Bowie Race Track. 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 Ran until 1959. I am in Sidney 2-3 days a week f or work and dont remember seeing it. This track also closed in the 60s. A residential area sits on most of what was left of the track and very little, if anything, remains of it. 1/2 and 1/5 mile. The big daddy of the lot, the Nazareth Speedway remained in operation for nearly a century beginning 1910 and closing its doors in 2004. Its not visible and it would be from this distance. 1/3 mile dirt. No further information. Some of us old fart historians, who This is all good stuff to know. Track completely gone. Brushcreek Motorsports Complex in Peeble, OH is currently active but for sale, and hosts racing every Saturday night. B. Bandera Downs. If you just want to enjoy a dirt race or want to be with your family, this is the place. Who among us, when not dreaming of being a driving champion, hasnt dreamt about owning a race track? Ran in Early '60s. Track completely gone. In a world where many race tracks change hands every few years, having only two owners for nearly 60 years is unusual stability. EXPLORE MMC'S OFF-ROAD COURSE Explore over 300 acres in a variety of off-road vehicles in the Catskill Mountains. Schatz right behind him with 14.759. Campville: I'm not sure that's it. 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. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halg/edgewood2.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halcing/empire.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HaleCountyFair.jpg. With no American men around, the girl snuck two POWs theyd befriended out of camp for the night for a little fun. Jackson Sanatorium 42.56852, -77.68977 Photo Credit: abandonedonline.net History: Nathanial Bingham constructed the structure for the first time in 1854. No longer exists. Whether you're a high-profile racer or you just love watching races, you're going to love this track. by ScottKo in RacingIn News, Fans of Fast Name Their Favorite Track of 2014 The museum is on Liberty Street on the second floor of the Civic Center in Sidney. It would be good to reach early to get a spot since parking facility is terrible. Real stars are Kings Smashem and World of outlaws. We lose people along the way, move houses or cities, and leave memories behind. Beulah Park racetrack. Medha Karn is an all cars and trucks fanatic. Your link has been automatically embedded. However, according to multiple raceway sources, it's no longer operating as a race track. I know the track that's pictured, however I believe it is a private track builit for training horses. Smyrna* - Located between Smyrna and Sherburne, NY. Then on May 13, 1929, The New York Times reported that "Harry Wirth, dirt track automobile racing driver, was killed this afternoon when in view of hundreds of spectators he lost control of. Some people living in this small town for years are not even aware this is here. Not quite sure, but there's a faint outline of an oval track here outside of town: http://maps.yahoo.com/#tp=1&tt=fort%2086876&mag=2, Goodle Speedway, Little Falls 1/3 mile dirt oval (1953-1956), http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halhenhalfmile.jpg. I was given the opportunity to talk to Mikes dad, and pick his brain about it. The original Ransomville Speedway: http://terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?T=1&Y=23943&W=3. 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. Display as a link instead, The Flemington Speedway opened in 1910 and was known as the fastest 5/8 in the United States. Built by Woodhull regular Don Kio: http://terraserver.microsoft.com/image.aspmp;z=18&w=1. This next track was in the process of being built back in the mid to late '60s. Ive always wanted to know. Ffos Las - Abandoned due to a lack of hot and cold water in the stables due to frozen pipes. You will NOT be disappointed. Palmyra 2* - 1/2 mile dirt. 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. Within a decade, the audience dipped, and the flag was never raised again at this Speedway after 1980. Coon Road Speedway* - aka Sherman/Wesfield. Explore # 105 Episode aired Jul 22, 2022 YOUR RATING Rate Wasaga Beach Speedway is located in Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada. Track was behind these. Some 12,000 spectators came to the opening day and wagered more than $130,000. That's correct Bob.Billy Hoods old junkyard. But nothing international since the last Grand Prix in 2013. The tracks are still there, but no racing on them. Virginiawoman discovers snake inside bag of popcorn at grocery store. Rock and Roll - Frewsburg, NY. It was a fun track to race at. 