Nilestown Speedway
Nilestown, ON
Years in Operation: 1952-1974
Name History:
Track Configurations:
1/4 mile dirt oval (1952-55)
1/4 mile paved oval (1955-1974)
Status
Closed
Notes:
Opened as a dirt track in July, 1952
The track was paved part way through the 1955 season
Switched to Late Models from Super Modifieds for the 1967 season
Ross Cockwell was promoter in 1967
Late in 1969 Alex Jazy became promoter and Harry Wilson the track manager
Harry Wilson became promoter in 1970
Frank Fargnoli and Ken Kitchen became the promoters in 1971
Switched to Friday nights in 1972 after Delaware switched to Saturdays
Ken Kitchen became the sole promoter in 1974
Closed in July, 1974
For photos of the track remains in 2003, see: http://www.canadianracer.com/nilestown.asp
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