Sasketchewan International Raceway
Thursday, 25 June 2009
Western Canada’s oldest racetrack, Sasketchewan International Raceway was built in 1966 by Les Howard. It was first called “Southwinds Dragway” and later changed to “Saskatoon International Raceway” (SIR). In 1986, the Saskatchewan Drag Racing Association (SDRA) became the track operators and changed the name to “Saskatchewan International Raceway”. In the ‘70’s SIR was a regular stop for the touring race teams during the match racedays. This was time when racecars and their drivers had names that become whatlegends and memories are made from. It was during this popular time that Jerry “The King” Ruth, “240 Gordie” Bonin, Rob Bruins in the “Green Elephant, Jeb Allenand the “Praying Mantis”, Terry Capp and his “Wheeler Dealer”, and “Gentlemen” Hank Johnson all made regular stops at SIR.
Information obtained from Sasketchewan International Raceway.