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Flamboro Speedway

Freelton, ON

Status
Open

Years in Operation: 1962-present

Name History:


Track Configurations:
1/3 mile paved oval (1962-present)

Notes:
  • First race date appears to have been July 27, 1962
  • Original owners were Glen Schurr, Leno Didero, Ross Cockwell and Herb Sage
  • Originally ran Super Modifieds
  • Sam Snyder died of burns received in crash that took place on June 25, 1966
  • Dropped the Super Modifieds and switched to Late Model in 1968
  • Rocco Di Carlo purchased the track between the 1968 and 1969 seasons
  • Switched to Fridays for the first part of the 1972 season and then switched to Wednesdays in June
  • Closed for the year in July due to low car and spectator count
  • Sold to John and Frank Casale in late 1972
  • Re-opened in 1973
  • Track surface was completely torn up in between the 1997 and 1998