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Blue Island’s Raceway Park (Images of America)

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On September 24, 1938, Raceway Park officially opened its doors, and the track remained open for over 60 years. The first race used to be won by Harry McQuinn, who went on to compete within the Indianapolis 500 and turn into the chief pit steward of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In 1948, Raceway Park added stock car races to its regular program, and the track changed into a well-liked entertainment venue all through the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s as thousands of Chicagoans filled the stands. The track held its last race in 2000 and used to be torn down the next year. Even supposing Raceway Park is now part of history, the “World’s Busiest Track” continues to be within the hearts and minds of many Chicagoland race fans.

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