Canadian Race Track Database
Brighton SpeedwayBrighton, ON
Status
Closed
Years in Operation: 1967-1970
Name History:
Track Configurations:
1/4 mile dirt oval (1967-68)
1/4 mile paved oval (1968-1970)
Notes:
Built by Lou ReddomOpened on September 3, 1967 as a dirt trackRaced Sunday afternoonPaved in July 1968 Added high-banked corners at one end in 1969Track closed in August 1970 due to a lack of cars and spectatorsAll the focus moved to the dirt trackThe grandstands were removed between the 1970 and 71 seasons and moved to the dirt trackNow part of the parking lot for the dirt track and also has been used for go-kart rentals
