What happened to Capital City Speedway?
The Speedway’s racing season ran from May until September annually. The Speedway has been closed since 2015.
When did Capital City Speedway close?
The new Capital City Speedway opened for business in 1961 and operated until 2014, despite ownership changes and even a name change at one time — although the original name was back in use during the track’s final years of operation.
Who owns Capital City Speedway?
George W. Drummond Family Holdings
If they don’t find one, the outlook could be bleak for Ottawa’s only speedway. George W. Drummond Family Holdings owns the track, but to run it they need to lease it out to a promoter or entrepreneur.
Where was Capital City Speedway in Ottawa located?
Many spectators and drivers came from as far as Montreal and New York State to race at the 1/3-mile track. But with the track being located in Ottawa’s residential section, the noise created by the cars had local families unhappy.
When is the racing season at Capital City Speedway?
The Speedway included a dragstrip and a 3/8th mile oval, and ran five different series including the 4 For Fun class, Mini Stock Class, Thunder Car Class, ACT Late Model Class and the Lentch Automotive Legends Class. The Speedway’s racing season ran from May until September annually. The Speedway has been closed since 2015.
Who was the driver at Capital City Speedway?
Neighbourhood complaints meant that the popular track had to close. After its closure, Gerry Bisson, who had been the race promoter, constructed a state of the art track near Stittsville, Ontario, just west of Ottawa, known as Capital City Speedway. The 2010 season started with a new race promoter, Legend driver Jeremy Coulter.
When was Capital City Speedway in Lansdowne built?
Capital City Speedway was founded in 1961 after the closure of the very popular Lansdowne Speedway.