Canadian Race Track Database
Calgary International RacewayCalgary, AB
Status
Closed
Years in Operation: 1957-58;1963-1984
Name History:
Shephard Raceway (1963-1970)
Shephard Dragway (1971-1974)
Calgary International Raceway (1975-1984)
Track Configurations:
1/4 mile drag strip (1963-1981)
1/8 mile drag strip (1982-84)
Notes:
Calgary Timing Association organized races in 1957-58Racing ended due to the quality of the surface and a lack of coordination between the city's car clubsGene McMahon was the original promoter in 1963He leased the land from Arthur GrobeRacing was conducted by the Calgary Drag Racing Council in 1963After the CDRC moved its races to Airdrie, McMahon created the Calgary Timing Association (appears to be a new version of the club) to conduct drag racesBought by Gene McMahon and Gord Jenner in the off-season between 1974 and 1975The track was reduced to 1/8 mile in length in 1982 due to the expansion of a nearby highway
