Lost venues in North Carolina
6 former venues documented so far, across 5 cities. Mostly motorsports, football, hockey.
6 venues
View on map →Asheville–Weaverville Speedway
Asheville–Weaverville Speedway was a half-mile oval north of Asheville that hosted NASCAR Grand National races from 1951 to 1969. It closed in 1970 after a noise dispute and was later demolished.
Charlotte Coliseum
The Charlotte Coliseum, a 23,000-seat arena, was home to the original Charlotte Hornets from 1988 to 2002 and briefly the Bobcats. It closed in 2005 and was imploded in 2007.
Charlotte Speedway (board track)
Charlotte Speedway was a steeply banked 1.25-mile board track at Pineville, North Carolina, that held AAA championship races from 1924 to 1927. An industrial park now occupies the site.
Occoneechee Speedway
Occoneechee Speedway was a dirt track in Hillsborough, North Carolina, that hosted NASCAR from its first season in 1949 until 1968. The abandoned oval survives in the woods as a historic trail site.
Raleigh Speedway
Raleigh Speedway was a one-mile oval north of Raleigh, North Carolina, that opened in 1952 and held NASCAR Grand National races until 1958. It was demolished in 1967.
Riddick Stadium
Riddick Stadium was NC State's football stadium from 1907 to 1965. It was demolished in stages between 1968 and 2013, and SAS Hall now occupies the site.