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Drive time

With the day off work, Seth Weik, right, and Kane Weik were able to get out and enjoy a perfect day for driving balls at the Northland Speedway and Recreation Park off Hwy 11A on the north end of Red Deer. The park, which also has a go-cart track, is open daily, weather permitting, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

With the day off work, Seth Weik, right, and Kane Weik were able to get out and enjoy a perfect day for driving balls at the Northland Speedway and Recreation Park off Hwy 11A on the north end of Red Deer. The park, which also has a go-cart track, is open daily, weather permitting, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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