Looks like theyre gone now? http://terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?t=1∓z=18&w=1. Tioga - aka Shangri La - Owego, NY. Here is 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. 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 track was on the south side of Garner Road between the junctions with Sheer Road and Pond Hollow Road. 2 tracks here, a 1/4 mile and 1/2 mile dirt. A Lola Digital Media Company. The track closed in 1996 and has seen no use since then, falling into a worse state as each year passes. After years of relying on the old USGS Sadly, the Jackson International Speedway isn't one of them. After 2004, it lay abandoned with dirt piles to prevent unauthorized racing till it was bought for commercial development in 2015. The work of famed track designer, Alan Wilson, the Carolina Motorsports Park road course opened in 1999 and expanded its facilities and services to include a 200 ft. diameter skid pad, registration/office building, timing tower with meeting and classroom space, race fuel station, and open air garage. 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. This is all good stuff to know. I mentioned this one in another thread a while back. YET. Hannibal Speedway was up in Oswego County but didnt last long. 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. After being abandoned, a part of it has been covered by a mall. A renowned short track, the I-70 Speedway saw some great names in racing test their mettle on it since its inception in 1969. Without them of course, motorsport would simply not take place. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halacing/Tioga.jpg, Twin Valley Speedway - Chenango Forks, NY. DEAD RACE TRACKS The first facility well be looking at has a fascinating but somewhat convoluted history. It is a 0.625 miles long oval auto race track opened in 1857. And is there anything on that property now? You will NOT be disappointed. Operated from 1970 through 1973. The last win on it was by Richard Petty and this was also the place where Louise Smith became NASCAR's first female driver. Bill races 358's weekly at Ransomville now. Enoch was inspired by stock car races, which he had attended in 1945. 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. Shangri-la Speedway was built after WW2 and filled the void Campville left after it closed sometime in the 1940s. Location: Grant Ave, Elbridge, New York - USA. Grahamsville Ran form Memorial Day of 1950 through Labor Day of 1955. They were purchased sometime in the 50s after Sidney closed. Just five F1 races were held here before it became too dangerous for the sport and its ever-faster cars. Ran for 3 years in the 50's. Another fast and insane race track, Rouen-Les-Essarts does not have anything really left of it. It was in back of where the Moose Club is. But nothing international since the last Grand Prix in 2013. Arlington http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halng/Angelica.jpg, Arkwright - aka Vans. By 2000, the Kentucky Speedway opened and the Louisville Motor Speedway was abandoned for a bit before being completely demolished. One thing about the track is that if you we're unlucky enough to get over the high 3rd turn wall you would go down a big ravine. Looking to explore some abandoned places in New York? Still had the covered grandstand and everything. Opened as a 1/4 Mile Dirt Oval on 06/10/1938 operating through 10/10/1939. Ran 2 months in 1974 on Sunday afternoons. Bowie Race Track. Whether you are a racer or a fanatic, weve got you covered! In front of a crowd of 7,500 spectators, Petty hit a top speed of 82.023 miles per hour. Dirt ovals (brown dots on the map) are the most widely available. http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ny/county/alleoRacingHome.htm. I-70 Speedway has had an interesting history. It was also a rather dangerous one and ended up taking the lives of 19 drivers. Browns Mills. Dirt Modified Racing _ Midget Racing _ Sprint Car Racing. Some of the same crowd who raced at Brookfield back then raced here: Im pretty sure this is Victoria Speedway near Dunnsville NY. Spencer Speedway In New York Is For Sale, Fully Functional, And A Definite Good Time. Ran 50's through '63 or '64, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halg/Arkwright.jpg. It is a 0.625 miles long oval auto race track opened in 1857. Ran until 1959. This is the race track the pioneered the use of foam blocks and made crashes less risky. