There were a ton of race tracks just in Evansville alone before WWII (7), plus all of the other tracks in the Tri State area. Some only lasted one race, others lasted a bit longer. We've found sound wild stories of shaddy promoters skipping town with the gate money right after the races started, drivers stealing the gate money after the races, and even a sheriff hell bent on shutting down all of the racing in Evansville.