Canadian Race Track Database
Ancaster FairgroundsAncaster, ON
Status
Closed
Years in Operation: Early 1940s;1951-1957;1960s
Name History:
Ancaster Speedway
Track Configurations:
1/2 mile dirt oval
Notes:
Flat-track motorcycle racing in the early 1940sStock car racing opened June 23, 1951Promoter was Kenneth Merrill EnterprisesRaced Wednesday nights at 8:15pmMay have only ran during the annual fair in 1953Weekly races ended after the 1954 season due to noise complaints and concern for the horses in the nearby stablesAnnual motorcycle races in 1955-57 and in the 1960sRaces were canceled in 1967 due to noise complaintsThe races were back in 1970
