White Bear Lake (MN) Motorcycle Speedway - looking for info

[MarkLindyHugo]

I have a panoramic Gypsy Tour photo taken in 1949 that my folks are in. In the background is a public address truck from the White Bear Lake Motorcycle Speedway. I live near this town and have been unable to find any info about the track. Wondering if anyone has any leads. Thanks!

[badger34]

On my third attempt I think that I've found the location of your speedway. From info dating 1946-1950 the track location was advertised as being seven miles NE of White Bear Lake on Hwy 96 and it was mentioned to be a 1/4 mile track used for TT racing. The track shown is just an oval but it would have had elevation change on a natural hillside. The track location now appears to be property of 7 Vines Vineyard at the address of 100 Co Rd 96 east of Dellwood. Below is an aerial image overlay using 1947 and 2023 maps with the track from 1947 highlighted by a red arrow and the current vineyards & winery appearing from the 2023 map.

White Bear.jpg

[MarkLindyHugo]

Wow, thank you for that information. I am familiar with 7 vines. I will need to make a trip over to see if they see aware of that history.
Thanks again!

[badger34]

Here is the straight up 1947 aerial of the track property. If you head over there to get a lay of the land I think you might find that the east end of the track was elevated slightly on a hill.

1947 White Bear.jpg

[Rizzo]

I didn't know that and lived in that area for years - BTW I'm AKA Rizzo in other places.