It’s The End Of The Road For Irwindale Speedway, The Home Of NASCAR And Drag Races

The Irwindale Speedway & Event Center, which has been the home to NASCAR races, demolition derbies, festivals, and is the go-to place for Southern California’s street-legal racing scene, will close before the end of the year.

“Irwindale has been more than just a track — it’s been a home and gathering place for racing enthusiasts worldwide,” Tim Huddleston, president of the Irwindale Speedway & Event Center, or ISEC, said in a statement. “We’re grateful for every moment and memory we’ve shared as a community.”

For 25 years, the speedway has been a gathering spot for car enthusiasts. And when illegal car events, like street takeovers and street races have been a concern, city and police officials have encouraged car enthusiasts to visit the ISEC to legally get their fix for speed… read more >