Race tracks that are gone

[my miss storm cat]

That was an extraordinary post, Vic... thanks so much for always being so giving with your memories.

... and thanks for calling my very first time at the races. The 2004 Hollywood Derby will always be special and you're a big part of that.

I started this thread cause I was thinking of HP and how there are times when I still can't believe it's gone. Cannot imagine how you feel.

I hope you and your family have beautiful holidays and that we will be hearing you once again next year.

Originally Posted by geeker2

MMSC you must have been to the old Del Mar track! Remember all the nooks and crannies that were in the Clubhouse and that carpet (and the smell) oh my...it sure had character.

Not sure when you mean... Just looked and figured out my first time going to Del Mar was 2005 (as it was to see Go Bye Bye who I loved and who finished 2nd). Was the old clubhouse earlier then that, Geekie?

[geeker2]

1992 and earlier...the first time I went to DMR was 1981


del mar history.JPG

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by geeker2

1992 and earlier...the first time I went to DMR was 1981

I would have thought that was right around the year you were born!

[geeker2]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

I would have thought that was right around the year you were born!

I was in college when Elvis died. Ror!

[herkhorse]

My Grandfather used to take me to Green Mountain way back in the early 70's. When I was in high school, I rode my bike there and hid it in the bushes behind the track. Saw thoroughbreds, harness and greyhounds there.

here is an article I found this morning with some cool pics.



http://urbanpostmortem.wordpress.com...ken-racetrack/

[MinnSkinny]

Originally Posted by Cardus

We assumed it was gravel, or was otherwise unpaved.

Your humor and your sarcasm are both pretty special.
You must be pretty special too.....

[Arletta]

Originally Posted by geeker2

I was in college when Elvis died. Ror!

Wow! You are old!

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by herkhorse

My Grandfather used to take me to Green Mountain way back in the early 70's. When I was in high school, I rode my bike there and hid it in the bushes behind the track. Saw thoroughbreds, harness and greyhounds there.

here is an article I found this morning with some cool pics.



http://urbanpostmortem.wordpress.com...ken-racetrack/

Finally had a chance to look at your link... whoa some really interesting (and sad) shots.

Anyone have Bay Meadows memories?

[blackthroatedwind]

I used to go to Green Mountain with my Dad.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I used to go to Green Mountain with my Dad.

Do you have a favorite or most special memory of being there with him?

How old were you?

[ScottJ]

Add to this list of closed racetracks Tioga Park (www.tiogapark.net) from 1976-1978 long before Jeff Gural purchased the property to open his harness racino. Tioga for those who did not know raced quarter horses and the tribute web site is certainly worth the visit.

Also, as I posted this morning on the site, Atlantic City Race Course will permanently close on Friday, January 16th, 2015 closing the door on that storied facility.