Canadian Race Track Database
Riverside SpeedwayAntigonish, NS
Status
Open
Years in Operation: 1969-1981;1983-present
Name History:
Track Configurations:
3/8 mile paved oval
Notes:
Built by John ChisholmGerry Lawrence and Ron King became promoters in 1978Jim King leased the track from owner John Chisholm beginnnig in 1983 with Ernie McLean assisting in the promotionErnie McLean became the promoter in July, 1983Track Manager was Ernie Ledwidge in 1984Bought by Eric Vandaalen in 1987Vandaalen died in Dec, 2004Sold to John Chisholm (the original owner) between the 2005 and 2006 seasonsMajor upgrades for the 2006 included replacing the guard rails with wall, replaced the grandstands, new towere, new concessions and total repaving
