History
The track opened in 1958 as Rambi Raceway, a dirt track, and NASCAR's top series raced there through 1965. As a paved 0.538-mile oval it later hosted the NASCAR Busch Series Myrtle Beach 250 from 1988 to 2000.
After a sale to a land developer, the Sun Fun 101 in August 2020 was the final race. Most of the track was demolished in December 2021, and housing and a pond now cover the site.
Why it matters: It hosted NASCAR's top series from 1958 to 1965 and the Busch Series from 1988 to 2000.
Timeline
- 1958Opens as Rambi Raceway[1]
The track opened as a dirt track named Rambi Raceway.
- 1958NASCAR top series arrives[1]
NASCAR's top series raced at the track from 1958 through 1965.
- 1988Busch Series Myrtle Beach 250 begins[1]
The NASCAR Busch Series Myrtle Beach 250 ran from 1988 to 2000.
- August 15, 2020
The Sun Fun 101 was the last race; it was scheduled for August 15, 2020.
- December 2021Track demolished[1]
Most of the track, including the racing surface, outside walls and pit road, was demolished.
The site today
| Physical status | Site redeveloped[1] |
|---|---|
| Current use | Housing development with a residents' pond[1] |
| Surviving remnants | As of December 2024 only the dirt of former turns 3 and 4 remained, per Wikipedia. |
| Mapped location | Former venue site |
Street View near the former site · Satellite view (external, current imagery)
Venue facts
| Other names | Rambi Raceway (1958) |
|---|---|
| Location | U.S. Route 501, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
| Venue type | Speedway |
| Sports | Motorsports |
| Level | NASCAR Grand National, NASCAR Busch Series |
| Opened | 1958[1] |
| Last used for sports | August 2020[1,2] |
| Demolished | December 2021[1] |
| Physical status | Site redeveloped |
| Final capacity | 12,000[1] |
| Capacity notes | Wikipedia infobox: 12,000 (oval). |
| Surface | Asphalt[1] |
| Owner / operator | Speedway Group Inc. (from 2012)[1] |
| Closure | The track was sold to a land developer; Jayski cited waning attendance and a lack of fan support. |
Documented details
- The track was a 0.538-mile semi-banked asphalt oval on U.S. Route 501.[1]
- Nick Lucas bought the track in 1968 and Billy Hardee became a co-owner in 1987; Speedway Group Inc. bought the facility and 48 acres in a deal that closed in April 2012.[1]
- Jayski reported the closure was tied to a lack of fan support and waning attendance, with a developer planning offices and townhomes.[2]
Sources
- Myrtle Beach Speedway, Wikipedia. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: capacity, closed, coordinates, current land use, demolished, events, opened, owner operator, surface
- Myrtle Beach Speedway closing down, Jayski. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: closed, events
Research confidence
Key facts on this page (opening, closing, status and location) are each supported by sources, with key dates corroborated by at least two independent sources. Last reviewed 2026-10-19.
Where sources disagree (1)
- Wikipedia's infobox says NASCAR Grand National races ran 1958-1965 and also lists a single 1972 Grand National East race.
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