No longer exists. Track was behind these. Richfield Springs* - Richfield Springs, NY. Motordome Speedway is an Abandoned Wonderland. They have stock car racing, Orange crush, live music, concerts and more. Some of the circuit still remains and a vast car and aircraft museum is on-site too. Paul Newman once rented it too. Update: The Lone Oak Speedway was sold in 2016 for a sum of $90,000. And wouldn't you know it, fellow DTD'er Mike Coleates steps forward and says it was his father and grandfather that built it. It's a great racing facility to kill some time on a Friday night with a heavy dose of thrill and beer. Here Are 20 Photos Of Abandoned Race Tracks Nobody Dares To Use. Update: The Speedway has been sold! All eight episodes of Lost Speedways Season 2 will premiere Thursday, so For The Win spoke with Dale Jr. about the show, new tracks on NASCAR's schedule in 2021 and the track he hopes is. It was closed in 2002 and demolished by 2005. In front of a crowd of 7,500 spectators, Petty hit a top speed of 82.023 miles per hour. The defunct Palmyra Raceway was east of Palmyra on Rte 31. Opening day crowd of 6,000. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/caledonia2.jpg. Much of the track though, is gone. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halng/Hannibal.jpg. 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. That never happened, and the race never sold out. Now, those lost years are all-too-visible in the skeleton remains of the Motordome Speedway. I will share this abandoned dirt oval I found near the area I was in earlier, Latrobe, PA. South Seneca* - Ovid, NY. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalnnettsField.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalnettsField2.jpg, http://www.geocities.com/racing20us2/bennettsfield.html, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halg/boonville.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/Brookfield.jpg. By 1990, they paved the track, made it faster and deadlier and its popularity began to decrease dramatically. Naples Track completely gone. Last but not least, this defunct speedway has my all-time favorite defunct race track name: Satans Bowl-O-Death which is outside of Busti NY, near where Stateline Speedway is today. BobMiller, Only racing was in 1935. Location: Grant Ave, Elbridge, New York - USA. (This was the track built by the Fonda promoters at the time I believe.). It opened in 1939 as a 1/4 mile dirt oval. Ran in the '50s and '60s. It was a fun track to race at. As time moves forward, we leave a lot behind. This racetrack is located in Middletown, NY. Explore # 105 Episode aired Jul 22, 2022 YOUR RATING Rate Wasaga Beach Speedway is located in Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada. TURF GOSSIP (Br WHALEBONE.) RELATED:15 Rules Every NASCAR Employee Has To Follow. Its a go-to place for all the age-old fanatics, professional racers, young teens and everyone in between. There are also paved ovals (blue dots), which often appear in conjunction with stock car tracks. Despite some annual events, most of the track is slowly being reclaimed by Mother Nature. Built in 1997 North Star Speedway is a 1/4 mile paved asphalt oval situated on 15 acres. Given how long it has been since some of these tracks last saw a race, they have deetiolated almost beyond recognition. B. Bandera Downs. Check out 38 of my favorite abandoned locations throughout the state. For some, that has meant a fate worse than only one race a year. Trailhead00 Dec 6, 2006 Forums The Pine Barrens Ghost Towns and Forgotten Places 1 2 3 6 Next Trailhead00 Explorer Mar 9, 2005 375 1 46 Haddonfield, NJ Dec 6, 2006 #1 I was recently told about 2 racetracks in South Jersey that have been abandoned for quite some time. Lots of really good old pics and info on Glen Aubrey can be found here: http://midstateantiquestockcarclub.com/gleey_raceway.html, I do know a little bit about Sidney Speedway which was in the town of Sidney off Interstate 88 (northeast of Afton). It was also a rather dangerous one and ended up taking the lives of 19 drivers. All sorts of sports cars, sprint cars, classic cars compete here with heart-stopping drama in a number of challenges and events. "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. Saranac Lake Speedway, Saranac Lake -1/2 mile oiled dirt oval (1958-1968)-the track was always a NASCAR sanctioned track. Negotiations began in 2017 with a deal being finalized in early 2018. Lime Rock Park. Bobby Harnell proved his mettle on these very tracks, and yet, once complaints began to pore of the tracks damaging condition to the cars, NASCAR made a prompt exit. