Canadian Race Track Database
Southern Ontario Motor SpeedwayMerlin, ON
Status
Open
Years in Operation: 1971-present
Name History:
Raleigh Raceway Park (1971-1978)
Raceland Speedway (1979-1981)
South Buxton Raceway (1982-2018)
Southern Ontario Motor Speedway (2019-present)
Track Configurations:
3/8 mile clay oval
Notes:
Built by Joe Atkinson on land leased from Len & Peggy Bryden Leased out for the first 10 seasons The Brydons took over running the track in 1981 and continued to 1993, except for 1992 when Bob Robinson ran itBought by Sherry and Gary Lemesurier prior to the 2014 seasonBought by Henry Kroeker and Marie Reimer in December 2018Bought by Craig Marche in early 2024
