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Canadian Race Track Database

Sudbury Speedway

Sudbury, ON

Status
Closed

Years in Operation: 1952?-?

Name History:


Track Configurations:
1/2 mile oval

Notes:
  • Original owner was Bruce Fletcher
  • Late in 1952 Bruce Fletcher and several drivers were fined for racing on Sunday
  • Track went bankrupt in late 1952
  • Max Silverman bought the track in February 1953
  • Sudbury Stock Car Club ran the races from 1952 to mid-July 1953 when the track closed due to a dispute between the club and the track owners
  • Following the dispute with the drivers, Silverman sold the track to Alex Scott
  • Announced that they would run Wednesday and Saturday nights in 1954 - not clear if they raced or not