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Hammond River Raceway

Nauwigewauk, NB

Status
Closed

Years in Operation: 1966-1970;1972-1994

Name History:
Hammond River Speedway (1966-70)
Hammond Ricer Raceway (1972-94)

Track Configurations:
1/4 mile paved oval

Notes:
  • Built by Bunny Langille, Gordie Halpin and Mike Atkinson
  • Re-opened by Doug and Leroy Hatfield in 1972 through a lease arrangement
  • Originally ran on Sunday afternoons and later switched to Tuesday nights
  • Closed due to environmental concerns by area residents