Windy Hollow Drag Strip, unlike similar named Windy Hollow Speedway, is no longer in operation. When Joe Littlejohn attended the preliminary NASCAR meetings, he also decided to turn his horse racing track into a car racing one. Bill races 358's weekly at Ransomville now. Monza is fabled as the cathedral of speed, but it was even faster many years ago thanks to its banked curves. Ran roadsters in the '50s. Castle Hill Speedway - (Bronx) 1/4 Mile Paved Oval. Update: The Lone Oak Speedway was sold in 2016 for a sum of $90,000. She is usually found building her Nana's old Maruti 800, or reading something when she is doing nothing. Here Are 20 Photos Of Abandoned Race Tracks Nobody Dares To Use. Mettowee - Located on Route 22, just east of North Granville, NY. Ran in the '40s and '50s. Last ran in 1956. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halcing/Smyrna.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Haluthcolumbia.jpg. Check out 38 of my favorite abandoned locations throughout the state. This is the race track the pioneered the use of foam blocks and made crashes less risky. It would be good to reach early to get a spot since parking facility is terrible. No longer exists. 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! It has not hosted race since 2011, and today is effectively a second-hand car dealership with a large test track. Othershave not done that. After being abandoned, a part of it has been covered by a mall. Take these 15 NASCAR race tracks for example. Magic Millions Saturday race day postponed due to downpour on the Gold Coast. Jan 25, 2008. </p> Deception. Medha Karn is an all cars and trucks fanatic. Ran for 3 years in the 50's. 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. 1/2 mile dirt. I believe Kirkwood closed somewhere in the late 1940s. 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. One of them is an aerial photo taken from across Townline Rd., and showing midgets in the infield. Without them of course, motorsport would simply not take place. Spencer Speedway In New York Is For Sale, Fully Functional, And A Definite Good Time. Abandoned 1950's Race Track Found in The Woods. They have Big Block modified competing against each other in Super Dirt car series and Mr Dirt car series. The grandstands demolished some years ago. The tickets for the events dont dig your pockets deep and the food is reasonably priced too. Rhinebeck. 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. Peekskill Lone Oak Speedway in Ozark, Alabama is a 1/5th (0.20) mile asphalt banked oval kart track thats currently inactive. Rock and Roll - Frewsburg, NY. Asking price is $89,000. 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. Oh, that is too cool!!! Arun Singh Pundir has been a longtime media crackerjack and worked most of his life in sales and marketing. The tracks are well maintained and pretty fast too. 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. Do wear sneakers as there will be lots of mud. 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. YET. And honestly, its quite a task to pick just 10 of them, but we will try to do justice with our readers and pick those which are great from multiple perspectives and located exclusively in New York. Apart from the dirt, everything is super fun. Located in Surrey, England, it was closed in World War II and was also one of the world's first airfields. Riverhead Raceway is located in Riverhead, New York. Built by Woodhull regular Don Kio: http://terraserver.microsoft.com/image.aspmp;z=18&w=1. I have been told NASCAR had a "big car" race there in the '50s. Here Are 20 Photos Of Abandoned Race Tracks Nobody Dares To Use. 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. 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. . The last race run there was won by Bill Torrisi in 1959. The asphalt track used to be a dirt race track before 1955. As time moves forward, we leave a lot behind. 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. How the heck did you find it? But if I get a good day I would stop and look for any racing related stuff. 1/2 mile banked dirt. This place has not been run in quite a few years. I remember driving past it back in the 70s and it was overgrown with weeds, but the grandstands were still there. He lives with his wife, two rascally sons and is a car and motorcycle nut in his free time. No longer exists. Terraserver photos from the '90's, and then struggling with the often - too - Built by Kenny Shoemaker. Ithad beenabandoned for a long time before being repurposed by the public to holdevents and festivals. Lost Speedways: With Dale Earnhardt Jr., Matthew Dillner. But one thing they all did was to race on some incredible race circuits. It was abandoned back in 2008, having initially been open since the late 1960s. Have to love the rumors right? 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. Grand Nationals were held here in the 50s and 60s, but by 1969, NASCAR pulled out of this track. I mentioned this one in another thread a while back. The current ones that are there were put in when Ric Lucia took over. Top 10: The Best Bell Helmets To Suit All Your Riding Needs! Upload or insert images from URL. It opened in 1939 as a 1/4 mile dirt oval. Ran 50's through '63 or '64, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halg/Arkwright.jpg. http://terraserver.homeadvisor.msn.com/imaY=23266&W=1. Confidence Mina, Denise <p> In this "edge-of-your-seat" thriller and sequel to the Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine book club pick Conviction (The Los Angeles Times), Anna and Fin find themselves on another breathtaking chase across Europe--and another race to save their own lives. Explore # 105 Episode aired Jul 22, 2022 YOUR RATING Rate Wasaga Beach Speedway is located in Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada. Circle K Speedway, down near the border with PA along the western part of the Southern Tier near Whitesville. Ive always wanted to know. Naples Track completely gone. 