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

Charlotte Speedway

Photographed 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.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Sports. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 19, 1949.

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

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. PFC Raymond “Mike” Clausen Memorial (approx. one mile away); Boeing / Vertol CH-46A / E Sea Knight (approx. one mile away); Camp Greene (approx. 3.4 miles away); S.B. Alexander (approx. 3½ miles away); a different marker also named Camp Greene (approx. 3.7 miles away); Graham Family Homeplace (approx. 3.8 miles away); Steele Creek Church

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(approx. 3.9 miles away); Flood of 1916 (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, July 1, 2012

2. Charlotte Speedway Marker

Photographed 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 seen from an aerial view.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 888 times since then and 73 times this year. 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.