Silver Dollar Speedway?

[Racefan99]

I came across an old newspaper article today about NASCAR's efforts trying to expand into Florida, dated June 13, 1956, and see them referencing a Silver Dollar Speedway. (??)

I am not familiar with that track. Does anyone know where that track was? Thanks in advance.

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[dave41]

silver dollar

almost across street from silver moon drive in ,us hiway 92 west of lakeland fl.

[andre]

There is one with that name in Chico, California:

http://www.silverdollarspeedway.com/

[Todd McCreary]

almost across street from silver moon drive in ,us hiway 92 west of lakeland fl.



ah. so they plowed it up and made a subdivision out of it.

[dave41]

silver dollar

big a$$ trailer park . now moble home park.

[Racefan99]

Thanks for the help. One more question for anyone that knows, from that same area of the state (Lakeland area).

Is the Lake Region Raceway mentioned in this article (1958) at the same location as the current Auburndale Speedway? Or, was this a different track altogether?

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[Racer JD]

Here is a 1957 aerial photo of the Silver Dollar Speedway


Here is the same location today

[Racer JD]

Barely 2 miles away, around the corner on Wabash Avenue was Lakeland Speedway. Here is a 1958 photo and a current day photo of it.