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There was a thread on here several months ago showing satelite picture of old historic tracks in Indiana. Just wondering if anyone knows where that is or if it was linked to a site.

Someone was talking about Anderson Speedway haveing a sister track, back in the woods in a town somewhere around Anderson. I think i read about it on here.

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There was a race track in Alexandria Indiana many years ago. It was called Armscamp.I've heard many stories about it. I was told it burnt down twice,After the 2nd time it burnt down they never rebiult it.Im not sure when it burnt.Im thinking maybe the earley 50's.But i could be way wrong.

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Hey, I found this on google.

Started as 1/5th dirt midget track. Highly popular. Built 1940-41. First race 7-12-4 Last race 1958 on concrete track. 1/5th dirt track turn can be noticed in the bottom of the infield of 1/4 mile concrete track

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Also Found this on google.http://i.pbase.com/g3/12/567012/2/90446379.LrOFe2L3.jpg

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HALF OF THE TRACK IS STILL THERE! ABOUT A MILE WEST OF TOWN ON ST RT 28 NORTH SIDE BEHIND A TRUCK DOCK HIGH BANKED 1/4 PAVED TRACK!:checkered:

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I did Google Earth and found the track. That used to be my sales territory and I never knew it existed.

I went about a mile and a half west on SR 28 and found what appears to be another race track on the south side of SR28. Anybody know what this might be?

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Armscamp is one of the tracks my Dad used to race at. I did a lot of snooping around for it's history years ago and found this info you might find interesting. Hope this helps. :thumb
David.


http://zenas4.tripod.com/orestesindi...tory/id29.html

http://zenas4.tripod.com/orestesindi...ory/id110.html

http://www.ultimateracinghistory.com/tracks.php

http://alexandriahistoricalsociety.info/id17.html

Here's my Dad's car he ran at Armscamp, Ft. Wayne, Muncie, etc....


http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...dsMidgetX4.jpg


Here's Potsy Goacher, another Armscamp regular......


http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...oacher9car.jpg

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There was a racetrack between Oolitic and Bedford, IN in an area known as the Oolitic bottoms and the Mitchell track just off old Hwy 37 several have told me you can tell right where both tracks were from the air.

I found this little jewel on youtube not sure if it's been posted before. The first 30 seconds is some old NASCAR footage but then it's mostly USAC after that. All from 1958 good video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3oBzUikOB8

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A friend of mine drove the ambulance back in the days of Armscamp Speedway. He said that it was a fun track but with the lack of roll cages also a very dangerous one. He said that many nights they made multiple runs to the hospital in Anderson. He said that it was "the" place to be on race night. A lot of big names apparently raced there.

A couple of years ago I went back behind the truck dock and sure enough you can still see the outline of the track. You need to go while the weeds are down so you don't have to wade through the brush.

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Try: http://www.historicaerials.com/default.aspx
By panning around & changing years you can see both the 16th St Speedway across from IMS & the track in the ballpark.

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YOU CAN WALK AROUND HALF OF IT IN THE WINTER OR EARLY SPRING!!!!! THE BANKS AND WALL IS STILL THERE!!!!!!!!!!!:applaud:

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I live in Anderson but work at DeVoe Chevrolet in Alexandria.Some day this week or next on my lunch I would like to go see this track(or whats left)since I have heard of it and the talk about it on here has sparked my interest to go see it for myself.But which truck dock is this behind exactly?And will I get in trouble going there?Thanks ahead of time for any info.

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It would be sweet if you could snap a few photos and post 'em. :thumb
David.

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I drove a truck for Red Gold tomatoes there dist. plant was on rt 28 close to Orestas It must be close to that??. I would have never guessed. Wish I had known.-Tom

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:thumbWell I must say Im not a computer genius but if you guys can tell me what kind of camera to best use and how to put it on here Ill sure do my best.

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I believe that it is the old R & L Carriers dock. If you remember where the old radio station was it is the building to the west of there. PM me and I will see if I can meet up with you and we could do a tour together if you like.

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i also live in anderson.Let me no when you guys are gonna head out if you do.and i'll see if i can get out there also.im sure my mom would take me out there.

