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Agassiz Speedway

Agassiz, BC

Status
Open

Years in Operation: 1970-present

Name History:
Kent Raceways (1971-2003)
Agassiz Speedway (2004-present)

Track Configurations:
1/5 mile dirt oval (1970-78)
1/4 mile paved oval (1978-present)

Notes:
  • Opened in 1970 as a very basic track with few grandstands, no walls or guardrails
  • In 1974 the track was widened, clay was added, grading equipment used and a water truck purchased
  • Track closed for a month in the summer of 1978 for paving
  • Re-opened in August as a1/4 mile paved track
  • Lights were added at the beginning of the 2003 season to allow for night racing