Southside Speedway is officially bringing races back to the Richmond, Virginia area, alongside several planned improvements to the track.
Southside Speedway announced in partnership with Chesterfield County, that racing is returning to the region with revitalization plans to improve multiple aspects of operations at the track. The Chesterfield Economic Development Authority finalized a 20-year ground lease-to-purchase agreement for Southside Speedway.
As part of the deal, investor group Competitive Racing Investments (CRI) has committed to revitalizing the track and restoring auto racing to the area. CRI envisions the site as a dynamic hub for year-round entertainment and special events for the 47-acre plot.
Known as “The Toughest Short Track in the South,” the 0.33-mile Southside Speedway opened along Genito Road in 1959. Racers including including legendary drivers like Richard Petty, have raced at Southside, which last help competitions in 2019.
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