Danny's Speed Bowl
Bathurst, NB

Status:
Closed

Years:
1966-1971
1976-1984

Name History:

Track Configuration(s):
1/4 mile dirt oval (1966)
1/4 mile paved oval (1967-1984)

Track Info:

• Built by Bob DeGrace and Dave Kenny
• Ran four events in October 1966
• Lights added and the track paved in the spring of 1967
• Worked with Miramichi Speedway for common rules and a combined points fund in 1969
• It was owned by Robert DeGrace in the later years
• The track used the promotional tag of "The Action Track of the East"
• Raced Saturday nights
• The pits were located behind the back straight
• Attempted one special event in 1972 but it was cancelled due to lack of entries
• Re-opened in 1976 with a limited schedule
• Ran a full schedule in 1977
• Ernie McLean was contracted to promote specials in 1979
• No regular racing in 1979
• Mark Dumaresq was the promoter in 1984