Sanair Acceleration
St. Pie, QC

Status:
Open

Years:
1970-present

Name History:

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

Track Info:

• Built by Jacques Guertin
• NHRA Nationals were here for the first time in Canada in 1971
• The control tower burned down in November, 1972 caused by shorts in the electrical wiring that led to the scoring tower
• New control tower was built for 1973
• Wooden grandstands were replaced by concrete ones in 1977
• Aurelle Collette became promotor between the 1977 and 1978 seasons
• Partway through the 1978 Collette left the track to focus on promoting Napierville - Allen and Lorne Cezar took over promotion