Canadian Race Track Database
Carp AirportCarp, ON
Status
Closed
Years in Operation: 1952-1955
Name History:
Track Configurations:
2.2 mile paved road course
Notes:
Airfield was originally built as part of the British Commonwealt Air Training Plan during the Second World WarEvents were organized by the Ottawa Light Car Club (now the Motorsport Club of Ottawa)First event was October 19, 1952First CASC santioned event was Sept 6, 1953Two spectators were killed and eleven injured in August 1955 when a car went out of control and through the fencingThe people were standing in a non-spectator areaGovernment revoked the rights to use the Carp facility after this event