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. 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. Ran in the '30s. Though the previous image demonstrates these points quite well, it isnt nearly as old as the Autodromo Nazionale Monza track in Italy. recent Google Earth photos, I happened upon the Historic Aerials site, which
The tracks are still there, but no racing on them. 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. 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). Click here to tell us about it. The site was considered, but not used for the Museum of the Peaceful Arts. Jerome Park Racetrack was the http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halacing/Akron.jpg. by KyleBrinkmannRacing in KyleBrinkmanRacing, a racer from Elkhorn, WI, BMARA RACERS HELP EACH OTHER
Indeed, as tracks wear out and need maintenance, sometimes it's easier to build a new one, and forget about the old ones. View Track's Profile. Seneca Falls* - Seneca Falls, NY. So while parts of it are linear, it's far from an easy track to drive down. 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. Dec 6, 2006. One day while doing some satellite searching about 30 years later, I finally found it. I am a motorhead and actually worked down at Atco Raceway for 6 years, but I have never heard of these two tracks. You can post now and register later. 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. NASCAR quickly took a nation by storm, vastly popular with anyone who loved cars or loved racing or just loved a good spectator sport. Dolores recounts the excitement of people who return to the Kensington neighborhood after many years and discover that Buzz-a-Rama is still open. Description: 1/8 mile Asphalt Drag Strip, 5/8 mile Asphalt Oval, 1/10 mile Asphalt Oval. Pasted as rich text. This pavilion in the center of the circuit provides an absolutely perfect view of the racing action. 3. New York International Raceway Park (fka Lancaster National Speedway) Location: Lancaster, NY. The Morris Park Racecourse (in the Morris Park neighborhood), built by John Albert Morris, the Louisiana Lottery King, replaced the Jerome Park Racetrack, where racing ended in 1894. Penn Yan Speedway - 1/3 mile dirt. But, there hasn't been any racing in sight for years, and since then the second story wide-windowed hasn't had a view of anything. Kelley's Motorsports Park - Batavia, NY - 3/8 mile clay semi banked, egg shaped oval. For instance, the Watkins Glen International Speedway was one such location for almost twenty years before the Formula One races moved somewhere else. Only two years ago did it close, in 2017, and it's already starting to show signs of age and decay, neglect and disarray. February 7, 2007 in General Discussion, Addison Hill Raceway - Tuscarora, NY *NEW* IMAGE VERIFIED, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalAddisonHill.jpg. 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. The reservoir has massive elegantly crafted Roman-inspired walls and brick and stone WPA-era Art Deco gate house superstructures with stone voussoir (wedge-shaped) arches below. Thus, Time Attack competitions got started where street cars that have been tuned up by major companies race against one another on a set track for the sake of proving which upgrades are better. Yet as cars improved over time, so did the tracks. 
I know the track that's pictured, however I believe it is a private track builit for training horses. Last ran in 1951. Track completely gone. Elmira to Sodus Point and Canandaigua, NY. air france business class lax to paris; joan hopper william hopper's daughter; 55 plus communities in valencia, ca; mary brandis; tin lizzie model t go kart for sale; da da da da dadadada; amanda peterson husband david hartley; split mung beans vs whole; Ran from '53 - '57. From the occasional wayward driver who crashed their car in a spectacular manner to the rare car pile-ups, we have a strange fascination with violence in sports that were both repelled by and yet drawn to when it happens. WebBel Air Racetrack Benning Race Track Beulah Park racetrack Birmingham International Raceway Blue Ribbon Downs Bowie Race Track C Camp Concordia Centennial Race Track Charter Oak Park Commodore Downs Cumberland Race Track D Detroit Race Course The Downs at Santa Fe E Eureka Downs F Freestate Raceway G G. Rollie This is easier on you than
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. 1/2 mile banked dirt. YET. It's an oval racetrack with 8 course and a quarter-mile length. Roll a Bowl - aka Panama/Niobe - Niobe, NY. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. I was given the opportunity to talk to Mikes dad, and pick his brain about it. You need to add Victoria and Cairo to that list Dually noted and done Toby. No longer exists. Akron Motor Speedway* - Akron, NY. The picture of Palmyra is the track at the fairgrounds, which is still in existence. If it's seating that you're worried about when going to a speedway to watch an epic NASCAR race, this place, Saugus Speedway, has got plenty of open seats. Grahamsville This is all good stuff to know. 
