It has been abandonedever since. 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. Rhinebeck. by KyleBrinkmannRacing in KyleBrinkmanRacing, a racer from Elkhorn, WI, BMARA RACERS HELP EACH OTHER Whats left of it is in a run-down state, some of it now though having reverted to road usage. Other tracks were Rhinebeck and Stateline Speedways. Since then, it has been in limbo, though plans are in full swing to yet again open it for racing under new ownership. Cairo* - Cairo, NY. http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ny/county/alleoRacingHome.htm. The current ones that are there were put in when Ric Lucia took over. 1/4 mile dirt. Eerie. Arlington AERIAL VIEWS OF I'm not sure that Dominic and rival promoter Glenn Donnelly got along. 1 Up to the end of October Built in 1997 North Star Speedway is a 1/4 mile paved asphalt oval situated on 15 acres. The preserve features 12 miles of marked hiking trails. (1954 aerial photo http://s108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hala1954Aerial.jpg ), http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halng/Palmyra2.jpg. Smyrna Speedway was a dirt track near Sherburne NY that ran in the 1950s. We thank Governor Cuomo for the. Click here to tell us about it. 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. Powered by Invision Community. Grahamsville Valencia held Formula 1 races from 2008 up to 2012, and it was never really able to capture fans' imaginations. Motorsport has given us some epic battles, epic cars, and seen incredible drivers race into our hearts. I decided to include them because they both fit in with the feeling of this list. 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. I'll find out the locations of the other tracks if it kills me. Circle K - aka Whitesville. It was also a rather dangerous one and ended up taking the lives of 19 drivers. The harness racing facility operated from September 2, 1940 until July 15, 1988. The last race happened in 1971, and by 1986 it was closed. Thursday 15th December 2022. Not that he has too much free time. Track had a lot of potential. Probably not a good investment. The tickets for the events dont dig your pockets deep and the food is reasonably priced too. The concession building includes a full service kitchen, walk in cooler, service counters, and a box office for ticket sales. Virginiawoman discovers snake inside bag of popcorn at grocery store. Closed in 1980 when vandals broke into the track, took laps with a car, injured themselves and successfully sued the owners. Ran in the '50s and '60s. It would be good to reach early to get a spot since parking facility is terrible. I was given the opportunity to talk to Mikes dad, and pick his brain about it. Enoch was inspired by stock car races, which he had attended in 1945. 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. It is a highly banked clay track speedway for racers with a quarter-mile long drag strip with bleachers for amateurs and trainers. It also sits in quite an isolated area, so the chances of it reopening are virtually non-existent. Freeport - 1/4 mile asphalt. I'll try to give him a call to see if he remembers exactly where. Its stuck in a time warp, with the old signs from the 2013 race still above the garage doors to this day. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halsenecafalls.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halcing/sidney.jpg. With no American men around, the girl snuck two POWs theyd befriended out of camp for the night for a little fun. All Rights Reserved. I don't remember there being so many trees surrounding it, although this was probably 15 years or more when I did so. Soon after tracks were added in Saratoga (1941) and Buffalo (1942) over the years harness tracks were added in . YOUR GATEWAY TO COMPETITIVE RACING Offering introductory and professional level 3-Day Racing Schools RACING SCHOOL LIVE LIFE LIKE A MEMBER Spend the day enjoying all MMC has to offer. 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. Now that you mention it, I seem to remember reading about that. May have been a single Sports Car event. The Budh International Circuit is not technically abandoned as it does hold the odd race. Ran in the '50s and '60s. 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. Some of the same crowd who raced at Brookfield back then raced here: Im pretty sure this is Victoria Speedway near Dunnsville NY. Peekskill Hemlock Fairgrounds - Hemlock, NY. It became an aircraft factory in the second world war and never reopened for racing after that. Map of the Abandoned Rails of New York. Lets see if its luck changes. Buffalo Civic Arena - Former home to the Buffalo Bills. The rest was left for the forest to swallow up, as a new infield circuit took center stage. