Articles
Stories, guides, event recaps, media notes, historical archive posts, and Academy 27 learning articles from Area 27.
From Driving School to Open Lapping: How Track-Driving Progression Works
July 16, 2026Understand how track-driving progression works, including Academy 27, open lapping, ORRA 27 Lapping Licence applications and membership clarification.
Read Article
Should You Use Your Own Car or a School Car for Performance-Driving Training?
July 16, 2026Compare using your own car versus an Academy fleet vehicle for performance-driving training, including learning goals, risk, wear and program rules.
Read Article
Track-Day Etiquette: Passing, Mirrors, Pit Lane and Driver Conduct
July 16, 2026Learn track-day etiquette for passing, mirrors, pit entry, pit exit, driver mindset and predictable conduct.
Read Article
Race Track Flags Explained: A Beginner's Guide
July 16, 2026Learn common race track flag meanings, including yellow, red, black, blue, surface and chequered flags, with Area 27 context.
Read Article
Weight Transfer and Vehicle Balance: What Performance Drivers Need to Understand
July 16, 2026Learn how braking, steering and throttle affect weight transfer, vehicle balance and grip in performance driving.
Read Article
Performance Braking Explained: Threshold Braking, Trail Braking and Brake Release
July 16, 2026A clear guide to performance braking, including threshold braking, trail braking, brake release and why coaching matters.
Read Article
The Racing Line Explained: Turn-In, Apex and Corner Exit
July 16, 2026Understand the racing line, turn-in point, apex and corner exit without oversimplifying how real track corners work.
Read Article
What Is HPDE? High-Performance Driver Education Explained
July 16, 2026HPDE explained in plain language: classroom learning, run groups, lead-follow instruction, safety rules and how Academy 27 fits the idea.
Read Article
Your First Track Day: What to Expect and How to Prepare
July 16, 2026Prepare for your first track day with a clear guide to arrival, classroom briefing, lead-follow sessions, clothing, helmets and driver mindset.
Read Article
A Beginner's Guide to Performance Driving
July 16, 2026Learn what performance driving means, how beginners start on track, and how Academy 27 teaches the fundamentals at Area 27 in Oliver, BC.
Read Article
Facility Updates and Track Improvements
January 19, 2020This facility update outlined off-season improvements, including clubhouse furniture, member seating, pit-lane and paddock enhancements, and additi...
Read Article
Happy Holidays from the Area 27 Team!
December 20, 2019This short holiday message from the Area 27 team thanked readers and looked ahead to the return of track season after winter.
Read Article
Additional Memberships Announced
December 3, 2019This announcement explained Area 27's plan to increase active memberships while continuing to monitor track usage and protect the member experience.
Read Article
It’s Better to Be a Member
October 31, 2019This member-benefits article highlighted Area 27 partnerships and discounts designed to add value beyond track access, including automotive, hospit...
Read Article
Reciprocal Announcement with APEX Motor Club
October 30, 2019This member announcement introduced a reciprocal track agreement between Area 27 and APEX Motor Club near Scottsdale, Arizona, adding another benef...
Read Article
Kartplex Opening Day
August 15, 2019This announcement shared opening-day information for Kartplex at Area 27, including operating hours, rental equipment, drop-in guidance, and group ...
Read Article
It’s Official, We’ve Announced Opening Day!
March 25, 2019This seasonal announcement confirmed Area 27's opening day after winter and outlined the planned operating rhythm for early-season member lapping.
Read Article
The Grand Tour at Area 27: Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May Film "Oh, Canada"
February 8, 2018Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May brought The Grand Tour to Area 27 for the Canadian SUV comparison in Season 2, Episode 10, titled "O...
Read Article
Season Accomplishments
December 3, 2019This season reflection looked back on Area 27's 2019 progress, including member use of the clubhouse, facility growth, lapping activity, racing, an...
Read Article
Club Racing at Area 27: What You Need to Know
November 12, 2019This club racing guide introduced competitors to important Area 27 race-series expectations, including eligibility, regulations, vehicle modificati...
Read Article
Ford v Ferrari Fall Social
November 6, 2019Area 27's Ford v Ferrari Fall Social paired a private film screening with an after party and awards presentation in Penticton, creating a motorspor...
Read Article
Season Extended: One More Weekend!
October 25, 2019This announcement extended the Area 27 lapping season into early November after favourable weather created one more opportunity for member lapping ...
Read Article
2019 Club Racing Wrap-Up
October 24, 2019The 2019 club racing wrap-up summarized a season that expanded to five race weekends and nearly 300 registrants across Radical SR3, GTU, RS1 Challe...
Read Article
Dutchway presents the 1st Annual GT Enduro Race
October 23, 2019This race announcement outlined the first Dutchway GT Enduro at Area 27, including entry requirements, practice format, race duration, grid procedu...
Read Article
The Camaro Driving Academy Launches at Area 27
August 29, 2019Area 27 announced a partnership with General Motors Canada and Chevrolet to launch the Camaro Driving Academy. The program used Chevrolet Camaros e...
Read Article
Area 27's Clubhouse: The Moment the Circuit Became a Private Club
August 29, 2019This update announced the completion of Area 27's 11,000-square-foot clubhouse, adding a lounge, dining space, patio, classroom, locker rooms, show...
