High Point in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

High Point Speedway

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 17, 2021

1. High Point Speedway Marker

Inscription. Opened on Oct 20, 1940, this one-mile dirt oval track that featured a tunnel entrance was built by the Baity Brothers. First race was an AAA sanctioned Indy big car race followed by three stock car races. Track was closed due to WWII. Notable drivers Bill France, Fonty Flock, Bill Blair, Jimmie Lewallen and Lloyd Seay raced here. Track was located 50 yards west.

Erected by City of High Point, North Carolina.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Roads & Vehicles • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.

Location. 36° 1.612′ N, 80° 1.226′ W. Marker is in High Point, North Carolina, in Guilford County. Marker is at the intersection of Scarlett Drive and Johnson Street (County Road 1818), on the right when traveling east on Scarlett Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1256 Scarlett Dr, High Point NC 27265, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tri City Speedway (approx. 0.6 miles away); Deep River Friends Meeting (approx. 3.1 miles away); The Florence Armory (approx. 3½ miles away); The Little Red Schoolhouse (approx. 3.6 miles away); Quatercentenary Tree (approx. 3.6 miles away); The Blacksmith Shop

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(approx. 3.6 miles away); Oldest Building in High Point (approx. 3.6 miles away); The Hoggat House (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in High Point.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 17, 2021

2. High Point Speedway Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 434 times since then and 129 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.