Chicago Motor Speedway




This article is about the former CART track and horse racing facility (known as Sportsman's Park) located in Cicero, Illinois. For the similarly named NASCAR track in Joliet, Illinois, see Chicagoland Speedway.















































Chicago Motor Speedway at Sportsman's Park
Chicago Motor Speedway.svg
Location
Cicero, Illinois
Capacity 67,000
Owner
Charles W. Bidwill III and Chip Ganassi
Broke ground 1997
Opened 1999
Closed 2003
Construction cost $70 million USD
Former names Sportsman's Park
Major events
CART (1999-2002)
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Sears Craftsman 175 (2000-2001)
American Speed Association (dates N/A)
Oval
Length 1.656 km (1.029 mi)

The Chicago Motor Speedway at Sportsman's Park located in Cicero, Illinois, just outside Chicago, was built in 1999 by a group including Chip Ganassi, owner of Chip Ganassi Racing. In 2002 the 1.029-mile (1.656 km) oval shaped track suspended operations due to financial conditions in the motorsports industry. The track was also the site of horse races, when the track was called "Sportsman's Park". The track was one of two racetracks that hosted both NASCAR auto races and horse races (the other is Dover International Speedway).




Contents






  • 1 History


  • 2 Past winners


    • 2.1 ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series history


    • 2.2 CART Champ Car history


    • 2.3 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series history


    • 2.4 Mid-American Stock Car Series




  • 3 References


  • 4 External links





History


Before 1999, the Sportsman's Park was one of the premier locations for horse racing in the area. Hawthorne Race Course, located right across the street to the south from the track, is the current host of the Illinois Derby. The two tracks operated together for decades.


In 1999, after the final season of the old Sportsman's Park, the main grandstand and infield were completely demolished to make way for the massive grandstand that was to follow. It was regarded as one of Chicago's most fateful days, as the end of the once grand racetrack drew near.


The track held CART races from 1999–2002, the Toyota Atlantic Series, and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races in 2000 and 2001. Chicago Motor Speedway also held American Speed Association (ASA) races. Traditional horse races remained; this time as dirt was brought in over the racing surface. Problems with the hard surface led to several scratches by trainers and races being cancelled.


In 2001, Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet was built in the hopes of attracting more racing fans and upper-level races; all Cicero races were subsequently moved to Joliet and the track closed the following year after the CART event. The few remaining horse races were transferred to Hawthorne.


Portions of the motion picture Driven were shot at Chicago Motor Speedway.


In 2003 the town of Cicero purchased the track for $18 million. During 2005 the main grandstands were torn down but the track itself remained.




Aerial view of the speedway, after demolition of the grandstand, 2007.


On October 31, 2008 it was reported that contracts for the demolition of the remaining structures and track had been awarded.


Demolition of the remaining Sportsman's Park structures and the track itself began January 5, 2009.


The western portion of the site is now a Wirtz Beverage Group distribution center, while the eastern portion is home to a Walmart supercenter effectively removing any last remains of the track. Part of the parking lot to the west across Laramie Avenue has been converted into a public park.



Past winners



ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series history


Main article: Lincoln Welders 50

  • 2001 Robbin Slaughter


CART Champ Car history


Main article: Peak Antifreeze Indy 300


NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series history


Main article: Sears Craftsman 175


  • 2000 Joe Ruttman

  • 2001 Scott Riggs



Mid-American Stock Car Series



  • 1999 Mike Monroe

  • 2000 Nate Clatfelter



References





External links



  • Retro Racing article about Chicago Motor Speedway on NASCAR.com

  • NASCAR CTS track history at racing-reference.info

  • Track statistics

  • Cicero racetrack will be razed to make way for mall

  • So Long Sportsmans - Good Riddance













Coordinates: 41°49′50″N 87°44′55″W / 41.83056°N 87.74861°W / 41.83056; -87.74861







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