Oshawa Autofest 1974

Oshawa, Ontario

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Oshawa Autofest 1974 Track Facts

On Septemeber 14-15, 1974, midget car races were held at Oshawa’s Civic Auditorium. The event was named the Carling OKeefe Challenge Race and was part of the Oshawa Autorama two day event.

The track itself was about 1/5 mile oval in the Civic Auditorium Parking lot. The feature winner was Bruce Bolitsky a regular in the Can Am Midget Club..

The 1974 Oshawa Autofest also included a Classic, Custom Car Show and the Tuxedo Kid, a motorcycle stuntman doing shows for the crowd.

Oshawa Autofest 1974 Photos

The Tuxedo Kid 1974 Oshawa Autofest 1974. Courtesy of South Central Ontario Speedways

The Tuxedo Kid 1974 Oshawa Autofest 1974.

Courtesy of South Central Ontario Speedways
Courtesy of Oshawa Public Libraries with permission.

The Tuxedo Kid ‘Al Levine’ doing one of two thrill shows a day at Oshawa’s Autofest 1974.

Courtesy of Oshawa Public Libraries with permission.
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