Canadian Race Track Database
Dayus RacewayWindsor, ON
Status
Closed
Years in Operation: 1951-1956
Name History:
Track Configurations:
1/4 mile dirt oval (1951-1952)
1/4 mile paved oval (1953-1956)
Notes:
Located on Howard Avenue
Originally built as a baseball stadium and known as Dayus Stadium
First night of racing was Aug 1, 1951
Organized by the Motor City Stock Car Racing Association
Closed due to decling attendance
An attempt was made to re-open the track in 1962 but it was rejected by the township council
Track was used for go-kart rentals in 1971
As of 2004 the track surface still existed located behind a strip mall at the corner of Howard and McDougall
