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In some areas of the country, local short tracks are an endangered species. With urban development and sprawl spreading across once-rural areas, the large pieces of land racetracks are built on are becoming million-dollar prizes to be had by developers. After years of fighting for survival, Hialeah Speedway has become the latest victim. August 13, 2005, marked the last time race cars would run on the historic oval.

The track, located on US 27 just east of Palmetto Expressway in Hialeah, was built in 1953-’54 by the Greater Miami Racing Association (GMRA), hosting its first event in July 1954. Local driver Herb Tillman took First-Place honors driving George Nelson’s ‘34 Ford modified coupe, kicking off a 51-year legacy for the southernmost short track in the United States. As the old pre-war race cars gave way to ’50s era race cars, Hialeah soldiered on as a hotbed of South Florida racing.inline_mediumwraptextrightNo, you’re not imagining things, that’s a ‘69 Mustang late model racecar.25356554/eventcoverage/scrp_0510_last_race_at_hialeah_speedwayscrp_0510_01_z+last_race_at_hialeah_speedway+77_racer.jpgTrue

Photo Gallery: Last Race At Hialeah Speedway – Stock Car Racing Magazine

Photo Gallery: Last Race At Hialeah Speedway – Stock Car Racing Magazine

In an effort to promote and encourage young people to enter and stay in our sport, Circle Track and Stock Car Racing magazines feel it is critical to bring attention to the younger participants in auto racing and to give them the opportunity to be recognized in a national spotlight.

To do this, the Young Racers Club (YRC) was established starting in the June 2005 issues of both Circle Track and Stock Car Racingmagazines and Web sites. This club is open to any racing participant (driver, crew,etc.) from the ages of 16-23. Entry is FREE and each month a winner is selected at random and will have their picture published in the magazines and online along with a picture of the car they are involved with and a short bio of their racing participation and future plans. They will also receive a $250 gift certificate from the Sponsor of the Month.

Click here for the Young Racers Club entry form and either mail it to Young Racers Club, 9036 Brittany Way, Tampa, FL 33619 or submit via e-mail at yrc@primedia.com . Please include a picture of the car and a picture of yourself when sending the entry form. Pictures cannot be returned. See the sidebar below for the complete rules.

Photo Gallery: Young Racers Club – Stock Car Racing Magazine

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Question: What has 16 cylinders, 48 valves, five camshafts and produces 1,365 horsepower?inline_mediumwraptextrightTony Stewart will begin Sunday, May 27, 2001 with Target Chip Ganassi Racing starting inside of the third row for the Indianapolis 50026586976/eventcoverage/scrp_0105_indianapolis_500_and_the_coca_cola_600scrp_0105_01_z+indianapolis_500_and_the_coca_cola_600+tony_stewart.jpgTrue

Photo Gallery: Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 – Stock Car Racing Magazine

Photo Gallery: Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 – Stock Car Racing Magazine

If you just won the point championship, the race of your lifetime, or Rookie of the Year-or if you’re simply proud of your race car-send us a photo with details about your racing career.

Send your Readers’ Racers to 5555 Concord Pkwy. S., Ste. 326, Concord, NC 28027

Photo Gallery: Reader’s Racing Rides – Stock Car Racing Magazine

It is a right of passage that nearly everyone must go through, and then regret later: buying a used car. We have all seen it happen to people we know. They purchase a used car and later find out it was a lemon. It can be a very dangerous game because of the unforeseen costs that come along with a used car. How can you trust the person selling the car? Is the car in as good as shape as the seller says it is?inline_mediumwraptextrightBuying a used car can be a great option to get into racing. However, if you don’t spend ample time inspecting and asking questions about the car, then you could make a costly decision.26554531/techarticles/general/scrp_0811_used_racecar_buyers_guidescrp_0811_01_o+used_racecar_buyers_guide+number_15.jpgTrue

Photo Gallery: Used Racecar Buyer’s Guide – Stock Car Racing Magazine

Photo Gallery: Used Racecar Buyer’s Guide – Stock Car Racing Magazine

A broken axle, a rusty rollbar, and a shortsighted thief played key roles in a barn find like no other: the discovery of the sole survivor of three Supercharged Factory Experimental (S/FX) Dodges that launched the Funny Car craze.

Photo Gallery: Dodge Chargers Drag Team – Barn Find Dodge S/FX Funny Cars – Hot Rod Magazine

Photo Gallery: Dodge Chargers Drag Team – Barn Find Dodge S/FX Funny Cars – Hot Rod Magazine