Exploring the Remains of Air Base Speedway: NASCAR's Ghost Track | S1ap on Location: Episode 1

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@S1apShoes
@S1apShoes 5 жыл бұрын
Update: Turns out those pop tops didn't come out until the 1960's so that setup with the party on the back stretch was likely some friends who were tearing up the track after it was abandoned. Also that "cooler" as someone pointed out is probably a radio-flyer wagon someone used to tote all the drinks around in.
@prismfireproductions3772
@prismfireproductions3772 5 жыл бұрын
This is why you are awesome, good job!
@martinkelly8169
@martinkelly8169 5 жыл бұрын
Hey for the true final conclusion for this air base field, see if you can call up one of the drivers from the race if they are still around, that would really answer some questions and be cool to see
@oeanutbutter982
@oeanutbutter982 5 жыл бұрын
I got a speed way near me not abandoned I believe matt kenseth once raced there
@obizzil
@obizzil 5 жыл бұрын
I had a great time going on this journey, could you do a video on Tim Richmond?
@WillyMcCoy50
@WillyMcCoy50 5 жыл бұрын
Pop-a-tops didn't come out until the late sixties. You needed a church key to punch two holes in the top. Also screw-top liquor bottles didn't exist in the early fifties. Cork tops ruled.
@kevinwagner4724
@kevinwagner4724 5 жыл бұрын
go back and metal detect, try to find old car parts
@comicbookguy2326
@comicbookguy2326 5 жыл бұрын
that's a great idea
@dudeman1839
@dudeman1839 5 жыл бұрын
Everybody like the fuck outta this comment. Gotta happen
@n0tdanish521
@n0tdanish521 5 жыл бұрын
YAas
@mykemech
@mykemech 5 жыл бұрын
I am 2 hours away. Maybe I will give it a try some time.
@laundrybasket9031
@laundrybasket9031 5 жыл бұрын
I was about to say that lol
@bodes_26
@bodes_26 5 жыл бұрын
Ok I just looked at the Google maps of that area and that abandoned building now has a pin saying air base raceway on it
@joshuabradberry9823
@joshuabradberry9823 5 жыл бұрын
Jordan Young these videos got racing reference to change there page from paved to dirt surface too.
@pkz420
@pkz420 5 жыл бұрын
These videos were well researched and likely the best research that has been done on the track. When it was first closed, there wasn't any interest. Later, when there was interest, nobody had access to the resources that Slap used. Pre-internet finding information was exponentially harder than today. Even today without access to Slaps personal knowledge and network of enthusiasts, I don't see how anyone could have put together a more informative piece. It may seem odd, but these videos are probably the number one authority on the track today.
@RFMusic101
@RFMusic101 5 жыл бұрын
google maps is man made as in users can pins
@blahblasolis7807
@blahblasolis7807 5 жыл бұрын
can you show me
@hurricaneman7777
@hurricaneman7777 5 жыл бұрын
You can also see in spa (Radillion actually)
@technopanda1018
@technopanda1018 5 жыл бұрын
Slap on location: finding the lost colony of roanoke
@limetwistanimations8628
@limetwistanimations8628 4 жыл бұрын
And then racing on it.
@stormrigsng
@stormrigsng 3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@CarlCrisp
@CarlCrisp 3 жыл бұрын
It’d be great if he found something like that while looking for a racetrack
@TheIrishDino
@TheIrishDino 5 жыл бұрын
The madlad actually did it.
@idkwhattoputhere4695
@idkwhattoputhere4695 5 жыл бұрын
I see you absolutely EVERYWHERE!
@leonidas1749
@leonidas1749 5 жыл бұрын
Justin Y. No. 2
@sendit9129
@sendit9129 5 жыл бұрын
That budweiser can was produced from 1956-58, good chance that some boys made some good memories at that track after it closed down. Awesome series man, I'm really enjoying the content!
@gotham61
@gotham61 2 жыл бұрын
It's not that old. Pop tops didn't exist until the mid 60s.
