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. It was purchased by Shelor Automotive Group in 2004 and was subsequently renamed Motor Mile Speedway.

History

The track announced that it has cut all sanctions with

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and discontinued its oval track racing in late 2017 but, reopened under

sanctioning in 2019. However, it continues to use its drag strip behind the back straightaway. In late 2020, the Rusty Wallace Racing Experience signed an agreement to become operator of the track for at least the next two years, with plans to run regular oval- and drag-racing experiences at the track. Motor Mile Speedway hosted one

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event in 2005. And 3

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races between 2005 and 2006. The facility also hosted 21

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races from 1998 until 2014, 2

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events in 2015 and 2019 and 2 CARS Late Model Stock Tour races, also in 2015 and 2019. The track started hosting the

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once again in 2021 along with the SMART Modified Tour. Motor Mile Speedway hosted one

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event in 1999.

Notable weekly drivers

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won four track titles

NASCAR Busch Series history

The track is most famous for hosting 4

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events between 1989 and 1992.

References

External links

Motor Mile Speedway Official WebsiteMotor Mile Speedway archive
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