd, 2016
Great corners are defined by what comes before and what happens after them – Area 27 was built with this in mind. Construction began on February 2nd, 2016 for a seven-month build schedule that would culminate with the first laps taking place on August 30th, 2016.

Who Built Area 27?

The number 27 was chosen as a tribute to Canadian racing legend Gilles Villeneuve, who claimed the number as his own driving for Ferrari. The Area 27 Circuit has the unique distinction of being envisioned, designed, engineered, and constructed by professional racecar drivers.