@danbora8777
@danbora8777 29 күн бұрын
That can is from the late 70's - early 80's.
@evannuh-koo-la4054
@evannuh-koo-la4054 5 жыл бұрын
S1ap on Location: North Wilkesborrow Speedway
@joshuabradberry9823
@joshuabradberry9823 5 жыл бұрын
Evan Nekula were working on that. There’s a lot of tracks within a couple of hours from where we live.
@redviper1608
@redviper1608 5 жыл бұрын
Evan Nekula Hopefully he takes weed killer with him
@yfz77
@yfz77 5 жыл бұрын
It is definitely worth going to. I was so glad I was able to go in it.
@chrispollock9047
@chrispollock9047 5 жыл бұрын
*Wilkesboro
@wingracer1614
@wingracer1614 5 жыл бұрын
@Dave Pawson Former driver Dean Combs got busted for running a moonshine still out of a building next to N Wilkesboro.
@Fightre_Flighte
@Fightre_Flighte 5 жыл бұрын
I love how you actually put those old forgotten artifacts back where you found them. Even the bottles back in their holes that they were left. Very respectable to do. Something more people should do.
@zlinedavid
@zlinedavid 5 жыл бұрын
"Leave no trace"
@Fightre_Flighte
@Fightre_Flighte 5 жыл бұрын
@@zlinedavid Absolutely.
@haj811
@haj811 4 жыл бұрын
take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but foot prints.
@falstar2020
@falstar2020 3 жыл бұрын
i noticed what he called a "cooler' looks like a Radio Flyer wagon upside down and the axles rusted off.
@somebonehead
@somebonehead 3 жыл бұрын
Genuine inquiry, why would you leave trash in a place like this? Wouldn't it be better to leave it better than how you found it?
@redviper1608
@redviper1608 5 жыл бұрын
This series has so much potential, I would love to see you explore more abandoned tracks like this.
@fatford4209
@fatford4209 5 жыл бұрын
Hell yes!
@bbn_strouse
@bbn_strouse 5 жыл бұрын
Not just abandoned tracks, people do that all the time with placed like Rockingham and North Wilkesboro, but through some completely unknown tracks. What makes this special is how hard he had to dig through rare information to even find that this place exists
@ilovebeingwhite7830
@ilovebeingwhite7830 5 жыл бұрын
Yes! Local tracks! I grew up in oak ridge, TN next to atomic speedway. Which is now probably just a semi-truck parking lot 😢
@chasee3797
@chasee3797 5 жыл бұрын
I had a track in my hometown of Powell Ohio that hosted a single race in 1953.
@zachhatten261
@zachhatten261 5 жыл бұрын
S1ap on location: Is Exploring the remnants of Jimmie Johnson's career
@JerryDLTN
@JerryDLTN 4 жыл бұрын
19:10 Someone should put a historic plaque there for the start/finish line
@johngancarcik5682
@johngancarcik5682 2 жыл бұрын
I agree
@smsnassau7258
@smsnassau7258 5 жыл бұрын
Step one: win the lottery Step two: Airbase 2 electric boogaloo
@xEpicBronyTimex
@xEpicBronyTimex 5 жыл бұрын
No way, Revive North Wilkesboro. Theres at least still pieces left
@CMFR89
@CMFR89 5 жыл бұрын
Texas World Speedway!
@RaunchyMangoJoe
@RaunchyMangoJoe 5 жыл бұрын
I just watched that episode wtf
@pretendracingcars8028
@pretendracingcars8028 5 жыл бұрын
Airbase 2 the squeakquel Airbase 3 chip wrecked Airbase 4 road chip
@williamfryman4360
@williamfryman4360 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome It’s Always sunny reference!
@markevens
@markevens 4 жыл бұрын
10:15 "This is a back straight if I've ever seen one!" in the middle of some woods. What an amazing video this is. Thank you so much for your effort undergoing this glorious project.
@fasteddie5174
@fasteddie5174 5 жыл бұрын
Next video: "Traveling back in time to race at Air Base Speedway!"
