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Emo Speedway

Fort Frances, ON

Status
Open

Years in Operation: 1954-1959; 1964-1976; 1981-Present

Name History:


Track Configurations:
3/8 mile clay oval

Notes:
  • Track was built by the Emo Chamber of Commerce
  • Orginal promoters were Bob Oak and Sid Asselin
  • Lights were added for 1955
  • Track is banked at 15 degrees
  • Located at the Emo District Fairgrounds
  • Ran Friday nights in the early years
  • Sonny Ferris was promoter in 1996 and 1997
  • Ed Rea became promoter in 1998
  • Switched to Thursdays in 1998 and then to Saturdays in 2000
  • The track was resurfaced in 2001
  • New canteen and track lights were added in 2004