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/BurdenLake.jpg. Eerie. Lost Speedways: With Dale Earnhardt Jr., Matthew Dillner. Closed in 1980 when vandals broke into the track, took laps with a car, injured themselves and successfully sued the owners. They used to call it the Cayuga County Fair Speedway. Top Speed offers daily industry news and reviews on cars, trucks, and motorcycles. 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. The Jackson International Speedway opened its doors in 1968 and had the fastest half-mile track on it. You can post now and register later. In some cases, these tracks have been essentially lost to the racing community for 50+ years. 1/3 mile asphalt. Bowie Race Track. Crystal Palace was a track in London, that has long since been disused even if reminders of its former purpose still remain. These still exist and have been restored in recent years, even seeing occasional use during Valentino Rossis rally event at the track. Old Mustangs For Sale. Take a look. Then in 1944 1945, the track served as a Prisoners of War (P.O.W.) 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 have made dozens of trips to Brookfielda couple for racing but mostly as a kid traveling with my dad on the tractor pulling circuit (the series he runs in still runs there (and back in the day ran there often)thats not BrookfieldIf I remember correctly theres a main road going in (and crossing roads close by) also the grandstand ( all be it scary as all hell to walk in) is much like Fonda's in terms of looks, etc. That is of the fairgrounds, which presently exists. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halcanandaigua.jpg, Civic Stadium in Buffalo was very popular in it's heyday. The location of the track has mostly turned to farmland even if the drag strip itself still clings on. 4. RELATED: 10 Awesome Rally Tracks That Are Open To The Public. 1/2 mile dirt. "These are tracks that nobody knows about but they have a history," Paxton said. 3 hours ago, inthecuse said: Gravel just hit 14.533 - 132 mph. Cairo* - Cairo, NY. In the office of the fairgrounds are a few old pictures of Speedland before it was shortened. For most of its existence, it was a dirt track, but it was paved for the last of the two Grand Nationals of 1971. The Flatiron-based sports business has raised around $100 million thanks to its events and data YOUR GATEWAY TO COMPETITIVE RACING Offering introductory and professional level 3-Day Racing Schools RACING SCHOOL LIVE LIFE LIKE A MEMBER Spend the day enjoying all MMC has to offer. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halng/Lowville.jpg. Sebastian Vettel won all three races held at the circuit. Originally a horse tracker, it is one of the oldest dirt tracks of the US and has been organizing automobile races since 1919. You will NOT be disappointed. Penny Royal Speedway - Leon, NY located at the Firemans Fairgrounds, dirt oval (c.1949 late 50s) / now an Amish sawmill and farm. Dale Earnhardt and Matthew Dillner tell the stories of speedways that have been forgotten, abandoned, and overtaken by nature. This year was . Track completely gone. Moondog.. On the Sidney Speedway, Im not sure what has since become of the bleachers, but those bleachers were taken down and left the Fonda Speedway with Ralph Compani. by ScottKo in RacingIn News, Track Promoters Get FREE Promotion with RacingIn.com's Track Directory and Race Dates Page Ran for 3 years in the 50's. While no asking price has been published, its estimated to be between $10,000,000 and $20.000,000. by ScottKo in RacingIn News, Rivalry Renewed: Lanigan & Richards Set To Face Off In 2015 As Richards Returns To Full-Time World of Outlaws Competition Who among us, when not dreaming of being a driving champion, hasnt dreamt about owning a race track? From 1951 all the way until 1971, some of the best NASCAR races happened here. Safety of jockeys on 'heavy' track was of paramount importance, stewards said. Chelmsford - Abandoned due to a frozen track. It's definitely a great place for a Saturday night hangout with family and friends, so it had to make our list! This next track was in the process of being built back in the mid to late '60s. My guess is early 1950s judging by the tow vehicles. After being abandoned, a part of it has been covered by a mall. It goes without saying that we have the most intricate and glorious racetracks in the whole wide world. Murder. The old grandstands still stand, with old sponsors painted on them. New Asheville Speedway, Asheville, N.C. Cup schedule 1962-71 (eight races). Buzz explains that when he opened the place, "the real estate tax was $900 per year. Adjacent to the French Broad River, New Asheville was a hotbed for regional racing after the Cup Series left town, but . 