Canadian Race Track Database
Royal City SpeedwayGuelph, ON
Status
Closed
Years in Operation: 1951-1952
Name History:
Royal City Turf Club Speedway (1951)
Guelph Speedway
Track Configurations:
1/2 mile dirt oval (1951)
1/4 mile paved oval (1951-1952)
Notes:
Owned by George LasbyThe original 1/2 mile dirt track was a horse racing track that was also used for stock carsThe first racing event was held on May 19, 1951Raced on Saturday nightThe 1/4 mile paved oval was built inside the original 1/2 mile dirt oval in August 1951The land was sold to Canadian General Electric and a transformer factory was built on itCurrently the site of Skyjack Plant #2The track was located between the existing Skyjack parking lot and the train tracks