Canadian Race Track Database
Northern RacewaySault Ste. Marie, ON
Status
Closed
Years in Operation: 1965-1967; 1970-1985;1987
Name History:
5th Line Speedway (1965)
Northern Raceway (1966-67)
5th Line Speedway (1970-72)
Northern Raceway (1973-1987)
Track Configurations:
1/4 mile dirt oval (1965)
1/4 mile paved oval (1965-1987)
Notes:
Built by John WagnerOpened on July 14, 1965Only held 5 nights of racing due to bad weatherRaces organized by the Algoma Stock Car ClubClosed in July of 1967 due to competition from Heyden SpeedwayRe-opened in 1971 - John Wagner was still the owner but it was leased to various people over the years including Frank Milano, Enzo Alfano and Louie BoianiJosh and Linda Frenette became the promoters in 1983Lou Boiani took over the lease in 1984As of 2004 much of the track remains and it is used as a test drive area for Maitland Ford