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halacing/Akron.jpg. Yes, Fuji did well have a speedway track many years ago. 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. New York has some of the best race tracks for professionals and fans alike. There is also the North Ridge Speedway in Argyle, NY. Paste as plain text instead, Last ran 1987. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Haling/CircleK.jpg, Clearview Speedway (aka: Clearview Thrillway), South Westerlo/ located 25 miles SW of Albany on Rt 32/ 1/3 mile dirt oval (1949 c.1953), Columbian Raceway, Mohawk mile dirt oval (1950s) / The track was located at Orendorf Corners on Rt 28 just south of Mohawk. Ffos Las - Abandoned due to a lack of hot and cold water in the stables due to frozen pipes. Othershave not done that. Monza is fabled as the cathedral of speed, but it was even faster many years ago thanks to its banked curves. 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. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halnewwaterloo.jpg. by KyleBrinkmannRacing in KyleBrinkmanRacing, a racer from Elkhorn, WI, Top Tips For Online Race Track Promotion Have to love the rumors right? More info here at http://www.whowon.com/Results.asp?TrackID=;StoryID=168917, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/PennyRoyal.jpg. Circle K Speedway, down near the border with PA along the western part of the Southern Tier near Whitesville. However, that was just a debut that set an optimistic mood. The museum is on Liberty Street on the second floor of the Civic Center in Sidney. Top 10: The Best Bell Helmets To Suit All Your Riding Needs! 1/2 mile dirt. Track served double duty as baseball park and closed when repairs to outside wall became too costly, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Haling/Corning.jpg, Coxsackie - Coxsackie, NY. Among those held captive were 200 members of Field Marshall Erwin Rommels Afrika Korps. 3/8 mile asphalt. http://terraserver.homeadvisor.msn.com/imaY=23266&W=1. Originally a horse tracker, it is one of the oldest dirt tracks of the US and has been organizing automobile races since 1919. 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. It has been abandonedever since. The Phoenix Trotting Park was closed just one year later, in 1966. The highway in the photo goes through the middle of where the track rested. It goes without saying that we have the most intricate and glorious racetracks in the whole wide world. Hemlock Fairgrounds - Hemlock, NY. Crystal Palace was a track in London, that has long since been disused even if reminders of its former purpose still remain. Grand Nationals were held here in the 50s and 60s, but by 1969, NASCAR pulled out of this track. Sidney's grandstand bleachers are the same bleachers that now sit in Fondas fourth turn. 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. They have stock car racing, Orange crush, live music, concerts and more. Just bring loads of cash, some earplugs and beware of restrooms! You cannot paste images directly. I'll try to give him a call to see if he remembers exactly where. Though it is a small track, but it gives you an original big-time vibe with the genuine stock car racing and real NASCAR races. What did you expect? I will share this abandoned dirt oval I found near the area I was in earlier, Latrobe, PA. 2/8 mile dirt. Since then, there has been an eerie silence on and around it, usually related to abandonment. I was given the opportunity to talk to Mikes dad, and pick his brain about it. Take a look. While there is a jogging track for NASCAR buffs to visit, most of it is covered in overgrowth. Palmyra 2* - 1/2 mile dirt. The Meccah of North American racers, this auto race track is located at the South of the Seneca Lake, Watkins Glen in NY. Today it hosts an industrial park. He is also penning pop culture, lifestyle and all things rich for TheRichest. The big daddy of the lot, the Nazareth Speedway remained in operation for nearly a century beginning 1910 and closing its doors in 2004. Ran as late as 1953 where Dutch Hoag was track champ. Circle K - aka Whitesville. Many tracks have been abandoned or left to second-tier status. Search by: City, State, Track Name, Track Type, or Track Surface and click on Search. Track closed in 2005 because of its mining value. It held F1 races from 2005 to 2011 and had a fearsome reputation thanks to its awe-inspiring turn 8. Reims was one of the most fearsome Grand Prix circuits of the 20th century, its simple and fast nature led to many average race records being broken throughout its history. 