Chelmsford - Abandoned due to a frozen track. It hosted 11 races from 1950 to 1966. Now, those lost years are all-too-visible in the skeleton remains of the Motordome Speedway. It was difficult to find because it was on a country road, well off a main highway. We lose people along the way, move houses or cities, and leave memories behind. Looking to explore some abandoned places in New York? Negotiations began in 2017 with a deal being finalized in early 2018. A dirt half-mile northeast of Chelmsford, Mass. A fitting tribute to one of the most amazing circuits F1 has ever seen. http://terraserver.homeadvisor.msn.com/imaY=23266&W=1. This is easier on you than However, according to multiple raceway sources, it's no longer operating as a race track. The grandstands demolished some years ago. Pine Bowl* - Albany, NY. There use to be one in Niagara County, somewhere in the Lockport area. Upload or insert images from URL. Opening day crowd of 6,000. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halacing/Cairo.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/CAMPVILLE3.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halcing/Carmel.jpg, Champion Park Speedway (aka: Fairmont Midget Track), Syracuse 1/5 mile dirt oval (7/02/39 c.7/10/40) / 4 miles west on Genesee (Rt 5), http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalpionRaceway.jpg, Chariot Park, Sloansville mile dirt oval (1978) (1980) ran motorcycles in 78, ran mini-stocks in 80. Bob Savoie, Donnie Ackner, John Kollar and other CVRA drivers also ran as regulars. Its last race in 2012 was insane, and one of the best races F1 has ever seen. Track had a lot of potential. Track served double duty as baseball park and closed when repairs to outside wall became too costly. The museum is on Liberty Street on the second floor of the Civic Center in Sidney. The tickets for the events dont dig your pockets deep and the food is reasonably priced too. Cairo* - Cairo, NY. Othershave not done that. 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. Victoria* - Duanesburg, NY. I-70 Speedway has had an interesting history. Weekends are booked for auto and motorcycle races, track time events, and driver education. The Middle Georgia Raceway was a half-mile paved track that opened in 1966, at the cost of $500,000. It has not hosted race since 2011, and today is effectively a second-hand car dealership with a large test track. At one time, it was the world's fastest -mile racetrack. Glen Ridge is almost a mirror image of North Ridge. Real stars are Kings Smashem and World of outlaws. The track is 3/10ths of a mile in length, with 9 degrees of banking in Turns 1 & 2, and 15 degrees of banking in Turns 3 & 4. Abandoned Raceway. BobMiller, 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. Ran sometime in the 1980s. Its last F1 race was in 2013. This next track was in the process of being built back in the mid to late '60s. It is highly doubtful that the above track will exist beyond the spring of 2008. 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. Eerie. Buffalo Civic Arena - Former home to the Buffalo Bills. A 1/2 mile clay track located in Charlotte, North Carolina. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalrsportsPark.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halg/LaFayette.jpg. *NEW*, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/TwinValley.jpg. Located in Malta, New York, this one is 4/10 mile-long oval dirt track with stock cars, modifieds, limited sportsman, pro stocks, street stocks, and 4 cylinders racing. 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. Still had the covered grandstand and everything. Explore # 105 Episode aired Jul 22, 2022 YOUR RATING Rate Wasaga Beach Speedway is located in Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada. Murder. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/BurdenLake.jpg. It's visible if you're driving on Route 17 toward Owego. Probably not a good investment. Track completely gone. Track/ Made for legendscars. 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. 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. Medha Karn is an all cars and trucks fanatic. After being abandoned, a part of it has been covered by a mall. I was told the old Campville track was on the other side of the river by Route 17c. Saranac Lake Speedway, Saranac Lake -1/2 mile oiled dirt oval (1958-1968)-the track was always a NASCAR sanctioned track. In recent years several NASCAR teams have tested at CMP in preparation for their road course events. 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. Ran from '34 to '83. I was given the opportunity to talk to Mikes dad, and pick his brain about it. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halng/Victoria.jpg. May have been a single Sports Car event. Waterloo* - aka Maple Grove, Waterloo, NY. How the heck did you find it? Well heres your chance. What a year as we transition onto dirt racing! Bowie Race Track. Take a look. 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 end 1990? Circle K - aka Whitesville. The Flemington Speedway opened in 1910 and was known as the fastest 5/8 in the United States. 