Canadian Race Track Database
Speedway ParkConcord, ON
Status
Closed
Years in Operation: 1948-1954
Name History:
Pinecrest Speedway (1948)
Speedway Park (1949-54)
Track Configurations:
1/2 mile dirt oval
Notes:
Opened July 10, 1948The original name was Pinecrest SpeedwayThe name was later used by the more famous Pinecrest SpeedwayWas located immediately next to the Pinecrest Speedway that lasted from 1952-76Operated by the Toronto Racing Drivers Club in 1949Harley Morden Jr took over in 1949 and the races were run by the Canadian Auto Racing SocietyHosted stock cars, sprint cars (known as "big cars" then), midgets and motorcycles over the yearsChanged location slightly in late 1949 - a new track was built about 100 feet from the originalLloyd Shaw became the promoter in 1953Major renovations in 1953 included resurfacing and banking the track, new grandstands and added lights
