Another track gone, Pacemakers in central Ohio

[Percboy]

Raced here back in the 80-90s , one of the oldest continuously operating NHRA-sanctioned tracks in the country.
We need more trailer parks in this area.
"Property owner Larry Nelson...." thats not the "Larry Nelson" is it?

https://www.dragzine.com/news/ohios-shuttered-pacemakers-dragway-set-for-residential-redevelopment/

 

[ironpony]

Right up the road from me, just what we need more mobile homes and meth labs. Probably pays better than racing a few months a year.

 

[Cliff]

I think the oldest track still running is Pomona.

 

[Percboy]

I think the oldest track still running is Pomona.

Looks like Pomona and Redding both 1953.

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[mick]

it's a good argument. i think you'd find an argument for first purpose built dragstrip that wasn't an airstrip
would be pomona, but reading is right there, closely followed i think by great lakes and cordova?