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1/8/09, 3:10 PM   #28
Re: Race Track Locator: Historic
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Originally Posted by aceace View Post
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.
IT WAS A PAVEMENT TRACK!!!!!!!!!! NO 1/5 MILE DIRT TRACK!!!!!!!!!!!!:checkered: