Billy Rafter finished third in that same, Not a New York track, but some interesting stuff about the North Wilkesburo (Nascar) track: Day after day it sees a new level of decay and rot, with signs peeling in the rain and weather, paint coming off, grass pushing cracks wider and wider. 20 Thunderhill Raceway As packed as California can get, being one of the most popular states to live at in the US, theres plenty of Ran for 13 years until 1963. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halng/PineBowl.jpg. Track completely gone. She also notes how the game creates bonding moments for people of different backgrounds, like the two Americans who grew up playing on the track and the Nigerian man who happened to visit at the same time: They raced on each track and they just loved it., Upon mentioning that I would like to put Buzz-a-Rama in our guidebook Secret Brooklyn, Dolores says that the real issue is the taxes pushing secret Brooklyn out of Brooklyn and New York, making it so that New York is not what it used to be. Raising prices to account for higher taxes and higher rents take[s] the flavor out of what New York was. Buzz-a-Rama has been able to stay in business because Buzz and Dolores own the building. Dunkirk, NY to Titusville, PA. NY , PA | CR , DAV&P , DW&P , NYC&HR , NYC , PC , WPGRR. 1/2 mile banked dirt. I believe I once heard that he may have paid the lawyers fees for the "locals" that wanted it closed. 1/3 mile asphalt. The first facility well be looking at has a fascinating but somewhat convoluted history. 1/2 mile dirt. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalCoRhinebeck.jpg. Then over time, a campaign got started to make the track suitable for racing once more. 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. Mentioned by outkast24 in the Share Your Stories thread on this board: http://www.terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?mp;z=18&w=1. Smyrna* - Located between Smyrna and Sherburne, NY. No longer exists. 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. And the memories! Other visitors arent New York natives but hear about it, like a man from Nigeria who had visited recently. Untapped New York unearths New York Citys secrets and hidden gems. The racetrack was accessible by both road and rail. According to an October 5, 1928, Long Islander article, "The new oval [track] is designed after the Ascot track in Pasadena, California, where they turn in time for the half-mile in 23 seconds." Parts of the railways route can still be seen today where several oddly shaped buildings were built along its right of way. One day while doing some satellite searching about 30 years later, I finally found it. The picture of Palmyra is the track at the fairgrounds, which is still in existence. DeWitt Clinton was the last gender-segregated public school in New York City until 1983. 1/2 mile dirt. It was located in a part of Westchester County, New York that was annexed into the Bronx in 1874. Maybe I'll head over to the museum one of these days and take a gander at some of the old pictures there. Lehman College was initially designed with nine collegiate Gothic buildings but only four were completed by 1934. always trying to use the message boards, whose URL links often dry up. Victoria* - Duanesburg, NY. 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. Kirkwood was owned by a brother of Five Mile Point founder Irv Heath. It was built in 1953 off of the Carlisle Pike and closed after the 2005 season. Track served double duty as baseball park and closed when repairs to outside wall became too costly, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Haling/Corning.jpg, Coxsackie - Coxsackie, NY. The Cortland Branch. 
