Speedway Park
Jacksonville, FL, USA
Track History
Speedway Park in Jacksonville, Florida was a half-mile asphalt oval that hosted six Cup Series races between 1951 and 1963, making it one of the longest-tenured Florida venues in early NASCAR. The track operated in a city that was still defining its identity as one of the largest in the Southeast, and those six races over twelve years reflected a consistent if sporadic relationship between NASCAR and the Jacksonville market. Minimal banking on the flat surface created a driver's track where car control and chassis setup were the primary performance differentiators. Jacksonville's position on the Florida-Georgia border made Speedway Park accessible to fans from both states, creating a cross-border audience that filled the grandstands for Cup events. The track was part of a network of Florida short tracks that NASCAR visited throughout the year, taking advantage of the state's warm climate to extend the racing season. Speedway Park may not have achieved the fame of Daytona, but it served its community and its sport faithfully for over a decade.
Written by Richard R. Glover, NASCAR Reference
Top Drivers at Speedway Park
Herb Thomas leads all drivers at Speedway Park with 2 wins across 4 starts.
All-time stats across Cup, O'Reilly & Trucks (min 3 starts)
| Driver | Races | Wins | Avg Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herb Thomas | 4 | 2 | 1.8 |
| Lee Petty | 5 | 2 | 6.8 |
| Fonty Flock | 3 | 0 | 3.7 |
| Tommy Moon | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| Buck Baker | 5 | 0 | 7.2 |
Race Winners (1951-1964)
Speedway Park has crowned 4 different Cup Series winners since 1951.
| Year | Race | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 100 Miles at Speedway Park | Wendell Scott |
| 1961 | 100 Miles at Speedway Park | Lee Petty |
| 1955 | 100 Miles at Speedway Park | Lee Petty |
| 1954 | 100 Miles at Speedway Park | Herb Thomas |
| 1952 | 100 Miles at Speedway Park | Marshall Teague |
| 1951 | 100 Miles at Speedway Park | Herb Thomas |
Race Dynamics
Short tracks feature close-quarters racing with higher caution rates. Aggressive drivers and bump-and-run tactics thrive here. Strong restarts and late-race speed are essential. Track-specific history matters more here than at any other track type.
Top Rated Drivers at Speedway Park
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