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. 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 That closed in what? Ithica Motor Speedway - Known event ran 10/27/35, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halthicadryden.jpg. Real stars are Kings Smashem and World of outlaws. (Theres a whole sidebar about two girls who worked in the canning factory with some of the POWs. Organisers may look to stage racing . NEXT:10 Of The Scariest Rally Roads Ever. Now, those lost years are all-too-visible in the skeleton remains of the Motordome Speedway. I'll try to give him a call to see if he remembers exactly where. Kevin Harvick tested his Cup car there recently: BobMiller, The future of the track looks bright, however, with a restored track set to open in 2020. Ran until 1959. There are little, if any, signs of a track in either location today. They have stock car racing, Orange crush, live music, concerts and more. 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. They used to call it the Cayuga County Fair Speedway. You cannot paste images directly. The track . The Budh International Circuit is not technically abandoned as it does hold the odd race. Sebastian Vettel won all three races held at the circuit. 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. 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. In the 1970s, there was also a massive concert held there that the good people of Georgia were none too pleased about. Track was behind these. 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. Tickets are reasonably priced and the experience of small town dirt racing is incredible. The asking price is $1,500,000 but the owner is willing to assist with financing. What did you expect? The concession building includes a full service kitchen, walk in cooler, service counters, and a box office for ticket sales. Browns Mills. 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. 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. 1/2 mile dirt. Let's take a look at 20 abandoned racetracks NASCAR wants us to forget about. Other tracks were Rhinebeck and Stateline Speedways. Dutchess County Fairgrounds - aka Rhinebeck - 2 tracks, both dirt. This is easier on you than 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. Akron Motor Speedway* - Akron, NY. 13/15 Columbia Speedway, South Carolina via Twitter Its last F1 race was in 2013. It is a highly banked clay track speedway for racers with a quarter-mile long drag strip with bleachers for amateurs and trainers. Opening day crowd of 6,000. Some of the circuit still remains and a vast car and aircraft museum is on-site too. Granted, being creative doesn't always equal success, but it makes for an interesting experiencethe Southern folks always put on a great show. 1/2 mile dirt. Dirt ovals (brown dots on the map) are the most widely available. The property was purchased for a sum of $650,000. The track sits on 16 acres, has a new paved driveway, and oh, by the way, a two master bedroom house. In some cases, these tracks have been essentially lost Seneca Falls* - Seneca Falls, NY. That bit is owned by Toyota, whats left of the original is very much falling into disrepair. It opened in 1965 as a flat, one-mile oval, and despite some good racing, it fell into an audience shortage. Lets see if its luck changes. The track was on the south side of Garner Road between the junctions with Sheer Road and Pond Hollow Road. Still had the covered grandstand and everything. The highway in the photo goes through the middle of where the track rested. It's stuck in a time warp, with the old signs from the 2013 race still above the garage doors to this day. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. RELATED:10 Car Models That Chevrolet No Longer Makes. I remember it being built and it was open for a short time in the 1980s. 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. 62. 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. "There'd be thousands of them it's out of . Dale Earnhardt and Matthew Dillner tell the stories of speedways that have been forgotten, abandoned, and overtaken by nature. 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. A very, very long-winded name. http://www.historicnws.com/ Your previous content has been restored. the end 1990? Its not visible and it would be from this distance. In the office of the fairgrounds are a few old pictures of Speedland before it was shortened. A renowned short track, the I-70 Speedway saw some great names in racing test their mettle on it since its inception in 1969. Ran for 6 years in the '50s. Two wheels or four, I'm all in. Some of us old fart historians, who Here is Special events in the '50s. The Flatiron-based sports business has raised around $100 million thanks to its events and data RELATED:14 Things You Didn't Know About IndyCar (1 You Should Know). If I remember correctly, Tantallo died of natural causes while still excavating the track. In front of a crowd of 7,500 spectators, Petty hit a top speed of 82.023 miles per hour. They have stock car racing, Orange crush, live music, concerts and more. This could have been one. Update: The Lone Oak Speedway was sold in 2016 for a sum of $90,000. The course opened in 1999 and on weekdays the road course is used primarily for race team practice, car manufacturer testing, TV show and commercial filming as well as law enforcement training. After years of relying on the old USGS Without them of course, motorsport would simply not take place. Abandoned racetracks. Today, theres a Hilton hotel and commercial development on most of the hallowed tracks. Only the archive photos that exist of these tracks can remind us of what used to be. Abandoned Raceway. The track was forced to cease operation shortly after. Posted at May 21, 2021. 