Circle 8 Speedway
Calgary, AB

Status:
Closed

Years:
1966-1969
1971-1980

Name History:
Stampede Speedway (1966-1970)
Circle 8 Speedway (1971-1980)

Track Configuration(s):
1/4 mile dirt oval (1966)
1/4 mile paved oval (1967-1980)

Track Info:

• Built by Ron Ferworn and Terry (TG) Graham
• Races were organized by the Stampede City Auto Racing Organizaation
• Opening night was June 11, 1966
• Bought by Gene McMahon before the 1971 season after the track went bankrupt in 1970
• Leased to Harold Brown, Murray Cranston adn Ray Lemire in 1979 and 1980
• Closed at the end of the 1980 season because the lease expired and owners did not want to extend
• The property was redeveloped into a driving range in 1990