Portland Speedway, also known as Union Avenue Speedway, opened in the summer of 1936 and enjoyed a 66-year run as the leading oval track in Portland. Originally built as a dirt track on a farmer's field in the far north of the city, the track was known for track roadsters based on Ford's Model T, sprint cars, and stock cars. As returning servicemen discovered a love for racing, the track exploded in popularity after World War II. The track was paved...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1467131466
ISBN13:9781467131469
Release Date:March 2014
Publisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.94 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.5" x 9.1"
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