Canadian Race Track Database
Autodrome Mont CarmelMont Carmel, QC
Status
Closed
Years in Operation: 1959-77; 1979-89
Name History:
Autodrome Lac Martin (1959-1960)
Mont-Carmel Speedway (1961-end)
Motordrome Juneau?
Track Configurations:
1/3 mile dirt oval (1959-65)
1/3 mile paved oval (1966-77)
1/3 mile dirt oval (1979-1989)
Notes:
Built by Edmond MartinRaced on Sunday afternoonsJ.E. Brochu became promoter in 1961 but Edmond Martin remained ownerPurchased by Bertrand Justras in 1965Purchased by Lucien Lavoie in 1966Purchased by Armand Laforge in November, 1971Purchased by Russell Desy in March 1976Did not operate in 1978 due to the death of Russell Desy in late 1977Purchased by Gontrand and Bernard Juneau in February 1979 with the intent of racing motorcyclesIt was decided that it would not be profitable so Gontrand and his wife Roland bought out BernardHouses are now on the site
