Historic NASCAR Short Track Set on Path of Resurrection Years After Closing Its Doors in 2020
In The Heart Of The South, A Legendary NASCAR Track, Silenced By The Pandemic Is Stirring. A Beacon Of Hope Emerges For The Southside Speedway, A Place Where Legends Were Born And History Was Made.
Southside Speedway, A Historic NASCAR Short Track, Closed Its Doors In 2020 After 61 Years Of Operation Due To Financial Difficulties Brought On By The COVID-19 Pandemic. But Now, The Track That Once Hosted Greats Like Junior Johnson, Ned Jarrett, And Richard Petty Is Set For A Comeback.
A Community United
The Racing Community Rallied when The Track's Future Was Threatened By Potential Real Estate Development. Their 'Save Southside Speedway' Movement Was A Success, Forcing County Authorities To Reconsider Their Plans.
A New Dawn for Southside Speedway
In A Recent Board Meeting, A Revival Plan Was Set In Motion. The County Will Retain Ownership, While Competitive Racing Investments LLC Will Shoulder The Renovation Costs. As Motorsports Journalist Matt Weaver Tweeted, "The Iconic Track Is Set To Roar Back To Life, Ready To Host Races Once Again." This Marks A New Chapter In The Speedway's Storied History.