| SHANGRI-LA SPEEDWAY OWEGO, NY |
| Shangri-La - An imaginary paradise on earth; utopia. The track itself was not imaginary but rather, a reality for over 4000 fans weekly during it's heyday. The track opened during the AAA sanctioning days as a 'Big Car' (sprints) speedway, effectively replacing the Campville (dirt surfaced) track down the road. The track was paved and always offered the fan of auto racing an opportunity to attend a race in 'your Sunday suit.' Many top Big Car, Supermodified, Modified, Modern and Late Model drivers graced the track through it's history. The names explain the ticket sales: Hoag, Diffendorf, Shampine, Evans, Cook, Kent, Stroshal, Hayes, Cook, Swift, Bennet, Bodine, Zacharias; the names are synonymous with greatness on the track. Here are some memories of the asphalt oval's history. |
