Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park

Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park is one of America's most historic racing venues. It opened on May 26, 1940, as the first purpose-built asphalt-paved racetrack in the nation, a 5/8-mile high-banked oval that was dubbed the "Indianapolis of the East". The track was born after a hurricane destroyed the Hoenig family farm in 1938, prompting them to build a speedway instead of rebuilding the farm. In the 1950s, a road course was added, which hosted sports car racing for decades. In 2014, the facility was revitalized with the construction of a new 1.7-mile road course. Today, Thompson is a premier venue for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and hosts major events like the Icebreaker and the World Series of Speedway Racing, continuing its legacy as a cornerstone of New England motorsports.