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 (Theres a whole sidebar about two girls who worked in the canning factory with some of the POWs. It closed in the late 60s. All Rights Reserved. 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. And that would have been Hoods junkyard, correct? A couple towns people complained and it was shut down. to the racing community for 50+ years. Anyway, here is the track to prove it exists. Track closed in 2005 because of its mining value. Track completely gone. In 2018, he officially flipped and switched sides to the editorial. Corbin, who purchased the track a little over a year ago when it was last listed for . Some like the Nrburgring, Silverstone, Le Mans, and Indianapolis have become the stuff of legend and been written into folklore. The track was on the south side of Garner Road between the junctions with Sheer Road and Pond Hollow Road. Kelley's Motorsports Park - Batavia, NY - 3/8 mile clay semi banked, egg shaped oval. Its last race was held in 1974 after which it closed down for good. New York. I was trying to decide if the next two tracks should be included in this list. Looks like 13's won't happen this weekend. Owosso Speedway, in Ovid, MI, is currently a 3/8ths mile progressively banked, paved oval with a seating capacity of 3,500. 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. Saint Lawrence Valley Speedway, Canton dirt oval (1951)- Bill Wimble started his driving career here. by KyleBrinkmannRacing in KyleBrinkmanRacing, a racer from Elkhorn, WI, BMARA RACERS HELP EACH OTHER There was another one in Bath, which Dutch raced on but not sure of the location. Ida Mae Speedway, Schodack mile dirt oval (c.1939 1941) ran jalopies/ was connected with the Ida Mae Diner on US Highway 9. It went around two volcanoes! http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalRacing/BATH.jpg. Here Are 20 Photos Of Abandoned Race Tracks Nobody Dares To Use. Anyone interested in a little NY State Racing history and education can help themselves here at this link. Lime Rock Park. Neither one ever held an event but were in the process of being built specifically to BE race tracks, and both were unsucessful attempts. By 1973, it was all over. Beulah Park racetrack. Also, there was a junk yard there, which I do not believe was there when the track was. Built by Kenny Shoemaker. 1/2 mile dirt. 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. It opened in 1939 as a 1/4 mile dirt oval. Other tracks were Rhinebeck and Stateline Speedways. Closed in 1980 when vandals broke into the track, took laps with a car, injured themselves and successfully sued the owners. A very, very long-winded name. Rd.Drive down road until you start going uphill.Turn at streets on your left and they might lead you up the mount. 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. Opening day crowd of 6,000. However, by 2001 it was inserious financial trouble. So, its no surprise that the places that once hosted crowds of peoplethronging to see the sights they offered have also been forgotten and abandoned over time. Since then, it has been in limbo, though plans are in full swing to yet again open it for racing under new ownership. Yes, Fuji did well have a speedway track many years ago. I remember running against Dave Camara, who pretty much started his racing career at North Ridge. It is 3.45 miles long with a whopping 11 twisty turns. Some of the circuit still remains and a vast car and aircraft museum is on-site too. By 2000, the Kentucky Speedway opened and the Louisville Motor Speedway was abandoned for a bit before being completely demolished. Oh, that is too cool!!! RELATED: 10 Awesome Race Tracks You'll Only Find In Florida. The track was forced to cease operation shortly after. Ran roadsters in the '50s. You can even drive your own cars around the actual race circuit as long as you are careful! Ive always wanted to know. The defunct Palmyra Raceway was east of Palmyra on Rte 31. http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ny/county/alleoRacingHome.htm. 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. With no American men around, the girl snuck two POWs theyd befriended out of camp for the night for a little fun. The treasure is a 70-foot racing yacht that cost at least $8 million. Asking price for the entire property combined is $850,000. I'll find out the locations of the other tracks if it kills me. Tioga - aka Shangri La - Owego, NY. This place was financially unstable when it was running. Most of it though does not see racing use, not surprising given how dangerous it was. It hosted various NASCAR races in the 1990s, the first race taking place back in 1949. She loves riding her suv, reading, and watching movies/TV. I know you are reading this. Operated from 1970 through 1973. 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. Whether you're a high-profile racer or you just love watching races, you're going to love this track. From what. 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. 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