Canadian Race Track Database
Stayner SpeedwayStayner, ON
Status
Closed
Years in Operation: 1956
Name History:
Track Configurations:
1.5 mile tri-oval
Notes:
This was Edenvale airfield reconfiguredPresident was Hugh GreenRan two 100-mile USAC stock car races in 1956The race on May 19 was won by Johnny MantzThere were no grandstands for the May 21 race - the crowd of 5000 had to standThe July 21 race was won by Marshall Teague who picked up $1400There was an issue with the promoter being able to pay the purse so USAC had to cover the costThere were plans for a 500 mile race later in the year but it never materializedTrack closed after one year due to debts owed by the promoter