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. Negotiations began in 2017 with a deal being finalized in early 2018. Special events in the '50s. It is highly doubtful that the above track will exist beyond the spring of 2008. Benning Race Track. Considering most old tracks vanish off the face of the earth, its fitting old Monza is still with us today. 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. DEAD RACE TRACKS 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. Join us as we explore 15 of the greatest NASCAR race tracks that once made history but today lay abandoned and forgotten. All rights reserved. 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. Probably not a good investment. Paste as plain text instead, Broadly speaking, there are three kinds of tracks available for kart racing. Built by Kenny Shoemaker. Lowville Fairgrounds* - Lowville, NY. There is also the North Ridge Speedway in Argyle, NY. Campville Speedway was a dirt track which was located between Endicott and Owego off Route 17c near what I think used to be an 84 Lumber yard near the Susquehanna River. 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. Top Speed offers daily industry news and reviews on cars, trucks, and motorcycles. After years of relying on the old USGS 5 thoughts on " Buy Your Own Race Track! The track sits on 16 acres, has a new paved driveway, and oh, by the way, a two master bedroom house. The stadium section, start/finish straight and a small chunk of the first straight remained. I've not been able to determine if any auto racing events were held on horse racing track that was on the property. Today, it sits abandoned in the woods, diminishing with each passing year. Buffalo Civic Arena - Former home to the Buffalo Bills. If you havent seen it, look up Arnoux vs Villeneuve Dijon 1979 on YouTube. Whether you are a racer or a fanatic, weve got you covered! 1/2 mile dirt. 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. Abandoned 1950's Race Track Found in The Woods. Safety of jockeys on 'heavy' track was of paramount importance, stewards said. It was one of the largest tracks in the world and even F1 raced there back in 1976, and as recently as the last decade albeit on a modern, safer and shorter version of the track. 2. Track had a lot of potential. It was put up for auction in 2007 and soon revived. 2,068. Motordome Speedway is an Abandoned Wonderland. Bath* - 1/2 mile dirt. 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. (Theres a whole sidebar about two girls who worked in the canning factory with some of the POWs. A smaller track is supposed to be opened there again in 2020. 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. 1/2 mile dirt. Brooklands was the first-ever oval circuit and first-ever purpose-built track. Ida Mae Speedway, Schodack mile dirt oval (c.1939 1941) ran jalopies/ was connected with the Ida Mae Diner on US Highway 9. really cool to look at. While there is a jogging track for NASCAR buffs to visit, most of it is covered in overgrowth. It opened in 1965 as a flat, one-mile oval, and despite some good racing, it fell into an audience shortage. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halcanandaigua.jpg, Civic Stadium in Buffalo was very popular in it's heyday. Asphalt 1/4 mile. How the heck did you find it? Check out 38 of my favorite abandoned locations throughout the state. Weekends are booked for auto and motorcycle races, track time events, and driver education. 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/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. The track was on the south side of Garner Road between the junctions with Sheer Road and Pond Hollow Road. Brushcreek Motorsports Complex A cheap hangout place with tons of fun things to do for everyone in the family. It was one of the most deadly tracks the world has ever seen and did claim the lives of several drivers. Still had the covered grandstand and everything. The grandstands demolished some years ago. Camp during World War II. The strip has recently been redone which has pumped up the quality several notches up. The Budh International Circuit is not technically abandoned as it does hold the odd race. Now, those lost years are all-too-visible in the skeleton remains of the Motordome Speedway. Here Are 20 Photos Of Abandoned Race Tracks Nobody Dares To Use. She is usually found building her Nana's old Maruti 800, or reading something when she is doing nothing. Neither one ever held an event but were in the process of being built specifically to BE race tracks, and both were unsucessful attempts. 1/3 mile dirt. Sandy Creek*- aka North Country Speedway - 1/2 mile dirt. It is 3.45 miles long with a whopping 11 twisty turns. . Food and beverages are affordable and good too. