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Dirt track racing is the single most common form of auto racing in the United States. According to the National Speedway Directory, there are over 700 dirt oval tracks in operation in the US. [1] The composition of the dirt on tracks has an effect on the amount of grip available. Many tracks use clay with a specific mixture of dirt.
The Memphis International Raceway (more commonly known as MIR) was founded in 1986 by Ed Gatlin, who along with a group of investors, bought a 400-acre tract of land within the northeastern section of Shelby County, and built a drag strip with an adjacent road course, including a dirt track and a go-kart track. [2]
The track reopened January 2016 and features "arrive and drive" karting, as well as hosting oval track (legends series), and drift events. In 2021, the Lanier Raceplex functioned as an arrive and drive go-kart track and is hosted a four-race legends car series in July that was broadcast on NBC Sports Gold Trackpass.
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A go-kart, also written as go-cart (often referred to as simply a kart), is a type of small sports car, close wheeled car, open-wheel car or quadracycle. Go-karts come in all shapes and forms, from non-motorised models to high-performance racing karts. Karting is a type of racing in which a compact four-wheel unit called a go-kart is used.
The 98,000-square-foot center named after the famous family of legendary racers will feature a go-kart track, laser tag and arcade, as well as a bar, restaurant and event space, according to ...
In 1956, the track was extended to have a half-mile oval layout, with the track extending further into the north end of the stadium. [11] In 1961, the track layout was paved to once again have a secondary half-mile oval arrangement. At this time, a separate eighth-mile go-kart track was also built in the north end of the stadium. [12]