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Location | Emo, Ontario |
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Capacity | 2,000 |
Owner | Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society |
Operator | Borderland Racing Association |
Opened | 1954–1959, 1965–1976, 1983–present |
Former names | Emo Raceways |
Major events | Emo Fall Fair (Rea Memorial Weekend), Keith McNally Memorial, Mid-Summer Shootout |
Clay Oval | |
Length | 0.6 km (3/8 miles) |
Banking | 15 degrees |
Emo Speedway is a 3⁄8, high-banked, dirt oval racetrack located in Emo, Ontario, in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. It is located right inside the town on Colonization Road. Behind the racetrack is the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fair Grounds. The track is located 30 km west of Fort Frances, and 52 km east of Rainy River along the border of Northern Minnesota, US.
The speedway was built in 1954 and hosted its season opener on July 30 of the same year. The original name for the track was Emo Speedway (According to the Fort Frances Times), although the name Emo Raceway(s) was also used.
Currently, Emo Speedway runs three divisions (classes) of cars. They include WISSOTA Modifieds, WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds, and Street Stocks. The season runs from mid-May to mid-September.
The Borderland Racing Association (BRA) is the Promoting Body of Emo Speedway. The BRA is a non-profit organization that operates under volunteer support and monetary sponsorship.