Springbank Speedway
Calgary, AB

Status:
Closed

Years:
1952-1958

Name History:

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

Track Info:

• Owned by Charlie Greenley who had built the original Speedway Park in Ontario
• Construction work was done by Percy, Reg and Russell Booth
• The original plan was to use on the unused Chinook Jockey Club horse track on Macleod Trail but local zoning and opposition from residents put an end to it
• Greenley found a location slightly farther south for the track
• Track was opened on Sept 1, 1952
• Sold to Norman Becker in Feb 1955
• Reg Booth stayed on as track manager
• Ran Friday night in 1955
• Ran Wednesday night in 1956
• A rule change in August 1956 allowed engine modifications - previously, the engines were stock
• The drivers were members of the Calgary Auto Racing Club beginning in 1956
• Ran Thursday night in 1957
• Pat Meehan became the promoter in 1957, replacing Reg Booth
• Car counts dropped after the rule changes that allowed modified cars to compete