New Hampshire: USA.
1950's - CANAAN FAIRGROUNDS.
In the 1950's it has been reported that car racing events have been held on the horse racing track at the Canaan Fairgrounds.
1981 - MASCOMA VALLEY SPEEDWAY.
Mascoma Valley Speedway opened in 1981 on the old horse racing track as a 1/2 mile dirt oval track, This was the first attempt at a purpose built speedway, The racing only lasted until 1984 when the track closed.
1987 - CANAAN USA SPEEDWAY.
The track was reconfigured to a 1/4 mile oval in 1987 and was re-opened running mainly Stock Cars and Supermodifieds.
Around 1997 a 1/3 mile paved track was built next to the dirt track, racing continued at the venue for around twenty years, When both tracks were closed and a one and a half mile sealed Road Race track was built over the top of the previous tracks.