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New York Race Track Listing, Directory of Oval Tracks & Drag Strips - RacingIn.com Local Headlines Quaker City Motorsports Park 2022 Division 3 Champions (12/7/2022) Quaker City Motorsports Park 2022 Division 3 Champions (12/7/2022) Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix 26th running is Sept. 4-5, 2021 (6/10/2021) OVRP 2021 Club Memberships (3/13/2021) 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. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halnewwaterloo.jpg. The future of the track looks bright, however, with a restored track set to open in 2020. Rock and Roll - Frewsburg, NY. The track was on the south side of Garner Road between the junctions with Sheer Road and Pond Hollow Road. Hannibal* - Hannibal, NY. Dutchess County Fairgrounds - aka Rhinebeck - 2 tracks, both dirt. Roll a Bowl - aka Panama/Niobe - Niobe, NY. Special events in the '50s. always trying to use the message boards, whose URL links often dry up. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalrsportsPark.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halg/LaFayette.jpg. 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. Modern Era Defunct They apparently have a little museum in town and they have pictures of the track and speedway memorabilia. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halcing/SCIONY.jpg. DEAD RACE TRACKS 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. Much of the track though, is gone. Built in 1997 North Star Speedway is a 1/4 mile paved asphalt oval situated on 15 acres. <br /> <br /> Anna McDonald has made . 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. Schatz ran a 14.2 his first lap in hot laps and the track slowed down from there. http://www.historicnws.co, I have not seen these tracks mentioned. The original Ransomville Speedway: http://terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?T=1&Y=23943&W=3. During the inaugural race, the Speedy Morelock 200, Richard Petty broke the speed record for half-mile NASCAR tracks. The Middle Georgia Raceway was a half-mile paved track that opened in 1966, at the cost of $500,000. Built by Kenny Shoemaker. Most of it though does not see racing use, not surprising given how dangerous it was. You can even drive your own cars around the actual race circuit as long as you are careful! AERIAL VIEWS OF DEAD RACE TRACKS [and some not so dead] Some of us old fart historians, who seemingly don't have lives, think the aerial photos of race track sites are really cool to look at. Tickets are reasonably priced and the experience of small town dirt racing is incredible. Check out our list and spend a weekend there with family and friends! Bath* - 1/2 mile dirt. The Jackson International Speedway opened its doors in 1968 and had the fastest half-mile track on it. 2 tracks here, a 1/4 mile and 1/2 mile dirt. Edgewood* - Alexandria Bay, NY. Powered by Invision Community. Whether you are a racer or a fanatic, weve got you covered! Looks like 13's won't happen this weekend. That bit is owned by Toyota, whats left of the original is very much falling into disrepair. Here Are 20 Photos Of Abandoned Race Tracks Nobody Dares To Use. Ithica Motor Speedway - Known event ran 10/27/35, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halthicadryden.jpg. If I remember correctly, Tantallo died of natural causes while still excavating the track. Motorsport has given us some epic battles, epic cars, and seen incredible drivers race into our hearts. The Flatiron-based sports business has raised around $100 million thanks to its events and data I-70 Speedway has had an interesting history. I decided to include them because they both fit in with the feeling of this list. For a while, the grandstands were torn down but the track remained. But cars are not the only thing that gets forgotten with time. 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? http://terraserver.homeadvisor.msn.com/imaY=23266&W=1. Othershave not done that. If North Ridge is off the Sweet Road Bob has a picture of it Moondog, do you know where the museum is? Some of us old fart historians, who Red Bull now owns the shortened, modern track and it now hosts the Austrian Grand Prix again, F1 having returned in 2014. 2/8 mile dirt. 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). 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. Evergreen Speedway (Now New Bedford Airport) Fall River Speedway. Anyway, here is the track to prove it exists. And is there anything on that property now? Safety of jockeys on 'heavy' track was of paramount importance, stewards said. SRW Winternationals Weekend now a Qualifying race for ALL Classes! really cool to look at. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/caledonia2.jpg. By Burden Lake Speedway - Averill Park, NY. Let's take a look at 20 abandoned racetracks NASCAR wants us to forget about. Asking price is $495,000. Given how long it has been since some of these tracks last saw a race, they have deetiolated almost beyond recognition. It hosted 11 races from 1950 to 1966. The same thing happens to things and places. With track conditions deteriorating over time, NASCAR called it quits and the Texas World Speedway closed its doors. The track closed in 1996 and has seen no use since then, falling into a worse state as each year passes. I believe it was the old Tri-County Fairgrounds but I have no idea where that was either. 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. 