Kings Park Speedway History

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Racing in Regina dates back over a century. The city’s first auto speedway opened in 1907 at the Regina Exhibition Grounds, featuring a ½-mile dirt oval. Racing quickly became a popular attraction, drawing crowds during the Regina Fair for decades.

During World War I, the track went on hiatus as the Exhibition Grounds were used by the Canadian government to house and train troops. Racing returned in 1917 and remained a key part of Regina’s summer scene until 1937.

One of the sport’s early legends, Emory Collins, grew up in Regina and began his racing career on the local track. He captured first place in the Firestone Sweepstakes on July 2, 1925, and went on to achieve international recognition. Over a thirty-year career, Collins earned four championships and was later inducted into the IMCA Hall of Fame.

A new chapter began in 1949 when the Regina Auto Racing Club opened Sherwood Raceway, a ¼-mile dirt oval located north of White City.

In 1962, Regina Mayor Henry Baker announced plans for a new speedway within the city. With land provided in Kings Park, construction began on a track built along a natural hillside. Kings Park Speedway officially opened in 1967 as a ⅓-mile dirt oval.

Just a few years later, in 1970, the track was paved — marking a major step forward and establishing Kings Park Speedway as one of the premier racing facilities in Western Canada.