Two cars drive over a ramp at the same time, leaving them both on two wheels, at The Canadian National Auto Circus. This was one of the milder stunts performed for the crowd, with others involving fire.

placeholder image — Two cars drive over a ramp at the same time, leaving them both on two wheels, at The Canadian National Auto Circus. This was one of the milder stunts performed for the crowd, with others involving fire.

RETRO: The Canadian National Auto Circus - ‘The Greatest Show on Wheels’ - visits Boston in 1973 (GALLERY)

By David Seymour

Published 14th Aug 2023, 16:30 GMT

Updated 14th Aug 2023, 16:41 GMT

The Canadian National Auto Circus – ‘The Greatest Show on Wheels’ – paid a visit to Boston in 1973.

Here are a selection of photographs from the event.

Today, New Hammond Beck Road is home to B&Q, Lidl and Tesco.

5. The Canadian National Auto Circus, Boston, 1973

Today, New Hammond Beck Road is home to B&Q, Lidl and Tesco. Photo: Boston Standard

Lidl is home to a plaque that commemorates this part of Boston's past. It is built on what was the fourth turn of the stadium.

6. The Canadian National Auto Circus, Boston, 1973

Lidl is home to a plaque that commemorates this part of Boston's past. It is built on what was the fourth turn of the stadium. Photo: Boston Standard

Some more of those that attended the event.

7. The Canadian National Auto Circus, Boston 1973

Some more of those that attended the event. Photo: Boston Standard

A close-up of one of the stunts.

8. The Canadian National Auto Circus, Boston, 1973

A close-up of one of the stunts. Photo: Boston Standard