After 2004, it lay abandoned with dirt piles to prevent unauthorized racing till it was bought for commercial development in 2015. Among those held captive were 200 members of Field Marshall Erwin Rommels Afrika Korps. The list of famous NASCAR tracks and drag strips that have been abandoned over the years is simply too long to mention here, but I'm sure many gearheads remember Riverside International Raceway. The access for the junk yard was on trolley road. Ida Mae Speedway, Schodack mile dirt oval (c.1939 1941) ran jalopies/ was connected with the Ida Mae Diner on US Highway 9. It has actually been through various plans to reopen it, one scheme in 2008 suddenly changing tack and turning its back on the track completely. Drum* - Allentown, NY. He currently writes news, features, and listicles for HotCars on anything that has any number or kind of wheels. Built by Kenny Shoemaker. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Haling/palmyra.jpg. Built, in the middle of nowhere however, grand visions for the country lead for them to hope a city would effectively be built around it. Ive always wanted to know. The vessel, named Movistar and operated by a Spanish syndicate, was abandoned by its crew two weeks ago during the around-the . Saint Lawrence Valley Speedway, Canton dirt oval (1951)- Bill Wimble started his driving career here. Asphalt 1/4 mile. The Flemington Speedway opened in 1910 and was known as the fastest 5/8 in the United States. As time moves forward, we leave a lot behind. Update: The Lone Oak Speedway was sold in 2016 for a sum of $90,000. Naples Track completely gone. The facility contains a 2.27-mile road course and a .7-mile karting track. Once a horse-racing track, the Occoneechee Speedway became a NASCAR track in early 1949, till it finally closed doors in 1969. The track is 3/10ths of a mile in length, with 9 degrees of banking in Turns 1 & 2, and 15 degrees of banking in Turns 3 & 4. by KyleBrinkmannRacing in KyleBrinkmanRacing, a racer from Elkhorn, WI, What a year as we transition onto dirt racing! Brushcreek Motorsports Complex in Peeble, OH is currently active but for sale, and hosts racing every Saturday night. Asking price is $399,000. . Special events in the '50s. Brooklands was the first-ever oval circuit and first-ever purpose-built track. With track conditions deteriorating over time, NASCAR called it quits and the Texas World Speedway closed its doors. RELATED: 10 Awesome Rally Tracks That Are Open To The Public. If you look at an aerial map, check the intersection of Spring Street Road and Lincoln Ave. As a bonus, there are abandoned rail cars right down the road. But cars are not the only thing that gets forgotten with time. Ran for 13 years until 1963. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halng/PineBowl.jpg. Many tracks have been abandoned or left to second-tier status. 3. Organisers may look to stage racing . Its in human nature to always look and move forward. Opened as a 1/4 Mile Dirt Oval on 06/10/1938 operating through 10/10/1939. They have Big Block modified competing against each other in Super Dirt car series and Mr Dirt car series. A couple of other defunct Southern Tier tracks that probably most people have no idea ever existed are. In some cases, these tracks have been essentially lost to the racing community for 50+ years. Then in 1944 1945, the track served as a Prisoners of War (P.O.W.) It's an oval racetrack with 8 course and a quarter-mile length. "There'd be thousands of them it's out of . 1/4 mile dirt. Looking to explore some abandoned places in New York? http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halnew/Hemlock.jpg, Hollywood Bowl aka: Route 66 Speedway Troy (Poestenkill) /located four miles south of Troy on SR 66- 1/3 mile dirt oval (c.1960-c.1963), http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalBowlRoute66.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalRacing/hunt.jpg. Track completely gone. The Budh International Circuit is not technically abandoned as it does hold the odd race. Abandoned 1950's Race Track Found in The Woods. [and some not so dead]. BobMiller, Bel Air Racetrack. Oh, that is too cool!!! Originally a horse tracker, it is one of the oldest dirt tracks of the US and has been organizing automobile races since 1919. There used to be a gokart track there also which I believe may have become the "turkey trot" track (I sent an email to the address on its website to see) as I followed the directions to the place to look on googles hybrid maps By the looks of that, the current cart track (or atleast the one in the photo) is where part of the pits were off turn 2, and you can see the outline of the track. In 2018, he officially flipped and switched sides to the editorial. Sorry for the low-tech TerraServer images, but here are a few more. The track was forced to cease operation shortly after. By 1990, they paved the track, made it faster and deadlier and its popularity began to