Islip Speedway

Islip Speedway
"World Famous Islip Speedway"
Islip Speedway (from an aerial view)
LocationIslip, New York
Time zoneGMT-5
Opened1947
Closed1984
Major eventsGrand National Series
Oval
Figure 8
Length.2 miles (.32 km)
Turns4

Islip Speedway was a .2-mile (320-meter) oval race track in Islip, New York which was open from 1947 until 1984.[1][2] It is the smallest track to host NASCAR's Grand National Series,[3][4] from 1964 to 1971.[1][3] The first demolition derby took place at Islip Speedway in 1958.[5] The idea was patented by Larry Mendelsohn, who worked at Islip Speedway.[6] The speedway has since been demolished.

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  3. ^ a b Aumann, Mark (2006-01-31). "Countdown: New York". NASCAR. Retrieved 2009-05-18.
  4. ^ London, Gary. "NASCAR Has A Long History Racing In The Northeast". National Speed Sport News. Archived from the original on September 8, 2008. Retrieved 2009-05-18.
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