MICHIGAN [USA]
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1946 - MILLBURG SPEEDWAYMillburg Speedway 1 opened on the old Fairgrounds Park land on Territorial Road in Millburg. Initially the track was a 1/3 mile dirt oval, that thrilled the crowds with there daredevil wheel to wheel action. But a change was coming, Stock Car racing was taking America by storm and it was not long before these big much cheaper cars were the highlight of the program.
1952 - MILLBURG SPEEDWAY |
Shortly after the 1952 racing season the owners shortened the track to a 1/4 mile and paved the surface. This would see the introduction of some series Modified racing.
Photographer: unknown.
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1960 - MILLBURG SPEEDWAY
By 1960 the owners for what ever reason decided to close down the venue and walk away, A Motorcycle Speedway was built just South East of Millburg speedway, that track opened in 1962.