decrease dramatically. Old Mustangs For Sale. Circle K Speedway, down near the border with PA along the western part of the Southern Tier near Whitesville. Other tracks were Rhinebeck and Stateline Speedways. Not that he has too much free time. Penny Royal Speedway - Leon, NY located at the Firemans Fairgrounds, dirt oval (c.1949 late 50s) / now an Amish sawmill and farm. It'sa nostalgic home car race track with breathtaking action that everyone needs to experience at least once in their lifetime! Niagara Falls Convention Center - Niagara Falls, NY. Families can opt for non-smoking bleachers, too. For now, he considers his Isuzu D-Max V-Cross, Suzuki Ciaz, and Royal Enfield Classic 500, the three current flames of his life. Ran as late as 1953 where Dutch Hoag was track champ. The defunct Palmyra Raceway was east of Palmyra on Rte 31. This place has not been run in quite a few years. Have to love the rumors right? After being abandoned, a part of it has been covered by a mall. Abandoned Strip Mall - Abandoned. abandoned race tracks for sale. Its last F1 race was in 2013. So, its no surprise that the places that once hosted crowds of peoplethronging to see the sights they offered have also been forgotten and abandoned over time. Virginiawoman discovers snake inside bag of popcorn at grocery store. Circle K - aka Whitesville. Midtown's shuttered Roosevelt Hotel is planning a . The Jackson International Speedway opened its doors in 1968 and had the fastest half-mile track on it. RELATED: 10 Race Tracks That Are Notoriously Dangerous. by KyleBrinkmannRacing in KyleBrinkmanRacing, a racer from Elkhorn, WI, Top Tips For Online Race Track Promotion Monza is fabled as the cathedral of speed, but it was even faster many years ago thanks to its banked curves. Freeport - 1/4 mile asphalt. Sure, there were plenty of other tracks in New York, including several popular destinations on Long Island, but Dover Drag Strip held a special place in hundreds of racers' hearts, and still does to this day. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalportStadium.jpg, Fort Covington Speedway in Fort Covington NY. Check out 38 of my favorite abandoned locations throughout the state. http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ny/county/alleoRacingHome.htm. Looks like theyre gone now? The harness racing facility operated from September 2, 1940 until July 15, 1988. I don't remember there being so many trees surrounding it, although this was probably 15 years or more when I did so. (1954 aerial photo http://s108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hala1954Aerial.jpg ), http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halng/Palmyra2.jpg. The original Ransomville Speedway: http://terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?T=1&Y=23943&W=3. It was a dirt track at nascence and then repaved in 1987 for bigger races. RELATED: 10 Awesome Race Tracks You'll Only Find In Florida. The Stateline Speedway is a 1/3 mile long oval-shaped racetrack located in Busti, NY. Ithica Motor Speedway - Known event ran 10/27/35, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halthicadryden.jpg. This speedway would eventually come to host some of the most memorable races in NASCAR history. Brushcreek Motorsports Complex AERIAL VIEWS OF DEAD RACE TRACKS [and some not so dead] Some of us old fart historians, who seemingly don't have lives, think the aerial photos of race track sites are really cool to look at. Track/ Made for legendscars. The Southern Tier had a number of sprint car teams way back then long before stock cars became popular. Some of the same crowd who raced at Brookfield back then raced here: Im pretty sure this is Victoria Speedway near Dunnsville NY. After 15 years the owners have decided to retire. It has been abandonedever since. They organize youth activities too on the top of professional and amateur races. This place was financially unstable when it was running. Tioga - aka Shangri La - Owego, NY. A couple towns people complained and it was shut down. http://www.historicnws.com/ He has been finding Australia's lost tracks from tip-offs through his Facebook page as well as through visiting former speedways and via Google Maps. 1/2 mile dirt. Opened in 1969 and closed rather recently in 2017, the Texas World Speedway was a large race track,built ina state with a penchant for everything big. By Ran in Early '60s. Broadly speaking, there are three kinds of tracks available for kart racing. Here Are 20 Photos Of Abandoned Race Tracks Nobody Dares To Use. No longer exists. Top 10: The Best Bell Helmets To Suit All Your Riding Needs! Some people living in this small town for years are not even aware this is here. The track . One Of The World's Best Racetracks Sits Abandoned Deep In The Woods Of Mississippi Mississippi is home to some wonderfully preserved sites from the past. Ithad beenabandoned for a long time before being repurposed by the public to holdevents and festivals. Ran 50's through '63 or '64, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halg/Arkwright.jpg. 5 thoughts on " Buy Your Own Race Track! The Middle Georgia Raceway was a half-mile paved track that opened in 1966, at the cost of $500,000. Thank you. 1/2 mile dirt. 409. From 1951 all the way until 1971, some of the best NASCAR races happened here. You cannot paste images directly. from Vincentown Diner head north on 206.At the next light turn right on North Pemberton Rd.Go to next light and turn left on Arneys Mt. The track is pretty popular for their exclusive stock car racing and special events. 