Upload or insert images from URL. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halg/edgewood2.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halcing/empire.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HaleCountyFair.jpg. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/BurdenLake.jpg. Also, there was a junk yard there, which I do not believe was there when the track was. Ran in the '50s under the Adirondack Stock Car Club sanction. Not very fast, but at least something is still moving. The reservoir area was the site of several Revolutionary War forts and is now the site of four parks. The stands are empty, standing as they have for year after year. But, since the Wilkesboro Speedway has shut down, that tarmac has gone neglected. 10 Most Beautiful Rhode Island Small Towns You Should Visit, 10 Affordable Yet Highly Rated Caribbean Resorts Where You Can Enjoy Luxury Without Breaking The Bank, Spring Into Savings: 10 Most Affordable Kentucky Destinations To Visit, 10 Things To Do In Puerto Vallarta: Complete Guide To This Dreamy Mexican Beach Town, 8 Things To Do In Punta Cana: Complete Guide To The Dominican Paradise, 11 Things To Do In Kyoto: Complete Guide To Japan's Ancient Capital, 11 Things To Do In Rome: Complete Guide To Italy's Eternal City, 10 Towns Of The World That Are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 10 Most Livable Small Towns In The U.S. And What They Offer Future Travelers. DEAD RACE TRACKS
In the office of the fairgrounds are a few old pictures of Speedland before it was shortened. Not much evidence of the track, although Ive read that the frontstretch wall is still visible in places. Operated from 1970 through 1973. Dunkirk, NY to Titusville, PA. NY , PA | CR , DAV&P , DW&P , NYC&HR , NYC , PC , WPGRR. NY | CSX , NYC , SN. So its a pretty twisty track, but on a larger scale than Pebble Beach. 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. 
Alas, that's no longer true for it, as it has been shut down for over 20 years now, where the infrastructure has rotted away in a sorrow filled silence. by KyleBrinkmannRacing in KyleBrinkmanRacing, a racer from Elkhorn, WI, Top Tips For Online Race Track Promotion
Historic markers describe the Revolutionary War and transformation of the land since then. Get in touch with the author at[emailprotected]. It also had an extensive view and is now marked by a flagstaff and bronze tablet. I don't remember there being so many trees surrounding it, although this was probably 15 years or more when I did so. Thank you. Jerome Park Racetrack was the We need to talk as I want to get this done. Leonard Jeromes one-mile Jerome Park Railway ran from 1880 to 1906. RETURN TO THE MAIN PAGE
WebCurrently, there are forty one race tracks in New York, including ten asphalt tracks and thirty one dirt tracks. 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. NHRA, Whelen Modifieds, Rat rods & Hot Rods, Custom Car Shows. Thus, race tracks were created across the world to satisfy those who would pay good money to see cars of various shapes and sizes duking it out in a heated competition to see whose car is the fastest much like the chariot races of old. http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ny/county/alleoRacingHome.htm. Since it has been abandoned, though, it's clear that time has not been good to this building, with pieces falling from the ceiling, glass broken out, and anything and everything else falling apart in collapse. Kevin Harvick tested his Cup car there recently: The Bronx shifted from a land of Gilded Age estates, where the upper crust of American society would gather for leisure activities like horse racing and the racetrack was taken over to provide essential services for a growing city that had a need for clean water, outdoor space, and educational institutions. It was located in a part of Westchester County, New York that was annexed into the Bronx in 1874. WebCurrently, there are forty one race tracks in New York, including ten asphalt tracks and thirty one dirt tracks. No longer exists. The cars changed, too, and soon enough they were flying around the circuit at 200 miles an hour and faster. Albion - Still researching this one. 1/2 mile dirt. So is the way it goes with things that are no longer stewarded by humans, nature has a chance to reclaim everything for itself, and the beauty of that can be addicting, and most assuredly breathtaking. This avoided loss of the waters hydraulic head (or pressure) or the construction of extremely high reservoir walls. ), The Macombs Dam Bridge. Circle K - aka Whitesville. 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. Most of it though does not see racing use, not surprising given how dangerous it was. It's one of only seven, and it recently closed down, too. The city offered it to the United Nationsas a temporary meeting place. Buzz and Dolores only open the spot on weekends and holidays so time your visits well. The first U.S. outdoor polo match was held there in 1876. Haddonfield, NJ. 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. As a result of the growing popularity of car racing when it first became a sport, other similar races which involved horses and cycles (aka the predecessors to modern bicycles with the enormous wheels) went out of style. They were purchased sometime in the 50s after Sidney closed. I believe it was the old Tri-County Fairgrounds but I have no idea where that was either. Riverhead Raceway is located in Riverhead, New York. In fact, it is The home of the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix according to Road & Track magazine. New York International Raceway Park (fka Lancaster National Speedway) Location: Lancaster, NY. I tried looking for it on Terra Server but have had absolutely no luck, so it may be right. Dunkirk, NY to Titusville, PA. NY , PA | CR , DAV&P , DW&P , NYC&HR , NYC , PC , WPGRR. 
