Canadian Race Track Database
Nilestown SpeedwayNilestown, ON
Status
Closed
Years in Operation: 1952-1975
Name History:
Nilestown Speedway (1952-1957)
London Auto Raceway (1958)
Nilestown Speedway (1959-1975)
Track Configurations:
1/4 mile dirt oval (1952-55)
1/4 mile paved oval (1955-1975)
Notes:
Opened as a dirt track in July, 1952
The track was paved part-way through the 1955 season
Ross Cockwell and William Farrish become promoters in 1959
It was resurfaced again in 1960
Figure-8 track in the infield was added in 1965
Switched to Late Models from Super Modifieds for the 1967 season
Late in 1969 Alex Jazy became promoter and Harry Wilson the track manager
Harry Wilson became promoter in 1970
Frank Fargnoli and Ken Kitchen became the promoters in 1971
Switched to Friday nights in 1972 after Delaware switched to Saturdays
Ken Kitchen became the sole promoter in 1974
Closed in July, 1975