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Devin,

If we can't work this out I would be happy to schedule something for a Saturday or Sunday and I could pick you up and we could take a look. Be sure to wear boots cause it will be rather dirty for sure. Let me know.

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I found the track on Google earth. You can see the track (half) and exactly how to get there. It is even marked, just enter Armscamp Speedway and it will take you right too it.


Alexandria, IN

40.278530, -85.687241+40° 16' 42.71", -85° 41' 14.07"

Started as 1/5th dirt midget track. Highly popular. Built 1940-41. First race 7-12-41. Last race 1958 on concrete track. 1/5th dirt track turn can be noticed in the bottom of the infield of 1/4 mile concrete track. Great article in OPEN WHEEL Vintage Views November 1999 by Ron Lemasters Sr.

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Hey guys, I'm out here in the sticks of Frankton... count me in on your little excursion! I have a decent digital camera to snap some pics to post on here. :thumb

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It looks like we are going on Saturday afternoon around 1:30 PM. You are more than welcome to join us. PM me if you are interested. Thanks.

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This is the Muncie Motor Speedway in Muncie, In. It was very much like Anderson. My brother Danny Williams Jr. finished second there to George Wilkins in a CORA race in '86 or '87 after leading most of it. I believe it was the last or one of the last races run there before it closed.

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Like mud packer said.Your welcome to meet us out there.Being a 15 year old kid.i cant wait to see the track and stuff.

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i might show up out there too! i've been out there many times but now i'm itching too...i would like to visit muncie too but with the contamination of the dumping they did that makes it kinda creepy to do

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IT WAS A PAVEMENT TRACK!!!!!!!!!! NO 1/5 MILE DIRT TRACK!!!!!!!!!!!!:checkered:

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HOUSTON BUNDY FROM DAYTON WAS KILLED THERE IN A MIDGET RACE SEPT 1946! HOUSTON AND MY DAD HAD A MIDGET BEFORE WW 2 BLUE 28 V8 60 HOUSTON WAS KILLED DRIVING CARL REYNOLDS 10 V8 60! I WAS THERE DON'T REMEMBER ANYTHING ABOUT IT! :checkered:

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if you guys have seen the Mickey Rooney movie the Big Wheel...there is a scene in the movie where a driver named "happy" dies, in the movie they use some real footage from a real crash from Armscamp! How about them apples.

Also guys warning there are several no trespassing signs on the property lol...but since one family that lives across the Street is the Adams hopefully it'll be ok.

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Alrighty then! I hope it's warmer Saturday... this 17* crap is for the birds! :thumbsdown:

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[QUOTE=RcrSkyChk;80822
Also guys warning there are several no trespassing signs on the property lol...but since one family that lives across the Street is the Adams hopefully it'll be ok.[/QUOTE]

I've been shot at and missed and **** at and hit on numerous occasions.:O::doh: Ashley you are welcome to stop by and join us. At least the ground will be frozen so we won't sink in the mud.:applaud:

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Is it saturday yet????

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You sound like my grandkids wanting to know when Santa is coming!:O: No it isn't Saturday yet. You have to wait.

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But I want it to be Saturday NOW!!!

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:O::rolling:O::rolling Not yet. I know the next question is WHY? The answer is BECAUSE!:D

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Jungle Park Speedway is a cool track that is located about 8 miles north of Rockville, IN on Hwy 41.It started in 1926 and ended about 1960.The actual track was odd shaped and was partially pavement and part dirt.The smaller track in the middle was used only one year in 1960.
https://www.indianaopenwheel.com/att...1&d=1231506714
https://www.indianaopenwheel.com/att...1&d=1231506766
https://www.indianaopenwheel.com/att...1&d=1231506953
https://www.indianaopenwheel.com/att...1&d=1231507401

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I found the remains of an old dirt track just south of Martinsville off US31. Some people I used to hang out with had spoken of Turkey Track Speedway but I didn't think it was real. Looking at Terreserver aerial photos, it is really there. Does anyone know about this place? When it may have ran and what they raced?

The trees have taken over the site, but you can still see the outline in the aerial photos.

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Jungle Park is still very cool as well. I've been there several times. Actually a couple years ago with my dad for an old timers reunion. They let the big cars go around the track! It was very cool

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:O:
:rolling
Whos all coming saturday??

Hopefully alot of people