Track History
Stock car racing has been a staple at Redwood Acres Raceway since 1947. In its early days, the track was known as Eureka Speedway and was a .625-mile dirt track. The track was so big at the time that the backstretch reached where the current road that runs parallel to the fairgrounds' equine barns.
The track hosted two NASCAR Grand National (now NASCAR Cup) events in 1956 and 1957. In the mid-60s, the track became known as Redwood Acres Speedway and was shortened to a .375-mile dirt track.
Through the 70s, fans showed up in huge numbers to watch their local favorites race. In that time, Jim Walker, a man who was already a local football hero became a local and beloved racing legend. His success at the now-named Redwood Acres Raceway propelled him to success at race tracks up and down the western United States. Walker's name has become synonymous with auto racing in the region.
In the late 80s, racing on the dirt was unsustainable and the track was converted from dirt to asphalt. This allowed for the NASCAR Southwest Tour Series to visit Redwood Acres Raceway through the late 80s through the mid-90s. Future NASCAR superstars like Ron Hornaday, Jr., Rick Carelli and Kevin Harvick all raced at the Acres at one point or another.
Redwood Acres Raceway has been an important part of the local community over the years. Many friendships and even some families have happened because of the raceway not to mention so many fantastic memories of the races themselves.
Thanks to top-notch leadership and strong local support, Redwood Acres Raceway is one of the oldest raceways in the United States. While many tracks across the nation have shut down activities for short periods or altogether, racing at the Acres has continued without interruption for over 70 years.
The track hosted two NASCAR Grand National (now NASCAR Cup) events in 1956 and 1957. In the mid-60s, the track became known as Redwood Acres Speedway and was shortened to a .375-mile dirt track.
Through the 70s, fans showed up in huge numbers to watch their local favorites race. In that time, Jim Walker, a man who was already a local football hero became a local and beloved racing legend. His success at the now-named Redwood Acres Raceway propelled him to success at race tracks up and down the western United States. Walker's name has become synonymous with auto racing in the region.
In the late 80s, racing on the dirt was unsustainable and the track was converted from dirt to asphalt. This allowed for the NASCAR Southwest Tour Series to visit Redwood Acres Raceway through the late 80s through the mid-90s. Future NASCAR superstars like Ron Hornaday, Jr., Rick Carelli and Kevin Harvick all raced at the Acres at one point or another.
Redwood Acres Raceway has been an important part of the local community over the years. Many friendships and even some families have happened because of the raceway not to mention so many fantastic memories of the races themselves.
Thanks to top-notch leadership and strong local support, Redwood Acres Raceway is one of the oldest raceways in the United States. While many tracks across the nation have shut down activities for short periods or altogether, racing at the Acres has continued without interruption for over 70 years.
Admission$10 General (12+)
$8 Military 5 and Under FREE *price may vary for special events Grandstand opens at 4:00 Racing starts at 5:00 |
2023 Race ScheduleApril 15 - Test And Tune
April 28 - Practice April 29 - Rhododendron 100 May 12 - Gunslinger Sprint Cars May 13 - Gunslinger Sprint Cars June 2 - Practice June 3 - North State & Upstate Modifieds June 23 - Fair Race July 7 - Practice July 8 - Firecracker 100 July 28 - Practice July 29 - Legends Of The Redwoods Shootout August 12 - Racing August 26 - Fan Appreciation Night September 9 - Upstate Bombers September 22 - Fall Spectacular Practice & Qualifying September 23 - Fall Spectacular |
