Cobra Raceway
Edmonton, AB

Status:
Closed

Years:
1954-71
1978-1982

Name History:
Speedway Park (1954-1969)
Edmonton International Speedway (1969-71)
Cobra Raceway (1978-1982)

Track Configuration(s):
1/4 mile paved oval

Track Info:

• Located on the grounds of Edmonton International Speedway road course
• This track was the original one on the property and the drag strip and road course were built around it
• Built by the Booth Brothers - Reg, Percy, Russell and George in 1954 on land immediately next to Breckenridge Speedway
• Had seating for 9200 fans
• The track closed down after the 1971 season due to competition from Westwind Oval
• Was resurrected in 1978 by the Edmonton Area Racing Association after their previous track, Westwind Oval, closed in 1977
• Rob Byrne was the first President and General Manager when the track re-opened in 1978
• The track had been covered over with dirt and used as a motorcross track