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. 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. They apparently have a little museum in town and they have pictures of the track and speedway memorabilia. Glen Aubrey Raceway (located off Route 26 north of Endicott NY). But nothing international since the last Grand Prix in 2013. (No one ever did it, thank God.). 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. The facility contains a 2.27-mile road course and a .7-mile karting track. Some of us old fart historians, who Ran in Early '60s. I look forward to watching AutoWise grow as part of the AllGear group. Motordome Speedway is an Abandoned Wonderland. All Rights Reserved. Magic Millions Saturday race day postponed due to downpour on the Gold Coast. Richfield Springs* - Richfield Springs, NY. ), http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalBowlofDeath.jpg. It was a fun track to race at. Ran in the '40s and '50s. Track looks good tho - they're running from bottom to the top. The current ones that are there were put in when Ric Lucia took over. Here is a list of Pennsylvania race tracks.. Don't see a track listed here? NEXT:15 Classic American Trucks That Will Cost You More Than $100,000. I don't remember there being so many trees surrounding it, although this was probably 15 years or more when I did so. Penny Royal Speedway - Leon, NY located at the Firemans Fairgrounds, dirt oval (c.1949 late 50s) / now an Amish sawmill and farm. It hosted 11 races from 1950 to 1966. By 1990, they paved the track, made it faster and deadlier and its popularity began to decrease dramatically. Abandoned 1950's Race Track Found in The Woods. The harness racing facility operated from September 2, 1940 until July 15, 1988. Fortunes seem slightly better these days and it was perhaps the sight of the most epic battle F1 ever saw. The track faced northwest to southeast. 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. Drone racing gives tech fans a league of their own. Lost Speedways: With Dale Earnhardt Jr., Matthew Dillner. Shangri-la Speedway was built after WW2 and filled the void Campville left after it closed sometime in the 1940s. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halng/Angelica.jpg, Arkwright - aka Vans. Billy Rafter finished third in that same, Not a New York track, but some interesting stuff about the North Wilkesburo (Nascar) track: Old Mustangs For Sale. RELATED:10 Car Models That Chevrolet No Longer Makes. We love talking about vintage cars and once-great models that are now all but forgotten. Ran from '53 - '57. This place has not been run in quite a few years. Whether you are a racer or a fanatic, weve got you covered! 62. The asking price is $1,500,000 but the owner is willing to assist with financing. Dutchess County Fairgrounds - aka Rhinebeck - 2 tracks, both dirt. But, by 2018, the tracks were in bad condition and NASCAR pulled out. They were purchased sometime in the 50s after Sidney closed. 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. It has not hosted race since 2011, and today is effectively a second-hand car dealership with a large test track. same goes for the picture of Bath racetrack. Brushcreek Motorsports Complex in Peeble, OH is currently active but for sale, and hosts racing every Saturday night. Have to love the rumors right? . It is a bit on the expensive side, but hey, they have NASCAR races, demolition derbies, NASCAR modifieds and even entry-level racing. Ran 50's through '63 or '64, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halg/Arkwright.jpg. The concession building includes a full service kitchen, walk in cooler, service counters, and a box office for ticket sales. 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. Mentioned by outkast24 in the Share Your Stories thread on this board: http://www.terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?mp;z=18&w=1. Anyone interested in a little NY State Racing history and education can help themselves here at this link. While there is a jogging track for NASCAR buffs to visit, most of it is covered in overgrowth. The Meccah of North American racers, this auto race track is located at the South of the Seneca Lake, Watkins Glen in NY. Kirkwood was owned by a brother of Five Mile Point founder Irv Heath. I doubt there's any reminders of a track on the property though. Here is 3 hours ago, inthecuse said: Gravel just hit 14.533 - 132 mph. This speedway would eventually come to host some of the most memorable races in NASCAR history. Map of the Abandoned Rails of New York. Asking price is $399,000. Top 10: The Best Bell Helmets To Suit All Your Riding Needs! Despite some annual events, most of the track is slowly being reclaimed by Mother Nature. Midtown's shuttered Roosevelt Hotel is planning a . Last ran in 1954. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalSouthSeneca.jpg. Below may be the best and final image of the track http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halw/Waterloo2.jpg. May have been a single Sports Car event. RELATED:14 Things You Didn't Know About IndyCar (1 You Should Know). http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/caledonia2.jpg. The Flatiron-based sports business has raised around $100 million thanks to its events and data These still exist and have been restored in recent years, even seeing occasional use during Valentino Rossis rally event at the track. Modern Era Defunct This could have been one. "These are tracks that nobody knows about but they have a history," Paxton said. Rock and Roll - Frewsburg, NY. 