Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, Worcester, MA - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go – Wanderlog (2024)

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How long is the road course at Thompson Speedway? ›

Thompsons 1.7 Mile Road Course

The 1.7mi road course has 11 turns, a drifting course and a skid pad.

By the standards of the day, a . 625-mile, high-banked racetrack was huge. Most tracks had dirt, boards or bricks as surfaces and were ¼ mile in length or less. But, in spite of the critics, Hoenig persevered and on May 26, 1940, the gates opened for the first time to a capacity crowd.

Sound limit of 103 decibels will be in force at all times. Paddock area speed limit is 10 MPH. Access road speed limit is 20 MPH.

Unlike flat track, however, which usually takes place on half- or full-mile ovals, speedway races happen on ultra-short oval tracks that are a quarter-mile or less — sometimes much less — in length.

When racing, riders can reach speeds of up to 70mph (110kmph) on the straight sections of the tracks. Speedway originated in the 1920's in New South Wales, Australia.

At . 526 miles in length, Martinsville is the shortest track on the NASCAR circuit. Due to the small size and tight corners, Martinsville offers some of the most exciting racing in the sport.

The Milwaukee Mile is the oldest, continually operating motor speedway in the world. It opened in 1903, and it has experienced a renaissance as of late. In 2024, it will host the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and an IndyCar doubleheader weekend.

Known as the oldest continuously operated motor speedway in the world, the Milwaukee Mile is on the grounds of the Wisconsin State Fair Park, located in West Allis since 1891.

At Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, our . 625-mile oval has been operated for over 80 years! In 2024, the American-Canadian Tour and Pro All Star Series groups will operate our iconic oval for the fourth year in a row, setting up a twelve-race schedule.

What year did speedway start? ›

speedway racing, automobile or motorcycle racing on a racecourse or track, usually oval and flat. Both speedway racing and Grand Prix racing, which is done on closed highways or other courses partly simulating road conditions, began in 1906.

NASCAR races vary significantly in length, typically averaging around 400 miles.

The biggest NASCAR oval is Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Alabama. It measures at 2.66 miles. For all NASCAR tracks, Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, is the longest. The road course hosts the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series once per year and is 4.048 miles.

Road races generally take place on public roads and can be point-to-point races or multiple circuits of a loop anywhere from 5 to 25 miles in length. During a road race, team members work together to gain an advantage over other riders, usually designating one person as its team leader.

The iconic 4.048-mile racetrack is available for rentals and unique Road America program offerings like Sunset Cruising, and Morning Drives. Car clubs, motorcycle clubs, and even karting clubs are frequent visitors to the Road America track.