Terre Haute Action Track

Terre Haute Action Track
Turns 1 and 2 at the Action Track at the 2008 Hulman Classic
LocationHoney Creek Township, Vigo County, near Terre Haute, Indiana, United States
Coordinates39.4203, -87.4209
OwnerVigo County Fair Assoc
OperatorTrack Enterprises/Bob Sargent
Broke ground1949
Opened1952
Closed1988-1989, 2007
Former namesThe Action Track
Major eventsUSAC National Midget Series: Hut Hundred (until 2009)
USAC National Sprint Car Championship: Tony Hulman Classic, Don Smith Classic
USAC Silver Crown Series: Sumar Classic
SurfaceDirt
Length0.5 miles (0.8 km)
Turns4

Terre Haute Action Track (also The Action Track) is a half-mile dirt racetrack located at the Vigo County, Indiana, fairgrounds on U.S. Route 41 along the south side of Terre Haute, Indiana. The track hosts annual United States Automobile Club (USAC) midget car, sprint car and Silver Crown events. Notable drivers that have competed at the track include A. J. Foyt, Jeff Gordon, Parnelli Jones, and Tony Stewart.[1] The track has held events sanctioned by USAC, its predecessor American Automobile Association (AAA), and the World of Outlaws.[2]

  1. ^ Taylor, Dave (2008-04-09). "Action Track sponsorship means opportunities for motorsports students". Indiana State University. Retrieved 2008-06-20.
  2. ^ O'Leary, Mike. "New Group Is Breathing Life Back Into Terre Haute". National Speed Sport News. Retrieved 2008-06-20.