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. "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. EXPLORE MMC'S OFF-ROAD COURSE Explore over 300 acres in a variety of off-road vehicles in the Catskill Mountains. Today, it sits abandoned in the woods, diminishing with each passing year. The Stateline Speedway is a 1/3 mile long oval-shaped racetrack located in Busti, NY. A dirt half-mile northeast of Chelmsford, Mass. The Budh International Circuit is not technically abandoned as it does hold the odd race. The first facility well be looking at has a fascinating but somewhat convoluted history. Last ran in 1956. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halcing/Smyrna.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Haluthcolumbia.jpg. Lime Rock Park. I highly recommend that everyone wanting to see it, do it soon. 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 goes without saying that we have the most intricate and glorious racetracks in the whole wide world. (This was the track built by the Fonda promoters at the time I believe.). 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 old Silver Spring Speedway is. Within a decade, the audience dipped, and the flag was never raised again at this Speedway after 1980. Then in 1972 the 1/2 mile track was also paved. Ran in the '50s and '60s. by ScottKo in Profile Tips For Users, Interest in Grassroots Racing Grows 40% in 2014 With Great Opportunities Ahead in 2015 In some cases, these tracks have been essentially lost to the racing community for 50+ years. http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ny/county/alleoRacingHome.htm. 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. These still exist and have been restored in recent years, even seeing occasional use during Valentino Rossis rally event at the track. by ScottKo in RacingIn News, Fans of Fast Name Their Favorite Track of 2014 Dijon-Prenois is very much still around, but it has not had an easy ride in recent years and has been a danger of being closed down. It was abandoned back in 2008, having initially been open since the late 1960s. 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. RELATED:14 Things You Didn't Know About IndyCar (1 You Should Know). Track completely gone. Camp during World War II. recent Google Earth photos, I happened upon the Historic Aerials site, which Track closed in 2005 because of its mining value. Brushcreek Motorsports Complex Castle Hill Speedway - (Bronx) 1/4 Mile Paved Oval. 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). Looking to explore some abandoned places in New York? Jan 25, 2008. Today, it's nothing but dense woods. 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. Ran 2 months in 1974 on Sunday afternoons. The current ones that are there were put in when Ric Lucia took over. 1/2 mile dirt. A cheap hangout place with tons of fun things to do for everyone in the family. The Hockenheim circuit in Germany featured huge straights before a big remodel in the early 2000s completely changed the circuit. Below may be the best and final image of the track http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halw/Waterloo2.jpg. 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. (1954 aerial photo http://s108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hala1954Aerial.jpg ), http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halng/Palmyra2.jpg. All you need is confidence. Have to love the rumors right? There was another one in Bath, which Dutch raced on but not sure of the location. Ran from '34 to '83. 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. Located in Burlington, IA, 34 raceway is a 3/8ths mile semi-banked clay oval built in 1956. Bel Air Racetrack. 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 . Oh, that is too cool!!! Arun Singh Pundir has been a longtime media crackerjack and worked most of his life in sales and marketing. Ran as late as 1953 where Dutch Hoag was track champ. Among those held captive were 200 members of Field Marshall Erwin Rommels Afrika Korps. by KyleBrinkmannRacing in KyleBrinkmanRacing, a racer from Elkhorn, WI, What a year as we transition onto dirt racing! By closing day on Aug. 10, attendance had reached 52,726. Ran 2 months in 1974 on Sunday afternoons. 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. The owners of Carolina Motorsports Park, a road racing facility located in Kershaw, S.C.,have announced their interest in selling the 280-acre property. 1/2 mile dirt. have many aerials photos of towns anywhere from the 1930's, on up. Here is a list of Pennsylvania race tracks.. Don't see a track listed here? by ScottKo in Profile Tips For Users, SRW Winternationals Weekend now a Qualifying race for ALL Classes! Abandoned Places In New York 1. Adjacent to the French Broad River, New Asheville was a hotbed for regional racing after the Cup Series left town, but . Ran in the '50s and '60s. I remember running against Dave Camara, who pretty much started his racing career at North Ridge. In 2018, he officially flipped and switched sides to the editorial. 4. 