The Southern Tier had a number of sprint car teams way back then long before stock cars became popular. Since then it has gone up for auction and is apparently being renovated. All in New York and one London, Dolores says. That is of the fairgrounds, which presently exists. (See MoonDogSpots description. Saint Lawrence Valley Speedway, Canton dirt oval (1951)- Bill Wimble started his driving career here. Ran in Early '60s. The track is pretty much still there I think, but its used for go-karts today (called Ringwood Raceway). The racetrack hosted the Belmont Stakes, the oldest Triple Crown race, from 1867 until 1889. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/Altamont-1.jpg. 2/8 mile dirt. Penny Royal Speedway - Leon, NY located at the Firemans Fairgrounds, dirt oval (c.1949 late 50s) / now an Amish sawmill and farm. Slot car racing dates back to the heyday of the auto industry in the middle of the 20th century, with school children souping up their miniature automobiles just like the pros. Ran for 6 years in the '50s. ), http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalBowlofDeath.jpg. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalrsportsPark.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halg/LaFayette.jpg. Dirt tracks were made, with seating around the curves, then bigger tracks were made, paved tracks, then raceways and speedways were made, with all kinds of infrastructure and seating for thousands upon thousands of spectators. This year was $18,000, now I just got the bill for $32,000.. Ran a few Street Stock events in the late 80s or early 90s. 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. Fort Independence Playground, at the northwest corner of the reservoir, came under Parks Department jurisdiction in 1915. Its a go-to place for all the age-old fanatics, professional racers, young teens and everyone in between. (No one ever did it, thank God.). Many people watched for the spectacular crashes, some loved the push and pull that so many exhaustive laps garnered. East Ithaca to Camden, NY. WebClay, New York. Ran in the '40s and '50s. Yet the I-70 Speedway itself has unfortunately been abandoned despite hints that it might be reopening sometime this year as evidenced by construction work. Have to love the rumors right? The defunct Palmyra Raceway was east of Palmyra on Rte 31. by ScottKo in RacingIn News, Fans of Fast Name Their Favorite Track of 2014
This in turn led to A brief renaissance in 2010 following the tracks successful reopening, Urban Ghosts states, before it closed down again not long after. 1/2 and 1/5 mile. All Rights Reserved. Ran sometime in the 1980s. The last race run there was won by Bill Torrisi in 1959. Although excavation of the eastern basins began in the early 1900s, they were filed in and graded in 1912 and two roads were eliminated. Apart from hosting the titular Daytona 500, this track is also open to the public. While street car racing in America dates back quite a ways, it is relatively more recent in Japan history-wise. Since the track was abandoned in the 70s, A partial demolition occurred in 2002 according to Urban Ghosts. I doubt there's any reminders of a track on the property though. #1. Glen Aubrey Raceway (located off Route 26 north of Endicott NY). Last but not least, this defunct speedway has my all-time favorite defunct race track name: Satans Bowl-O-Death which is outside of Busti NY, near where Stateline Speedway is today. But, no more is that the case, because all remains empty now, filled with empty space and silent atmosphere, long faded echoes of the races that once roared here. Its not visible and it would be from this distance. have many aerials photos of towns anywhere from the 1930's, on up. SRW Winternationals Weekend now a Qualifying race for ALL Classes! Web1960's/70's Era Track Google Earth : Google Earth Champlain Speedway Ticonderoga, NY 1950's Roadster Era Track Half Fast Video An excellent view - the track is now underwater. How the heck did you find it? It has the added distinction of being the last slot car raceway in New York City, originally just one of several dozen operating across the five boroughs. Colorful swivel benches and chairs (some with steering wheels!) 1/2 mile dirt. NY | LV. Display as a link instead, Dolores loves how grown adults become giddy as children again when they play the racetrack. This in turn led many race tracks of historical importance to be abandoned while improved ones opened elsewhere which are still available today. Again, another ending. 1/4 mile dirt. However, what began as an exclusive resort for the social elite, attracting the belles and social and financial powers of New York and the U.S., eventually degenerated into a money-making machine dominated by scandals and bookmakers that catered to the lower classes. Considered to be The third-oldest motor racing circuit on Earth according to Road & Track, this is another place where Formula One race cars can be seen. Buzz points out a photograph of himself at the 1996 marathon under a very impressive race time, and says, Thats me! Burden Lake Speedway - Averill Park, NY. This tarmac, while maintained and kept in tip-top shape, was able to allow race cars to drive across the surface, hurtling along at phenomenal speeds, round and round endlessly. Inside Buzz-a-Rama, the Last Slot Car Raceway in New York City. The tracks are still there, but no racing on them. Web1960's/70's Era Track Google Earth : Google Earth Champlain Speedway Ticonderoga, NY 1950's Roadster Era Track Half Fast Video An excellent view - the track is now underwater. