Canadian Race Track Database
Pleasure Valley SpeedwayOshawa, ON
Status
Closed
Years in Operation: 1952-1953
Name History:
Track Configurations:
1/4 mile dirt oval
Notes:
Located on the east side of Simcoe St., north of Taunton Road - now a driving rangeThe property was known as "Pleasure Valley Ranch"Was part of a circuit in 1952 that included the tracks at Port Bolster, Streetsville and OrilliaClosed in May of 1953 after being purchased by the owners of Oshawa Motor RacewaysOwned by George James, an Oshawa businessmantrack had a man-made pond off corner 2the pond was used for "sea-flea" racing in 1953The track was egg-shapedRaced Saturday nights but did not have lights