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Autobahn Country Club is an auto racing road course located in Joliet, Illinois, operated as a country club, while also hosting many outside events.Autobahn was the first purpose-built motorsports country club in the United States, and has inspired several others.
In 1973, the track was purchased by FasTrack International, Inc. and renamed FasTrack International Speedway. [7] The name was reverted to Phoenix International Raceway in August 1976 when USAC team owner Bob Fletcher bought the speedway. [8] In 1977, the first Copper World Classic was held, a marque event for USAC midget and Silver Crown cars. [9]
A 3 and A 5 at Frankfurter Kreuz near Frankfurt am Main Overhead signage on A 3. The Autobahn (IPA: [ˈaʊtoˌbaːn] ⓘ; German pl. Autobahnen, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯toˌbaːnən] ⓘ) is the federal controlled-access highway system in Germany.
In 1987 Dennis White completed a three-year effort to construct the Frogtown International Speedway in the Mohawk Nation at Akwesasne territory by holding its first racing event. [2] Chiefs from both the recognized councils of the Canadian and American portions of the reservation conducted the opening ceremonies for over 2,500 fans. [ 3 ]
On March 20, 1956 Elvis Presley and his parents, Vernon and Gladys, moved into 1034 Audubon Drive purchased with royalties from his first million-dollar-selling record, "Heartbreak Hotel." It was the year that defined his career.
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Toyota purchased the naming rights to the facility in 2008, and from that time until 2011 it was also known as the Toyota Speedway at Irwindale. [ 1 ] The speedway features banked, paved 1 ⁄ 2 - and 1 ⁄ 3 -mile oval tracks and a 1 ⁄ 8 -mile drag strip.