History
Sodrac Park opened in 1955 just off Interstate 29 in North Sioux City. Wagering fell from $22.8 million in 1985 to $10.5 million the next year, and Joseph Linsey sold the track before the 1990 season. In 1993 the track announced it would no longer offer live dog racing, though simulcasts continued.
The bleachers, kennels and other movable assets were auctioned in October 1996. On April 24, 1998, the Kennel Club building, then being demolished for new development, burned down. A home now stands on part of the former property.
Why it matters: It was the Sioux City area's greyhound track for nearly four decades.
Timeline
- 1955Track opens[2]
Sodrac Park opened in North Sioux City, just off Interstate 29.
- 1990Track sold[2]
Joseph Linsey sold the track before the 1990 racing season.
- 1993Live racing dropped[2]
The track announced it would no longer offer live dog racing, which had become unprofitable; simulcasts continued.
- October 1996Assets auctioned[2]
Bleachers, kennels, a bar and other movable assets were auctioned.
- April 24, 1998Kennel Club building burns[2]
The Kennel Club building, which was being demolished for new development, burned down.
The site today
| Physical status | Site redeveloped[2] |
|---|---|
| Current use | Housing; a home stands on the former track property[2] |
| Mapped location | Approximate historic location |
Venue facts
| Location | North Sioux City, South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Venue type | Racetrack |
| Sports | Greyhound racing |
| Level | Greyhound |
| Opened | 1955[1,2] |
| Last used for sports | 1993[1,2] |
| Demolished | April 24, 1998[2] |
| Physical status | Site redeveloped |
| Closure | Live racing became unprofitable as wagering fell after 1985. |
Documented details
Sources
- Greyhound racing in the United States, Wikipedia. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: closed, opened
- Sodrac reigned supreme (Siouxland Life), Sioux City Journal. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: closed, current land use, demolished, events, opened
- Sodrac Park (Mapcarta), Mapcarta / OpenStreetMap. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: coordinates
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.
Where sources disagree (2)
- Wikipedia's list of former tracks places Sodrac Park in Sioux City, Iowa, with dates 1955-1995; the Sioux City Journal places it in North Sioux City, South Dakota, and says live racing was dropped in 1993.
- The earlier candidate record listed the state as IA; the track was in North Sioux City, South Dakota.
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