Stayner Speedway
Stayner, ON

Status:
Closed

Years:
1956

Name History:

Track Configuration(s):
1.5 mile tri-oval

Track Info:

• This was Edenvale airfield reconfigured
• President was Hugh Green
• Ran two 100-mile USAC stock car races in 1956
• The race on May 19 was won by Johnny Mantz
• There were no grandstands for the May 21 race - the crowd of 5000 had to stand
• The July 21 race was won by Marshall Teague who picked up $1400
• There was an issue with the promoter being able to pay the purse so USAC had to cover the cost
• There were plans for a 500 mile race later in the year but it never materialized
• Track closed after one year due to debts owed by the promoter