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. RELATED: 10 Awesome Race Tracks You'll Only Find In Florida. Lone Oak Speedway in Ozark, Alabama is a 1/5th (0.20) mile asphalt banked oval kart track thats currently inactive. The old Silver Spring Speedway is. Both sit back in a woods and since late summer 2006 Glen Ridge is facing towns people that forced a curfew and from what i'm hearing lately also want the track closed. No longer exists. Penn Yan Speedway - 1/3 mile dirt. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalrthCollins3.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/NorthRidge.jpg, Olive Bridge aka Onteara* No further information, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalidgeOnteara.jpg, Palmyra 1* - 1/4 mile dirt. Update: The Lone Oak Speedway was sold in 2016 for a sum of $90,000. It's an oval racetrack with 8 course and a quarter-mile length. So if youre looking for a private race track for your own driving pleasure, or youd like to restore the facility to full operating condition, the choice is yours. I mentioned this one in another thread a while back. 3/8 mile asphalt. No longer exists. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalSaranacLake.jpg, Schodack Center Speedbowl (aka: Ups and Downs) Schodack Center mile dirt oval (1955) located five miles from East Greenbush Speedbowl / closed by NYS Police as they raced on Sundays (violated blue law. The Middle Georgia Raceway was a half-mile paved track that opened in 1966, at the cost of $500,000. Some of the same crowd who raced at Brookfield back then raced here: Im pretty sure this is Victoria Speedway near Dunnsville NY. Ran in the '30s. This speedway would eventually come to host some of the most memorable races in NASCAR history. By 1973, it was all over. Yes, Fuji did well have a speedway track many years ago. I know you are reading this. My last visit to Fonda was like 16-17 years ago back when Compani was promoter. 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 Ran in the '50s. (Theres a whole sidebar about two girls who worked in the canning factory with some of the POWs. Last ran in 1954. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalSouthSeneca.jpg. The track is pretty much still there I think, but its used for go-karts today (called Ringwood Raceway). This place has not been run in quite a few years. For those that pass through the area the plaza can be seen from both Interstate 81 and Route 17 as they pass through the city. Track served double duty as baseball park and closed when repairs to outside wall became too costly. Display as a link instead, In recent years several NASCAR teams have tested at CMP in preparation for their road course events. Ran in the '40s and '50s. This old school racetrack is located in Gunnville Road, Lancaster. Mettowee - Located on Route 22, just east of North Granville, NY. Ran in the '50s under the Adirondack Stock Car Club sanction. The concession building includes a full service kitchen, walk in cooler, service counters, and a box office for ticket sales. Ironically, probably the best race the circuit ever saw. Ran 2 months in 1974 on Sunday afternoons. Track completely gone. 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. Smyrna* - Located between Smyrna and Sherburne, NY. really cool to look at. The tickets for the events dont dig your pockets deep and the food is reasonably priced too. This was a Friday night stop for Shangri-la, Chemung and Five Mile Point stock car regulars. I believe Kirkwood closed somewhere in the late 1940s. A residential area sits on most of what was left of the track and very little, if anything, remains of it. Upload or insert images from URL. Food and beverages are affordable and good too. Weve found tracks across the country from as low as $89,000 to around $10 million, ranging from a drag strip, to paved and dirt ovals, to a road course. It'sa nostalgic home car race track with breathtaking action that everyone needs to experience at least once in their lifetime! Terraserver photos from the '90's, and then struggling with the often - too - Since then, it has been in limbo, though plans are in full swing to yet again open it for racing under new ownership. Modern Era Defunct 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. Some people living in this