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Canadian Race Track Database

Murillo Speedway

Murillo, ON

Status
Closed

Years in Operation: 1925?-1932?;1950-53;1967-69

Name History:


Track Configurations:
1/2 mile dirt oval (1920s-1960s)
1/4 mile oval (1953)

Notes:
  • Located on the Murillo Fairgrounds and was originally built for horse racing
  • Auto races were held in the 1920s and 1930s organized by the Twin Cities Motor Contest Association
  • Races were held again in 1950 and 1951
  • The Lakehead Stock Car Racing Association held 3 events in 1952 before moving their races to Lakehead Exhibition Fairgrounds
  • One race weekend was held in 1953 on the 1/4 mile oval
  • Weekly races were held from 1967-69