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It looks like racers at Karters’ Korner in Stittsville may be nearing the final lap.

The Ottawa-area landmark, which has been open since Canada Day 1980, has been put up for sale.

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The property encompasses 76 acres of land near the intersection of Fallowfield Road and Huntley Road, and was originally constructed and designed as a competitive go-karting track. According to owner Paul Joinette, an avid motorsports fan, the track was inspired by world-renowned raceway Watkins Glen International in New York state.

The track has hosted several high-level competitions over the years, including the Ottawa Mayor’s Cup of Wishes and the Capital Karting Grand Prix.

While it started out as a labour of love almost four decades ago, the business has become more about the labour only in recent years.

Constant battles with government officials over taxes and zoning, unpredictable weather and the recently enacted minimum wage hike have the 71-year-old Joinette ready to see the business wind down.