1/3 mile dirt. Eerie. Track completely gone. Kevin Harvick tested his Cup car there recently: The Middle Georgia Raceway opened in 1966, with many of the racing biggies earning victories there. The track was originally opened by Enoch Staley on May 18, 1947 as a dirt track, right as NASCAR was being fully brought to life. In the 1970s, there was also a massive concert held there that the good people of Georgia were none too pleased about. Dale Earnhardt and Matthew Dillner tell the stories of speedways that have been forgotten, abandoned, and overtaken by nature. I was trying to decide if the next two tracks should be included in this list. Arlington More info here at http://www.whowon.com/Results.asp?TrackID=;StoryID=168917, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/PennyRoyal.jpg. Grand Nationals were held here in the 50s and 60s, but by 1969, NASCAR pulled out of this track. by ScottKo in Profile Tips For Users, Interest in Grassroots Racing Grows 40% in 2014 With Great Opportunities Ahead in 2015 One day while doing some satellite searching about 30 years later, I finally found it. Built in 1997 North Star Speedway is a 1/4 mile paved asphalt oval situated on 15 acres. The race track opened its doors in October 1965. And are there any pictures of the most beloved Canandaigua Speedland, before they shortened it? Track completely gone. I remember it being built and it was open for a short time in the 1980s. Caledonia Fairgrounds* - Caledonia, NY. It is a semi-banked with a clay strip. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/Altamont-1.jpg. RELATED:14 Things You Didn't Know About IndyCar (1 You Should Know). Check out our list and spend a weekend there with family and friends! Bay Area Modifieds bringing IMCA Racing back to Emerald Coast, Rivalry Renewed: Lanigan & Richards Set To Face Off In 2015 As Richards Returns To Full-Time World of Outlaws Competition, Track Promoters Get FREE Promotion with RacingIn.com's Track Directory and Race Dates Page, Interest in Grassroots Racing Grows 40% in 2014 With Great Opportunities Ahead in 2015, Fans of Fast Name Their Favorite Track of 2014. I found this out when I came across an old guy that had an all original (paint & tires) 1921 Harley single cylinder factory race bike. The YouTube series called "Dark Exploration Films" did a deep dive of the former race track located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.There is little left of the race track's NASCAR legacy. I'm not sure that Dominic and rival promoter Glenn Donnelly got along. The big daddy of the lot, the Nazareth Speedway remained in operation for nearly a century beginning 1910 and closing its doors in 2004. RETURN TO THE ALL LINKS PAGE. There are hilly bumpy tracks, woody courses, and sunny roads. Clear editor. This old school racetrack is located in Gunnville Road, Lancaster. In some cases, these tracks have been essentially lost Its stuck in a time warp, with the old signs from the 2013 race still above the garage doors to this day. Dirt ovals (brown dots on the map) are the most widely available. The Abandoned Substation of the East New York Long Island Railroad Station Noelle Penas In Brooklyn, an abandoned brick building can be seen on the corner below the Atlantic Avenue Station. This led to Roosevelt raceway on Long Island and Batavia Downs in Western New York being opened in 1940 both tracks operated night racing a new era in racing history. The following link proves the track was in the final stages of layout when the worked stopped. Asking price is $495,000. Castle Hill Speedway - (Bronx) 1/4 Mile Paved Oval. The last race happened in 1971, and by 1986 it was closed. Explore # 105 Episode aired Jul 22, 2022 YOUR RATING Rate Wasaga Beach Speedway is located in Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada. Yes, Fuji did well have a speedway track many years ago. by ScottKo in RacingIn News, Quaker City Motorsports Park 2022 Division 3 Champions, Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix 26th running is Sept. 4-5, 2021, Tri-County Motor Speedway Race Results - July 3, PARK CITY - USMTS CHISHOLM TRAIL SHOWDOWN CLOSES SEASON AT 81 SPEEDWAY. Last ran in 1956. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halcing/Smyrna.