Canadian Race Track Database
Cobra RacewayEdmonton, AB
Status
Closed
Years in Operation: 1954-71;1978-1982
Name History:
Speedway Park (1954-1969)
Edmonton International Speedway (1969-71)
Cobra Raceway (1978-1982)
Track Configurations:
1/4 mile paved oval
Notes:
Located on the grounds of Edmonton International Speedway road courseThis track was the original one on the property and the drag strip and road course were built around itBuilt by the Booth Brothers - Reg, Percy, Russell and George in 1954 on land immediately next to Breckenridge SpeedwayHad seating for 9200 fansThe track closed down after the 1971 season due to competition from Westwind OvalWas resurrected in 1978 by the Edmonton Area Racing Association after their previous track, Westwind Oval, closed in 1977Rob Byrne was the first President and General Manager when the track re-opened in 1978The track had been covered over with dirt and used as a motorcross track