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halng/Victoria.jpg. A mobile home park occupies the property today. 15 Abandoned And Forgotten NASCAR Race Tracks, 14 Things You Didn't Know About IndyCar (1 You Should Know), 15 Fast Facts About The Indy 500 That Will Make You Want To Burn Rubber, 15 Rules Every NASCAR Employee Has To Follow, 15 Classic American Trucks That Will Cost You More Than $100,000. Much of the track though, is gone. The facility contains a 2.27-mile road course and a .7-mile karting track. Ran form Memorial Day of 1950 through Labor Day of 1955. I am about 90% sure that this track was being built in Donnelly's face to spite him and nothing more. Its a great place to be in the summer, watching races, events, demo derby and more. The Stateline Speedway is a 1/3 mile long oval-shaped racetrack located in Busti, NY. Whats left of it is in a run-down state, some of it now though having reverted to road usage. This abandoned race track in the woods has been abandoned for over 50 years. Famous for midget racing and World of Outlaws Sprint cars and. (This was the track built by the Fonda promoters at the time I believe.). 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. But, by 2018, the tracks were in bad condition and NASCAR pulled out. 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! Special events in the '50s. What did you expect? Take a look. Since then, there has been an eerie silence on and around it, usually related to abandonment. Without them of course, motorsport would simply not take place. More info here at http://www.whowon.com/Results.asp?TrackID=;StoryID=168917, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/PennyRoyal.jpg. He lives with his wife, two rascally sons and is a car and motorcycle nut in his free time. Akron Motor Speedway* - Akron, NY. Organisers may look to stage racing . 1/4 mile dirt. A renowned short track, the I-70 Speedway saw some great names in racing test their mettle on it since its inception in 1969. I believe I once heard that he may have paid the lawyers fees for the "locals" that wanted it closed. I remember running against Dave Camara, who pretty much started his racing career at North Ridge. Modern Era Defunct Your previous content has been restored. Maybe I'll head over to the museum one of these days and take a gander at some of the old pictures there. 1 Up to the end of October The Southern Tier had a number of sprint car teams way back then long before stock cars became popular. It's visible if you're driving on Route 17 toward Owego. The Boston Record wrote of its "palatial clubhouse" and "comfortable grandstand;" The New York Times deemed it "one of the largest and finest race tracks in the world." More than 35,000 racegoers were there to watch its inaugural race. Onteora South Seneca* - Ovid, NY. Both Campville and Kirkwood featured sprint cars (big cars) back in the day. seemingly don't have lives, think the aerial photos of race track sites are If I remember correctly, Tantallo died of natural causes while still excavating the track. Track completely gone. I have been wrecking cars for as long as I've been driving them, but I keep coming back for more. 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. Click here to tell us about it. Jimmie's OldTime Site by KyleBrinkmannRacing in KyleBrinkmanRacing, a racer from Elkhorn, WI, Top Tips For Online Race Track Promotion One such is the Montauk Cutoff, a railroad . Saranac Lake Speedway, Saranac Lake -1/2 mile oiled dirt oval (1958-1968)-the track was always a NASCAR sanctioned track. Then in 1983 the pavement was removed from both tracks and the facility operated as both a 1/2 mile and 1/4 mile dirt track once again. Old Mustangs For Sale. His dream is to drive around the world; even if it takes more than eighty days. The first drag strip in Indiana, first opened in 1956, is being offered for sale by the current (second) owners who wish to retire. But cars are not the only thing that gets forgotten with time. " Riverratcustoms April 5, 2020 at 3:17 am. Despite some annual events, most of the track is slowly being reclaimed by Mother Nature. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halnewwaterloo.jpg. Ran in the '50s and '60s. This racetrack is located in Middletown, NY. No longer exists. We thank Governor Cuomo for the. Check out our list and spend a weekend there with family and friends! This is the place to post abandoned racetracks, be it dirt or paved, oval or otherwise, nationally known or locally known. Location: Grant Ave, Elbridge, New York - USA. In the 1970s, there was also a massive concert held there that the good people of Georgia were none too pleased about. YET. By 1973, it was all over. 