Heyden Speedway Park
Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Status:
Closed

Years:
1967- 1971

Name History:

Track Configuration(s):
1/4 mile clay oval

Track Info:

• Original owners were Len Motimore and the Friedman family
• Opened June 4, 1967
• The Algoma Stock Car Club moved here from Northern Raceway when Heyden offered more money
• Race day was Sunday in 1967
• Track manager was Edgar Wilson
• Lights were added in 1968 and racing switched to Saturday night
• Improvements for 1968 including relocating and enlarging the pits, new concession stands, nearly doubling the size of the grandstands and expanded spectator parking
• New washroom were added in 1969, the track was resurfaced and extended by 60 feet, and the public address system was replaced
• Enzo Alfano took over management during the 1971 season
• Car counts and spectators dropped in 1971 due to competition from Fifth Line Speedway
• The site was converted into a trailer park in 1972 and remains one today