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Eddyville Raceway Park Goes Up for Sale – After Six Decades of Racing History, Who Will Usher the Iowa Track into Its Next Chapter?

In the last month, three race tracks have either gone up for sale, changed hands or closed in the United States.

Chilton County Motorsports Park is for sale, Darlington Dragway changed hands to new owner John Dougherty, and Thunder Valley Raceway Park closed their gates.

Now, a fourth track has joined the list, as the morning of August 7th, Eddyville Raceway Park joined the ‘for sale’ listings.

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Milan Dragway For Sale – Unlike Some Tracks on the Market, Current Owners Have Plans to Remain Open for 2025, And a Schedule in the Works

With a rich history that dates back over six decades, it may surprise some that Milan Dragway has hit the ‘for sale’ market. The track has played host to a number of big events over its history, including stops on this year’s Hot Rod Drag Week and Heads Up Hustle drag-and-drive events.

But unlike most tracks with ‘for sale’ signs in the window, Perry Merlo and co-owner Harold Bullock have plans for an active 2025 season, whether a buyer comes along or not.

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