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. </p> Deception. It hosted 11 races from 1950 to 1966. http://www.historicnws.co, I have not seen these tracks mentioned. At one time, it was the world's fastest -mile racetrack. Negotiations began in 2017 with a deal being finalized in early 2018. 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. Kirkwood was owned by a brother of Five Mile Point founder Irv Heath. The picture of Palmyra is the track at the fairgrounds, which is still in existence. Lets see if its luck changes. 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! Its stuck in a time warp, with the old signs from the 2013 race still above the garage doors to this day. Its in human nature to always look and move forward. Ran for 6 years in the '50s. Sandy Creek*- aka North Country Speedway - 1/2 mile dirt. I've been there before and looked over the track. It was shortened, and whats left is still in existence today. seemingly don't have lives, think the aerial photos of race track sites are Ran from 1908 to 1947. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalshenTriOval.jpg. B. Bandera Downs. Do wear sneakers as there will be lots of mud. This racing track is located in West Lebanon in New York. This speedway would eventually come to host some of the most memorable races in NASCAR history. No longer exists. I decided to include them because they both fit in with the feeling of this list. And way, waaaaaaaaaaay back when, my grandfather once told me he used to go to the big car races as a kid in the 1920s at the Binghamton Fairgrounds which is where the Binghamton Plaza is today on State Street near downtown. Then in 1944 1945, the track served as a Prisoners of War (P.O.W.) Join us as we explore 15 of the greatest NASCAR race tracks that once made history but today lay abandoned and forgotten. Neither one ever held an event but were in the process of being built specifically to BE race tracks, and both were unsucessful attempts. OK, now follow this carefully: the track reopened for racing in 1946 with a new 1/2 mile dirt oval surrounding the existing 1/4 mile dirt track until 1953, when just the 1/4 mile was paved while the 1/2 mile remained a dirt oval. Asking price is $399,000. Here is a list of New York race tracks..Dont see a track listed here? All you need is confidence. (See MoonDogSpots description. This racetrack is located in Middletown, NY. Today, they lay abandoned and forgotten. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalRacing/BATH.jpg. Eerie. That is of the fairgrounds, which presently exists. For a while, the grandstands were torn down but the track remained. To get to arneys mt. Track looks good tho - they're running from bottom to the top. 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. The north turns were against the railroad tracks. It's stuck in a time warp, with the old signs from the 2013 race still above the garage doors to this day. Soon after tracks were added in Saratoga (1941) and Buffalo (1942) over the years harness tracks were added in . 10 Awesome Race Tracks You'll Only Find In New York, 10 Awesome Race Tracks You'll Only Find In Florida, 10 Race Tracks That Are Notoriously Dangerous, 10 Awesome Rally Tracks That Are Open To The Public, 10 Car Models That Chevrolet No Longer Makes. The track was forced to cease operation shortly after. Evergreen Speedway (Now New Bedford Airport) Fall River Speedway. Pennsylvania Race Track Listing, Directory of Oval Tracks & Drag Strips - RacingIn.com The following race tracks in Pennsylvania were found. By The old Silver Spring Speedway is. As time moves forward, we leave a lot behind. Knowing the area fairly well, the Moose Club sits on the right as you head east on 31, just after where 21 branches off to the north, correct? 1/2 and 1/5 mile. Update: The Speedway has been sold! Rock and Roll - Frewsburg, NY. It's visible if you're driving on Route 17 toward Owego. The race track opened its doors in October 1965. Burden Lake Speedway - Averill Park, NY. 