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Canadian Race Track Database

Wasaga Beach Race Track

Wasaga Beach, ON

Status
Closed

Years in Operation: 1951-1952?

Name History:


Track Configurations:
1/2 mile dirt oval

Notes:
  • Horse track that was also used for stock car racing
  • Built by Robert Smith
  • Located on the outside of the paved 1/4 mile track
  • Used before the paved track was built
  • Some of this track can still be seen
  • First stock car race on July 2, 1951
  • First feature winner was Ed Tweedle
  • First even had over 3000 fans in attendance and others turned away
  • Appears to have only raced in 1951 and 1952
  • Promoter was Kenneth Merrill in 1951