Jamaica Gleaner

JAMWEST Jamaica’s Best Attraction

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“AMAZING”, “EPIC”, “time well spent”, and “money well spent” are some of the descriptio­ns visitors to Jamwest Motorsport­s and Adventure Park give of their experience at the Westmorela­ndbased attraction, winner of the RJRGLEANER Hospitalit­y Jamaica’s Best Attraction award. Jamwest is a complete, authentica­lly Jamaican attraction providing memorable experience­s for not only thrill seekers but even the most laidback of visitors. Ranked as one of the top 15 locations for outdoor activities in Negril, the attraction was initially establishe­d in 2003 as the Jamwest Speedway and featured racing on a quarter-mile drag strip. Jamwest is located less than half an hours’ drive from the resort town of Negril and is not only home to the largest speedway in the west but is the only drag and circuit tracks in the Caribbean, offering an ‘arrive and drive’ experience in which drivers can drive a race car and go for top speeds. In addition to the Jamwest Speedway driving experience, the facility boasts an ATV tour that takes visitors through some of Jamaica’s most beautiful lowland terrain and down to the azure Caribbean Sea. It also offers a racing zip line, horseback, riding and rock climbing. For the less adventurou­s, there is the opportunit­y to take a dip in the cool, crisp waters of the mineral bath, plunge into the pool from the extreme water slide, or visit the petting zoo. Not to be forgotten is that the property also has the distinctio­n of being home to the largest goat farm in Jamaica. The non-racing offerings at the facility encircle the Jamwest Speedway, which comprises spectator stands; parking for race cars; control towers; and other supporting buildings, including a clubhouse with restaurant, bar, and gift shop and an administra­tive building with a nurse’s station and rest area, making Jamwest the complete attraction.

 ?? PHOTO BY ASHLEY ANGUIN ?? The Gleaner’s acting general manager, Garfield Grandison (centre), presents the Best Attraction award to the Jamwest team.
Bobsleddin­g at Jamwest Motorsport­s and Adventure Park.
PHOTO BY ASHLEY ANGUIN The Gleaner’s acting general manager, Garfield Grandison (centre), presents the Best Attraction award to the Jamwest team. Bobsleddin­g at Jamwest Motorsport­s and Adventure Park.
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CONTRIBUTE­D Rock climbing at Jamwest Motorsport­s and Adventure Park.
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