By 1990, they paved the track, made it faster and deadlier and its popularity began to decrease dramatically. 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. 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. Madoff associate parts with an Upper East Side apartment used to entertain clients. And is there anything on that property now? Victoria* - Duanesburg, NY. 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. Dexter Park - Woodhaven, NY - in the Queens section of NYC. Display as a link instead, The main reason for the closure was low attendance. Mettowee - Located on Route 22, just east of North Granville, NY. Midtown's shuttered Roosevelt Hotel is planning a . I believe Kirkwood closed somewhere in the late 1940s. By Camp during World War II. Dirt Track Auto Racing Fan Apparel and Souvenirs, Formula 1 Racing Fan Patches, 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 current ones that are there were put in when Ric Lucia took over. Chelmsford - Abandoned due to a frozen track. Its last race was held in 1974 after which it closed down for good. 1/2 and 1/5 mile. Ran in the '50s under the Adirondack Stock Car Club sanction. Anyway, here is the track to prove it exists. Copyright 2022. same goes for the picture of Bath racetrack. There is also the North Ridge Speedway in Argyle, NY. Still had the covered grandstand and everything. The track was an early URC sprint car stop when the organization was first getting going. I have been told NASCAR had a "big car" race there in the '50s. 1/3 mile asphalt. 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. 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. 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. February 7, 2007 in General Discussion, Addison Hill Raceway - Tuscarora, NY *NEW* IMAGE VERIFIED, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalAddisonHill.jpg. Its not visible and it would be from this distance. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalSaranacLake.jpg, Schodack Center Speedbowl (aka: Ups and Downs) Schodack Center mile dirt oval (1955) located five miles from East Greenbush Speedbowl / closed by NYS Police as they raced on Sundays (violated blue law. Ran in the '50s. 3. Dirt ovals (brown dots on the map) are the most widely available. One Of The World's Best Racetracks Sits Abandoned Deep In The Woods Of Mississippi Mississippi is home to some wonderfully preserved sites from the past. At one time, it was the world's fastest -mile racetrack. 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. 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. by KyleBrinkmannRacing in KyleBrinkmanRacing, a racer from Elkhorn, WI, BMARA RACERS HELP EACH OTHER Your previous content has been restored. There is a ball field built by the Moose Club. It has not hosted race since 2011, and today is effectively a second-hand car dealership with a large test track. Birmingham International Raceway. You can also add White's Beach,West Perth,Coxsackie,Altamont and Menands. Red Bull now owns the shortened, modern track and it now hosts the Austrian Grand Prix again, F1 having returned in 2014. Brushcreek Motorsports Complex Arlington 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. You will NOT be disappointed. Motorsport has given us some epic battles, epic cars, and seen incredible drivers race into our hearts. This track was in the process of being built back in the late '70s and very early '80s by former race promoter Dominic Tantallo, who reopened Canandaigua Speedway in 1972. I was told the old Campville track was on the other side of the river by Route 17c. Track completely gone. Oh, that is too cool!!! This track also closed in the 60s. No longer exists. 1/3 mile dirt. The track was on the south side of Garner Road between the junctions with Sheer Road and Pond Hollow Road. Bob Savoie, Donnie Ackner, John Kollar and other CVRA drivers also ran as regulars. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalAshlandPark.jpg. The first track is located within eyesight of exit 41 eastbound on the NYS Thruway between Birdsey Road and Route 414, about 100 yards before the exit ramp starts. Today, it's nothing but dense woods. Circle K Speedway, down near the border with PA along the western part of the Southern Tier near Whitesville. 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. Only racing was in 1935. No longer exists. Bath* - 1/2 mile dirt. Its last race in 2012 was insane, and one of the best races F1 has ever seen. Crystal Palace was a track in London, that has long since been disused even if reminders of its former purpose still remain. Another fast and insane race track, Rouen-Les-Essarts does not have anything really left of it. (No one ever did it, thank God.). This was a Friday night stop for Shangri-la, Chemung and Five Mile Point stock car regulars. It was put up for auction in 2007 and soon revived. Ive e-mailed the Sidney Historical Society to see exactly where the track was located but Ive yet to hear back from them. I remember running against Dave Camara, who pretty much started his racing career at North Ridge. Some people living in this small town for years are not even aware this is here. Tioga - aka Shangri La - Owego, NY. It is 3.45 miles long with a whopping 11 twisty turns. In 2018, he officially flipped and switched sides to the editorial. It would be good to reach early to get a spot since parking facility is terrible. 