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Circle 8 Speedway

Calgary, AB

Status
Closed

Years in Operation: 1966-1969;1971-1980

Name History:
Stampede Speedway (1966-1970)
Circle 8 Speedway (1971-1980)

Track Configurations:
1/4 mile dirt oval (1966)
1/4 mile paved oval (1967-1980)

Notes:
  • Built by Ron Ferworn and Terry (TG) Graham
  • Races were organized by the Stampede City Auto Racing Organizaation
  • Opening night was June 11, 1966
  • Bought by Gene McMahon before the 1971 season after the track went bankrupt in 1970
  • Leased to Harold Brown, Murray Cranston adn Ray Lemire in 1979 and 1980
  • Closed at the end of the 1980 season because the lease expired and owners did not want to extend
  • The property was redeveloped into a driving range in 1990