small town for years are not even aware this is here. Among those held captive were 200 members of Field Marshall Erwin Rommels Afrika Korps. That closed in what? If North Ridge is off the Sweet Road Bob has a picture of it Moondog, do you know where the museum is? Virginiawoman discovers snake inside bag of popcorn at grocery store. Naas - Abandoned due to a frozen track. After 2004, it lay abandoned with dirt piles to prevent unauthorized racing till it was bought for commercial development in 2015. In oval racing, you of course only turn one direction. Glen Ridge is almost a mirror image of North Ridge. Well heres your chance. Just what we need another Casino. Grahamsville Special events in the '50s. NHRA, Whelen Modifieds, Rat rods & Hot Rods, Custom Car Shows. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HallooSpeedway.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halg/watertown.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Haleway1948or9.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halg/WestPerth.jpg, West Seneca Speedway - West Seneca, NY - 1/4 mile dirt oval, ran in the 50's **NEW**, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/WestSeneca.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halitesbeach-1.jpg. A dirt half-mile northeast of Chelmsford, Mass. Dirt Track Auto Racing Fan Apparel and Souvenirs, Formula 1 Racing Fan Patches, I founded GearHeads.org and then built and ran AutoWise.com until selling it to Lola Digital Media in 2020. I was given the opportunity to talk to Mikes dad, and pick his brain about it. Ffos Las - Abandoned due to a lack of hot and cold water in the stables due to frozen pipes. Track completely gone. The last win on it was by Richard Petty and this was also the place where Louise Smith became NASCAR's first female driver. The stadium section, start/finish straight and a small chunk of the first straight remained. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Haling/palmyra.jpg. There is currently heavy logging and excavation happening within 100 feet of where this track sits. by KyleBrinkmannRacing in KyleBrinkmanRacing, a racer from Elkhorn, WI, What a year as we transition onto dirt racing! Exeter - Abandoned due to a frozen track. Closed in 1980 when vandals broke into the track, took laps with a car, injured themselves and successfully sued the owners. 1/2 and 1/5 mile. We thank Governor Cuomo for the. 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. Abandoned Rails of New York NY. It became an aircraft factory in the second world war and never reopened for racing after that. recent Google Earth photos, I happened upon the Historic Aerials site, which Shangri-la Speedway was built after WW2 and filled the void Campville left after it closed sometime in the 1940s. I remember going there once, it was a nice place it rained on and off all day but they did a good job to get the show in. Looks like theyre gone now? Asking price is $650,000 for the drag strip, including the OutPost bar/grill/restaurant, a three bedroom brick ranch house, 40 x 60 shop building, all rolling stock, and all equipment to conduct race events including the timing system, as well as all the current equipment used in the operation of the bar/grill/restaurant on about 20 acres of land. Benning Race Track. pretty much a complete offering of such photos. February 7, 2007 in General Discussion, Addison Hill Raceway - Tuscarora, NY *NEW* IMAGE VERIFIED, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalAddisonHill.jpg. Anyone interested in a little NY State Racing history and education can help themselves here at this link. Today, it sits abandoned in the woods, diminishing with each passing year. We love talking about vintage cars and once-great models that are now all but forgotten. mile dirt oval (6/01/1952), then a mile paved oval (6/08/1952 c.1953), http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halg/coxsackie.