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Danny's Speed Bowl

Bathurst, NB

Status
Closed

Years in Operation: 1966-1971;1976-1984

Name History:


Track Configurations:
1/4 mile dirt oval (1966)
1/4 mile paved oval (1967-1984)

Notes:
  • Built by Bob DeGrace and Dave Kenny
  • Ran four events in October 1966
  • Lights added and the track paved in the spring of 1967
  • Worked with Miramichi Speedway for common rules and a combined points fund in 1969
  • It was owned by Robert DeGrace in the later years
  • The track used the promotional tag of "The Action Track of the East"
  • Raced Saturday nights
  • The pits were located behind the back straight
  • Attempted one special event in 1972 but it was cancelled due to lack of entries
  • Re-opened in 1976 with a limited schedule
  • Ran a full schedule in 1977
  • Ernie McLean was contracted to promote specials in 1979
  • No regular racing in 1979
  • Mark Dumaresq was the promoter in 1984