Bronson Speedway, asphalt oval racetrack in Levy County, Florida, US
Bronson Speedway is a 3/8-mile asphalt oval racetrack in Levy County, Florida, built in the mid-1970s to bring a northern-style paved track to a region of dirt ovals. Its race season ran from January or February through August, with events every other weekend. Local divisions included 4-cylinders, Strictly Stock, Pure Stock, Street Stock, Sportsman and Open-Wheel Modifieds, plus drift racing.
Bronson Speedway was built in the mid-1970s as an asphalt oval meant to bring a northern style of racing to a region of dirt tracks. It changed hands several times before Chris and Ann Young bought it in 2011. In fall 2013 it joined Humpy Wheeler's Speedway Benefits group, a marketing association of over 1,000 short-track owners.
Bronson Speedway markets itself as the home track of "The Best Drivers in the South". Its Saturday-night programme mixed local divisions such as 4-cylinders, Strictly Stock, Pure Stock, Street Stock, Sportsman and Open-Wheel Modifieds with drift racing. Touring series that raced there included the Pro-Challenge Series, the Florida United Promoters Series (Sportsman, Pro-Truck and Legends divisions) and the Daytona Antique Auto Racing Association.
Bronson Speedway sits in Levy County, Florida, not Archer. When running, it held races every other weekend through a season stretching from January or February to August, with special events advertised well in advance. The Youngs cut overhead and ticket prices to draw local families back for Saturday night racing.
In fall 2013 Bronson Speedway became one of the first short tracks to join Humpy Wheeler's Speedway Benefits group, a marketing association of more than 1,000 international short-track owners and venues that bargains collectively with suppliers and sponsors. The Youngs also reopened a mudbog that had fallen into disuse during earlier ownership changes.
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