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 . http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalportStadium.jpg, Fort Covington Speedway in Fort Covington NY. Asking price is $399,000. Glen Ridge is almost a mirror image of North Ridge. 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. You can post now and register later. 1/3 mile asphalt. F1 did not return until the new, safer and shorter track was built in 1983. 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. Apart from the dirt, everything is super fun. It opened in 1939 as a 1/4 mile dirt oval. I was told the old Campville track was on the other side of the river by Route 17c. You need to add Victoria and Cairo to that list Dually noted and done Toby. I doubt there's any reminders of a track on the property though. Buzz explains that when he opened the place, "the real estate tax was $900 per year. There use to be a few motorcycle race tracks in the Western New York area. But nothing international since the last Grand Prix in 2013. All sorts of sports cars, sprint cars, classic cars compete here with heart-stopping drama in a number of challenges and events. Seneca Falls* - Seneca Falls, NY. It was the original home of the Messenger Stakes, part of . always trying to use the message boards, whose URL links often dry up. Sources: Yelp, Sporting News, Get Surrey, WTF1. Richfield Springs* - Richfield Springs, NY. Birmingham International Raceway. In some cases, these tracks have been essentially lost I believe Kirkwood closed somewhere in the late 1940s. Moondog.dont ask me how, but i think i found your campville, tell me if i got something here, http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTExNmIycG96678&mag=1. The Budh International Circuit is not technically abandoned as it does hold the odd race. Track looks good tho - they're running from bottom to the top. It's a great racing facility to kill some time on a Friday night with a heavy dose of thrill and beer. Lots of Southern Tier stock car regulars raced here. Valencia held Formula 1 races from 2008 up to 2012, and it was never really able to capture fans' imaginations. When Joe Littlejohn attended the preliminary NASCAR meetings, he also decided to turn his horse racing track into a car racing one. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalrsportsPark.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halg/LaFayette.jpg. My guess is early 1950s judging by the tow vehicles. Families can opt for non-smoking bleachers, too. Here is a list of New York race tracks..Dont see a track listed here? Goshen 1 mile dirt Tri Oval* - Goshen, NY. Asking price for the entire property combined is $850,000. 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. Dutchess County Fairgrounds - aka Rhinebeck - 2 tracks, both dirt. 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. Niagara Falls Convention Center - Niagara Falls, NY. The race track opened its doors in October 1965. They apparently have a little museum in town and they have pictures of the track and speedway memorabilia. That bit is owned by Toyota, whats left of the original is very much falling into disrepair. Located at the end of a runway at Douglas Airport, the neighbors complained about the noise of the racetrack. Dirt Track Auto Racing Fan Apparel and Souvenirs, Formula 1 Racing Fan Patches, The track is pretty popular for their exclusive stock car racing and special events. Paul Newman once rented it too. 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). 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? No longer exists. http://terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?t=1∓z=18&w=1. RETURN TO THE ALL LINKS PAGE. In oval racing, you of course only turn one direction. They organize youth activities too on the top of professional and amateur races. (See MoonDogSpots description. We need to talk as I want to get this done. They were purchased sometime in the 50s after Sidney closed. The Flatiron-based sports business has raised around $100 million thanks to its events and data My last visit to Fonda was like 16-17 years ago back when Compani was promoter. Given how long it has been since some of these tracks last saw a race, they have deetiolated almost beyond recognition. 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. Abandoned Strip Mall - Abandoned. 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. 62. Search by: City, State, Track Name, Track Type, or Track Surface and click on Search. Motorsport has given us some epic battles, epic cars, and seen incredible drivers race into our hearts. There is a ball field built by the Moose Club. One of them is an aerial photo taken from across Townline Rd., and showing midgets in the infield. 