Quinte Dragway
Deseronto, ON

Status:
Closed

Years:
1959-1970
1978-82

Name History:
Mohawk Dragway (1959-1968)
Quinte Dragway (1968-1970)
Drag Motion Park (1978-81?)
Mohawk Dragway (1982?)

Track Configuration(s):
1/4 mile paved drag strip

Track Info:

• Built as an airfield for the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan in the Second World War
• Operated by the Peaceful Pacers Car Club from 1960 to 1965, when the group went bankrupt
• Ernie Chapman took over in 1965 after the bankruptcy
• Mohawk Dragway closed midway through the 1968 season
• Re-opened as Quinte Dragway under the management of local businessman Roy Hayman
• Closed part way through the 1970 season
• Re-opened in 1978
• Always was known for being the first strip in Ontario to open each season - usually late March or early April
• John Cowling and Glen Cole became the promoters in 1981
• Closed in 1982 when the first 6 events were affected by rain
• Most of the physical assets were purchased by Shannonville Motorsports Park - grandstands, fencing, ticket booths and cement barriers