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This is how
Petty Raceway looked in April, 2004 in the second series of photos
provided by Ernie Pothier.
Petty Raceway opened on October 9, 1983. It began with a regular
racing program but became a specials only track. The track was last
used on Sept 23, 2000 for a MASCAR race. The owner throughout its
history was Jerry Campbell.
To call Petty Raceway a "ghost track" is a little misleading
- it's in great shape. Virtually everything is intact and Ernie
reports that the electricity was still connected. It appears that
it would be ready to use again with only about a week's worth of
maintenance.
If anyone has any more information on Petty Raceway - photos, programs,
points champions, years in use, etc please contact me webmaster@motorsportscentral.com.
A
lap Around Petty Raceway
photos
are copyright Ernie Pothier and may not be reproduced
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The front straight
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Turn 1-2
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Down the back straight, coming out of turn 2
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Going down the back straight approaching turn 3
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Turn 3-4
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Coming out of turn 4
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Photos
photos
are copyright Ernie Pothier and may not be reproduced
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Looking back down the back straight from turn 3
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The front straight as seen from turn 3-4
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Turn 3-4 |
Grandstands from turn 2 |
Pit entrance |
Outside
of the track as seen from the parking lot
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The view from the highway
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Back
straight and turn 3-4 as viewed from turn 1
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The
view of turn 3-4 from the VIP booth
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Entrance
to the track from the pits
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