History
Hialeah Speedway began racing in 1954 and ran for 51 years on a 1/3-mile paved oval and a figure-8 course across the infield. It was sold for development and closed in 2005.
Why it matters: South Florida's long-running weekly short track, the subject of a WLRN documentary.
Timeline
- 1954Racing begins[2]
Race cars were heard at the speedway for the first time on a Saturday night in 1954.
- 2005
The speedway was sold for development and closed after a 51-year run.
The site today
| Physical status | Status unknown |
|---|---|
| Mapped location | Approximate historic location |
We have not verified what occupies the site today. Know? Tell us, with a source.
Venue facts
| Location | Hialeah, Florida |
|---|---|
| Venue type | Racetrack |
| Sports | Motorsports |
| Opened | 1954[1,2] |
| Last used for sports | 2005[1,2] |
| Physical status | Status unknown |
| Closure | Sold for development in 2005. |
Documented details
- The speedway used several layouts, including a 1/3-mile paved oval and a figure-8 across the infield.[1]
Sources
- OpenHistoricalMap/Projects/Ghost Tracks/US/FL, OpenStreetMap Wiki. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: closed, coordinates, opened
- Hialeah Speedway: No Guts, No Glory, WLRN. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: closed, opened
Research confidence
Some facts on this page rely on a single source or are still being corroborated. Treat specific dates and figures with care. Last reviewed 2026-10-19.
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