Portland Speedway

by Jeff Zurschmeide

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"