It was a spur beginning at the N.Y. & Harlem River Railroad just north of the present-day Mosholu Parkway bridge and ran to the racetrack station south of Burnside Avenue at the rear of the grandstand. 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. Even if it's only an oval circuit, there's still a fantastic amount of excitement knowing that the cars are hurtling around the bends at insane rates of speed. Buzz explains that when he opened the place, the real estate tax was $900 per year. Washingtons Walk, along the southern side of the reservoir, was a defensive palisaded earthwork redoubt atop a schist outcrop. Dolores loves how grown adults become giddy as children again when they play the racetrack. McKowns Grove Speedway (aka: Capital City Speedway), Guilderland (McKownville) mile dirt oval (c.1938 1942) located on US 20 just west of Albany. According to an October 5, 1928, Long Islander article, "The new oval [track] is designed after the Ascot track in Pasadena, California, where they turn in time for the half-mile in 23 seconds." Ran from 1908 to 1947. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalshenTriOval.jpg. Not much evidence of the track, although Ive read that the frontstretch wall is still visible in places. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalAshlandPark.jpg. 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. Track completely gone. Incorporated in 1914 with a $1 million bequest from engineer and head of the Yale Lock Manufacturing Company, Henry R Towne, to illustrate industrial progress, it began with a few exhibits at 24 West 40th St. in about 1920. So if you're worried about seats more than seeing an actual show, this is the place to go. No longer exists. Ran in the '50s. How the heck did you find it? RETURN TO THE MAIN PAGE
Ran from '53 - '57. Nowadays, at this NASCAR speedway that's been completely forgotten, the fastest thing on the track is the growing vines that have come up over the wall and down onto the tarmac. Racers, cars, blunders, and even tracks. The following race tracks in New York were found. NHRA, Whelen Modifieds, Rat rods & Hot Rods, Custom Car Shows. The first facility well be looking at has a fascinating but somewhat convoluted history. Half fast Video Chenango County Fairgrounds Norwich, NY Unknown Era Track: Historic Aerials. The tracks are still there, but no racing on them. I mentioned this one in another thread a while back. Here is
A couple towns people complained and it was shut down. 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. Ran in the '40s and '50s. View Track's Profile. The access for the junk yard was on trolley road. If North Ridge is off the Sweet Road Bob has a picture of it Moondog, do you know where the museum is? 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 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. It was a fun track to race at. Track served double duty as baseball park and closed when repairs to outside wall became too costly. This speedway hasn't seen a race in decades now, it closed in 1995. Webabandoned race tracks in new york angers asse. Theres so many of them that they practically turn the track a deeper shade of grey. The track was an early URC sprint car stop when the organization was first getting going. I know someone who used to go to the races there way back then. Opening day crowd of 6,000. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halacing/Cairo.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/CAMPVILLE3.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halcing/Carmel.jpg, Champion Park Speedway (aka: Fairmont Midget Track), Syracuse 1/5 mile dirt oval (7/02/39 c.7/10/40) / 4 miles west on Genesee (Rt 5), http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalpionRaceway.jpg, Chariot Park, Sloansville mile dirt oval (1978) (1980) ran motorcycles in 78, ran mini-stocks in 80. Ran in the '50s and '60s. Next to the Moose is the Volunteers of America. Michelle Young. Campville Speedway was a dirt track which was located between Endicott and Owego off Route 17c near what I think used to be an 84 Lumber yard near the Susquehanna River. This pavilion in the center of the circuit provides an absolutely perfect view of the racing action. 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. Ran for 3 years in the 50's. Discover the citys most unique and surprising places and events for the curious mind. Search by: City, State, Track Name, Track Type, or Track Surface and click on Search. 
Yet as cars improved over time, so did the tracks. #1. 1/2 mile dirt. 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. There is currently heavy logging and excavation happening within 100 feet of where this track sits. YET. Riverhead Raceway is located in Riverhead, New York. Saranac Lake Speedway, Saranac Lake -1/2 mile oiled dirt oval (1958-1968)-the track was always a NASCAR sanctioned track. 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. With the later construction of the Catskill and Delaware Aqueducts, it did not need to be as large as originally planned. Just what we need another Casino. Its a go-to place for all the age-old fanatics, professional racers, young teens and everyone in between. 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. But evidence of this is hard to tell, since most of the buildings around the roads near the track have fallen into decay as evidenced by the one in the above picture. It is just how things go, sometimes things get left behind so that better things can take their place. I'll find out the locations of the other tracks if it kills me. 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. Brookfield: This is another one I'm not so sure about. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halacing/Tioga.jpg, Twin Valley Speedway - Chenango Forks, NY. 
