Marshfield Motor Speedway is a half-mile asphalt oval motor racetrack built by Jim Langreck that is located at 10853 County Rd H, 3.5 miles west of Marshfield, Wisconsin.[2] The land the track sits on was originally purchased by Mr. Langreck in 1972. The track opened as a half-mile clay oval in 1977. It held a Dairyland Midget Series race in 1985.[1]
| Location | Marshfield, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 44°39′16″N 90°15′17″W / 44.65444°N 90.25481°W |
| Opened | 1977 |
| Former names | Marshfield Super Speedway Yellow River Speedway[1] |
| Major events | ARCA Midwest Tour, Mid-American Stock Car Series, TUNDRA Super Late Models, Midwest Truck Series |
| Oval | |
| Surface | asphalt |
| Length | 0.5 miles (0.8 km) |
| Turns | 4 |
In 1995 the track was paved for the start of the 1996 racing season. Wayne Brevik managed the track starting in 2006.[2] The track features Late Models, Super Stocks, Pure Stocks, and two 4-cylinder classes.[2]
Several touring series have visited the track including ARCA Midwest Tour[3] and the Mid-American Stock Car Series.[4]
Notable drivers edit
Drivers from the track who have progressed to NASCAR:
Images edit
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Ticket booth in 2012 -
Turn 1 in 2012 -
Turn 4 in 2012 -
2018 Midwest Truck series winner Luke Fenhaus in Victory lane -
The flagman displays the checkered flag in 2018
References edit
- ^ a b Gapinski, Bryan (22 October 2012). "Midget Race Car Driver Marty Davis Dead at 54". TJSlideways.com. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
- ^ a b c Hocking, Adam (September 17, 2014). "Marshfield Motor Speedway emphasizes safety and fan experience". Hub City News. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
- ^ Shear-Carlson, Kari. "ARCA Midwest Tour Returns to Marshfield Motor Speedway for a Mid-Summer Showdown". ARCA Midwest Tour. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved April 4, 2016.
- ^ "2016 MASCS schedule". Mid-American Stock Car Series. Archived from the original on April 1, 2016. Retrieved April 4, 2016.
External links edit
- Marshfield Motor Speedway - official site
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