Calgary International Raceway
Calgary, AB
Years in Operation: 1963-1984
Name History:
Shepard Dragway (1963-1974)
Calgary International Dragway (1975-1984)
Track Configurations:
1/4 mile drag strip (1963-1981)
1/8 mile drag strip (1982-84)
Status
Closed
Notes:
Gene McMahon was the original promoter
He leased the land from Arthur Grobe
Racing was conducted by the Calgary Drag Racing Council in 1963
After the CDRC moved its races to Airdrie, McMahon created the Calgary Timing Association to conduct drag races
Bought by Gene McMahon and Gord Jenner in the off-season between 1974 and 1975
The track was reduced to 1/8 mile in length due to the expansion of a nearby highway
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