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. The track sits on 16 acres, has a new paved driveway, and oh, by the way, a two master bedroom house. The tickets for the events dont dig your pockets deep and the food is reasonably priced too. The North Wilkesboro Speedway shares NASCARs birth year, 1949, and carried on hosting NASCAR events till it closed its doors to the public in 1996. While there is a jogging track for NASCAR buffs to visit, most of it is covered in overgrowth. The location of the track has mostly turned to farmland even if the drag strip itself still clings on. Today, nothing is left of the track and the grounds now have a Walmart, a public park, and a Wirtz beverage distribution center. That never happened, and the race never sold out. No longer exists. by ScottKo in RacingIn News, Track Promoters Get FREE Promotion with RacingIn.com's Track Directory and Race Dates Page Motordome Speedway is an Abandoned Wonderland. The first drag strip in Indiana, first opened in 1956, is being offered for sale by the current (second) owners who wish to retire. 3. Not only that, concerts are organized too which draws in a large crowd. Lots of Southern Tier stock car regulars raced here. Ran in 1984 only. RELATED:10 Car Models That Chevrolet No Longer Makes. Victoria* - Duanesburg, NY. It went around two volcanoes! Special events in the '50s. Ran for 13 years until 1963. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halng/PineBowl.jpg. Looks like theyre gone now? After being abandoned, a part of it has been covered by a mall. </p> Deception. 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://terraserver.microsoft.com/image.asp+aubrey%7cny%7c. 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. Brookfield: This is another one I'm not so sure about. 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. 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. RETURN TO THE ALL LINKS PAGE. the end 1990? What a year as we transition onto dirt racing! Paul Newman once rented it too. 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. It has actually been through various plans to reopen it, one scheme in 2008 suddenly changing tack and turning its back on the track completely. Originally a horse tracker, it is one of the oldest dirt tracks of the US and has been organizing automobile races since 1919. The track faced northwest to southeast. Located in Surrey, England, it was closed in World War II and was also one of the world's first airfields. I look forward to watching AutoWise grow as part of the AllGear group. 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. Top 10: The Best Bell Helmets To Suit All Your Riding Needs! Check out 38 of my favorite abandoned locations throughout the state. The lower end of Spring Street Road in Latham has a few abandoned factories. It is highly doubtful that the above track will exist beyond the spring of 2008. It is a 0.625 miles long oval auto race track opened in 1857. Anyone interested in a little NY State Racing history and education can help themselves here at this link. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halng/Victoria.jpg. Copyright 2022. A couple towns people complained and it was shut down. She is usually found building her Nana's old Maruti 800, or reading something when she is doing nothing. http://www.historicnws.com/ Track completely gone. No longer exists. Grahamsville Mentioned by outkast24 in the Share Your Stories thread on this board: http://www.terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?mp;z=18&w=1. However, that was just a debut that set an optimistic mood. There use to be one in Niagara County, somewhere in the Lockport area. 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. Murder. All Rights Reserved. Roosevelt Raceway was a race track located just outside the village of Westbury on Long Island, New York.Initially created as a venue for motor racing, it was converted to a -mile harness racing facility (the actual circumference was 100 feet shorter). This is the place to post abandoned racetracks, be it dirt or paved, oval or otherwise, nationally known or locally known. Dirt Modified Racing _ Midget Racing _ Sprint Car Racing. After 2004, it lay abandoned with dirt piles to prevent unauthorized racing till it was bought for commercial development in 2015. But, by 2018, the tracks were in bad condition and NASCAR pulled out. It has not hosted race since 2011, and today is effectively a second-hand car dealership with a large test track. Saint Lawrence Valley Speedway, Canton dirt oval (1951)- Bill Wimble started his driving career here. 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. It's definitely a great place for a Saturday night hangout with family and friends, so it had to make our list! All eight episodes of Lost Speedways Season 2 will premiere Thursday, so For The Win spoke with Dale Jr. about the show, new tracks on NASCAR's schedule in 2021 and the track he hopes is. I'll try to give him a call to see if he remembers exactly where. See more ideas about race track, abandoned, racing. 1/4 mile dirt. Drum* - Allentown, NY. Kevin Harvick tested his Cup car there recently: Join us as we explore 15 of the greatest NASCAR race tracks that once made history but today lay abandoned and forgotten. Beulah Park racetrack. 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 "These are tracks that nobody knows about but they have a history," Paxton said. The abandoned North Wilkesboro Speedway. Dale Earnhardt and Matthew Dillner tell the stories of speedways that have been forgotten, abandoned, and overtaken by nature. While no asking price has been published, its estimated to be between $10,000,000 and $20.000,000. Terraserver photos from the '90's, and then struggling with the often - too - Chelmsford - Abandoned due to a frozen track. Some of the circuit still remains and a vast car and aircraft museum is on-site too. Well heres your chance. 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. