Stamford Park
Niagara Falls, ON
Years in Operation: 1948?-1954
Name History:
Track Configurations:
1/2 mile dirt oval
Status
Closed
Notes:
Horse track that was also used for auto racing
Was reportedly used as early as 1948 but may not have hosted stock cars until 1950
Promoter was John Demetre
Associate Promoter was Ed Otto
Grandstands were elevated and covered
Hosted Canada's first NASCAR Grand National event on July 1, 1952
For more info on the GN event see: http://www.canadianracer.com/nascarincanada1.asp
Hosted the NASCAR Short Track Late Model series on Sept 7, 1953 - race was won by Bob Welborn
Ran a weekly racing program from 1950-1953
Hosted CMA motorcycles on Aug 6, 1951
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