Birmingham International Raceway
Birmingham International Raceway, was a 5/8-mile oval paved racetrack located at the Alabama State Fairgrounds in the Five Points West neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama. It was used primarily for late-model automobile racing.- Type: sports venue
- Description: 5/8-mile oval paved racetrack located at the Alabama State Fairgrounds
- Also known as: “Fairgrounds Raceway”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Legion Field and General Krulak Stadium.
Legion Field
Stadium
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Legion Field is an outdoor stadium in the southeastern United States in Birmingham, Alabama, primarily designed to be used as a venue for American football, but occasionally used for other large outdoor events. Legion Field is situated 2 miles northeast of Birmingham International Raceway.
General Krulak Stadium
Stadium
General Charles C. Krulak Stadium is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and served as the home stadium for the Birmingham–Southern Panthers football, lacrosse, cross country, and track and field teams. General Krulak Stadium is situated 1½ miles northeast of Birmingham International Raceway.
Bill Battle Coliseum
Stadium
Bill Battle Coliseum is a 2,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Birmingham, Alabama. The arena opened in 1981 and was home to the Birmingham–Southern College Panthers basketball team. Bill Battle Coliseum is situated 1½ miles northeast of Birmingham International Raceway.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Elyton and Fairfield.
Elyton
Hamlet
Elyton, Alabama, was the county seat of Jefferson County, Alabama from 1821 to 1873. It was the county's second seat, after Carrollsville. In 1873 the courthouse was moved to Birmingham. Elyton is situated 2 miles east of Birmingham International Raceway.
Fairfield
Town
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Fairfield is a city in western Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Birmingham metropolitan area and is located southeast of Pleasant Grove. Fairfield is situated 2½ miles west of Birmingham International Raceway.
Midfield
Village
Midfield is a town in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States, located two miles south of the Birmingham suburb of Fairfield. It incorporated in 1953. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 5,211. Midfield is situated 3½ miles southwest of Birmingham International Raceway.
Birmingham International Raceway
- Location: Jefferson, Alabama, South, United States, North America
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