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. Track/ Made for legendscars. The treasure is a 70-foot racing yacht that cost at least $8 million. 1/4 mile dirt. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halnew/Hemlock.jpg, Hollywood Bowl aka: Route 66 Speedway Troy (Poestenkill) /located four miles south of Troy on SR 66- 1/3 mile dirt oval (c.1960-c.1963), http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalBowlRoute66.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalRacing/hunt.jpg. Track completely gone. Pasted as rich text. Operated from 1970 through 1973. IndyCar and NASCAR both raced at the track but it never really took off, low attendance a big problem for the circuit. 1/4 mile dirt. I know someone who used to go to the races there way back then. A small creek ran over the track surface and drivers raced through it! Do you remember any of these iconicrace tracks that madeNASCAR history? RETURN TO THE MAIN NEWS PAGE Saint Lawrence Valley Speedway, Canton dirt oval (1951)- Bill Wimble started his driving career here. They organize youth activities too on the top of professional and amateur races. Most of it though does not see racing use, not surprising given how dangerous it was. To get to arneys mt. 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). 1/2 mile dirt. We thank Governor Cuomo for the. I highly recommend that everyone wanting to see it, do it soon. That never happened, and the race never sold out. The Jackson International Speedway opened its doors in 1968 and had the fastest half-mile track on it. Penny Royal Speedway - Leon, NY located at the Firemans Fairgrounds, dirt oval (c.1949 late 50s) / now an Amish sawmill and farm. Freeport - 1/4 mile asphalt. 3. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/BurdenLake.jpg. It's definitely a great place for a Saturday night hangout with family and friends, so it had to make our list! Clear editor. 1/2 mile Tri Oval. 1/3 mile dirt. 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. Despite some annual events, most of the track is slowly being reclaimed by Mother Nature. This track also closed in the 60s. Ran 2 months in 1974 on Sunday afternoons. Then in 1944 1945, the track served as a Prisoners of War (P.O.W.) Buzz-a-Rama has been able to stay in business because Buzz and Dolores own the building. And that would have been Hoods junkyard, correct? That makes 2 tracks in Palmyra. 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. 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. <br /> <br /> Anna McDonald has made . Madoff associate parts with an Upper East Side apartment used to entertain clients. And are there any pictures of the most beloved Canandaigua Speedland, before they shortened it? Who among us, when not dreaming of being a driving champion, hasnt dreamt about owning a race track? The track was an early URC sprint car stop when the organization was first getting going. Roll a Bowl - aka Panama/Niobe - Niobe, NY. " Riverratcustoms April 5, 2020 at 3:17 am. AERIAL VIEWS OF RELATED:15 Rules Every NASCAR Employee Has To Follow. While no asking price has been published, its estimated to be between $10,000,000 and $20.000,000. Schatz ran a 14.2 his first lap in hot laps and the track slowed down from there. He has been finding Australia's lost tracks from tip-offs through his Facebook page as well as through visiting former speedways and via Google Maps. All Rights Reserved. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalRacing/BATH.jpg. Motorsport has given us some epic battles, epic cars, and seen incredible drivers race into our hearts. 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). Waterloo* - aka Maple Grove, Waterloo, NY. Brooklands was the first-ever oval circuit and first-ever purpose-built track. 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 Hockenheim circuit in Germany featured huge straights before a big remodel in the early 2000s completely changed the circuit. It has been abandonedever since. New York has some of the best race tracks for professionals and fans alike. Drone racing gives tech fans a league of their own. 409. While there is a jogging track for NASCAR buffs to visit, most of it is covered in overgrowth. It'sa nostalgic home car race track with breathtaking action that everyone needs to experience at least once in their lifetime! Opened in 1988, the Louisville Motor Speedway was a three-cornered track that did well in the beginning but later fell shortdue to the advancements that had been made on some of the other tracks. Ran in the '50s and '60s. Motorsport has given us some epic battles, epic cars, and seen incredible drivers race into our hearts. I believe it was the old Tri-County Fairgrounds but I have no idea where that was either. SRW Winternationals Weekend now a Qualifying race for ALL Classes! Asking price is $89,000. It's an oval racetrack with 8 course and a quarter-mile length. (See MoonDogSpots description. by ScottKo in Profile Tips For Users, Interest in Grassroots Racing Grows 40% in 2014 With Great Opportunities Ahead in 2015 EXPLORE MMC'S OFF-ROAD COURSE Explore over 300 acres in a variety of off-road vehicles in the Catskill Mountains. 