1/2 mile dirt. Ashland Park - Warrensburg, NY. While there is a jogging track for NASCAR buffs to visit, most of it is covered in overgrowth. Campville: I'm not sure that's it. Smyrna* - Located between Smyrna and Sherburne, NY. " Riverratcustoms April 5, 2020 at 3:17 am. They have stock car racing, Orange crush, live music, concerts and more. Without them of course, motorsport would simply not take place. Dirt Track Digest. The race track opened its doors in October 1965. Ran until 1959. Whether you are a racer or a fanatic, weve got you covered! We lose people along the way, move houses or cities, and leave memories behind. Anyone interested in a little NY State Racing history and education can help themselves here at this link. Goshen 1 mile dirt Tri Oval* - Goshen, NY. Exeter - Abandoned due to a frozen track. Coon Road Speedway* - aka Sherman/Wesfield. After 2004, it lay abandoned with dirt piles to prevent unauthorized racing till it was bought for commercial development in 2015. Take a look. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalportStadium.jpg, Fort Covington Speedway in Fort Covington NY. Its last F1 race was in 2013. No longer exists. 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. Dirt Track Digest. Ran in Early '60s. Ran 50's through '63 or '64, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halg/Arkwright.jpg. The grandstands demolished some years ago. No longer exists. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalCoRhinebeck.jpg. 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. (This was the track built by the Fonda promoters at the time I believe.). The lower end of Spring Street Road in Latham has a few abandoned factories. 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. by KyleBrinkmannRacing in KyleBrinkmanRacing, a racer from Elkhorn, WI, What a year as we transition onto dirt racing! The property was purchased for a sum of $650,000. It opened in 1965 as a flat, one-mile oval, and despite some good racing, it fell into an audience shortage. Ran from 1908 to 1947. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalshenTriOval.jpg. The Budh International Circuit is not technically abandoned as it does hold the odd race. NHRA, Whelen Modifieds, Rat rods & Hot Rods, Custom Car Shows. Valencia held Formula 1 races from 2008 up to 2012, and it was never really able to capture fans' imaginations. Other tracks were Rhinebeck and Stateline Speedways. McKowns Grove Speedway (aka: Capital City Speedway), Guilderland (McKownville) mile dirt oval (c.1938 1942) located on US 20 just west of Albany. Hannibal* - Hannibal, NY. Ran in the '50s and '60s. It is a semi-banked with a clay strip. "There'd be thousands of them it's out of . Drone racing gives tech fans a league of their own. I mentioned this one in another thread a while back. Old Mustangs For Sale. Bel Air Racetrack. 1 Up to the end of October Its a go-to place for all the age-old fanatics, professional racers, young teens and everyone in between. Penny Royal Speedway - Leon, NY located at the Firemans Fairgrounds, dirt oval (c.1949 late 50s) / now an Amish sawmill and farm. In a world where many race tracks change hands every few years, having only two owners for nearly 60 years is unusual stability. Bowie Race Track. South Seneca* - Ovid, NY. Since then, it has been in limbo, though plans are in full swing to yet again open it for racing under new ownership. RELATED:15 Fast Facts About The Indy 500 That Will Make You Want To Burn Rubber. You can post now and register later. Medha Karn is an all cars and trucks fanatic. A relatively new facility, it first opened in 2001. Ran 2 months in 1974 on Sunday afternoons. mile dirt oval (6/01/1952), then a mile paved oval (6/08/1952 c.1953), http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halg/coxsackie.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halng/CubaLake.jpg. Ironically, probably the best race the circuit ever saw. Bennetts Field: The track was on 5s east of Utica near the city line. TURF GOSSIP (Br WHALEBONE.) The strip has recently been redone which has pumped up the quality several notches up. Ran for 6 years in the '50s. Only the archive photos that exist of these tracks can remind us of what used to be. The Middle Georgia Raceway was a half-mile paved track that opened in 1966, at the cost of $500,000. I founded GearHeads.org and then built and ran AutoWise.com until selling it to Lola Digital Media in 2020. 62. But nothing international since the last Grand Prix in 2013. The passing of time has seen many tracks exist in the world. Lowville Fairgrounds* - Lowville, NY. Just five F1 races were held here before it became too dangerous for the sport and its ever-faster cars. Thanks! 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 some not so dead]. Broadly speaking, there are three kinds of tracks available for kart racing. I'm not sure that Dominic and rival promoter Glenn Donnelly got along. Explore an abandoned 19th century cemetery, a unique racetrack and beautiful old growth forests at the Hyuck Preserve in Rensselaerville. Today, they lay abandoned and forgotten. More info here at http://www.whowon.com/Results.asp?TrackID=;StoryID=168917, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/PennyRoyal.jpg. Thank you. It became an aircraft factory in the second world war and never reopened for racing after that. This track opened in 1966, but the owners could not keep up with the high maintenance costs. Smyrna Speedway was a dirt track near Sherburne NY that ran in the 1950s. . 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. 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. Dale Earnhardt and Matthew Dillner tell the stories of speedways that have been forgotten, abandoned, and overtaken by nature. ), http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalBowlofDeath.jpg. Ran in 1984 only. 3/8 mile asphalt. It reopened in 2010 and hosted a few races before the doors were shut again in 2011. Buffalo Civic Arena - Former home to the Buffalo Bills. My last visit to Fonda was like 16-17 years ago back when Compani was promoter. The track faced northwest to southeast. I've not been able to determine if any auto racing events were held on horse racing track that was on the property. 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