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Canadian Race Track Database

Brighton Speedway

Brighton, ON

Status
Closed

Years in Operation: 1967-1970

Name History:


Track Configurations:
1/4 mile dirt oval (1967-68)
1/4 mile paved oval (1968-1970)

Notes:
  • Built by Lou Reddom
  • Opened on September 3, 1967 as a dirt track
  • Raced Sunday afternoon
  • Paved in July 1968
  • Added high-banked corners at one end in 1969
  • Track closed in August 1970 due to a lack of cars and spectators
  • All the focus moved to the dirt track
  • The grandstands were removed between the 1970 and 71 seasons and moved to the dirt track
  • Now part of the parking lot for the dirt track and also has been used for go-kart rentals