What Will Happen to These Abandoned and Left Behind NASCAR Tracks?

Once thriving ovals, now silent shells. While tracks like North Wilkesboro and Nashville have clawed their way back into NASCAR’s spotlight, others remain trapped in the past—shuttered, decaying, and nearly forgotten. But not all hope is lost. Some of these abandoned legends still have a pulse, and a few are fighting for one last lap.

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This is a story of what was, what could’ve been, and maybe—just maybe—what still could be. From tracks gutted by real estate to ones being revived by passion, this video takes you on a tour of NASCAR’s lost battlegrounds. And we’re not just looking back. We’re asking the big question: which ones might roar again? Drop your own track picks in the comments, especially the ones we missed. Hit like, share with a fellow fan, and subscribe for more deep dives into racing’s forgotten corners.

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