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Canadian Race Track Database

Stayner Speedway

Stayner, ON

Status
Closed

Years in Operation: 1956

Name History:


Track Configurations:
1.5 mile tri-oval

Notes:
  • This was Edenvale airfield reconfigured
  • President was Hugh Green
  • Ran two 100-mile USAC stock car races in 1956
  • The race on May 19 was won by Johnny Mantz
  • There were no grandstands for the May 19 race - the crowd of 5000 had to stand
  • The July 21 race was won by Marshall Teague who picked up $1400
  • There was an issue with the promoter being able to pay the purse so USAC had to cover the cost
  • There were plans for a 500 mile race later in the year but it never materialized
  • Track closed after one year due to debts owed by the promoter