Canadian Race Track Database
Circle 8 SpeedwayCalgary, AB
Status
Closed
Years in Operation: 1966-1969;1971-1980
Name History:
Stampede Speedway (1966-1970)
Circle 8 Speedway (1971-1980)
Track Configurations:
1/4 mile dirt oval (1966)
1/4 mile paved oval (1967-1980)
Notes:
Built by Ron Ferworn and Terry (TG) GrahamRaces were organized by the Stampede City Auto Racing OrganizaationOpening night was June 11, 1966Bought by Gene McMahon before the 1971 season after the track went bankrupt in 1970Leased to Harold Brown, Murray Cranston adn Ray Lemire in 1979 and 1980Closed at the end of the 1980 season because the lease expired and owners did not want to extendThe property was redeveloped into a driving range in 1990
