Abandoned Dragstrips: Southern Tracks May 19, 2015 by Muscle Car DiY Of the four major regions showcased in this book, the South is arguably packed with the most creative minds in the drag racing world. Schatz ran a 14.2 his first lap in hot laps and the track slowed down from there. Copyright 2022. Opening day crowd of 6,000. Sources: Yelp, Sporting News, Get Surrey, WTF1. 1/3 mile dirt. If you havent seen it, look up Arnoux vs Villeneuve Dijon 1979 on YouTube. Display as a link instead, For a while, the grandstands were torn down but the track remained. . A 1/2 mile clay track located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The track has live-action of Street stocks, Super Late Models, Crate Late models, Compacts and e Mods competing against each other every Wednesday and Saturday throughout April to October. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalnRdSpeedway.jpg, Corning Memorial Stadium* - Corning, NY. You can post now and register later. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/Altamont-1.jpg. RELATED:14 Things You Didn't Know About IndyCar (1 You Should Know). Eerie. All you need is confidence. Safety of jockeys on 'heavy' track was of paramount importance, stewards said. Today, it sits abandoned in the woods, diminishing with each passing year. Track completely gone. Track looks good tho - they're running from bottom to the top. It is a semi-banked with a clay strip. Niagara Falls Convention Center - Niagara Falls, NY. However, that was just a debut that set an optimistic mood. Buzz-a-Rama has been able to stay in business because Buzz and Dolores own the building. That never happened, and the race never sold out. Track completely gone. Rock and Roll - Frewsburg, NY. 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. May have been a single Sports Car event. Two wheels or four, I'm all in. The track was on the south side of Garner Road between the junctions with Sheer Road and Pond Hollow Road. If you buy the place youll have to remember all that. There use to be a few motorcycle race tracks in the Western New York area. Maybe I'll head over to the museum one of these days and take a gander at some of the old pictures there. Some 12,000 spectators came to the opening day and wagered more than $130,000. They were purchased sometime in the 50s after Sidney closed. If North Ridge is off the Sweet Road Bob has a picture of it Moondog, do you know where the museum is? No longer exists. Opened as a 1/4 Mile Dirt Oval on 06/10/1938 operating through 10/10/1939. This could have been one. While there is a jogging track for NASCAR buffs to visit, most of it is covered in overgrowth. RELATED: 10 Awesome Race Tracks You'll Only Find In Florida. Clear editor. This year was . A relatively new facility, it first opened in 2001. I know the track that's pictured, however I believe it is a private track builit for training horses. It is highly doubtful that the above track will exist beyond the spring of 2008. That makes 2 tracks in Palmyra. Hemlock Fairgrounds - Hemlock, NY. Once a horse-racing track, the Occoneechee Speedway became a NASCAR track in early 1949, till it finally closed doors in 1969. Your previous content has been restored. One day while doing some satellite searching about 30 years later, I finally found it. I know someone who used to go to the races there way back then. I believe Kirkwood closed somewhere in the late 1940s. Angelica - 1/2 mile dirt. Tioga - aka Shangri La - Owego, NY. 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. Theft. 3/8 mile asphalt. Abandoned 1950's Race Track Found in The Woods. 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. 2 tracks here, a 1/4 mile and 1/2 mile dirt. You can also add White's Beach,West Perth,Coxsackie,Altamont and Menands. Adjacent to the French Broad River, New Asheville was a hotbed for regional racing after the Cup Series left town, but . Track was behind these. Fortunes seem slightly better these days and it was perhaps the sight of the most epic battle F1 ever saw. Looks like 13's won't happen this weekend. After 2004, it lay abandoned with dirt piles to prevent unauthorized racing till it was bought for commercial development in 2015. Check out 38 of my favorite abandoned locations throughout the state. Motorsport has given us some epic battles, epic cars, and seen incredible drivers race into our hearts. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halw/Mettowee2.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalFairgrounds.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halew/Midstate.jpg. http://www.historicnws.com/ I don't remember there being so many trees surrounding it, although this was probably 15 years or more when I did so. Glen Aubrey Raceway (located off Route 26 north of Endicott NY). Campville: I'm not sure that's it. Pasted as rich text. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalrsportsPark.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halg/LaFayette.jpg. The 67,000-seatracetrack opened to packed houses in 1999 and hosted both NASCAR auto racesandhorse races. He lives with his wife, two rascally sons and is a car and motorcycle nut in his free time. the end 1990? The picture of Palmyra is the track at the fairgrounds, which is still in existence. Ran form Memorial Day of 1950 through Labor Day of 1955. You will NOT be disappointed. Many tracks have been abandoned or left to second-tier status. You cannot paste images directly. I'm not sure that Dominic and rival promoter Glenn Donnelly got along. Opening day crowd of 6,000. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halacing/Cairo.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/CAMPVILLE3.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halcing/Carmel.jpg, Champion Park Speedway (aka: Fairmont Midget Track), Syracuse 1/5 mile dirt oval (7/02/39 c.7/10/40) / 4 miles west on Genesee (Rt 5), http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalpionRaceway.jpg, Chariot Park, Sloansville mile dirt oval (1978) (1980) ran motorcycles in 78, ran mini-stocks in 80. Schatz right behind him with 14.759. 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. RELATED:15 Fast Facts About The Indy 500 That Will Make You Want To Burn Rubber. Caesars Entertainment, which owns the operation and was required to spend $10 million last year on dog racing, has offered to pay the state $49 million for the right to close the track. 