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Dayus Raceway

Windsor, ON

Status
Closed

Years in Operation: 1951-1956

Name History:


Track Configurations:
1/4 mile dirt oval (1951-1952)
1/4 mile paved oval (1953-1956)

Notes:
  • Located on Howard Avenue
  • Originally built as a baseball stadium and known as Dayus Stadium
  • First night of racing was Aug 1, 1951
  • Organized by the Motor City Stock Car Racing Association
  • Closed due to decling attendance
  • An attempt was made to re-open the track in 1962 but it was rejected by the township council
  • Track was used for go-kart rentals in 1971
  • As of 2004 the track surface still existed located behind a strip mall at the corner of Howard and McDougall