Canadian Race Track Database
Bismarck SpeedwayBismarck, ON
Status
Closed
Years in Operation: 1980
Name History:
Also spelled Bismark
Track Configurations:
5/8 mile dirt oval & 1/4 mile dirt oval
Notes:
Owned by Albert VanderliekOriginally built for horse racing and dog racing in 1970There was some local interest in using the track for stock car racing but it did not pan outThe track was converted to an off-road circuit in 1975Raced Sunday afternoons in 1976It was converted back to an oval for the 1980 season and a few events were runFirst event was June 15, 1980Regular classes were B Modified, Bombers, Mini-ModifiedThe 1/4 mile oval was built inside the 5/8 mile ovalAs of 2003, the grandstands, starters stand, spectator fence and washrooms still existed The site was cleaned up sometime after