Raceway Park

Raceway Park is a motorsport racing facility in Blue Island with a quarter-mile asphalt track designed for stock car and midget car competitions. The venue includes grandstands and support facilities to accommodate spectators throughout the racing season.

The track was built in the 1930s as a dog racing venue and was repurposed into a motorsport facility after Illinois banned dog racing activities. This conversion allowed it to become a significant racing destination for stock car and midget car events.

Local racing champion Bud Koehler earned 490 career wins and 11 late-model track championships at this Illinois racing institution before retiring in 1979.

Racing events take place on multiple evenings per week during the season, typically on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. Visitors should confirm the specific event schedule before arriving, as timing can vary throughout the year.

During its peak years, the facility held the distinction of being the world's busiest racing track, with management even exploring the possibility of scheduling races seven days a week. This high frequency of events reflected the enormous local enthusiasm and demand from racing fans in the region.

Location: Illinois

GPS coordinates: 41.65690,-87.65920

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:04