@thepaisleyproject
@thepaisleyproject 5 жыл бұрын
We have an overhead view of the track and relative size, if we can estimate the banking it's an ez make in rfactor or assetto
@GeorgiaStateRailfan
@GeorgiaStateRailfan 4 жыл бұрын
@@thepaisleyproject Yes, We need Airbase Speedway in assetto corsa.
@maskiiofficial3345
@maskiiofficial3345 4 жыл бұрын
@@GeorgiaStateRailfan or NR2003
@bro_hornet
@bro_hornet 4 жыл бұрын
MrWillyP it should be in greyscale
@JackTheripper911
@JackTheripper911 4 жыл бұрын
@@bro_hornet why...? You realize life wasnt greyscale back then right..?
@Zoetropeification
@Zoetropeification 3 жыл бұрын
The aerial photos were great. In 1964 the fan parking area and entry road from Antioch are still clearly visible. As well as the access or competitors entry road off turn three. Not to mention it looks like absolutely no vegetation is growing in the pit area inside of the 1/4 mile loop twelve years after the track closed. In the 1976 photo turns one and two and much of the backstretch are clearly still visible after the rail line and most buildings had been constructed. Thanks for your effort researching this.
@katarn109
@katarn109 5 жыл бұрын
I dont even watch nascar. But as a motorsport fan this is so cool to watch.
@raaaaaaaaaam496
@raaaaaaaaaam496 5 жыл бұрын
Exactly. I only watch F1 but NASCAR history is very cool
@sgtpepper6379
@sgtpepper6379 5 жыл бұрын
@@raaaaaaaaaam496 F1 history is also extremely cool, coming from a NASCAR fan. I like F1, but I watch indycar to get my open wheel fill. But those crazy tracks like pescara or AVUS with the crazy banked turn really interest me.
@YusufC51
@YusufC51 5 жыл бұрын
I used to watch NASCAR, but now I can't keep track of it and my favorite driver, Jeff Gordon retired a few years ago. Now I'm more interested in the fiawec, blancpain GT series, and IMSA.
@sgtpepper6379
@sgtpepper6379 5 жыл бұрын
@@YusufC51 Jeff Gordon was my favorite since I was 5. It's hard trying to find a new favorite. I like a lot of the guys, but Matt Dibennedetto might be my new guy.
@PanicTheManic11
@PanicTheManic11 5 жыл бұрын
Motorsport fan. Nascar is a Motorsport. Moron. In hence you’re not a Motorsport fan you just like the ones you like.
@Idiots_on_Parade
@Idiots_on_Parade 5 жыл бұрын
Definitely metal detect guaranteed you'll find a 10 mm socket lol
@austindevlin6116
@austindevlin6116 4 жыл бұрын
Back then americans used american sizes not that commie shit
@EmazingGuitar
@EmazingGuitar 4 жыл бұрын
Austin Devlin there’s two types of countries. Those who use the metric system. And those who went to the moon 😉
@fightingfalconfan
@fightingfalconfan 4 жыл бұрын
Most likely back then you would find a 1/2 inch socket.I don't think American manufactures started using metric until the 70's.
@Gallade082
@Gallade082 4 жыл бұрын
Carlos Martinez actually NASA uses metric and lost a Satellite because of converting
@jonathanryan2915
@jonathanryan2915 4 жыл бұрын
Back then it would be a 3/8" or 7/16"
@jordantomblin2302
@jordantomblin2302 5 жыл бұрын
Those Budweiser cans were DEFINITELY from the 1960s. They had changed the text slightly by the late 60s or early 70s, I believe.
@lskiller1903
@lskiller1903 5 жыл бұрын
The ring tab beer can top was first used in 1965. Prior to that beer cans were opened with can opener creating two triangular holes in the top of the can one for drinking out of and one for air. Beer drinkers carried them on their key chains. The pile of debris was a child's wagon and a chair everything needed to haul beer and sit in comfort while watching a race, but who would of just walked away and left the items after the race? And why didn't someone else take the items after someone abandoned them. Most likely all the debris was someone's trash thrown away in the woods at a later date.
