ARIZONA (USA)
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1909 - ARIZONA STATE FAIRGROUNDSThe Arizona State Fairgrounds first held motor racing in 1909, The track was a one mile dirt oval that surrounded the main arena.
With the out break of World War 2 motor racing ceased at the venue in 1941.
Many big race events santioned by USAC and NASCAR were often held on the big one mile track.
1960's - ARIZONA STATE FAIRGROUNDSDuring the 1960's some serious accidents occoured because of the higher speeds and the deteriorating track, causing fatalities.
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The orginisers endured lawsuits after one accident when a car went over the fence injuring twenty three people, The track closed in 1964.