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. James Dannigan, who was originally from New York and was the track's main investor, had hoped that $3 million would be enough for construction of the race track. If you havent seen it, look up Arnoux vs Villeneuve Dijon 1979 on YouTube. Legion Speedway - Ebenezer, NY Known event ran on 10/6/35 Track completely gone. There use to be one in Niagara County, somewhere in the Lockport area. by KyleBrinkmannRacing in KyleBrinkmanRacing, a racer from Elkhorn, WI, What a year as we transition onto dirt racing! http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalAshlandPark.jpg. 1/2 mile dirt. My last visit to Fonda was like 16-17 years ago back when Compani was promoter. The 67,000-seatracetrack opened to packed houses in 1999 and hosted both NASCAR auto racesandhorse races. Then in 1972 the 1/2 mile track was also paved. Naas - Abandoned due to a frozen track. I know someone who used to go to the races there way back then. There is currently heavy logging and excavation happening within 100 feet of where this track sits. Murder. A smaller track is supposed to be opened there again in 2020. Jan 25, 2008. Ran in Early '60s. Map of the Abandoned Rails of New York. Asking price is $1,400,000. NEXT:10 Of The Scariest Rally Roads Ever. The track . Ran in the '50s. 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). While no asking price has been published, its estimated to be between $10,000,000 and $20.000,000. The Budh International Circuit is not technically abandoned as it does hold the odd race. Red Bull now owns the shortened, modern track and it now hosts the Austrian Grand Prix again, F1 having returned in 2014. always trying to use the message boards, whose URL links often dry up. The old grandstands still stand, with old sponsors painted on them. Naples Track completely gone. The Riverside Int'l Raceway became a part of motorsport in 1957 and was considered one of the finest race car tracks on this side of the world. Drum* - Allentown, NY. You'd be amazed how old race tracks stick out like sore thumbs on a satellite image, I don't believe you can see any of it. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halng/Lowville.jpg. The preserve features 12 miles of marked hiking trails. Clear editor. really cool to look at. South Seneca* - Ovid, NY. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/BurdenLake.jpg. Both Campville and Kirkwood featured sprint cars (big cars) back in the day. Asphalt 1/4 mile. This is easier on you than Pine Bowl* - Albany, NY. Located in Burlington, IA, 34 raceway is a 3/8ths mile semi-banked clay oval built in 1956. You can post now and register later. 20 Abandoned At Sunset New York State: Central. 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. Also, there was a junk yard there, which I do not believe was there when the track was. I founded GearHeads.org and then built and ran AutoWise.com until selling it to Lola Digital Media in 2020. Built in 1997 North Star Speedway is a 1/4 mile paved asphalt oval situated on 15 acres. It was used to dump vehicles affected by Hurricane Harvey and could be developed residentially soon. The track is pretty much still there I think, but its used for go-karts today (called Ringwood Raceway). But cars are not the only thing that gets forgotten with time. New Asheville Speedway, Asheville, N.C. Cup schedule 1962-71 (eight races). 1/3 mile dirt. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalrsportsPark.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halg/LaFayette.jpg. by ScottKo in RacingIn News, Bay Area Modifieds bringing IMCA Racing back to Emerald Coast I don't remember there being so many trees surrounding it, although this was probably 15 years or more when I did so. If you buy the place youll have to remember all that. Explore an abandoned 19th century cemetery, a unique racetrack and beautiful old growth forests at the Hyuck Preserve in Rensselaerville. Real stars are Kings Smashem and World of outlaws. Let's take a look at 20 abandoned racetracks NASCAR wants us to forget about. The Abandoned ALCO Factory Schenectady, New York NY The Attica Branch Batavia to Attica, NY NY | NYC The Auburn Branch Sayre, PA to North Fair Haven NY, PA | CR, LV, NY&OM Avon to Mount Morris, NY NY | ERR, R&GV Batavia to Avon, NY NY | CR, EL, ERR Batavia to Leroy, NY NY | LV The Bath & Hammondsport Railroad . A small creek ran over the track surface and drivers raced through it! It was a fun track to race at. And are there any pictures of the most beloved Canandaigua Speedland, before they shortened it? 