Sauble Speedway facts for kids
Location | 1199 Bruce Road 14 Hepworth, Ontario Canada |
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Time zone | UTC-5 (UTC-4 DST) |
Coordinates | 44°37′39″N 81°12′50″W / 44.62744°N 81.21400°W |
Owner | Paul Gresel and Mark Dilley |
Operator | Paul Gresel and Mark Dilley |
Opened | 1969 |
Major events | CASCAR Super Series (1996) APC United Late Model Series OSCAAR Modifieds Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup Ontario Outlaw Super Late Models Can-Am Midget Racing Series |
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Surface | Asphalt |
Length | 1/4 mi (0.402 km) |
Sauble Speedway is a 1/4 mile short track motor racing oval, located east of the beach community Sauble Beach, in Hepworth, Ontario, Canada. The track hosts a weekly Saturday night stock car racing program that runs from June to September each year, with additional Sunday night races on long weekends.
Overview
The speedway originally opened in 1969 as a 1/4 mile dirt track but was paved prior to the start of the 1971 season.
The tracks weekly racing program features United 8's for eight cylinder late model cars, Combined 4's for four cylinder cars and Junior Late Models. The track also regularly features touring series including the APC United Late Model Series, Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup, OSCAAR Modifieds, Hot Rods and Pro Sprints, the Ontario Outlaw Super Late Model Series, Can-Am Midgets and Legends car racing.
The track was purchased in 2017 by local business owner Paul Gresel and NASCAR Pinty's Series driver Mark Dilley. The facility received NASCAR sanctioning in 2018 and joined the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series.