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halng/CubaLake.jpg. The original iteration of the Red Bull Ring, the Osterreichring, was a fearsome challenge for Formula 1 drivers that last saw a Grand Prix in 1987. The first facility well be looking at has a fascinating but somewhat convoluted history. There use to be a few motorcycle race tracks in the Western New York area. Ran from '53 - '57. New York Asphalt Tracks Adirondack International Speedway - New Bremen, NY Airborne International Raceway - Pittsburgh, NY Chemung Speedrome - Chemung, NY Dunn Tire Raceway Park - Buffalo, NY Holland International Speedway - Holland, NY Oswego Speedway - Oswego, NY Riverhead Raceway - Riverhead, NY Spencer Speedway - Williamson, NY The current ones that are there were put in when Ric Lucia took over. I know the track that's pictured, however I believe it is a private track builit for training horses. From what. Media member since 1989 TV camera operator for various motorsports broadcasts. By There is a ball field built by the Moose Club. The Budh International Circuit is not technically abandoned as it does hold the odd race. I remember it being built and it was open for a short time in the 1980s. Jimmie's OldTime Site Maybe Bob, Zach or someone else whos more adept at Google Earth than I am should be able to find these for better images if theyre available. It closed in the late 60s. I highly recommend that everyone wanting to see it, do it soon. I've not been able to determine if any auto racing events were held on horse racing track that was on the property. Last ran in 1951. I don't remember there being so many trees surrounding it, although this was probably 15 years or more when I did so. One day while doing some satellite searching about 30 years later, I finally found it. 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). No longer exists. abandoned race tracks for sale. Instead, most of the buildings have been both vandalized . by ScottKo in RacingIn News, Bay Area Modifieds bringing IMCA Racing back to Emerald Coast The track was forced to cease operation shortly after. I was trying to decide if the next two tracks should be included in this list. by ScottKo in RacingIn News, Fans of Fast Name Their Favorite Track of 2014 http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halnewwaterloo.jpg. Albion - Still researching this one. The Best Family SUV: 20 Picks Across 20 years, 10 Best Steering Wheel Covers [Buying Guide], Copyright 2022 Autowise. But nothing international since the last Grand Prix in 2013. Since then, small-time races have been hosted, but they have been few and far between. Abandoned Strip Mall - Abandoned. Windy Hollow Drag Strip, unlike similar named Windy Hollow Speedway, is no longer in operation. I believe it was the old Tri-County Fairgrounds but I have no idea where that was either. Brushcreek Motorsports Complex in Peeble, OH is currently active but for sale, and hosts racing every Saturday night. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halacing/Akron.jpg. It was abandoned back in 2008, having initially been open since the late 1960s. 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. They have Big Block modified competing against each other in Super Dirt car series and Mr Dirt car series. It was put up for auction in 2007 and soon revived. 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. She loves riding her suv, reading, and watching movies/TV. No longer exists. It was the original home of the Messenger Stakes, part of . It was one of the most deadly tracks the world has ever seen and did claim the lives of several drivers. The track was an early URC sprint car stop when the organization was first getting going. 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. Manchin's $433 billion reconciliation bill could be costly to West Virginia, some residents worry. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halng/Victoria.jpg. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halng/Angelica.jpg, Arkwright - aka Vans. Browns Mills. Check out our list and spend a weekend there with family and friends! The following race tracks in New York were found. Clear editor. I am about 90% sure that this track was being built in Donnelly's face to spite him and nothing more. The treasure is a 70-foot racing yacht that cost at least $8 million. In addition to the track and grandstands, included also are a concession stand, souvenir stand, playground, and pit garage. Arlington Two wheels or four, I'm all in. 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. Roosevelt Raceway was a race track located just outside the village of Westbury on Long Island, New York.Initially created as a venue for motor racing, it was converted to a -mile harness racing facility (the actual circumference was 100 feet shorter). 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. 1/2 mile banked dirt. This track was in the process of being built back in the late '70s and very early '80s by former race promoter Dominic Tantallo, who reopened Canandaigua Speedway in 1972. You can even drive your own cars around the actual race circuit as long as you are careful! 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