Sportsdrome Speedway - Mitch Craig Heating and Cooling
Sportsdrome Speedway in Clarksville, IN
On September 4th, 2016, the new owners of the speedway announced that it would be reopening at a later date in time. The track has been completely repaved, and several upgrades have been made to the facility. Once the track is reopened, it will continue being used as a race track for cars and motorcycles.
Indiana Sportsdrome Speedway was an asphalt oval racetrack located in Clarksville, Indiana. Before closing in 2015, it had hosted different series' such as USAC (United States Auto Club), Sprint Car Series (Midwest) and ARCA Racing Series (Nationwide). In September 2016, the new owners announced that they would reopen Sportsdrome Speedway, but it never happened. It is now abandoned.
How It Started
Sportsdrome Speedway was built in 1959 by Ernie Triplett, and it has been open since 1965. The track hosted several different series' such as the USAC (United States Auto Club), Sprint Car Series (Midwest) and the ARCA Racing Series (Nationwide). The last owner of the speedway, Ed Kennedy, closed down Sportsdrome Speedway on August 23rd, 2016, due to rising costs and low revenues brought about by a lengthy civil lawsuit over unpaid life insurance premiums for employees and drivers injured at the track, which affected his cash flow. On September 4th, 2016, the new owners announced that they would reopen Sportsdrome Speedway, but it never happened. It is now abandoned.
Sportsdrome Speedway Address:
Sportsdrome Speedway is located at 1 Speedway Drive in Clarksville, IN. It can be reached by taking exit 41 off of I-65 and going 5 miles west on US 231.
Location of Sportsdrome Speedway:
Sportsdrome Speedway is located at 1 Speedway Drive in Clarksville, Indiana. It can be found by taking exit 41 off of I-65 and going five miles west on US 231.
Closing date for Sportsdrome Speedway:
Sportsdrome closed down on August 23rd, 2015, due to rising costs and low revenues brought about by a lengthy civil lawsuit over unpaid life insurance premiums for employees and drivers injured at the track, which affected his cash flow. The last race was held on June 5th, 2015.
Sportsdrome Speedway's closure date was August 23rd, 2015. This closure was brought about by rising costs and low revenues due to an ongoing civil lawsuit over unpaid life insurance premiums for employees and drivers injured at the track, which affected cash flow. The last race before closing down occurred on June 5th, 2015.
Operating schedule of Sportsdrome Speedway:
Sportsdrome Speedway's operating schedule included racing that occurred every week throughout the year, including weekends only in the wintertime when no races were being held. Three major events were held each year that always drew a larger crowd than normal, including The Freedom 55 Financial 200, The Hoos Hundred, and Chili Bowl Trophy Race.
Sportsdrome Speedway's operating schedule included races every week throughout the year and three major events per year. The Freedom 55 Financial 200, The Hoos Hundred, and Chili Bowl Trophy Race were always the biggest draws of the year.
Desired future use for Sportsdrome Speedway:
After it reopens as a race track, it will continue being used as a place to host different series such as USAC (United States Auto Club), Sprint Car Series (Midwest) and ARCA Racing Series (Nationwide). Other uses include hosting motorcycle races as well as concerts and other forms of entertainment.
Sportsdrome Speedway plans on continuing to be used as a racetrack after reopening and hosting several different series' including USAC (United States Auto Club), Sprint Car Series (Midwest) and ARCA Racing Series (Nationwide). Other uses could include motorcycle races as well as hosting concerts and other types of entertainment.
Business Information:
Mitch Craig Heating & Cooling
634 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129, United States
(812) 920-5717