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. #63. arneys mount. It is a 0.625 miles long oval auto race track opened in 1857. Grahamsville According to some sources, the track has been dormant since 2012. This old school racetrack is located in Gunnville Road, Lancaster. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halng/Lowville.jpg. I've been there before and looked over the track. Just bring loads of cash, some earplugs and beware of restrooms! I have been told NASCAR had a "big car" race there in the '50s. Once they were in great demand, playing host to thousands of screaming fans and booming NASCAR race cars, and considered hallowed grounds of racing history. McKowns Grove Speedway (aka: Capital City Speedway), Guilderland (McKownville) mile dirt oval (c.1938 1942) located on US 20 just west of Albany. Albion - Still researching this one. Sidney's grandstand bleachers are the same bleachers that now sit in Fondas fourth turn. Asking price is $89,000. A relatively new facility, it first opened in 2001. Polo Grounds -Best known as a Baseball Stadium in New York City . Its stuck in a time warp, with the old signs from the 2013 race still above the garage doors to this day. More Recent View. It was difficult to find because it was on a country road, well off a main highway. IndyCar and NASCAR both raced at the track but it never really took off, low attendance a big problem for the circuit. Peekskill Take these 15 NASCAR race tracks for example. Let's take a look at 20 abandoned racetracks NASCAR wants us to forget about. The North Wilkesboro Speedway shares NASCARs birth year, 1949, and carried on hosting NASCAR events till it closed its doors to the public in 1996. Fortunes seem slightly better these days and it was perhaps the sight of the most epic battle F1 ever saw. Ithica Motor Speedway - Known event ran 10/27/35, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halthicadryden.jpg. Ive e-mailed the Sidney Historical Society to see exactly where the track was located but Ive yet to hear back from them. Operated from 1970 through 1973. 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. . I remember it being built and it was open for a short time in the 1980s. Billy Rafter finished third in that same, Not a New York track, but some interesting stuff about the North Wilkesburo (Nascar) track: You cannot paste images directly. It was in back of where the Moose Club is. No longer exists. This speedway would eventually come to host some of the most memorable races in NASCAR history. However, according to multiple raceway sources, its no longer operating as a race track. Its a go-to place for all the age-old fanatics, professional racers, young teens and everyone in between. Have to love the rumors right? Ran from '53 - '57. No longer exists. But one thing they all did was to race on some incredible race circuits. 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. It is a multi-track speedway with 1/8 mile long drag strip and a 5/8 mile long stock car track. 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. The Middle Georgia Raceway opened in 1966, with many of the racing biggies earning victories there. Glen Aubrey Raceway (located off Route 26 north of Endicott NY). Sadly though, the circuit is no more and whats left of it is in a sorry state. 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. 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. The property was purchased for a sum of $650,000. Madoff associate parts with an Upper East Side apartment used to entertain clients. Thank you. I'll find out the locations of the other tracks if it kills me. Ran sometime in the 1980s. "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. Ran from 1908 to 1947. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalshenTriOval.jpg. Two wheels or four, I'm all in. Rumors had it that CJ Richards had a good part to do with that track closing, it posed a threat to him and his car counts. Weird, given how drivers such as Hakkinen, Raikkonen, and Bottas all came from the country. Today, theres a Hilton hotel and commercial development on most of the hallowed tracks. The old grandstands still stand, with old sponsors painted on them. Pennsylvania Race Track Listing, Directory of Oval Tracks & Drag Strips - RacingIn.com The following race tracks in Pennsylvania were found. 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. 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. Ran in the '50s. He is also penning pop culture, lifestyle and all things rich for TheRichest. It also sits in quite an isolated area, so the chances of it reopening are virtually non-existent. 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