Canfield Speedway, Motorsport track in the United States
Canfield Speedway is a dirt oval racetrack in Ohio with a half-mile course and a smaller quarter-mile track on the same grounds. The facility features four banked turns and once accommodated more than 40,000 spectators in its stands.
The track was built around 1949 and hosted NASCAR Grand National Series races from 1950 to 1964, where drivers completed 200 laps on the dirt surface. After that period, other racing series such as ARCA and USAC held events here until racing ceased in the early 1970s.
The track served as a gathering place where local families and friends shared the excitement of racing together for decades. This site represents a community tradition where motorsport was woven into the social fabric of everyday life.
The site is located at the Canfield Fairgrounds and offers simple but functional facilities for visitors and racers. The grounds provide ample parking and are easily accessible for those in the area.
Bill Rexford won the first major race here in 1950 and became the youngest driver to win the NASCAR Grand National Championship that same year. This connection to such an early champion makes the track a significant spot in racing history.
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