page_title: Emo Speedway
section_title: 1960s
hierarchical_section_title: Emo Speedway / History / 1960s
caption_attribution_description: Author is George Oltsher Given to Anthony Leek to use for explaning history of Emo Speedway.
context_page_description: 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, USA.
  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, although the name Emo Raceway was also used.
  Currently, Emo Speedway runs three divisions 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 is the Promoting Body of Emo Speedway. The BRA is a non-profit organization that operates under volunteer support and monetary sponsorship.
context_section_description: The 1960s represented a golden age in racing. With the help of Glen Jackson and George Oltsher and others, the interest and support of racing in the community of Emo and surrounding area was on a large high during this period. The track had its reopening race in the summer of 1965.
  Famous drivers such as #33 George Oltsher, Mel Jack, #1 Larry Jack, #38 Mike Andrusco, #25 Richard Visser, #7 Gary Reid, Gordie Lancaster, and Larry Long raced during this time.
caption: Tow Truck built for Emo Speedway in 1968. This vehicle was one of the first tow trucks to help at the track.
exif: {}