Penticton Speedway has pending sale

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Johnny and Jasmine Aantjes are ending their tenure as owners of the Penticton Speedway.

The Penticton Speedway is getting new owners, ending a 24-year era of the Aantjes family running the popular track.

A sale is pending that would see the Speedway taken over by an investment group led by Trevor and Ingo Seibert of Avion Developments. Current owner Johnny Aantjes assures patrons that the track will continue to operate.

"The condition of the property remaining as a functioning Speedway is a top priority for the sale. This transaction will help maintain racing at a higher level for many years to come," Aantjes said.

"The new potential owners are third generation racers. The lead partner,Trevor Seibert, is the co-designer, engineer, constructor and founding partner of Area 27. This group knows motorsports, has a deep history in it, and are clearly committed to the South Okanagan."

Siebert is excited about the possibilities at the Speedway, should the sale be finalized.

"We will continue to serve the existing fans and various racing groups while at the same time investing into facility improvements and expanding the venue offerings. As we complete the due diligence Avion and its team will provide more information regarding the future plans," he said.

Aantjes and his wife Jasmine say that even after the sale, they will continue to run their charitable programs, like the Penticton Breakfast Club, through the Speedway Foundation.

They have now set their sights on reviving horse racing at Osoyoos' Desert Park.