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  1. #1
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    Default Best race track in each state

    If you could road trip it for a year and hit only one track in each state which ones would it be. Can be either as a fan or racer. East bay, Knoxville or Boone, Eldora will most likely be tops in those states i would imagine but what about some states where there are no national TV races.
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    I'll take a stab at this. Best tracks in each state with hot beds for DLM racing. Starting with my home state:

    West Virginia: Tyler County
    Ohio: Eldora
    Pennsylvania: Port Royal
    Virginia: Wythe
    Indiana: Kokomo
    Illinois: Fairbury
    Missouri: I-55
    Iowa: Knoxville
    Nebraska: I-80
    Wisconsin: Cedar Lake
    Minnesota: Deer Creek
    Kentucky: Florence
    Tennessee: Smokey Mountain
    Georgia: Senoia
    North Carolina: Charlotte
    South Carolina: Cherokee?
    Mississippi: Magnolia
    Florida: Eastbay

    States that I don't know much about as far as tracks: New York, Alabama, Michigan, Arkansas, and Louisiana
    Last edited by Pennsboro32; 07-17-2020 at 01:24 PM.

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    I've got a big fascination with Tazwell in TN. Love the high banks and the grip it and rip it racing I see there early in races........ 411, Smoky Mountain, Volunteer look like real interesting TN tracks but my preference is 3/8ths tracks.

    Cedar Lakes in WI.

    Florence in KY.

    Coin toss for Knoxville and 34 Raceway in IA .

    Badlands in SD.

    Tyler County in WV.

    Kokomo in IN.

    Thunder Speedway in MS.

    Belleville High Banks in KS.

    I-96 in MI.

    Lucas Oil Speedway in MO

    River Cities in ND.

    Been to Eldora so Muskingum in OH.

    Cherokee in SC.

    Wythe in VA.

    Any track in California just to be in the state.

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    Alabama - Home State - TST (but ECM is closing on em fast)
    Arkansas - Batesville
    Florida - East Bay
    Georgia - Senoia
    Illinois - Fairbury
    Indiana - Brownstown
    Iowa - Marshalltown
    Kentucky - Florence
    Louisiana - ArkLaTex
    Minnesota - Deer Creek
    Mississippi - Whynot
    Missouri - I-55
    Nebraska - I-80
    North Carolina - Charlotte
    Ohio - Eldora
    Pennsylvania - Lernerville
    South Carolina - Cherokee
    Tennessee - Tazwell
    Texas - Devils Bowl
    Virginia - Va Motor
    West Virginia - Tyler
    Wisconsin - Cedar Lake
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    Nix I-55 add Lucas for MO.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pennsboro32 View Post
    I'll take a stab at this. Best tracks in each state with hot beds for DLM racing. Starting with my home state:

    West Virginia: Tyler County
    Ohio: Eldora
    Pennsylvania: Port Royal
    Virginia: Wythe
    Indiana: Kokomo
    Illinois: Fairbury
    Missouri: I-55
    Iowa: Knoxville
    Nebraska: I-80
    Wisconsin: Cedar Lake
    Minnesota: Deer Creek
    Kentucky: Florence
    Tennessee: Smokey Mountain
    Georgia: Senoia
    North Carolina: Charlotte
    South Carolina: Cherokee?
    Mississippi: Magnolia
    Florida: Eastbay

    States that I don't know much about as far as tracks: New York, Alabama, Michigan, Arkansas, and Louisiana

    New York has exactly two tracks that run late models. Of the two, I prefer Freedom, but most people would say Stateline.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mister Ricochet View Post
    I've got a big fascination with Tazwell in TN. Love the high banks and the grip it and rip it racing I see there early in races........ 411, Smoky Mountain, Volunteer look like real interesting TN tracks but my preference is 3/8ths tracks.

    Cedar Lakes in WI.

    Florence in KY.

    Coin toss for Knoxville and 34 Raceway in IA .

    Badlands in SD.

    Tyler County in WV.

    Kokomo in IN.

    Thunder Speedway in MS.

    Belleville High Banks in KS.

    I-96 in MI.

    Lucas Oil Speedway in MO

    River Cities in ND.

    Been to Eldora so Muskingum in OH.

    Cherokee in SC.

    Wythe in VA.

    Any track in California just to be in the state.
    Thunder Speedway isn’t in Mississippi I believe you are meaning Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Wisconsin

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    It's tough to rate state by state but here goes.

    Arkansas-Batesville
    Arizona-Manzanita. Current-Canyon Speedway
    California-tie, Perris & Ventura
    Florida-Bubba Raceway Park
    Illinois-Jacksonville
    Indiana-Kokomo
    Iowa-Knoxville
    Kansas-Belleville High Banks
    Kentucky-Florence
    Maryland-Hagerstown
    Michigan-I 96
    Missouri-I 55
    Nebraska-I 80
    Ohio-Eldora
    Oklahoma-another tie-Expo Center Speedway-Chili Bowl and Port City
    Pennsylvania-Williams Grove
    Tennessee-Tazwell
    West Virginia-Tyler County
    Wisconsin-Angel Park

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    I don't disagree that I-80 is the best track but Junction Motor Speedway probably has the best facilities in Nebraska. It is a newer track than I-80 though. Thankfully I-80 does have backs on most seats but I'd like to see some facilities improved in the future just to make it an even more attractive track.

