Milton in Chittenden County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Catamount Stadium
Catamount Stadium held its inaugural races on June 11, 1965 with 4,500 people attending. Throughout its existence, the track was heralded for the quality of its racing, by spectators and competitors alike.
Catamount Stadium gained attention near and far with hometown heroes Bobby and Harmon “Beaver” Dragon and competitors from across the Northeast and Canada. Quebec’s Jean Paul Cabana won the track’s inaugural main event driving a sportsman coupe on June 11, 1965. He also won the final major event, the American-Canadian Tour’s “New England 300,” on September 27, 1987. National racers Richard Petty, Darrell Waltrip, Bobby Allison, Benny Parsons, and Tiny Lund also made appearances here.
Catamount Stadium closed in 1987, but its memories, friendships, and influence remain alive in the Milton community as well as the hearts and spirit of many.
Erected 2018 by Vermont Division for Historic Preservation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Roads & Vehicles • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is June 11, 1965.
Location. 44° 36.112′ N, 73° 9.704′ W. Marker is in Milton, Vermont, in Chittenden County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 7 and Catamount Drive, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 7. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milton VT 05468, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. George Jerrison Stannard / Deming-Stannard Farm (approx. ¼ mile away); Milton Speedway (approx. 2 miles away); Ray W. Collins (approx. 2.9 miles away); Colchester (approx. 4 miles away); Samuel De Champlain (approx. 4.7 miles away); Grand Isle 9/11 Memorial (approx. 4.7 miles away); Buffalo Soldiers At Fort Ethan Allen (approx. 6.7 miles away); Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Ethan Allen (approx. 6.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milton.
Also see . . . My Champlain Valley - Catamount Stadium. (Submitted on August 6, 2018, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2018, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 400 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 6, 2018, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.