Canadian Race Track Database
Danny's Speed BowlBathurst, 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