SSCRA History
Our history hasnât always followed a straight path, but despite the ups and downs, our amazing members and sponsors have known how to get us going again. We thank those who have supported and continue to support us over the years!
1954
The SSCRA originated from the unincorporated Saskatoon Stock Car Racing Club, which was initially founded in 1954; the original racing program ran out of the 8th Street Racing Oval, called the Motordome, on land then owned by Andrew Hawrich.
1968
As a result of the cityâs expansion, the 8th Street Racing Oval was forced to close, and the SSCRA were on the hunt for new racing land. The old racetrack area is now a residential area between McKercher Drive and Moss Avenue.
1970
Beginning in 1970, the SSCRA temporarily moved operations to the grandstand area at the current Prairieland Exhibition.
1971
Bill Kusch, a farmer just east of Saskatoon, offered the SSCRA a 23-acre parcel of land for $1 down with ten years to pay off the remaining balance. Once they secured this land, George Frey, Al Bakke, and a few other SSCRA members went to the bank, offered up their homes as security, and obtained the financing needed to start the construction of a new track. This new track was named Bridge City Speedway.
1999
The City of Saskatoon informed the SSCRA of its intention to annex the Bridge City Speedway into the boundaries of the City of Saskatoon. As was the case in 1968, this became necessary due to the cityâs continued growth and expansion. Shortly after receiving this news, the SCCRA formed a Track Relocation Committee and began looking for another new location.
2004
A 35-acre parcel of land became available, just north of the city in the Rural Municipality of Common Park. The SCCRA purchased this property and construction work commenced in April 2005.
2006
The new facility, named Auto Clearing Motor Speedway, opened. It has proven to be one of the best racing facilities in Canada! Each year, drivers from across Canada and the United States compete here.
2012
This year celebrated the SSCRAâs 50th Anniversary! What a milestone, and something that members and all those who have contributed to racing in Saskatoon over the years should be extremely proud of!
2016
Our track attracted sponsor Wyant Group, and on February 3rd, 2016, we officially became Wyant Group Raceway.
2021
New sponsor, Sutherland â renamed to Sutherland Automotive Speedway.
SSCRA History
The History Wall will be 16 plaques wide by 16 plaques high. For ease of viewing, we have broken the wall up into two components â the left side and right side.
If you have photos that you would like to include on the History Wall, email them to Heather at ebyracing@shaw.ca.
Order Form
If you wish to purchase a plaque on the history wall, please download and complete the form below. Completed forms must be faxed to or dropped off at our office.