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. 1/3 mile dirt. Then in 1972 the 1/2 mile track was also paved. *NEW*, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/TwinValley.jpg. If you look close, you can still see the remains of the grandstand, the tire wall going around turns 3 and 4, the light posts, and . If you just want to enjoy a dirt race or want to be with your family, this is the place. 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. Located in Burlington, IA, 34 raceway is a 3/8ths mile semi-banked clay oval built in 1956. Media member since 1989 TV camera operator for various motorsports broadcasts. These still exist and have been restored in recent years, even seeing occasional use during Valentino Rossis rally event at the track. Within a decade, the audience dipped, and the flag was never raised again at this Speedway after 1980. Niagara Fairgrounds - Lockport, NY - Known event ran on 9/3/34. Ironically, probably the best race the circuit ever saw. Ida Mae Speedway, Schodack mile dirt oval (c.1939 1941) ran jalopies/ was connected with the Ida Mae Diner on US Highway 9. Ashland Park - Warrensburg, NY. DEAD RACE TRACKS Families can opt for non-smoking bleachers, too. Camp during World War II. Richard Petty won four titles, while Bobby Allison won three. 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. The same thing happens to things and places. Pull that dusted bucket list of yours, be ready to check off the boxes, and lets drive straight into it. I tried looking for it on Terra Server but have had absolutely no luck, so it may be right. This speedway would eventually come to host some of the most memorable races in NASCAR history. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halng/Hannibal.jpg. A dirt half-mile northeast of Chelmsford, Mass. Ffos Las - Abandoned due to a lack of hot and cold water in the stables due to frozen pipes. Broadly speaking, there are three kinds of tracks available for kart racing. same goes for the picture of Bath racetrack. The stadium section, start/finish straight and a small chunk of the first straight remained. 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. Not that he has too much free time. Yes, Fuji did well have a speedway track many years ago. RELATED: 10 Awesome Race Tracks You'll Only Find In Florida. The following link proves the track was in the final stages of layout when the worked stopped. February 7, 2007 in General Discussion, Addison Hill Raceway - Tuscarora, NY *NEW* IMAGE VERIFIED, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalAddisonHill.jpg. His dream is to drive around the world; even if it takes more than eighty days. And it probably will. 1/3 mile dirt. Benning Race 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. Golden Cove Race Track. (No one ever did it, thank God.). The track is pretty popular for their exclusive stock car racing and special events. There is currently heavy logging and excavation happening within 100 feet of where this track sits. It was a challenge and a half for drivers, and some of the track is still there and in use. 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 . by ScottKo in Profile Tips For Users, SRW Winternationals Weekend now a Qualifying race for ALL Classes! 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. It was also a rather dangerous one and ended up taking the lives of 19 drivers. Your link has been automatically embedded. Many tracks have been abandoned or left to second-tier status. Sebastian Vettel won all three races held at the circuit. Kirkwood was owned by a brother of Five Mile Point founder Irv Heath. 20 Abandoned At Sunset New York State: Central. 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. This racing track is located in West Lebanon in New York. Some like the Nrburgring, Silverstone, Le Mans, and Indianapolis have become the stuff of legend and been written into folklore. 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. I decided to include them because they both fit in with the feeling of this list. Theft. [and some not so dead]. 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. 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. Sadly though, the circuit is no more and whats left of it is in a sorry state. There use to be a few motorcycle race tracks in the Western New York area. Much of the track though, is gone. The Phoenix Trotting Park was closed just one year later, in 1966. One only of this patch. Just five F1 races were held here before it became too dangerous for the sport and its ever-faster cars. Neither one ever held an event but were in the process of being built specifically to BE race tracks, and both were unsucessful attempts. The harness racing facility operated from September 2, 1940 until July 15, 1988. Ran in the '50s under the Adirondack Stock Car Club sanction. Hannibal* - Hannibal, NY. This place was financially unstable when it was running. But cars are not the only thing that gets forgotten with time. It hosted 11 races from 1950 to 1966. It was in back of where the Moose Club is. Here is a list of Pennsylvania race tracks.. Don't see a track listed here? 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. Search by: City, State, Track Name, Track Type, or Track Surface and click on Search. 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. The Brewerton Speedway is 1/3 mile long high banked oval racetrack shaped as a large D. It's located in Brewerton route number 11 in NY. 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