The Canadian Motor Speedway (CMS) is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Aecon Group Inc., one of Canada’s largest publicly traded construction companies. The project’s Executive Director & Partner Azhar Mohammad, and Aecon’s Chief Operating Officer Teri McKibbon announced the strategic partnership as a result of Aecon’s ongoing support and involvement with CMS since early 2010.

“We look forward to working with Aecon as a partner, to ensure our development is built to the highest standards,” said Mr. Mohammad.

Aecon, as the project’s Construction Manager will oversee the entire 820 acre development by providing the CMS Investor Group with identification and qualification of local construction resources, administration of construction program activities, and management of contractors to ensure CMS is positioned for timely completion, within targeted cost, and with the highest level of quality and safety.

“We are thrilled to be working with Canadian Motor Speedway and pleased to bring our expertise to the development of this world class race track,” said Teri McKibbon, Aecon’s Chief Operating Officer.

“The Canadian Motor Speedway has always aligned itself with organizations that are best of class. Aecon is clearly the right strategic partner for us, and under Chairman John Beck’s leadership will deliver the leading edge technology, passion, and experience we need to construct a world class facility,” stated CMS Chief Executive Officer Ibrahim Abou Taleb.

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