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halng/Angelica.jpg, Arkwright - aka Vans. No, not the football team. The Riverside Intl Raceway became a part of motorsport in 1957 and was considered one of the finest race car tracks on this side of the world. Track was behind these. Families can opt for non-smoking bleachers, too. 1/3 mile dirt. Join us as we explore 15 of the greatest NASCAR race tracks that once made history but today lay abandoned and forgotten. Let's take a look at 20 abandoned racetracks NASCAR wants us to forget about. The race was boycotted in 1969 before the old circuit held its last race in 1970. Bath* - 1/2 mile dirt. Its in human nature to always look and move forward. For some, that has meant a fate worse than only one race a year. The last race run there was won by Bill Torrisi in 1959. 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. Abandoned Rails of New York NY. Just bring loads of cash, some earplugs and beware of restrooms! How the heck did you find it? If North Ridge is off the Sweet Road Bob has a picture of it Moondog, do you know where the museum is? After 2004, it lay abandoned with dirt piles to prevent unauthorized racing till it was bought for commercial development in 2015. Ashland Park - Warrensburg, NY. Check out our list and spend a weekend there with family and friends! Bel Air Racetrack. pretty much a complete offering of such photos. Smyrna* - Located between Smyrna and Sherburne, NY. Asking price is $89,000. 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. Caledonia Fairgrounds* - Caledonia, NY. My last visit to Fonda was like 16-17 years ago back when Compani was promoter. Here is a list of New York race tracks..Dont see a track listed here? Goshen 1 mile dirt Tri Oval* - Goshen, NY. Then in 1944 1945, the track served as a Prisoners of War (P.O.W.) http://terraserver.homeadvisor.msn.com/imaY=23266&W=1. Its a great place to be in the summer, watching races, events, demo derby and more. Abandoned Places In New York 1. A 1/2 mile clay track located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dale Earnhardt and Matthew Dillner tell the stories of speedways that have been forgotten, abandoned, and overtaken by nature. It was a dirt track at nascence and then repaved in 1987 for bigger races. Built by Woodhull regular Don Kio: http://terraserver.microsoft.com/image.aspmp;z=18&w=1. Ran form Memorial Day of 1950 through Labor Day of 1955. 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. No longer exists. This speedway would eventually come to host some of the most memorable races in NASCAR history. Broadly speaking, there are three kinds of tracks available for kart racing. Located in Burlington, IA, 34 raceway is a 3/8ths mile semi-banked clay oval built in 1956. Kevin Harvick tested his Cup car there recently: The passing of time has seen many tracks exist in the world. During the inaugural race, the Speedy Morelock 200, Richard Petty broke the speed record for half-mile NASCAR tracks. One only of this patch. It hosted various NASCAR races in the 1990s, the first race taking place back in 1949. (No one ever did it, thank God.). Search by: City, State, Track Name, Track Type, or Track Surface and click on Search. I will share this abandoned dirt oval I found near the area I was in earlier, Latrobe, PA. Have to love the rumors right? "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. Track/ Made for legendscars. Dirt Track Digest. http://terraserver.microsoft.com/image.aspALat=42.4858110. It'sa nostalgic home car race track with breathtaking action that everyone needs to experience at least once in their lifetime! Below may be the best and final image of the track http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halw/Waterloo2.jpg. The last win on it was by Richard Petty and this was also the place where Louise Smith became NASCAR's first female driver. Dexter Park - Woodhaven, NY - in the Queens section of NYC. She loves riding her suv, reading, and watching movies/TV. 1/2 mile dirt. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halw/Mettowee2.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalFairgrounds.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halew/Midstate.jpg. 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. But if I get a good day I would stop and look for any racing related stuff. Old Mustangs For Sale. Burden Lake Speedway - Averill Park, NY. Dirt Track Auto Racing Fan Apparel and Souvenirs, Formula 1 Racing Fan Patches, If you just want to enjoy a dirt race or want to be with your family, this is the place. We need to talk as I want to get this done. Well heres your chance. Its last F1 race was in 2013. Many tracks have been abandoned or left to second-tier status. Dutchess County Fairgrounds - aka Rhinebeck - 2 tracks, both dirt. New York has some of the best race tracks for professionals and fans alike. Naples Track completely gone. Here is Top Speed offers daily industry news and reviews on cars, trucks, and motorcycles. 