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halcanandaigua.jpg, Civic Stadium in Buffalo was very popular in it's heyday. Webabandoned race tracks in new york angers asse. Ran in 1984 only. Bath* - 1/2 mile dirt. NY | LV. Of course, there's more than just that to a race. 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. Though the above picture only shows a small section of it, its not hard to imagine given that the state of Texas has a particular love for big things (being one of the biggest states in America). These old signs seem to hold more of meaning after they're abandoned, as these signs give a glimpse into the knowledge of the past, the ways of life, styles, and more. are situated around each course. Though Formula One races tend to be associated with Europe South America and Britain, since these regions have their own racing championships with this particular car model, they have been held in the United States as well. 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. The parallelism throughout this image is quite poetic. Peekskill 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. 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 $40 Fall Family Fun at Houston Motorsports Park TechNet SpeedFest Saturday, November 9th! Yet the place was also used for manufacturing aircraft and as an airfield (which isnt shown in the above picture). Explore an abandoned 19th century cemetery, a unique racetrack and beautiful old growth forests at the Hyuck Preserve in Rensselaerville. Sidney's grandstand bleachers are the same bleachers that now sit in Fondas fourth turn. Mentioned by outkast24 in the Share Your Stories thread on this board: http://www.terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?mp;z=18&w=1. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halnew/Hemlock.jpg, Hollywood Bowl aka: Route 66 Speedway Troy (Poestenkill) /located four miles south of Troy on SR 66- 1/3 mile dirt oval (c.1960-c.1963), http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalBowlRoute66.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalRacing/hunt.jpg. One such example is Thunderhill, which is located Outside of Sacramento according to Road & Track. It was located in a part of Westchester County, New York that was annexed into the Bronx in 1874. Untapped New York unearths New York Citys secrets and hidden gems. Jerome Park, along the north and northeast sides of the reservoir, was opened as a park in 1940. Pine Bowl* - Albany, NY. Media member since 1989 TV camera operator for various motorsports broadcasts. McKowns Grove Speedway (aka: Capital City Speedway), Guilderland (McKownville) mile dirt oval (c.1938 1942) located on US 20 just west of Albany. There was another one in Bath, which Dutch raced on but not sure of the location. That could prove to be a pretty bad scenario. For fans of car racing in Missouri, I-70 Speedway was the place to go. Then there's the composition of the photo, thoughtfully taken just after the stadium seating ends. Michelle is the founder of Untapped New York. Oh, that is too cool!!! What a year as we transition onto dirt racing! Weve found tracks across the country from as low as $89,000 to around $10 million, ranging from a drag strip, to paved and dirt ovals, to a road course. Buzz-a-Rama is one of those idiosyncratic New York City mom and pop shops you hope will never close. 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. Both grew up in the neighborhood. WebCurrently, there are forty one race tracks in New York, including ten asphalt tracks and thirty one dirt tracks. Sandy Creek*- aka North Country Speedway - 1/2 mile dirt. I've not been able to determine if any auto racing events were held on horse racing track that was on the property. I know you are reading this. New York International Raceway Park (fka Lancaster National Speedway) Location: Lancaster, NY. I believe Kirkwood closed somewhere in the late 1940s. Nowadays there's just LED screens that display a vast amount of graphics, words, and info that's different every time. 1/3 mile dirt. WebJerome Park Racetrack was an American thoroughbred horse racing facility from 1866 until 1894. Hannibal Speedway was up in Oswego County but didnt last long. 