This group is for all sorts of Retired Racing Vehicles and Abandoned Race (Ghost) Tracks; stock cars, drag cars, land speed, sprint cars, open wheel, road course, Baja, race trucks, motorcycles,. The Flemington Speedway opened in 1910 and was known as the fastest 5/8 in the United States. 16, In 1988, NASCAR began racing the Busch Series at the site. Once a horse-racing track, the Occoneechee Speedway became a NASCAR track in early 1949, till it finally closed doors in 1969. This one was found abandoned in an old toolshed; looking quite run down. Then in 1990, the track was paved, which made it both faster and more deadly. This is the race track the pioneered the use of foam blocks and made crashes less risky. Not that he has too much free time. Economic issues were another factor. However, these days it is completely unrecognizable. One abandoned spot is the Flemington Speedway that first opened in 1910. by KyleBrinkmannRacing in KyleBrinkmanRacing, a racer from Elkhorn, WI, Top Tips For Online Race Track Promotion 14 Keimola Motor Stadium, Finland via deskgram.com We don't typically think of Finland when it comes to iconic tracks. Originally opened after World War II, it was A NASCAR mecca (or popular place where NASCAR races were held) according to Urban Ghosts before closing in the 90s. Several weeks ago, I revisited theIndiana Army Ammunition Plant. Originally known as Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, this track was built in the late 50s supposedly to Tap into widespread public love of the Pebble Beach Road Races according to Road & Track. 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. The Facebook page, and now the Lost Speedways Community Group on Facebook . As a result, this track is One of Italy's top racing destinations as stated by Road & Track. Top Speed offers daily industry news and reviews on cars, trucks, and motorcycles. It's 2022 and the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a whopping 112 years old. 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. IAAP, which manufactured smokeless gunpowder and other ordinances, was the largest of its type in the world at the time of its completion. Ryan Gosling Blamed His Failed Relationships With Sandra Bullock And Rachel McAdams On One Specific Thing, Melissa Rauch Got Emotional During The Night Court Pilot When She Was Surprised By Her Former Big Bang Theory Colleagues On-Set, Serving Jennifer Lopez At A Restaurant Seems Like More Of A Curse Than Blessing, Ryan Gosling And Eva Mendes Are Teaching Their Children At Home That Gender Norms Do Not Exist. IndyCar and NASCAR both raced at the track but it never really took off, low attendance a big problem for the circuit. Though its not as old as Brooklands, this circuit is a close second as it was built in the 1920s. There are also various memorabilia, such as magazines and photos. 15 Fried then acquired a 68-acre property from the Pharo family for $88,500 in 1960 14 and established the Nazareth National Speedway, a semi-banked 1-mile D-shaped dirt oval that opened for dirt, midget, sprint, and stock car races in April 1966. Related: 5 Best American Track-Day Cars Under $30,000 (And 5 Japanese). Despite the number of abandoned race tracks that are out there in the world, there are just as many functioning ones which people can still visit. Both NASCAR and IndyCar held events at the venue. Since the track was abandoned in the 70s, A partial demolition occurred in 2002 according to Urban Ghosts. There is little left of the race tracks NASCAR legacy. It was also a rather dangerous one and ended up taking the lives of 19 drivers. The future of the track looks bright, however, with a restored track set to open in 2020. This racetrack opened in 1926 when automobiles and the sport of racing were still very much in development. Yet in the 50s and 60s, the track wasnt doing well financially following a remodeling. Apart from hosting the titular Daytona 500, this track is also open to the public. Yet this is where The Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix is held Road & Track states. Windy Hollow Drag Strip, unlike similar named Windy Hollow Speedway, is no longer in operation. Jungle Park Speedway/Facebook The track operated until 1960, when it shut down for grim reasons. Most of the former track remains closed nowadays, and its in rough conditions. After decades of complete and utter abandonment the location was finally bought and cleaned up in the mid 1990s. This was way back when NASCAR first began. Given that this track is located on the border of North Carolina and Virginia, it makes sense that there would be sections that require the driver to make sharp turns and go uphill. Richard Petty won four titles, while Bobby Allison won three. The 67,000-seatracetrack opened to packed houses in 1999 and hosted both NASCAR auto racesandhorse races. The track was leased by a gas and oil company in 2017, but nothing else has really happened yet. This list contains photos of abandoned and disused tracks that have mostly been left to nature. It may require some effort to get it up and running again. Yet as cars improved over time, so did the tracks. However, back in 1965, production began for the Keimola Motor Stadium. Another fast and insane race track, Rouen-Les-Essarts does not have anything really left of it. 