Canadian Race Track Database
Atherton SpeedwaySimcoe, ON
Status
Closed
Years in Operation: 1953-late 1950s?; 1970-?
Name History:
Track Configurations:
1/4 mile dirt oval (1953)
1/4 mile paved oval (1954?-late 1950s)
1/4 mile paved oval (1970-?)
Notes:
Opened May 15, 1953Located at the southwest corner of Hwy 3 and Turkey Point RdOriginal owner was Tony HegmansOriginal promoters were John Wingrove and Marsh ForchukRaced on Friday nights in the early yearsNew owner in 1954 was J.P. McDonaldOperated by Jim Dunham in 1970Ran Mini-stocks in 1970
