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The Grand Concourse, one of the grand boulevards of New York, was designed in 1892 by Louis Risse as the "Speedway Concourse," to provide access from Manhattan to the large parks of the Bronx. The original design provided separate paths for horse-drawn vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians, and for grade separation through bridges at all major intersections. - "AIA Guide to New York City" (American Institute of Architects, MacMillan, 1967)
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Why was the Auto Club Speedway built?
It was built as California Speedway by Penske Speedways because it was felt there was a strong audience for racing in southern California.
What year was Indiana motor speedway built?
1909
How would you define a speedway?
A speedway is more commonly a stadium built for motor sports. It is also a road for fast-moving traffic.
When was Iowa Speedway built?
Ground breaking for Iowa Speedway was on June 21, 2005 and the track officially opened on September 15, 2006.
What year was the Homestead Miami Speedway built?
They broke ground on August 24, 1993 and on November 5, 1995, the Homestead-Miami Speedway opened.
How did Talladega Superspeedway begin?
It was built as a political favor by William H.G. France to Alabama Governor George Wallace and as a speedway to both expand the empire of International Speedway Corporation and also to serve as an alternate to Daytona Int'l Speedway, which at the time was becoming a source of controversy in Daytona Beach because of tax deals made to the speedway when it was built that some local politicians in Daytona wanted to change - France Sr. wanted a speedway to hold races in case he felt the need to close down Daytona.
Who built Las Vegas?
Bruton Smith purchased the speedway in 1998, two years after it opened.
What NASCAR Speedway was built in 2001?
While there was no NASCAR speedway built in a single year Both Kansas and Chicagoland speedways opened in 2001. They both started construction in 1999. Kansas had there first race in spring of 2001 and Chicagoland finish construction in spring of 2001.
Who built grand trunk road?
Grand Trunk Road was built by Sher Shah Suri
Did NASCAR once race on dirt at Daytona?
NASCAR itself was founded after the Daytona Speedway was built. Bill France's coterie of auto racers raced on the sands of Daytona Beach before moving to the speedway.
How many seats has the biggest basketball court?
Indianapolis Speedway. Built 1909. Capacity 250 000.
Why was Yankee Stadium built in the Bronx?
for baseball.
