Tri City Speedway

Tri City Speedway (HM22P0)

Location: High Point, NC 27265 Guilford County
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Country: United States of America
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N 36° 2.066', W 80° 1.467'

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Opened in 1947, this ½ - mile red dirt track was built by brothers, Bill & Bob Blair. It hosted two NASCAR Grand National races. Herb Thomas won in 1953 and Lee Petty won in 1954. Notable drivers were Fireball Roberts, Flock Brothers, Myers Brothers, Ned Jarrett, Bill Blair, Jimmie Lewallen and Marshal Teague. Last stock car race was 1957. Track located 1/8 - mile south.
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HM NumberHM22P0
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Placed ByCity of High Point
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Date Added Thursday, November 9th, 2017 at 10:01am PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 587887 N 3988207
Decimal Degrees36.03443333, -80.02445000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 36° 2.066', W 80° 1.467'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds36° 2' 3.96" N, 80° 1' 28.02" W
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Area Code(s)336
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1020 Skeet Club Rd, High Point NC 27265, US
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