If only there was some kind of racing action to get a perfect view of. 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. The neglect has led to cracks forming, and the cracks in turn growing foliage, and the foliage, in turn, widening the cracks, creating more and more. Media member since 1989 TV camera operator for various motorsports broadcasts. The dirt has piled up, the paint has faded, the grasses and shrubs have grown tall around the structures, the fence is sagging and rusty, pavement cracked and roofs leaky. Ran in Early '60s. For those that pass through the area the plaza can be seen from both Interstate 81 and Route 17 as they pass through the city. It closed in the late 60s. Since the track was abandoned in the 70s, A partial demolition occurred in 2002 according to Urban Ghosts. These stands are filled with the vacuum of crowds that once cheered and roared like nothing else, with thunderous cheering and waving. 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. It has a plaque commemorating Fort Independence that was located nearby. So in wake of the two World Wars, the aircraft side of things took over leading to the race track's eventual abandonment. Its a go-to place for all the age-old fanatics, professional racers, young teens and everyone in between. This is the track that Red Durkey (spelling) opened in the early 90's. It was paved and expanded into a tree-lined boulevard to be named after a city alderman. 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. Kelley's Motorsports Park - Batavia, NY - 3/8 mile clay semi banked, egg shaped oval. In fact, it's only the things that we've constructed that fall apart. Most of it though does not see racing use, not surprising given how dangerous it was. They were purchased sometime in the 50s after Sidney closed. DeWitt Clinton High School, opened in 1897 as the Boys High School in Greenwich Village, was renamed for New York governor DeWitt Clinton in 1900. SRW Winternationals Weekend now a Qualifying race for ALL Classes! The latest proposal is for the worlds largest indoor ice rink. 
It was difficult to find because it was on a country road, well off a main highway. 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. It was in back of where the Moose Club is. No longer exists. All in New York and one London, Dolores says. recent Google Earth photos, I happened upon the Historic Aerials site, which
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/caledonia2.jpg. And that would have been Hoods junkyard, correct? Track completely gone. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalportStadium.jpg, Fort Covington Speedway in Fort Covington NY. Track completely gone. The old Silver Spring Speedway is one of the area's more recently department racetracks. Sources: Seph Lawless, USA Today & My Fox 8, The Datsun 240Z Returns Digitally To Challenge The Best Modern Sports Cars, You Wouldn't Want To Meet This 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS Restomod Alone At Night, This 2023 McLaren F1 Concept Will Reclaim The Fastest Car Throne From Bugatti, 10 Luxury Cars With The Best Interior Design, This Ferrari-Beating 9000 Aero Is A True "Saab" Story, 5 Cheap Trucks Everyone Regrets Buying (5 That Last Forever). 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. Rock and Roll - Frewsburg, NY. 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. The Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley & Pittsburgh Railroad. pretty much a complete offering of such photos. 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. Have to love the rumors right? Buzz-a-Rama is one of those idiosyncratic New York City mom and pop shops you hope will never close. So is the inevitability of time. Another California-based race track, it has gone by other names in the past. Saint Lawrence Valley Speedway, Canton dirt oval (1951)- Bill Wimble started his driving career here. Of course, there's more than just that to a race. In 1930 it moved to the Daily News Building at 220 E. 42nd St. 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
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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. There was joy, laughing, camaraderie, delicious food and drink, and race cars zooming past at over 200 miles per hour. 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. Despite the name implying this track is located on a mountain, its actually on a hill outside the city of Bathurst, Australia, which is a little ways north of Sydney. With such a successful and massive sport, there are plenty of things that have been forgotten about over its storied history. Glen Aubrey Raceway (located off Route 26 north of Endicott NY). Mettowee - Located on Route 22, just east of North Granville, NY. 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. Dunkirk, NY to Titusville, PA. NY , PA | CR , DAV&P , DW&P , NYC&HR , NYC , PC , WPGRR. That could prove to be a pretty bad scenario. 1/2 mile dirt. 3/8 mile asphalt. And is there anything on that property now? Modern Era Defunct