1/2 and 1/5 mile. Nicknamed the Green Hell of France after Germanys Nurburgring, this track was terrifying. Tioga - aka Shangri La - Owego, NY. (Theres a whole sidebar about two girls who worked in the canning factory with some of the POWs. 3 hours ago, inthecuse said: Gravel just hit 14.533 - 132 mph. It was in back of where the Moose Club is. I remember driving past it back in the 70s and it was overgrown with weeds, but the grandstands were still there. That makes 2 tracks in Palmyra. This list contains photos of abandoned and disused tracks that have mostly been left to nature. The access for the junk yard was on trolley road. Hannibal Speedway was up in Oswego County but didnt last long. Ran in the '50s under the Adirondack Stock Car Club sanction. 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. Lots of good info on the track is found here: http://www.geocities.com/racing20us2/columbianraceway.html, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halhcolumbia-1.jpg. Chelmsford - Abandoned due to a frozen track. RELATED:10 Car Models That Chevrolet No Longer Makes. But nothing international since the last Grand Prix in 2013. At least a small part though does see some use. But one thing they all did wasto race on some incredible race circuits. Bowie Race Track. 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. That closed in what? In addition to the track and grandstands, included also are a concession stand, souvenir stand, playground, and pit garage. Motordome Speedway is an Abandoned Wonderland. Anyone interested in a little NY State Racing history and education can help themselves here at this link. 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. Sadly, the Jackson International Speedway isn't one of them. It was used on/off for lower events from the 80s onwards, but a storm caused operations to cease and it now sits abandoned in the Texan sun. abandoned race tracks for sale. A Lola Digital Media Company. Located in the beautiful Matanuska-Susitna Valley of Alaska, 35 miles from Anchorage. The track is pretty much still there I think, but its used for go-karts today (called Ringwood Raceway). In oval racing, you of course only turn one direction. Rd.Drive down road until you start going uphill.Turn at streets on your left and they might lead you up the mount. February 7, 2007 in General Discussion, Addison Hill Raceway - Tuscarora, NY *NEW* IMAGE VERIFIED, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalAddisonHill.jpg. 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. Yes, Fuji did well have a speedway track many years ago. 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. 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. All you need is confidence. 5 thoughts on " Buy Your Own Race Track! Abandoned Raceway. Kirkwood was owned by a brother of Five Mile Point founder Irv Heath. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Haling/palmyra.jpg. After being abandoned, a part of it has been covered by a mall. No longer exists. 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. 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. #63. arneys mount. Victoria* - Duanesburg, NY. A smaller track is supposed to be opened there again in 2020. It was the original home of the Messenger Stakes, part of . 1/2 mile dirt. (This was the track built by the Fonda promoters at the time I believe.). The tracks are well maintained and pretty fast too. Palmyra 2* - 1/2 mile dirt. Then in 1972 the 1/2 mile track was also paved. The north turns were against the railroad tracks. If you havent seen it, look up Arnoux vs Villeneuve Dijon 1979 on YouTube. This racetrack is located in Middletown, NY. 20/20 Abandoned At Sunset via fox8.com This track has seen much more life in its time than it currently has at this moment at sunset, where empty echoes reverberate off the lanes and stadium seating around the empty oval shell of a NASCAR hub that once was but is no more. There are little, if any, signs of a track in either location today. This track opened in 1966, but the owners could not keep up with the high maintenance costs. 1/3 mile dirt. They organize youth activities too on the top of professional and amateur races. The track sits on 16 acres, has a new paved driveway, and oh, by the way, a two master bedroom house. 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? Update: The Speedway has been sold! From 1951 all the way until 1971, some of the best NASCAR races happened here. Here Are 20 Photos Of Abandoned Race Tracks Nobody Dares To Use. McKowns Grove Speedway (aka: Capital City Speedway), Guilderland (McKownville) mile dirt oval (c.1938 1942) located on US 20 just west of Albany. by KyleBrinkmannRacing in KyleBrinkmanRacing, a racer from Elkhorn, WI, Top Tips For Online Race Track Promotion There are hilly bumpy tracks, woody courses, and sunny roads. 