Speedway Park
Concord, ON
Years in Operation: 1948-1954
Name History:
Pinecrest Speedway (1948)
Speedway Park (1949-54)
Track Configurations:
1/2 mile dirt oval
Status
Closed
Notes:
Opened July 10, 1948
The original name was Pinecrest Speedway
The name was later used by the more famous Pinecrest Speedway
Was located immediately next to the Pinecrest Speedway that lasted from 1952-76
Operated by the Toronto Racing Drivers Club in 1949
Harley Morden Jr took over in 1949 and the races were run by the Canadian Auto Racing Society
Hosted stock cars, sprint cars (known as "big cars" then), midgets and motorcycles over the years
Changed location slightly in late 1949 - a new track was built about 100 feet from the original
Lloyd Shaw became the promoter in 1953
Major renovations in 1953 included resurfacing and banking the track, new grandstands and added lights
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