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Haluthcolumbia.jpg. Valencia held Formula 1 races from 2008 up to 2012, and it was never really able to capture fans' imaginations. Closed in 1980 when vandals broke into the track, took laps with a car, injured themselves and successfully sued the owners. I've heard people say that the property is for sale -or- has been sold, and Native Americans are looking to place a Casino there. Lets see if its luck changes. 1/3 mile dirt. Its last race in 2012 was insane, and one of the best races F1 has ever seen. In the early 1900's, the fairgrounds sat at the end of Granger Street, between Fort Hill Avenue and Chapel Street the same property where Canandaigua Academy sits, and where I attended High School. Ran for 3 years in the 50's. 1/2 mile dirt. The museum is on Liberty Street on the second floor of the Civic Center in Sidney. It was shortened, and whats left is still in existence today. It was a fun track to race at. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/BurdenLake.jpg. YET. The facilities for sale include the racetrack, pits, grandstand, suites, offices and parking on 47 acres, aluminum grandstand seating for over 3800 fans, and a rarity at dirt ovals: 23 private box suites. Ran in 1984 only. May have been a single Sports Car event. Dirt Track Auto Racing Fan Apparel and Souvenirs, Formula 1 Racing Fan Patches, I'll find out the locations of the other tracks if it kills me. Abandoned racetracks. 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SRW Winternationals Weekend now a Qualifying race for ALL Classes! The facility includes grandstands for 3000 ticket holders, tower, offices, kitchen, rest room facilities, an 11,000 square foot shop building and a three bedroom log home. Like many tracks back in the 1950s and 60s, it took place on public roads and was a fabulous track for photographing drivers like Fangio, and Moss. Description: Various length off road course, Description: 1/3 mi Clay Oval, Status unclear for 2010, Description: 1/8 mile Asphalt Drag Strip, 5/8 mile Asphalt Oval, 1/10 mile Asphalt Oval, Description: 1 mi Dirt Oval, Sadly, now demolished and gone from the racing world, Description: 3/4 mile asphalt sprint karting track, Description: 1/10 mile Asphalt Drag Strip, 1/2 mile Asphalt Oval, BRINKMANN RECORDS BEST BMARA FINISH OF SEASON They were purchased sometime in the 50s after Sidney closed. (No one ever did it, thank God.). The old Silver Spring Speedway is. But nothing international since the last Grand Prix in 2013. Lime Rock Park. All Rights Reserved. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halcing/SCIONY.jpg. Famous for midget racing and World of Outlaws Sprint cars and. . "The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) looks forward to welcoming fans back to Belmont Park this spring and to Saratoga Race Course this summer. You can also add White's Beach,West Perth,Coxsackie,Altamont and Menands. It Is eaid that in Prance the Government intend increasing .the totallsator percentage I from 8 to 9 or 10 per cent. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalrsportsPark.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halg/LaFayette.jpg. The old grandstands still stand, with old sponsors painted on them. Schatz right behind him with 14.759. Brookfield: This is another one I'm not so sure about. Thursday 15th December 2022. have many aerials photos of towns anywhere from the 1930's, on up. Ran in the '50s. 1/2 mile dirt. Given how long it has been since some of these tracks last saw a race, they have deetiolated almost beyond recognition. Apart from the dirt, everything is super fun. Magic Millions Saturday race day postponed due to downpour on the Gold Coast. In 1940 New York State approved pari-mutual racing on Standardbreds. Onteora A dirt half-mile northeast of Chelmsford, Mass. Sebastian Vettel won all three races held at the circuit. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/caledonia2.jpg. The concession building includes a full service kitchen, walk in cooler, service counters, and a box office for ticket sales. seemingly don't have lives, think the aerial photos of race track sites are It became an aircraft factory in the second world war and never reopened for racing after that. DEAD RACE TRACKS I doubt there's any reminders of a track on the property though. Ffos Las - Abandoned due to a lack of hot and cold water in the stables due to frozen pipes. