Canadian Race Track Database
Onslow SpeedwayTruro, NS
Status
Closed
Years in Operation: Mid-1950s-?;1965-1978; 1980-1991
Name History:
Onslow Mascar Speedway (1985)
Onslow Motorsports Park (1993-94)
Track Configurations:
1/4 mile dirt oval (1965-78)
1/4 mile paved oval (1980-91)
Notes:
Run by John Henderson from 1976-79Sold to Russell White in 1980Frank Fraser became the promoter in 1980Gayle Crooks became promoter in 1981Lights were installed for the 1981 season and racing switched to Sunday night from Sunday afternoonStoneham Enterprises Limited took over management in 1982Peter Johnstone and Ken Packham became the promoters in 1982Bruce Cumberland became the promoter in 1984Robert Mosher was the owner / promoter from 1986-89Larry Dickie became the Track Manager in 1986The backstretch was widened in 1986Only ran specials in 1991After 1991 the track was used occasionally used for Monster Trucks and ATV racingRun by Gord and Linda Ann Ewing in 1993-94