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halacing/Akron.jpg. Lone Oak Speedway in Ozark, Alabama is a 1/5th (0.20) mile asphalt banked oval kart track thats currently inactive. Owosso Speedway, in Ovid, MI, is currently a 3/8ths mile progressively banked, paved oval with a seating capacity of 3,500. 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. Despite some annual events, most of the track is slowly being reclaimed by Mother Nature. Circle K Speedway, down near the border with PA along the western part of the Southern Tier near Whitesville. The tracks are still there, but no racing on them. 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. Ran form Memorial Day of 1950 through Labor Day of 1955. Media member since 1989 TV camera operator for various motorsports broadcasts. Built by Kenny Shoemaker. New York. Sebastian Vettel won all three races held at the circuit. Istanbul Park was situated over two hours from Istanbul itself, which partly lead to its downfall. 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. Thank you. That's correct Bob.Billy Hoods old junkyard. The adjoining Bunker Hill Speedway (dirt oval) property, with encompasses an additional 23.5 acres, is also for sale for $230,000. With no American men around, the girl snuck two POWs theyd befriended out of camp for the night for a little fun. Ran in the '40s and '50s. By 1973, it was all over. In front of a crowd of 7,500 spectators, Petty hit a top speed of 82.023 miles per hour. Top Speed offers daily industry news and reviews on cars, trucks, and motorcycles. 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. For now, he considers his Isuzu D-Max V-Cross, Suzuki Ciaz, and Royal Enfield Classic 500, the three current flames of his life. Richfield Springs* - Richfield Springs, NY. Schatz right behind him with 14.759. Asking price is $89,000. Ran a few Street Stock events in the late 80s or early 90s. Fortunes seem slightly better these days and it was perhaps the sight of the most epic battle F1 ever saw. It has been abandonedever since. Ran until 1959. All rights reserved. This is easier on you than He currently writes news, features, and listicles for HotCars on anything that has any number or kind of wheels. It'sa nostalgic home car race track with breathtaking action that everyone needs to experience at least once in their lifetime! Windy Hollow Drag Strip, unlike similar named Windy Hollow Speedway, is no longer in operation. Polo Grounds -Best known as a Baseball Stadium in New York City . Dress For The Slide: Top 12 Motorcycle Race Suits! But one thing they all did wasto race on some incredible race circuits. This list contains photos of abandoned and disused tracks that have mostly been left to nature. The Flemington Speedway opened in 1910 and was known as the fastest 5/8 in the United States. It held F1 races from 2005 to 2011 and had a fearsome reputation thanks to its awe-inspiring turn 8. February 7, 2007 in General Discussion, Addison Hill Raceway - Tuscarora, NY *NEW* IMAGE VERIFIED, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalAddisonHill.jpg. You need to add Victoria and Cairo to that list Dually noted and done Toby. The treasure is a 70-foot racing yacht that cost at least $8 million. At least a small part though does see some use. This year was . In the office of the fairgrounds are a few old pictures of Speedland before it was shortened. New Asheville Speedway, Asheville, N.C. Cup schedule 1962-71 (eight races). I have been wrecking cars for as long as I've been driving them, but I keep coming back for more. And wouldn't you know it, fellow DTD'er Mike Coleates steps forward and says it was his father and grandfather that built it. No longer exists. Negotiations began in 2017 with a deal being finalized in early 2018. I am in Sidney 2-3 days a week f or work and dont remember seeing it. A residential area sits on most of what was left of the track and very little, if anything, remains of it. The preserve features 12 miles of marked hiking trails. Angelica - 1/2 mile dirt. Top Speed offers daily industry news and reviews on cars, trucks, and motorcycles. They were purchased sometime in the 50s after Sidney closed. 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. Now, those lost years are all-too-visible in the skeleton remains of the Motordome Speedway. Track completely gone. The following race tracks in New York were found. Opening day crowd of 6,000. Sidney is posted MoonDog We left the road names in it specifically for you. 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. It Is eaid that in Prance the Government intend increasing .the totallsator percentage I from 8 to 9 or 10 per cent. Enoch was inspired by stock car races, which he had attended in 1945. 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. 2,068. In oval racing, you of course only turn one direction. Its a great place to be in the summer, watching races, events, demo derby and more. Nothing exists of this track now, perhaps one of Finlands few tracks. . 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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 Weird, given how drivers such as Hakkinen, Raikkonen, and Bottas all came from the country. It was also a rather dangerous one and ended up taking the lives of 19 drivers. 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. For some, that has meant a fate worse than only one race a year. I've been there before and looked over the track. Buzz explains that when he opened the place, "the real estate tax was $900 per year. Track completely gone. 1/2 and 1/5 mile. No longer exists. 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