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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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Last edited by Mopar DLM; 07-17-2020, 01:07 PM. -
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 LouisianaLast edited by Pennsboro32; 07-17-2020, 01:24 PM. -
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.Comment
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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 Lake2023 Races - WoO at TSTComment
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Nix I-55 add Lucas for MO.Comment
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Originally posted by Pennsboro32 View Post
New York has exactly two tracks that run late models. Of the two, I prefer Freedom, but most people would say Stateline.Comment
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Thunder Speedway isn’t in Mississippi I believe you are meaning Mississippi Thunder Speedway in WisconsinOriginally posted by Mister Ricochet View PostComment
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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 ParkComment
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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.Comment
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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.I hate time trials.Comment
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After reading this, no sense in making a duplicate post. Pretty spot on Penn.Originally posted by Pennsboro32 View Post8/13/16Comment
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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 LakeEducatio est omnium efficacissima forma rebellionisComment
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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.Where is the move over flag when you need it?????Comment
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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.Formerly 66#1Comment
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Interesting that people are saying Kokomo as the best track in Indiana. IMO that's true! Blackstown shot themselves in the foot.Originally posted by dirtybird73 View PostIf you're not outraged, you're not paying attention!Comment
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