Occoneechee Speedway

36.073055555556 - 79.0825Koordinaten: 36 ° 4 ' 23 " N, 79 ° 4' 57 " W

0.90 mile dirt track oval was opened in 1947. In 1954, the renaming of the track in Orange Speedway took place. After closure in 1968, the entire route complex nature has been left so that the Speedway is currently in the midst of a dense forest.

For some time, the volunteer organization " Historic Speedway Group" took care of the restoration and maintenance of the plant. In addition, she organizes an annual classic car meeting, which will be held on the historic site.

The Occoneechee Speedway was one of the first two racing tracks opened in the history of NASCAR racing. In the 22 years of use, a total of 32 NASCAR Cup races were held. Since its closure the Occoneechee Speedway is the only remaining dirt track was held on once the first NASCAR Cup race in 1949.