Heyecan Park: Northern Cyprus to Build Its Largest Extreme Sports & Motorsport Complex

Northern Cyprus is set to welcome its largest-ever extreme sports and motorsport complex with the launch of Heyecan Park, a landmark project announced by the Değirmenlik–Akıncılar Municipality.

Planned as a world-class facility, Heyecan Park will be built entirely with municipal funding and will span an impressive 303,000 square metres of land along the road connecting the villages of Akıncılar and Kırklar.

Once completed, it will become the most comprehensive technical and extreme sports centre in Northern Cyprus.

____________________________________________________________________

A Purpose-Built Motorsport Facility to International Standards

The Heyecan Park project has been designed in line with International Automobile Federation (FIA) standards, addressing a long-standing issue in Northern Cyprus: the need to move illegal street racing and unsafe driving behaviours into a controlled, professional environment.

By providing a certified venue for motorsport and driver training, the project aims not only to support sport but also to improve road safety and reduce traffic-related incidents across the country.

____________________________________________________________________

Phase One: Construction Timeline and Key Details

The first phase of construction is scheduled for completion in Q2 2026 and will include:

• A 1,250-metre race track, 42 metres wide

• 85 million Turkish Lira investment

• Full infrastructure to host official motorsport competitions

Once operational, the complex will feature:

• Spectator stands for 1,800 people

• Large public parking areas, including VIP parking

• Pedestrian zones and landscaped recreational areas

____________________________________________________________________

More Than a Race Track: A New Public Leisure Destination

Mayor Ali Karavezirler described Heyecan Park as a multi-purpose public space, designed for far more than motorsport alone:

“It will not only be a race track, but also a modern leisure area where families, young people, and visitors to the region can spend time.”

This approach positions Heyecan Park as both a sports hub and a social destination, increasing its long-term value to residents and tourists alike.

____________________________________________________________________

Extreme Sports and Training Facilities Planned

Heyecan Park is designed to support a wide range of technical and extreme sports, including:

• Drag racing and drifting

• Motocross

• Quad bike tracks

• BMX cycling

• Radio-controlled model competitions

In addition, the complex will host driver training courses and road safety education areas, reinforcing its social and educational role within Northern Cyprus.

____________________________________________________________________

A Major Step Forward for Sports Infrastructure

MP Sami Özuslu, who attended the project presentation, highlighted the wider importance of the initiative, noting that locally funded developments like Heyecan Park help address the shortage of modern, certified training facilities in the country and signal a new direction in national sports policy.

____________________________________________________________________

A Landmark Project for Northern Cyprus

When completed, Heyecan Park is expected to become a flagship destination for motorsport, extreme sports, and youth engagement, while also contributing to safer roads and stronger community infrastructure.

As Northern Cyprus continues to expand its leisure, sports, and tourism offering, Heyecan Park represents one of the most ambitious municipal projects announced in recent years.