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. It has not hosted race since 2011, and today is effectively a second-hand car dealership with a large test track. However, that was just a debut that set an optimistic mood. One such is the Montauk Cutoff, a railroad . It's an oval racetrack with 8 course and a quarter-mile length. Posted at May 21, 2021. Since then, there has been an eerie silence on and around it, usually related to abandonment. This is the place to post abandoned racetracks, be it dirt or paved, oval or otherwise, nationally known or locally known. Lowville Fairgrounds* - Lowville, NY. 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. No longer exists. Do wear sneakers as there will be lots of mud. 1/3 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. The track is pretty popular for their exclusive stock car racing and special events. This is all good stuff to know. Some New Yorkers still lament the loss of the High Line in its abandoned state but there are other disused railways still lying fallow in New York City. From what. The big daddy of the lot, the Nazareth Speedway remained in operation for nearly a century beginning 1910 and closing its doors in 2004. This is the track that Red Durkey (spelling) opened in the early 90's. But, by 2018, the tracks were in bad condition and NASCAR pulled out. RM E8N5DN - Abandoned racetrack Bridgehampton Race Circuit Long Island New York RM T7YATE - 1960s, historical, a dejected, dissappointed racing motorcyclist parked on the grass beside the track at the Oulton Park race circuit, who has had to retire from the race, England, UK. Copyright 2022. Both sit back in a woods and since late summer 2006 Glen Ridge is facing towns people that forced a curfew and from what i'm hearing lately also want the track closed. Some like the Nrburgring, Silverstone, Le Mans, and Indianapolis have become the stuff of legend and been written into folklore. This next track was in the process of being built back in the mid to late '60s. Ran from '34 to '83. Golden Cove Race Track. I was told the old Campville track was on the other side of the river by Route 17c. Ironically, probably the best race the circuit ever saw. You can post now and register later. This racetrack is located in Middletown, NY. There are also paved ovals (blue dots), which often appear in conjunction with stock car tracks. It fell on hard times and closed down in 2009, despite being home to some of the greats, like Rusty Wallace and Larry Phillips. Ran from 1908 to 1947. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalshenTriOval.jpg. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halng/Hannibal.jpg. Ran 2 months in 1974 on Sunday afternoons. 20 Abandoned At Sunset New York State: Central. Ran for 6 years in the '50s. The asphalt track used to be a dirt race track before 1955. 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. This year was . I've been there before and looked over the track. Arun Singh Pundir has been a longtime media crackerjack and worked most of his life in sales and marketing. seemingly don't have lives, think the aerial photos of race track sites are Legion Speedway - Ebenezer, NY Known event ran on 10/6/35 Track completely gone. Do you remember any of these iconicrace tracks that madeNASCAR history? If you look at an aerial map, check the intersection of Spring Street Road and Lincoln Ave. As a bonus, there are abandoned rail cars right down the road. 4. After years of relying on the old USGS 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. 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. 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. A couple of other defunct Southern Tier tracks that probably most people have no idea ever existed are. 2,068. Jimmie's OldTime Site Today, they lay abandoned and forgotten. Built by Kenny Shoemaker. 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. If you are a racer or a fanatic, you would love to join in the action at reasonable tickets. 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. Penn Yan Speedway - 1/3 mile dirt. 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. Circle K Speedway, down near the border with PA along the western part of the Southern Tier near Whitesville. However, according to multiple raceway sources, it's no longer operating as a race track. 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. There was another one in Bath, which Dutch raced on but not sure of the location. Hannibal* - Hannibal, NY. As time moves forward, we leave a lot behind. Exeter - Abandoned due to a frozen track. 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