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. In some cases, these tracks have been essentially lost to the racing community for 50+ years. Check out our list and spend a weekend there with family and friends! Seneca Falls* - Seneca Falls, NY. Broadly speaking, there are three kinds of tracks available for kart racing. The vessel, named Movistar and operated by a Spanish syndicate, was abandoned by its crew two weeks ago during the around-the . Oh, that is too cool!!! Eerie. This racetrack is located in Middletown, NY. And the bathrooms are clean, too! The Phoenix Trotting Park was closed just one year later, in 1966. 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. The Jackson International Speedway opened its doors in 1968 and had the fastest half-mile track on it. Campville: I'm not sure that's it. For a while, the grandstands were torn down but the track remained. Theft. 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 Sebastian Vettel won all three races held at the circuit. Palmyra 2* - 1/2 mile dirt. In addition to the track and grandstands, included also are a concession stand, souvenir stand, playground, and pit garage. 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. Ironically, probably the best race the circuit ever saw. Jan 25, 2008. 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. 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. The big daddy of the lot, the Nazareth Speedway remained in operation for nearly a century beginning 1910 and closing its doors in 2004. 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! Most of it though does not see racing use, not surprising given how dangerous it was. Finally in 1983 the track was completely redesigned to its current 3/8ths mile high-banked paved oval configuration. 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. The last win on it was by Richard Petty and this was also the place where Louise Smith became NASCAR's first female driver. This abandoned race track in the woods has been abandoned for over 50 years. The track is pretty popular for their exclusive stock car racing and special events. Caledonia Fairgrounds* - Caledonia, NY. Abandoned Raceway. Without them of course, motorsport would simply not take place. I-70 Speedway has had an interesting history. Mettowee - Located on Route 22, just east of North Granville, NY. 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. It is a semi-banked with a clay strip. Copyright 2022. Angelica - 1/2 mile dirt. 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. Its stuck in a time warp, with the old signs from the 2013 race still above the garage doors to this day. The track closed in 1996 and has seen no use since then, falling into a worse state as each year passes. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalieldSprings.jpg. 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. He lives with his wife, two rascally sons and is a car and motorcycle nut in his free time. He currently writes news, features, and listicles for HotCars on anything that has any number or kind of wheels. This track opened in 1966, but the owners could not keep up with the high maintenance costs. 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. Looks like theyre gone now? There is also the North Ridge Speedway in Argyle, NY. 1/2 mile dirt. When Joe Littlejohn attended the preliminary NASCAR meetings, he also decided to turn his horse racing track into a car racing one. The main reason for the closure was low attendance. Motorsport has given us some epic battles, epic cars, and seen incredible drivers race into our hearts. It held F1 races from 2005 to 2011 and had a fearsome reputation thanks to its awe-inspiring turn 8. Niagara Fairgrounds - Lockport, NY - Known event ran on 9/3/34. It is a highly banked clay track speedway for racers with a quarter-mile long drag strip with bleachers for amateurs and trainers. Bennetts Field: The track was on 5s east of Utica near the city line. After years of relying on the old USGS Ithad beenabandoned for a long time before being repurposed by the public to holdevents and festivals. However, according to multiple raceway sources, it's no longer operating as a race track. 1/4 mile dirt. Copyright 2022. No, not the football team. 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. According to some sources, the track has been dormant since 2012. 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. Located in Burlington, IA, 34 raceway is a 3/8ths mile semi-banked clay oval built in 1956. Probably not a good investment. A renowned short track, the I-70 Speedway saw some great names in racing test their mettle on it since its inception in 1969. Maybe I'll head over to the museum one of these days and take a gander at some of the old pictures there. Yes, Fuji did well have a speedway track many years ago. No longer exists. 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