Canadian Race Track Database
Wasaga BeachWasaga Beach, ON
Status
Closed
Years in Operation: 1935-1940;1947-49
Name History:
Track Configurations:
various configs -beach course
Notes:
Motorcycle races on the beach
Organized by the British Empire Motor Club (BEMC) from 1935-1940
Was not held again in 1941 because most of the members of BEMC had joined the military
Organized by the Toronto Motorcycle Club in 1947 (canceled due to weather) and 1948 with American Motorcycle Association sanction
BEMC took over as organizers again for 1949, with Canadian Motorcycle Association sanction
First event was Oct 24, 1935 (Thanksgiving, yes it was later in October in those years)
Moved to Victoria Day weekend for 1936
The 1948 configuration was 2.5 miles long
BEMC moved the races to the Edenvale circuit in 1950
Winners of main event:
1935: Milton Goldhart
1936: Tony Miller
1937: Tony Miller
1938: Romeo Masse
1939: Earl Robinson
1940: Tom Neelands
1947: Canceled due to rain and fog
1948: Julian Wooleyham
1949: Dick Klamfoth
