Bismarck Speedway
Bismarck, ON

Status:
Closed

Years:
1980

Name History:
Also spelled Bismark

Track Configuration(s):
5/8 mile dirt oval & 1/4 mile dirt oval

Track Info:

• Owned by Albert Vanderliek
• Originally built for horse racing and dog racing in 1970
• There was some local interest in using the track for stock car racing but it did not pan out
• The track was converted to an off-road circuit in 1975
• It was converted back to an oval for the 1980 season and a few events were run
• First event was June 15, 1980
• Raced Sunday afternoons in 1976
• Regular classes were B Modified, Bombers, Mini-Modified
• The 1/4 mile oval was built inside the 5/8 mile oval
• As of 2003, the grandstands, starters stand, spectator fence and washrooms still existed