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 Examples include Sears Point and Infineon, as stated by Road & Track, which relate to where the track was located originally as well as a former corporate sponsor respectively. Description: 1/8 mile Asphalt Drag Strip, 5/8 mile Asphalt Oval, 1/10 mile Asphalt Oval. Another California-based race track, it has gone by other names in the past. No matter how many tracks there already are, or have just been deemed "too dated," or "not relevant", they will keep making and building newer and better ones, all in the name of making more money, drawing more fans, justifying higher ticket prices. I am in Sidney 2-3 days a week f or work and dont remember seeing it. Track completely gone. It has a plaque commemorating Fort Independence that was located nearby. That makes 2 tracks in Palmyra. But for those who actually have to drive on it, the track can be challenging because of its rough surface which Requires drivers to have a ton of commitment going into every turn Road & Track says. Ran for 3 years in the 50's. NASCAR has had quite a storied history with America since the very beginning. 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
With the later construction of the Catskill and Delaware Aqueducts, it did not need to be as large as originally planned. (1954 aerial photo http://s108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hala1954Aerial.jpg ), http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halng/Palmyra2.jpg. 1/2 mile dirt. The Jerome Park Racetrack, once described as the national race course of America, was a thoroughbred horse racing facility from 1866 until 1894 in that part of Westchester County that was annexed into the Bronx in 1874. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalieldSprings.jpg. It didn't have to end this way for I-70 Speedway outside Odessa, Missouri. 200 LAP ENDURO NEXT UP AT 81 SPEEDWAY WITH A 3PM START TIME, FINAL REGULAR SEASON POINT SHOW (Second Try) COMING UP SATURDAY, NINE DIVISIONS MAKE UP AN "ALL DAY SUCKER" FOR FINAL REGULAR SEASON POINT SHOW, Empire Dragway (FKA New York International Raceway), Evans Mills Motorsport Park (fka Thunder Alley Speedpark), Land of Legends Raceway (fka Canandaigua Motorsports Park), New York International Raceway Park (fka Lancaster National Speedway), BRINKMANN RECORDS BEST BMARA FINISH OF SEASON, KyleBrinkmanRacing, a racer from Elkhorn, WI. The Cortland Branch. The Texas World Speedway was a very special kind of race track, considered by NASCAR as a Superspeedway, meaning that it has a track length of over two miles. Goshen 1 mile dirt Tri Oval* - Goshen, NY. The windows for the stand have been shuttered tight for some time now. These signs once were bright colors, clear whites, and crisp, displaying information to the audience, but in a time that has long since gone away. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halnewwaterloo.jpg. And that would have been Hoods junkyard, correct? In 1930 the N.Y. Times opined that In time, perhaps, the enlarged museum may rival in importance of Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History and hold its own with such famous institutions as the Deutsches Museum of Munich, the Science Museum of London and the Technical Museum of Vienna. In the 1930s the 20-museum complex plans were scrapped and the collection was transferred the New York Museum of Science and Industry and the endowment given to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History. really cool to look at. The Croton Aqueduct Commissioners decided to build the storage and distributing reservoir in 1884. In 1930 it moved to the Daily News Building at 220 E. 42nd St. This speedway hasn't seen a race in decades now, it closed in 1995. They've just been filled with emptiness, decay, with every bit of the infrastructure turning derelict, facing the inevitable and relentless touch of time. Buzz-a-Rama was opened in 1965 by Frank Buzz Perri, the 83-year-old proprietor who still holds court behind the counter at the Kensington, Brooklyn institution. Michelle Young. Webabandoned race tracks in new york angers asse. This dog, for example, seems to have found a new home here. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalAshlandPark.jpg. The discovery of the track, and Mike stepping forward with the news that he has a direct tie with it all came about simultaneously with my divorce, so I was forced to put it on the back burner. Track completely gone. One of them is an aerial photo taken from across Townline Rd., and showing midgets in the infield. 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. Weve found tracks across the country from as low as $89,000 to around $10 million, ranging from a drag strip, to paved and dirt ovals, to a road course. The track was on the south side of Garner Road between the junctions with Sheer Road and Pond Hollow Road. The museum is on Liberty Street on the second floor of the Civic Center in Sidney. the end 1990? 1/2 mile dirt. Even abandoned things have a hope of resurrection sometimes. Cairo* - Cairo, NY. While its not quite as difficult as Interlagos terrain-wise, it still has its challenging moments. Angelica - 1/2 mile dirt. Last ran in 1956. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halcing/Smyrna.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Haluthcolumbia.jpg. So did the tracks are still there i think, but its used for manufacturing aircraft and as an (... 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