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    Best could be pretty subjective. Missouri for instance, won’t find a nicer facility than Lucas, absolutely top drawer. In terms of close competition would give I55 an edge along with a couple more.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pennsboro32 View Post
    I'll take a stab at this. Best tracks in each state with hot beds for DLM racing. Starting with my home state:

    West Virginia: Tyler County
    Ohio: Eldora
    Pennsylvania: Port Royal
    Virginia: Wythe
    Indiana: Kokomo
    Illinois: Fairbury
    Missouri: I-55
    Iowa: Knoxville
    Nebraska: I-80
    Wisconsin: Cedar Lake
    Minnesota: Deer Creek
    Kentucky: Florence
    Tennessee: Smokey Mountain
    Georgia: Senoia
    North Carolina: Charlotte
    South Carolina: Cherokee?
    Mississippi: Magnolia
    Florida: Eastbay

    States that I don't know much about as far as tracks: New York, Alabama, Michigan, Arkansas, and Louisiana
    After reading this, no sense in making a duplicate post. Pretty spot on Penn.
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    Top of my list for each state

    Arizona: FK Rod Ends Arizona Speedway
    Alabama: ECM Speedway
    Arkansas: Batesville
    California: Bakersfield Speedway
    Florida: East Bay
    Georgia: Golden Isle
    Illinois: FALS
    Indiana: Kokomo
    Iowa: Knoxville
    Kansas: Lakeside Speedway
    Kentucky: Florence
    Louisiana: Boothill
    Maryland: Hagerstown
    Minnesota: Deer Creek
    Mississippi: Magnolia
    Missouri:Pevely
    Nebraska: I-80
    New Mexico: Vado
    North Carolina: Tri-County
    North Dakota: Red River Valley
    Ohio: Eldora
    Oklahoma: Chili Bowl
    Pennsylvania: Port Royal
    South Carolina: Lancaster
    South Dakota: Badlands
    Tennessee: Bulls Gap
    Texas: Lonestar
    Vermont: Devil's Bowl
    Virginia: Virginia Motor Speedway
    West Virginia: Tyler County
    Wisconsin: Cedar Lake
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    I have got to get to tri county in NC......ive never heard anything but great stuff on the racing there.

    Same about wythe in Virginia.....got to get to both of those places and really can't believe I haven't checked them off the list already.

    This is a great thread, it's cool to see all of the opinions from savvy fans and crew.
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    Batesville is by far the nicest racing facility in Arkansas. It hosts the biggest late model race in Arkansas by far in The Topless 100. However,My favorite track is Diamond Park Speedway with Poinsett County/Old No 1 Speedway a close second.

    Diamond Park Speedway has an incredible surface. I haven't been in a few years but the facilities used to be pretty decent. With a little change to the turns,it could be one of the best in the country. BAD fast when hooked up also.
    The Old Number 1 track is a neat little bullring with great racing. It hosted the Cow Patty 50 for a few years that paid 8k to win! There used to be cattle that grazed right up next to the fences around the place.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dirtybird73 View Post
    Top of my list for each state

    Arizona: FK Rod Ends Arizona Speedway
    Alabama: ECM Speedway
    Arkansas: Batesville
    California: Bakersfield Speedway
    Florida: East Bay
    Georgia: Golden Isle
    Illinois: FALS
    Indiana: Kokomo
    Iowa: Knoxville
    Kansas: Lakeside Speedway
    Kentucky: Florence
    Louisiana: Boothill
    Maryland: Hagerstown
    Minnesota: Deer Creek
    Mississippi: Magnolia
    Missouri:Pevely
    Nebraska: I-80
    New Mexico: Vado
    North Carolina: Tri-County
    North Dakota: Red River Valley
    Ohio: Eldora
    Oklahoma: Chili Bowl
    Pennsylvania: Port Royal
    South Carolina: Lancaster
    South Dakota: Badlands
    Tennessee: Bulls Gap
    Texas: Lonestar
    Vermont: Devil's Bowl
    Virginia: Virginia Motor Speedway
    West Virginia: Tyler County
    Wisconsin: Cedar Lake
    Interesting that people are saying Kokomo as the best track in Indiana. IMO that's true! Blackstown shot themselves in the foot.
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    Are we talking just about dirt tracks, just want to be sure it is that discipline.


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    For Indiana.. Haubstadt or Kokomo JMHO

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    Arcadia Wi was awesome before they closed, big sweeping corners... bad fast track

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    Florida......Eastbay, Bubba close second

    Georgia....Cochran

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    Quote Originally Posted by Late_Model_Mark View Post
    Are we talking just about dirt tracks, just want to be sure it is that discipline.


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