Read Article
Feed Masters Challenge
July 6, 2019This member announcement introduced the FEED Master Challenge, a limited driving opportunity created by Jacques Villeneuve and Patrick Lemarie. The...
Read Article
New Development: Kartplex at Area 27
June 28, 2019This development update introduced the Area 27 Kartplex as construction began. The kart circuit was described as another purposeful motorsport envi...
Read Article
Crave Area 27
May 23, 2019This clubhouse update announced Crave Creative Kitchen as the food-service partner for Area 27's member clubhouse. The story introduced the team be...
Read Article
Cars for a Cause at Area 27: How a Track Day Became a Community Fundraiser
May 16, 2019Cars for a Cause was created as a track-day fundraiser supporting the OSNS Child and Youth Development Centre. The event combined Area 27's motorsp...
Read Article
Jacques’ Debut in the Italian GT
April 9, 2019This Area 27 archive update followed Jacques Villeneuve's Italian GT Endurance Championship debut at Monza, where he raced car number 27 for Ferrar...
Read Article
Welcome to the Area 27 Team
March 21, 2019Area 27's people shape the member experience as much as the circuit itself. This team update introduced Amberlee Erdmann in a full-time Academy 27 ...
Read Article
Academy 27 Presents
January 20, 2020This Academy 27 update outlined the Camaro Driving Academy calendar and introduced an advanced lapping program using Performance Data Recorder tech...
Read Article
Media Release: Area 27 welcomes General Motors Canada and Chevrolet
June 28, 2019This media release announced Area 27's partnership with General Motors Canada and Chevrolet, establishing the facility as the home of the Camaro Dr...
Read Article
The Unveiling
May 24, 2019The Unveiling marked the completion of Area 27's 11,000-square-foot clubhouse, welcoming members, founders, media, and guests to see the new buildi...
Read Article
Crew Chief’s Corner – Christmas Edition: Hi-Res DAP
December 17, 2018This Christmas edition of Crew Chief's Corner stepped away from lap-time hardware and discussed high-resolution digital audio players as a way to i...
Read Article
The Crew Chief’s Corner – Chapter 2: Wheels
October 23, 2018This Crew Chief's Corner article explained how wheel choice affects a track car's performance potential, fitment, brake clearance, cooling, durabil...
Read Article
Acknowledging the Support From Our Membership
September 1, 2018This article thanked members and partners who supported Area 27's building development, including architectural, construction, and design contribut...
Read Article
Crew Chief’s Corner – Chapter 1: Brakes
August 16, 2018This Crew Chief's Corner article focused on brake-system fundamentals for track cars, emphasizing that braking performance and reliability are esse...
Read Article
Next Phase for Area 27, Administrative Services Building to Begin Construction
August 6, 2018This media release announced the next construction phase at Area 27: an 11,000-square-foot multipurpose building designed to support events, office...
Read Article
Public Invitation: Flag Worker Course
February 14, 2018Flag workers are a key part of safe track operations, helping drivers understand changing conditions through clear signals and radio communication....
Read Article
Media Release: Membership at Area 27 Motorsports Park Officially Sold Out, Prepares for Next Phase of Development
February 14, 2018This media release announced that Area 27 had sold out its original 300 family memberships after the inaugural season and was preparing for the nex...
Read Article
Final Track Date for 2017 Season
October 17, 2017This seasonal notice announced the final track date of Area 27's 2017 inaugural season and thanked members, spectators, and the Oliver community fo...
Read Article
Announcing Patrick Carpentier’s Return to Academy 27!
September 13, 2017This Academy 27 announcement shared Patrick Carpentier's return as a guest instructor for remaining 2017 school dates, giving students access to in...
Read Article
The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE Meets Area 27
July 21, 2017This media story covered Chevrolet's use of Area 27 for the 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE media launch. The article positioned the circuit as a serious envir...
Read Article
Flag Worker School: May 27 in Penticton
May 22, 2017This announcement invited responsible motorsport fans to an introductory flag-worker and corner-worker training session in Penticton. The goal was ...
Read Article
Legendary Lamborghini Driver Valentino Balboni at Area 27
May 4, 2017This member-event announcement welcomed Valentino Balboni, Lamborghini's legendary former test driver and brand ambassador, to Area 27 for a specia...
Read Article
Latest Press: feature in BC Business Magazine
March 28, 2017This media update recognized BC Business Magazine coverage of Area 27 and reflected on the value of regional, national, and international press att...
Read Article
Demo Day Apr 8: Avion Motorsports, Elan NP01, Radical SR3 RSX
March 27, 2017This member demo-day announcement featured Avion Motorsports, the Elan NP01, and the Radical SR3 RSX, giving Area 27 members a chance to experience...
Read Article
Remembering Colin Morris and the Early Spirit of Area 27
June 30, 2019This memorial article remembers Area 27 member Colin Morris, one of the early members who joined after seeing the promise of the circuit before it ...
Read Article
Introducing Academy 27’s 2-Day Motorcycle Academy with Ken Hill
February 6, 2019This story announcement introduced a two-day Academy 27 motorcycle program with Ken Hill and his coaching team, opening the course to members and t...
Read Article
Additional Membership Announcement Fall 2018
September 5, 2018This membership announcement explained how Area 27 evaluated daily circuit use and member experience before increasing the membership cap beyond th...
Read Article