Race Track Locator: Historic

Wallsracing (Offline)
#11 1/7/09 7:10 PM

Originally Posted by 767:
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.

http://www.thevintageracer.com/sat/satellite.htm

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SUPERDUKE (Offline)
#12 1/7/09 7:11 PM

Originally Posted by Mud Packer:
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.

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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micro94 (Offline)
#13 1/7/09 7:23 PM

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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Ovalmeister (Offline)
#14 1/7/09 7:25 PM

Originally Posted by micro94:
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.

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

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RacinFool (Offline)
#15 1/7/09 7:36 PM

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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micro94 (Offline)
#16 1/7/09 7:44 PM

:thumb

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

Well 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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Mud Packer (Offline)
#17 1/7/09 8:50 PM

Originally Posted by micro94:
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.

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.

Mike

Be nice to people on the way up. You might need them on the way down. Jimmy Durante

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#1Brad Kuhn Fan (Offline)
#18 1/7/09 9:04 PM

Originally Posted by Mud Packer:
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.

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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Mud Packer (Offline)
#19 1/7/09 9:23 PM

Originally Posted by #1Brad Kuhn Fan:
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.

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.

Mike

Be nice to people on the way up. You might need them on the way down. Jimmy Durante

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aceace
#20 1/7/09 9:59 PM

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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