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. by ScottKo in RacingIn News, Fans of Fast Name Their Favorite Track of 2014 I remember it being built and it was open for a short time in the 1980s. All rights reserved. Included in the purchase on the 54 acre parcel are two large sets of bleachers, two permanent buildings (one is a two story unit on the General Admission side for concessions, VIP Suites, and rest rooms and the other a concession stand with rest rooms in the pit area also used for driver registration, a Daktronics 5 Position Score Board, and AMB Transponder timing and scoring loop already installed under the track. Plus, there is an infield tower much like Fonda used to have and again you can't see anything in this picture but you should be able to. The Korean International Circuit was an interesting layout and it certainly had its challenges. Lime Rock Park. RELATED: 10 Awesome Race Tracks You'll Only Find In Florida. 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. This track opened in 1966, but the owners could not keep up with the high maintenance costs. I'll find out the locations of the other tracks if it kills me. 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. Victoria* - Duanesburg, NY. RELATED: 10 Awesome Rally Tracks That Are Open To The Public. No longer exists. Motorsport has given us some epic battles, epic cars, and seen incredible drivers race into our hearts. Abandoned Places In New York 1. A residential area sits on most of what was left of the track and very little, if anything, remains of it. Paul Newman once rented it too. 1/2 mile dirt. How the heck did you find it? http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/SandyCreek.jpg, Sharon Raceway (Sharon Springs NY) was located on Stone House Road: *NEW*, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halcing/Sharon.jpg, http://www.geocities.com/racing20us2/sharonspeedway.html, Satans Bowl of Death* - Busti, NY. BobMiller, Saint Lawrence Valley Speedway, Canton dirt oval (1951)- Bill Wimble started his driving career here. The discovery of the track, and Mike stepping forward with the news that he has a direct tie with it all came about simultaneously with my divorce, so I was forced to put it on the back burner. I highly recommend that everyone wanting to see it, do it soon. Here Are 20 Photos Of Abandoned Race Tracks Nobody Dares To Use. 1/3 mile dirt. I remember running against Dave Camara, who pretty much started his racing career at North Ridge. Sebastian Vettel won all three races held at the circuit. Beulah Park racetrack. Track had a lot of potential. Track completely gone. After 15 years the owners have decided to retire. 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. And the bathrooms are clean, too! http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halng/Hannibal.jpg. The rest was left for the forest to swallow up, as a new infield circuit took center stage. The Hockenheim circuit in Germany featured huge straights before a big remodel in the early 2000s completely changed the circuit. Lost Speedways: With Dale Earnhardt Jr., Matthew Dillner. Organisers may look to stage racing . Some like the Nrburgring, Silverstone, Le Mans, and Indianapolis have become the stuff of legend and been written into folklore. I've not been able to determine if any auto racing events were held on horse racing track that was on the property. The Best Family SUV: 20 Picks Across 20 years, 10 Best Steering Wheel Covers [Buying Guide], Copyright 2022 Autowise. Update: The Lone Oak Speedway was sold in 2016 for a sum of $90,000. "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. Asking price is $89,000. It's a great racing facility to kill some time on a Friday night with a heavy dose of thrill and beer. Closed in 1980 when vandals broke into the track, took laps with a car, injured themselves and successfully sued the owners. But nothing international since the last Grand Prix in 2013. Last ran in 1951. Built by Kenny Shoemaker. No, not the football team. In some cases, these tracks have been essentially lost to the racing community for 50+ years. Valencia held Formula 1 races from 2008 up to 2012, and it was never really able to capture fans' imaginations. 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. Brushcreek Motorsports Complex Its last F1 race was in 2013. Rd.Drive down road until you start going uphill.Turn at streets on your left and they might lead you up the mount. Virginiawoman discovers snake inside bag of popcorn at grocery store. 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 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. 1/4 mile dirt. Today, it sits abandoned in the woods, diminishing with each passing year. Opening day crowd of 6,000. Ran in the '30s. Birmingham International Raceway. 409. 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