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. Saint Lawrence Valley Speedway, Canton dirt oval (1951)- Bill Wimble started his driving career here. Today, theres a Hilton hotel and commercial development on most of the hallowed tracks. Rhinebeck. There are very few countries in the world as diverse and beautiful as the US. Dutchess County Fairgrounds - aka Rhinebeck - 2 tracks, both dirt. Running the show since 1948, it has its own league of fans and is claimed as the most popular motor track in the NY. Owosso Speedway, in Ovid, MI, is currently a 3/8ths mile progressively banked, paved oval with a seating capacity of 3,500. Benning Race Track. No longer exists. Sadly, the Jackson International Speedway isn't one of them. What a year as we transition onto dirt racing! Opened in 1970, the Ontario Motor Speedway was a relatively new entrant to the world of motorsports, built to accommodate all four major racing sanctioning authorities: NASCAR, NHRA, FIA, and USAC. F1 did not return until the new, safer and shorter track was built in 1983. That is of the fairgrounds, which presently exists. Media member since 1989 TV camera operator for various motorsports broadcasts. "These are tracks that nobody knows about but they have a history," Paxton said. For some, that has meant a fate worse than only one race a year. This list contains photos of abandoned and disused tracks that have mostly been left to nature. Join us as we explore 15 of the greatest NASCAR race tracks that once made history but today lay abandoned and forgotten. The Fair site is now abandoned. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/BurdenLake.jpg, http://www.geocities.com/racing20us2/columbianraceway.html, http://maps.yahoo.com/#tp=1&tt=fort%2086876&mag=2, http://s108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hala1954Aerial.jpg, http://www.whowon.com/Results.asp?TrackID=;StoryID=168917. Take these 15 NASCAR race tracks for example. Today, they lay abandoned and forgotten. While no asking price has been published, its estimated to be between $10,000,000 and $20.000,000. Whether you are a racer or a fanatic, weve got you covered! Ida Mae Speedway, Schodack mile dirt oval (c.1939 1941) ran jalopies/ was connected with the Ida Mae Diner on US Highway 9. Mentioned by outkast24 in the Share Your Stories thread on this board: http://www.terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?mp;z=18&w=1. 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. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalCoRhinebeck.jpg. In recent years several NASCAR teams have tested at CMP in preparation for their road course events. Food and beverages are affordable and good too. All Rights Reserved. If you're a fan, you can enjoy NASCAR, Grand Prix, Ferrari or IMSA racing and you can also experience Wine and Beer festivals, camping, cooking and socializing! For most of its existence, it was a dirt track, but it was paved for the last of the two Grand Nationals of 1971. 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. RETURN TO THE MAIN PAGE Also, there was a junk yard there, which I do not believe was there when the track was. Ran in the '50s and '60s. Crystal Palace was a track in London, that has long since been disused even if reminders of its former purpose still remain. Just five F1 races were held here before it became too dangerous for the sport and its ever-faster cars. AERIAL VIEWS OF 1/2 mile Tri Oval. If you are a racer or a fanatic, you would love to join in the action at reasonable tickets. After being abandoned, a part of it has been covered by a mall. The track faced northwest to southeast. by KyleBrinkmannRacing in KyleBrinkmanRacing, a racer from Elkhorn, WI, BMARA RACERS HELP EACH OTHER by ScottKo in Profile Tips For Users, SRW Winternationals Weekend now a Qualifying race for ALL Classes! This is the race track the pioneered the use of foam blocks and made crashes less risky. Medha Karn is an all cars and trucks fanatic. The owners of Carolina Motorsports Park, a road racing facility located in Kershaw, S.C.,have announced their interest in selling the 280-acre property. 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. The lower end of Spring Street Road in Latham has a few abandoned factories. Track had a lot of potential. Dexter Park - Woodhaven, NY - in the Queens section of NYC. There are hilly bumpy tracks, woody courses, and sunny roads. by KyleBrinkmannRacing in KyleBrinkmanRacing, a racer from Elkhorn, WI, Top Tips For Online Race Track Promotion 20 Abandoned At Sunset New York State: Central. Goshen 1 mile dirt Tri Oval* - Goshen, NY. In fact, Ron Frost, a longtime Dover attendee and racer, requested to have his ashes spread on the track's property when he passed away. I founded GearHeads.org and then built and ran AutoWise.com until selling it to Lola Digital Media in 2020. 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. This is the place to post abandoned racetracks, be it dirt or paved, oval or otherwise, nationally known or locally known. Madoff associate parts with an Upper East Side apartment used to entertain clients. Exeter - Abandoned due to a frozen track. Golden Cove Race Track. Abandoned Rails of New York NY. The grandstands demolished some years ago. Modern Era Defunct Organisers may look to stage racing . Its not visible and it would be from this distance. B. Bandera Downs. Ran in 1984 only. We need to talk as I want to get this done. 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. We thank Governor Cuomo for the. Sorry for the low-tech TerraServer images, but here are a few more. Click here to tell us about it. The track was forced to cease operation shortly after. Track completely gone. She is usually found building her Nana's old Maruti 800, or reading something when she is doing nothing. Its last race in 2012 was insane, and one of the best races F1 has ever seen. An asphalt midget track was built around the outside perimeter of a baseball field, holding racing events from 1951 through 1955 when the property was sold off for housing construction. And that would have been Hoods junkyard, correct? The Jackson International Speedway opened its doors in 1968 and had the fastest half-mile track on it. 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. Naples Track completely gone. No longer exists. 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