State Fairgrounds Speedway

State Fairgrounds Speedway, located at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, North Carolina, was a half-mile oval dirt racetrack which was the site of auto races for NASCAR's top series in 1955, 1969, and 1970.

Type: Grandstand
Description: former NASCAR dirt racetrack in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Also known as: “Sam G. Rand Grandstand”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Dorton Arena and Lenovo Center.

Dorton Arena

Building

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J. S. Dorton Arena is a 7,610-seat multi-purpose arena… Dorton Arena is situated 640 feet southeast of State Fairgrounds Speedway.

Lenovo Center

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Lenovo Center is an indoor arena located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Lenovo Center is situated 4,200 feet northwest of State Fairgrounds Speedway.

Carter–Finley Stadium

Stadium

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Wayne Day Family Field at Carter–Finley Stadium… Carter–Finley Stadium is situated 3,100 feet northwest of State Fairgrounds Speedway.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Isabelle Bowen Henderson House and Gardens and Boylan Heights.

Isabelle Bowen Henderson House and Gardens

Neighborhood

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Isabelle Bowen Henderson House and Gardens… Isabelle Bowen Henderson House and Gardens is situated 3 miles east of State Fairgrounds Speedway.

Boylan Heights

Neighborhood

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Boylan Heights is one of eight historic neighborhoods surrounding downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. Boylan Heights is situated 3½ miles southeast of State Fairgrounds Speedway.