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. The tunnel, which used to be the longest in the Turnpike system, is more than 1 mile long. I've written articles for a company called River City Real Estate and quizzes for TheQuiz.com. It seems like the North Carolina circuit was the perfect fit according to Sporting News. Nowadays, youll have a hard time believe that racing took place at the location with the development of a residential area in its place. Like WeatherTech, though, its more twisty than straight in terms of direction with Lots of flat-out turns and massive elevation changes as described by Road & Track. The Totuskey Creek Store is an abandoned mercantile stand along the still waters of Totuskey Creek near Warsaw, Virginia. Sadly these days it looks like a jungle forest track with vegetation all over the course. The course was a prominent stop for Formula One up until just a couple of years back. Facebook. It was built in 1953 off of the Carlisle Pike and closed after the 2005 season. One of the local places i went to was called Moc A Tek Speedway. However, the final blow was recently dealt due to a massive storm. Nowadays, the location is completely covered in vegetation. Related: 10 Superminis We'd Bring To A Track Day Over Any Supercar. A renowned short track, the I-70 Speedway saw some great names in racing test their mettle on it since its inception in 1969. Within a decade, the audience dipped, and the flag was never raised again at this Speedway after 1980. While it was particularly popular during the 70s, the track lost its popularity during the following decade due to the tracks poor condition which was so bad that, NASCAR refused to hold races there Urban Ghosts states. Brooklands was the first-ever oval circuit and first-ever purpose-built track. Considered to be One of America's most iconic tracks, Road & Track says, its easy to see why as the image above looks like the kind of thing most people envision when they think of a typical car race. Thus, the track has become not only an important location for Formula One car races in general but also more prestigious compared to others. Considered to be One of the oldest race tracks in America, as stated by Road & Track, its certainly showing its age judging by the swerve lines in the above picture. Othershave not done that. Despite it being a popular attraction in its time it would close due terrible profit margins. I-70 Speedway has had an interesting history. It was used to dump vehicles affected by Hurricane Harvey and could be developed residentially soon. 16 The reconditioned Speedway reopened on June 8 to a 25 lap stock car race. there's remnants of Greater Pittsburgh Speedway nearby to you if you're feeling daring. However, theyve never been held at the same place since they began in the early 1900s. It hosted 11 races from 1950 to 1966. 10 years after the last race, Nazareth Speedway sits idle.. 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. In most cases, these current tracks look absolutely depressing. Shopping centers and condos are to replace some other tracks. What a year as we transition onto dirt racing! by ScottKo in RacingIn News, Fans of Fast Name Their Favorite Track of 2014 NASCAR took part at the circuit for the first time in 1949. Thats to be expected as the track originated back in the 1920s if you can believe. The Korean International Circuit was an interesting layout and it certainly had its challenges. Located near the city of College Station, Texas, it once held the record for being One of the USAs longest racing tracks according to Urban Ghosts. Mesa Marin Raceway. Check out the remains of Moc A Tek Speedway. Paul Newman once rented it too. While its not quite as difficult as Interlagos terrain-wise, it still has its challenging moments. It was a 1/4mile banked turn dirt track. It was one of the most deadly tracks the world has ever seen and did claim the lives of several drivers. Some stunning YouTube videos show the surprising transformation comparing it to back in the day when F1 cars made use of the circuit, in comparison to current depleted state. Just five F1 races were held here before it became too dangerous for the sport and its ever-faster cars. This track opened in 1966, but the owners could not keep up with the high maintenance costs. Apart from its long history, the Interlagos track (also known as Autdromo Jos Carlos Pace) became famous due to being a challenging course with elevation changes and decreasing radius corners as stated by Road & Track. Monroe County Fairgrounds. LOST SPEEDWAYS Content. Since then, it has been in limbo, though plans are in full swing to yet again open it for racing under new ownership. In 1952, Jerry Fried purchased the fairgrounds and added additional events, such as demolition derbies and enduro races. Motordrome Speedway, for instance, was closed off in 2016 after being operated as a NASCAR track for no fewer than 25 years. Learn how your comment data is processed. Since then, small-time races have been hosted, but they have been few and far between. We love talking about vintage cars and once-great models that are now all but forgotten. 