Nothing besides the decaying tarmac, the growing plants, animals taking up roost, and the falling apart of all the structures of this NASCAR raceway that they want us to just forget about. For the Enduro racer, the Empire State offers fifteen circle tracks with Enduro races as well as twenty nine tracks with divisions ranging from Hornet and Mini Stock to Bomber and 4 Cylinder. The Jerome Park Reservoir is a major component of the Croton Aqueduct system built on the Old and New Croton Aqueducts. The following link proves the track was in the final stages of layout when the worked stopped. Closed in 1980 when vandals broke into the track, took laps with a car, injured themselves and successfully sued the owners. Anyway, here is the track to prove it exists. East Ithaca to Camden, NY. Ran from '34 to '83. And wouldn't you know it, fellow DTD'er Mike Coleates steps forward and says it was his father and grandfather that built it. Dolores recounts the excitement of people who return to the Kensington neighborhood after many years and discover that Buzz-a-Rama is still open. Terraserver photos from the '90's, and then struggling with the often - too -
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. This photo is filled with all kinds of parallel endings, both literal and metaphorical, the imagery conveys symbols and yet also talks, in reality, the physical. This photo was taken at the end of the day, just after sunset. Abandoned Dragstrips: East Coast May 18, 2015 by Muscle Car DiY As we continue eastward on our trek to find the coolest abandoned drag strips in the country, the terrain becomes a little rougher, and its easy to see why it was more popular to build tracks out West. View Track's Profile. I am a motorhead and actually worked down at Atco Raceway for 6 years, but I have never heard of these two tracks. It was built in 1953 off of the Carlisle Pike and closed after the 2005 season. Ran in the '50s under the Adirondack Stock Car Club sanction. There used to be a gokart track there also which I believe may have become the "turkey trot" track (I sent an email to the address on its website to see) as I followed the directions to the place to look on googles hybrid maps By the looks of that, the current cart track (or atleast the one in the photo) is where part of the pits were off turn 2, and you can see the outline of the track. Below may be the best and final image of the track http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halw/Waterloo2.jpg. Yet this is where The Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix is held Road & Track states. 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. Dirt Track Digest. During WWII its buildings were leased to the Navy to train 81,000 women volunteers for military service in the WAVES, becoming the main and largest womens training site in the U.S. NY | CSX , NYC , SN. It's not always that everything falls apart in the absence of humans. NY | LV. It was used to provide increased water pressure for tall buildings. http://www.historicnws.com/ Michelle Young. Track closed in 2005 because of its mining value. Yet in the 50s and 60s, the track wasnt doing well financially following a remodeling. 
Numerous facilities were built on the unused reservoir site including the Kingsbridge Armory, Walton High School., Lehman College of the City University of New York (former Hunter College Bronx Campus that now includes High School of American Studies), Bronx High School of Science, DeWitt Clinton High School, early 1920s Jerome and 1930 Concourse Subway Yards (with Tracey Towers and Scott Tower apartments added over the yards), High Pumping Station, and Harris Field. My ultimate goal is to write for a living, though in particular science-fiction and fantasy novels. 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. Paste as plain text instead, What a year as we transition onto dirt racing! For fans of car racing in Missouri, I-70 Speedway was the place to go. Ran in the '50s and '60s. 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. Everyone who watches silently wishes they could see a crash, as they are excited at such high speeds. Last ran in 1956. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halcing/Smyrna.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Haluthcolumbia.jpg. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalrsportsPark.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halg/LaFayette.jpg. 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. It and the land surrounding it became the site of the Jerome Park reservoir, but part of the reservoir was never built and became home to several educational institutions. Haddonfield, NJ. This fella from California he was all excited that he was ableto come from California and youre still here! Alas, not all good things can last forever, no matter how successful, and this speedway was shut down in 1996. 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