Murillo Speedway
Murillo, ON
Status:
Closed
Years:
1925?-1932?
1950-53
1967-69
Name History:
Track Configuration(s):
1/2 mile dirt oval (1920s-1960s)
1/4 mile oval (1953)
Track Info:
- Located on the Murillo Fairgrounds and was originally built for horse racing
- Auto races were held in the 1920s and 1930s organized by the Twin Cities Motor Contest Association
- Races were held again in 1950 and 1951
- The Lakehead Stock Car Racing Association held 3 events in 1952 before moving their races to Lakehead Exhibition Fairgrounds
- One race weekend was held in 1953 on the 1/4 mile oval
- Weekly races were held from 1967-69