@Diskord1982
@Diskord1982 5 жыл бұрын
@@lskiller1903 yeah, I thought the same thing. My thought was some kids went back there to get drunk and just left their stash there.
@sqike001ton
@sqike001ton 5 жыл бұрын
Also a vodka bottle in the south outside of a major city fancy cocktail bar would point to late 60s early 70s I'm guessing he found a teens party spot for the late 60s early 70s
@gunnarray2342
@gunnarray2342 5 жыл бұрын
@@sqike001ton in north Flagstaff arizona I lived in a cabin for a little bit, so I decided to go for a hike in the forest and I found an old car seat and bottles of wiskey and a note in the middle of the forest it was strange.
@MrWolfSnack
@MrWolfSnack 5 жыл бұрын
If you're getting hammered on a 6 pack or two and vodka as well - you ain't gonna remember being anywhere.
@CitySlicker34
@CitySlicker34 5 жыл бұрын
Ironically, I got an ad for the Air Force during this video
@dylanalarcon7708
@dylanalarcon7708 5 жыл бұрын
Dylan Shramko might have to do with your search history other Dylan lol, judging by your profile pic at least
@bigglilwayne7050
@bigglilwayne7050 5 жыл бұрын
What irony, I'm sure it has nothing to do with you blowing them
@semperfi5861
@semperfi5861 3 жыл бұрын
@@bigglilwayne7050 😅😂😭🤣🇺🇸👍
@4WDutah
@4WDutah 3 жыл бұрын
Not gettin me recruiter 🤣
@maskiiofficial3345
@maskiiofficial3345 5 жыл бұрын
S1ap On Location: North Wilkesboro Speedway (Call fans to help mow the track so Dale Jr. can get it into iRacing)
@extragoogleaccount6061
@extragoogleaccount6061 8 ай бұрын
Pretty crazy reading this now
@susime1239
@susime1239 5 жыл бұрын
Hats off to you and everyone who helped in these three videos. It was very fascinating learning about an almost unknown race track and also bittersweet seeing you checking the location out and seeing that there's little to no hints that a race track was even there. Makes one wonder if the people who work in the industrial units on the site know that a race track was once there.
@TheBrainSpecialist
@TheBrainSpecialist 5 жыл бұрын
Any chance you could cover the NASCAR races in Japan in the late 90s?
@SaidHead2
@SaidHead2 5 жыл бұрын
Andy KA Between 1996 and 1997, they ran the East course at Suzuka Circuit. They moved to Twin Ring Motegi in 1998.
@ARKajah
@ARKajah 5 жыл бұрын
@Andy KA and we'll see that circuit on the next MotoGP round
@themazespinner2610
@themazespinner2610 5 жыл бұрын
I remember keiichi tsuchiya raced there
@calemorgan8763
@calemorgan8763 5 жыл бұрын
I grew up a big race fan and my dad was an even bigger fan. He worked for CocaCola in the late 90s and had so much cool sponsor stuff from those races. They made it a huge deal bc it was the first time Dale Earnhardt Sr and Dale Earnhardt Jr raced against each other (I believe they were in coke sponsored cars, possibly with some 98 olympics stuff too?)
@NotsayingJustsaying897
@NotsayingJustsaying897 4 жыл бұрын
I'd watch the hell out of that
@husqv5147
@husqv5147 3 жыл бұрын
So sad to see old race track remains. When you think of the thrills and joy they brought to so many families.
@TX_BADMAN
@TX_BADMAN 5 жыл бұрын
Outstanding Job on hunting this down. Just so you know there are a few of us here in Texas that have been following you closely in order to see if there was anything left of Air Base Speedway. As you may or may not know. We here in Texas have seen many tracks come and go over the years and many just as old and older than Air Base. Thank you very much for all the effort you put into this.