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halcanandaigua.jpg, Civic Stadium in Buffalo was very popular in it's heyday. New Asheville Speedway, Asheville, N.C. Cup schedule 1962-71 (eight races). Neither one ever held an event but were in the process of being built specifically to BE race tracks, and both were unsucessful attempts. The track was on the south side of Garner Road between the junctions with Sheer Road and Pond Hollow Road. Granted, being creative doesn't always equal success, but it makes for an interesting experiencethe Southern folks always put on a great show. Ran roadsters in the '50s. Ran a few Street Stock events in the late 80s or early 90s. It was a challenge and a half for drivers, and some of the track is still there and in use. Crystal Palace was a track in London, that has long since been disused even if reminders of its former purpose still remain. The first track is located within eyesight of exit 41 eastbound on the NYS Thruway between Birdsey Road and Route 414, about 100 yards before the exit ramp starts. Whether you're a high-profile racer or you just love watching races, you're going to love this track. The rest was left for the forest to swallow up, as a new infield circuit took center stage. 1/2 mile dirt. Now, those lost years are all-too-visible in the skeleton remains of the Motordome Speedway. There is currently heavy logging and excavation happening within 100 feet of where this track sits. Pasted as rich text. Motorsport has given us some epic battles, epic cars, and seen incredible drivers race into our hearts. Take these 15 NASCAR race tracks for example. It is a 3/8 mile long oval racetrack located in Cayuga County, Weedsport, NY. It's visible if you're driving on Route 17 toward Owego. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halsenecafalls.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halcing/sidney.jpg. Ran 2 months in 1974 on Sunday afternoons. Here Are 20 Photos Of Abandoned Race Tracks Nobody Dares To Use. The first facility well be looking at has a fascinating but somewhat convoluted history. Menands - Menands Raceway aka: Empire Raceways, Menands, was located near Troy- mile paved oval (6/12/1947 9/02/1963) and became the side of the Two Guys Department Store in 1965. AERIAL VIEWS OF I mentioned this one in another thread a while back. Bowie Race Track. Track was behind these. I've been there before and looked over the track. Enoch was inspired by stock car races, which he had attended in 1945. The track sits on 16 acres, has a new paved driveway, and oh, by the way, a two master bedroom house. Sources: Yelp, Sporting News, Get Surrey, WTF1. But one thing they all did wasto race on some incredible race circuits. Who among us, when not dreaming of being a driving champion, hasnt dreamt about owning a race track? http://terraserver.homeadvisor.msn.com/imaY=23266&W=1. Albion - Still researching this one. Its last race was held in 1974 after which it closed down for good. Kirkwood Speedway, which was a half-mile dirt track on Route 11, right off I-81 exit 1 near the PA border, is a town park today on the river flats along the Susquehanna. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalRacing/BATH.jpg. Dirt Track Digest. Madoff associate parts with an Upper East Side apartment used to entertain clients. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halacing/Akron.jpg. I'll talk to my mother and see if I can borrow them long enough to scan some day A little more trivia about the Ontario County Fairgrounds. Motordome Speedway is an Abandoned Wonderland. Weekends are booked for auto and motorcycle races, track time events, and driver education. Hemlock Fairgrounds - Hemlock, NY. All Rights Reserved. A couple of tracks to add which were near the Southern Tier of NY State: Ithaca-Dryden Speedway(located off Route 13 between Cortland and Ithaca). If you buy the place youll have to remember all that. Palmyra 2* - 1/2 mile dirt. Copyright 2022. He lives with his wife, two rascally sons and is a car and motorcycle nut in his free time. It's definitely a great place for a Saturday night hangout with family and friends, so it had to make our list! Victoria* - Duanesburg, NY. Pine Bowl* - Albany, NY. However, that was just a debut that set an optimistic mood. Ran for 6 years in the '50s. If you are a racer or a fanatic, you would love to join in the action at reasonable tickets. Kirkwood was owned by a brother of Five Mile Point founder Irv Heath. I have been told NASCAR had a "big car" race there in the '50s. Last ran in 1951. Search by: City, State, Track Name, Track Type, or Track Surface and click on Search. This could have been one. I had heard about this one as a kid, and spent quite a bit of my spare time looking for it after a non racefan fishing buddy told me about it's rumored existance. by ScottKo in Profile Tips For Users, SRW Winternationals Weekend now a Qualifying race for ALL Classes! Join us as we explore 15 of the greatest NASCAR race tracks that once made history but today lay abandoned and forgotten. For some, that has meant a fate worse than only one race a year. New York. Without them of course, motorsport would simply not take place. McKowns Grove Speedway (aka: Capital City Speedway), Guilderland (McKownville) mile dirt oval (c.1938 1942) located on US 20 just west of Albany. Weird, given how drivers such as Hakkinen, Raikkonen, and Bottas all came from the country. The race was boycotted in 1969 before the old circuit held its last race in 1970. 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