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. Cookies Policy The former location is completely abandoned today - it appears to be a farming area covered in land. This list may not reflect recent changes. The last win on it was by Richard Petty and this was also the place where Louise Smith became NASCAR's first female driver. 16 In 1998, the remaining wall along the back stretch was replaced, followed by the enlargement of the media center and the infield car center in 1998-99. with a new retaining wall, grandstands, and catch fence. 5 6 16 Veteran Frankie Schneider won the first race. Its last race in 2012 was insane, and one of the best races F1 has ever seen. Start race day with a 25 lap midget race, then a 125 lap silver crown race, a 300 lap Indycar race, and cap the day off with a 50 lap sprint race, ending just before sunset. All over the world, motorsport enthusiasts have abandoned racetracks, and these days they're a sad sight to behold. by ScottKo in Profile Tips For Users, Interest in Grassroots Racing Grows 40% in 2014 With Great Opportunities Ahead in 2015 I graduated with a Bachelor Associate's degree in English with a focus in writing at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado. The old Hockenheimring was among the most popular in Germany. According to Hooniverse the former raceway has now turned into a park; It sat vacant for a quarter-century until local park districts bought the north end of the facility in 1994, followed by the rest of the land in 2002. These days, the track is used to access the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre Park. The following race tracks in Pennsylvania were found. Several different types of cars raced there and it was very popular among local residents. Terms of Use Abandoned Race Track - Moc A Tek Speedway JPVideos 191K subscribers 35K views 5 years ago Back in the 80's & 90's one of the things i did as a young man was watch live racing. Then over time, a campaign got started to make the track suitable for racing once more. Description: 1/4 mi Clay Oval, Track currently for sale and not running any scheduled events. 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 At least a small part though does see some use. The course is completely vacated nowadays and in pretty rough shape. The first race to ever take place was in May of 1927 as the venue hosted a motorcycle race. With track conditions deteriorating over time, NASCAR called it quits and the Texas World Speedway closed its doors. As time moves forward, we leave a lot behind. Germany has fast highways and quicker racetracks. The oval track opened in 1950 becoming one of Europes finest circuits rather quickly. While street car racing in America dates back quite a ways, it is relatively more recent in Japan history-wise. Related: Here's Everything You'll Need (and Want) for Your First Track Day. by ScottKo in RacingIn News, Bay Area Modifieds bringing IMCA Racing back to Emerald Coast Sadly though, the circuit is no more and whats left of it is in a sorry state. It is described by Urban Ghosts as reeking of Silence and neglect due to being fenced off from the main roads and left to decay. While various racing championships have been held on this track, none of them have been nearly as famous as the ones covered in this article thus far. Jungle Park Speedway is a historic former racetrack in Bloomingdale, Indiana. Facebook For Race Tracks? Track has been sitting dormant ever since. Given how long it has been since some of these tracks last saw a race, they have deetiolated almost beyond recognition. However, like most of the other racetracks the venue just wasnt bringing in enough funds despite the course being utilized frequently. For those unfamiliar with the Pebble Beach Road Races, they were held in the town of the same name in California and often took place on a series of narrow and twisty roads. Built, in the middle of nowhere however, grand visions for the country lead for them to hope a city would effectively be built around it. Our largest show, the World of Outlaws National Open will pay $65,000 to the winner plus over $150,000 in prize money. Located in Arizona, it was originally opened in the mid-60s but only for Two-and-a-half seasons Urban Ghosts magazine states because it was in an unfavorable location that was Prone to flooding and buffeted by harsh desert winds. It was shortened, and whats left is still in existence today. It stayed loyal to the area until the bitter end when it finally closed in 1996. Formula One also took place here back in 1976. For instance, the Watkins Glen International Speedway was one such location for almost twenty years before the Formula One races moved somewhere else. This was when NASCAR created race cars designed like trucks for racing purposes, and they became a big hit with races continuing into the present. Social. The race was boycotted in 1969 before the old circuit held its last race in 1970. 