Charlotte Speedway Marker

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Charlotte in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Charlotte Speedway

By Michael C. Wilcox, July 1, 2012

1. Charlotte Speedway Marker

Inscription.
"Strictly Stock" race, June 19, 1949, launched NASCAR sanctioned series. ¾-mile dirt track was 200 yds. W.

Erected 2005 by NC Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number L-105.)

Location. 35° 14.3′ N, 80° 56.42′ W. Marker is in Charlotte, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. Marker is at the intersection of Little Rock Road and Scott Futrell Drive, on the right when traveling south on Little Rock Road. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charlotte NC 28214, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. PFC Raymond "Mike" Clausen Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); Boening/Vertol CH-46A/E Sea Knight Helicopter (approx. 1.4 miles away); Mike McCormack (approx. 5.1 miles away); Good Samaritan Hospital (1891-1961) (approx. 5.1 miles away); J. P. Caldwell (approx. 5.3 miles away); N. C. League of Municipalities (approx. 5.4 miles away); The Last Meetings of the Confederate Cabinet (approx. 5.5 miles away); Jefferson Davis Informed of Lincoln's Death (approx. 5.5 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Charlotte.

Also see . . . NC Markers page. (Submitted on July 3, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.)

By Michael C. Wilcox, July 1, 2012

2. Charlotte Speedway Marker

By Michael C. Wilcox, July 1, 2012

3. Charlotte Speedway Marker

The road in the background appears as if it was where the old track was. This is more easily seem from an aerial view.

Credits. This page originally submitted on July 3, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 87 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.