Canadian Race Track Database
MotordromeSaskatoon, SK
Status
Closed
Years in Operation: 1955-58?;1962?-1969
Name History:
Track Configurations:
1/3 mile dirt oval (1955-56)
1/3 mile paved oval (1957-1969)
Notes:
Located on Eighth Street East on land owned by Andrew HawrichBuilt by the Saskatoon Motor Racing AssociationOpened on May 28, 1955Lights were added in August 1955Racing was organized by the Saskatoon Stock Car Racing Association (SSCRA) beginning around 1957Major improvements for 1963 included new lighting, repaving the track, new concession stands and relevelled spectator parking lotThe Saskatoon Lions Club helped run the races from 1963-67After the track closed, the SSCRA moved to the Saskatoon Exhibition Grounds