5 6 14 Groundbreaking ceremonies for renovations at the new Pennsylvania International Speedway were held on October 16. Carl Collis won the last race, a 40-lap modified stock car event on April 29, 1984. A hiking trail was soon put on the property, now named Raceway Woods, where it loosely followed the original track layout.. It has not hosted race since 2011, and today is effectively a second-hand car dealership with a large test track. If you like old rusty stuff and a poorly maintained forest area then perhaps the Beach Haven Speedway might be worth the trip. The big daddy of the lot, the Nazareth Speedway remained in operation for nearly a century beginning 1910 and closing its doors in 2004. 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Red Bull now owns the shortened, modern track and it now hosts the Austrian Grand Prix again, F1 having returned in 2014. For some, that has meant a fate worse than only one race a year. One example of this shifting interest can arguably be seen in the abandoned horse race track known as Phoenix Trotting Park. Ask Ciprian about cars and he'll reveal an obsession with classics and an annoyance with modern design cues. The arguably creepiest portion of the old pike has to be the abandoned Sideling Hill tunnel. 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. For most of its existence, it was a dirt track, but it was paved for the last of the two Grand Nationals of 1971. It opened in 1999 with 67,000 seats to witness both NASCAR races and horse races. He lives with his wife, two rascally sons and is a car and motorcycle nut in his free time. Katuya have about 46 image published on this page. Theres so many of them that they practically turn the track a deeper shade of grey. What a shame! While we do love track days and racing events, there is also something intriguing about anything deserted. 5 6, In September 1986, the Nazareth National Speedway was purchased from the Bank of Pennsylvania by Roger Penske of Penske Motorsports. Lived in Pittsburgh my whole life and never heard of this track. The Motordome Speedway first became a NASCAR track in 1989. Description: 4/10 mi Dirt Oval, resurrected in 2014! The Daily Journal claims its basically a walking path these days; Today, College Drive cuts through parts of the old track, and the former raceway grounds are largely overgrown with foliage., Sources: Hemmings.com, CarThrottle.com, MontrealGazette.com. For a while, the grandstands were torn down but the track remained. In 2018, he officially flipped and switched sides to the editorial. After being abandoned, a part of it has been covered by a mall. Seeing as its very much destroyed, it doesnt look like the race track is going to become a race track again anytime soon. Its also one of the most endangered. But no matter what anyone calls it, its still a pretty famous race track in California. There are several other race tracks that once were historical, but are now not much of anything. So while parts of it are linear, it's far from an easy track to drive down. America's Motor Sports Park, fka Gamblers Raceway Park. Somehow, looters have never been interested in touching or distributing this. It went around two volcanoes! Classic Car Lovers Unite & Compete with New App! by ScottKo in RacingIn News, Track Promoters Get FREE Promotion with RacingIn.com's Track Directory and Race Dates Page His dream is to drive around the world; even if it takes more than eighty days. "Preserving history one track at a time" Raising awareness and bringing back old memories! Opened since the early 60's, it was shut down in 2004. We updated this article with more information about the featured tracks. Adding to the sadness of it all this location was at one time among the largest Speedway tracks in the entire world. For fans of car racing in Missouri, I-70 Speedway was the place to go. Despite its current condition it is quite the spectacle nonetheless. Updated March 2022: If you're into track days and racing, you might find these abandoned racetracks interesting - and a bit sad. 41.015297, -80.276457 for those interested. Click here to tell us about it. Since the track was abandoned in the 70s, "A partial demolition" occurred in 2002 according to Urban Ghosts. The stadium section, start/finish straight and a small chunk of the first straight remained. Apart from its 40-year history, the other reason this track is famous is because it was One of the homes of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck series in the 1990s as stated by Urban Ghosts. While the above picture doesnt seem to indicate much, Mount Panorama is Well-known for its long straights and tight downhill section according to Road & Track. It was once the center of a lifetime of attention. 