Comments on: Charlotte Speedway, Ghost Track of the Carolinas

By: maggie

maggie — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:02:52 +0000

Hi!
I found this site while trying to find some info on some envelopes and post cards I purchased at CMS in 1999. While we were there for the race the US Postal service were selling them. They honor the 75th anniversary of the 1st Charlotte Speedway October 1924-September 1927. It was the 1st year Lowes took over and the speedway was the official unveiling station.
I just enjoyed all the previous posts from racing fans and thought I’d pipe in on how I found this site.

By: MA Whalen

MA Whalen — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 05:35:24 +0000

Let me tell you why I Googled this site:

I am a title research paralegal in Mecklenburg County. Recently I was working on a project involving a portion of property owned by the DOT along I-485 in Pineville. While searching the public records to find provenance for a portion of Old Pineville Road, I came across Map Book 3, Page 117 in the Mecklenburg County Public Records. I was surprised to see it was named “Speedway Addition” – I concluded it was a predecessor to C-M Speedway.

Over the years I have learned much about the history of Mecklenburg County including the old US Army base now part of the airport, the location of gold mine shafts in certain properties along uptown and southend and the location of old churches and farmhouses under the waters of Lake Norman.

This is another very fascinating find!

By: The Bear

The Bear — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:04:27 +0000

My mother has a food truck that was built for and used at the CMS in the early 70′s. The truck came from Bob London. I think the chassis is a 69. We have not used it in many years, but it is complete. I would like to be able confirm the story with a picture of the truck at the speedway. we have considered bringing it out of retirement.

By: Steve Moore

Steve Moore — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 17:53:46 +0000

I have the original flags from the old Charlotte speedway ( 4 flags Green,Red,Yellow and checker) also have pictures showing the flags and flagman autos in pictures have 1924 n.c. tags. Have other pictures and paper work. We got these 10 years ago from a lady that said her husband was the flagman. I am getting older and thought about selling these items for grand kids collage. Very rare. I was at the first race at CMS and have been a fan since. Thank You

By: Jon Clifton

Jon Clifton — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 16:55:03 +0000

I did an in depth story on the Charlotte Speedway for Die-cast Digest magazine a few years age. I still have it somewhere in my computer if anybody would like a copy of it. Contact me at raceintohistory@charter.net. Mention in the subject when you send it who you are/what you are writing for because if I don’t know you, I won’t open the e-mail. Sorry.

By: bw

bw — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:45:35 +0000

i think its fascinating that such a large structure existed there and theres no reference to it.. to the fellow named mike brown who posted.. did you put that survey online or anywhere else it could be seen? has anyone done a comilation of all info about it that someone could see?
thanks Bill x86563y@yahoo.com

ps alot of history at old pineville ballpark
http://www.cameronyards.com / history

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:07:25 +0000

Hi…
Im a Swedish NASCAR author and photographer that have read your mails
to eachother. I would very much like to have the pictures and a little of your story of the “old Charlotte track from 1924.
And we a serious about NASCAR here in Sweden. For the last Coca Cola 600 15 of us went over to see the race… + our Mattias Ekström took over
Brian Vickers car for the Infinion race in California last weekend.
Anyone that helps me in this story with pictures etc. Will ofcourse be mentioned in our magazine TURN LEFT. + Have a copy of the same mailed to your addres in the states. THANKS… Christian Ekstedt – TURN LEFT MAGAZINE

By: Eleanor Trotter

Eleanor Trotter — Wed, 12 May 2010 19:59:51 +0000

Message for Jack Crawford: What is your facebook address? My email is eatdatkat@aol.com. I would love to see those track pictures and see if Lane is in any of those photos. Thanks.

By: Kelly Allison Purcell

Kelly Allison Purcell — Sun, 02 May 2010 02:07:22 +0000

My grandfather, Carl Ceburn Allison and his my grandmother, Catherine owned the Little Rock property where the first strictly stock race was held. My grandparents have been honored many times. They have both passed away now but we still get invited to events for my Dad, David Allison to recall that first race. My Dad and Humpy Wheeler sold drinks in the stands. My grandmother ran the concessions. There is a monument on the Little Rock property that my family still owns. I would love to see photos if anyone has them from that first race. We are going to a private invitation to the Nascar Hall of Fame opening this coming week. There is suppose to be a display about the first race. I’m very proud of my nascar heritage and my grandparents for being such hard workers.

By: Jack Crawford

Jack Crawford — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 02:19:28 +0000

Great news! Sunday I found a trove of pictures from the first Charlotte Motor Speedway. Close ups of the racers, Indy officials visiting, full shots of the stands and infield, plus more. I have a pictur of the First Queen of the “Charlotte Bowl” Details in the pictures show the wood track construction, as well as the supporting frame pictured in the post card. I have not gone through all the pics, but luckily, they have all been labeled on the back with the names of the racers, and what the photos are depicting. More than 50 photos in the collection. I am not sure if Mr Etheredge is pictured in them yet… Just wanted to share the good news. Will post some of the pics on my face book.