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. To say Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a fan of old race tracks is an understatement. Do you remember any of these iconicrace tracks that madeNASCAR history? Lets get started! L. SRW Winternationals Weekend now a Qualifying race for ALL Classes! This list contains photos of abandoned and disused tracks that have mostly been left to nature. The 2023 racing season runs from March to October. Not only are they withering away but vegetation seems to be taking over. Hickory Speedway closed in 2000, not long after a competitor passed away there. A smaller track is supposed to be opened there again in 2020. Compared to the other abandoned race tracks covered in this article so far, this one is not particularly famous except that there was a considerable amount of effort done to save it. Charlotte Motor Speedway Welcomes Hurricane Florence Evacuees to Rock City Campground. While vacationing earlier this year in Cape May, New Jersey, I came across the remains of an old military battery that was an integral part of the Cape May Military Reservation in New Jersey. The Nazareth Speedway started as a -mile horse racing track at the Northhampton County Agricultural Fairgrounds in the 1850s. It was an impressive course. 15 Abandoned And Forgotten NASCAR Race Tracks. Theyve tried to restore the track in the past with races however the course is now deemed as overly dangerous due to the sharp curves. This is the same for race tracks! From the dynamic curve of the track to the clustered formation of the cars themselves, its easy to see how this would inspire so many car-related movies such as Days of Thunder. The track officials tried to negotiate new terms with the racing league, however discussions completely soured and F1 refused to return. The complex was reportedly listed for $1.1 million but didn't find a new owner . It was listed for $1.1 million, but no one ever took up the opportunity. Since then, there has been an eerie silence on and around it, usually related to abandonment. Grass is coming out of the same surface that wheels once raced on. Better than nothing right? Whats still standing today makes for quite the eerie visual. These still exist and have been restored in recent years, even seeing occasional use during Valentino Rossis rally event at the track. Ironically, probably the best race the circuit ever saw. A residential area sits on most of what was left of the track and very little, if anything, remains of it. RELATED:15 Fast Facts About The Indy 500 That Will Make You Want To Burn Rubber. Full profile. Google refers to the area as a historic landmark. Described by Road & Track as having A few blind crests, and plenty of high-speed bends, the hilly terrain that fits its namesake would make for some interesting driving like Mount Panorama. Nicknamed the Green Hell of France after Germanys Nurburgring, this track was terrifying. Instead, most of the buildings have been both vandalized and looted. As packed as California can get, being one of the most popular states to live at in the US, theres plenty of room for race tracks. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0 . In only a few cases reconstruction is set to take place. Valencia held Formula 1 races from 2008 up to 2012, and it was never really able to capture fans' imaginations. Plus, Most of the track has absolutely no runoff Road & Track adds meaning if a car happens to skid theres no area for them to safely drive into. Nothing exists of this track now, perhaps one of Finlands few tracks. It was kept throughout the years with a couple of amateur races. It has been abandonedever since. The drag strip is still visible from photographs taken above. It was one of the most deadly tracks the world has ever seen and did claim the lives of several drivers. But cars are not the only thing that gets forgotten with time. Pretty cool. Many tracks have been abandoned or left to second-tier status. In truth, the former circuit is in complete disarray nowadays with some old props still on the scene and as you might expect, completely rusted and in terrible shape. All rights reserved. At one point this location welcomed 140,000 fans in attendance. Once the race track was sold, maintenance took a massive hit due to limited funding. The Woodlands (race track) This page was last edited on 14 January 2023, at 13:44 (UTC). Without them of course, motorsport would simply not take place. Exploring ABANDONED Nascar Race Track - Nazareth Speedway (PA) - YouTube 0:00 / 0:00 Exploring ABANDONED Nascar Race Track - Nazareth Speedway (PA) JMR Spartan 3.49K subscribers Subscribe. A very, very long-winded name. 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. If you havent seen it, look up Arnoux vs Villeneuve Dijon 1979 on YouTube. Log in, LOST DRAG STRIPS: GHOSTS OF QUARTER MILES PAST, Getting Started: Automotive Bodywork Projects, Drag Racing Traction: Suggestions for a More Consistent and Winning Car, Automotive Welding: How to Work with Cast Iron and Other Materials Part 8, Exhaust Systems for Supercharged and Turbocharged Applications, The Complete Guide to Engine Displacement. 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