@fast.biking_freddy
@fast.biking_freddy 5 жыл бұрын
Some quality investigative journalism
@DOMTURISMO
@DOMTURISMO 4 жыл бұрын
I’m about to start writing like you lol
@legendracer8566
@legendracer8566 4 жыл бұрын
Texas World Speedway
@jerredwayne8401
@jerredwayne8401 4 жыл бұрын
Yep. Our east Texas tracks have close and now we go to Louisiana to watch racing. Some of my buddies race factory stock
@hughgordon6435
@hughgordon6435 5 жыл бұрын
Not even a nascar fan, but came across this and wow! So much hard work without profit, the amount of info from the public.... must be a film or TV series
@ppioneer1417
@ppioneer1417 5 жыл бұрын
I can't belive you've grown so much. I remember watch the worst race of nascar TALLADEGA 1969. There was 6 comments and you had less than 4 thousand subs. I see so many comments of people who dont watch nascar but watch your videos. I think you can really make a difference in the sport. Keep up the great work
@johnwhitley2898
@johnwhitley2898 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool 😎!! Got there about the right time!!! The woods are starting to seriously reclaim the track surface, CaCl and compaction be damned! Lol! The "edge" of the track surface may still be along the top edge area of the cuts. Gentle Archaeologist style sweeps with a 4" paint brush may uncover the hardpan, but it was enough you were able to get in and just walk around!! Good stuff!! Thanks!
@RC.41
@RC.41 5 жыл бұрын
Episode 2: Slapshoes walks in the woods. Finds George Washington’s sword Episode 3: SlapCruise: Discovers lost Titanic jewels
@l228spn
@l228spn 5 жыл бұрын
Episode 4: Slapshoes finds Jimmy Hoffa
@johngancarcik5682
@johngancarcik5682 5 жыл бұрын
Episode 5: slapshoes finds how to fix nascar
@T1C45
@T1C45 5 жыл бұрын
@@johngancarcik5682 He will never find that, nor anyone for that matter. Too many greedy millionaires.
@landrylongacre6391
@landrylongacre6391 4 жыл бұрын
Episode 6: Slapshoes finds my dad who went to get milk 15 years ago Episode 7: Slapshoes finds lost Nazi gold
@Outdoorsman-tu2zs
@Outdoorsman-tu2zs 4 жыл бұрын
Episode 8: Finding Lincoln’s top hat Episode 9: Finding a Viking helmet Episode 10: Finding Epstein’s secret second island
@GAMMA_AF
@GAMMA_AF 5 жыл бұрын
I'm not a Nascar fan, but I enjoy your videos. Nascar culture and the History of Nascar is fascinating to me. You have to appreciate an all American sport.
@comicbookguy2326
@comicbookguy2326 5 жыл бұрын
damn i have been waiting for this since last video, amazing channel keep it up
@markbowles2382
@markbowles2382 5 жыл бұрын
as an old surveyor turned gpr locator the traces of glory days gone by is something I experianced a lot of in my 30 years in jville, wouldnt trade those memories for nothin, silly as they may seem to others, appreciatte the post, its always important to look back, gives you a better perspective, Thanks again.
@zachhatten261
@zachhatten261 5 жыл бұрын
I love finding channels right as they start taking off. I'm excited to be part of this first installment of Slap on location
@herokurogane4055
@herokurogane4055 2 жыл бұрын
that start is just incredible, i watched emplemos never ever #3 video so many times i recognize how it looks, great job on that reference
@bradstephens4268
@bradstephens4268 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome I can't believe the back straight is still there , a bit sad but I guess it's called progress. Thank you for this, from Melbourne Australia
@whilethecitysleeps4928
@whilethecitysleeps4928 5 жыл бұрын
Brad Stephens Melbourne represent mate 🇦🇺🤜🏻🤛🏻
@JoesBrute1
@JoesBrute1 5 жыл бұрын
In that photo from 1976 @ 7:40, you can still see turns 1 and 2 going in to the woods and leading to the train tracks. Pretty cool video. Thank you slaps.
@themoo908
@themoo908 5 жыл бұрын
Let me add that’s google earth using the historical setting, changing the dates.
@PanicTheManic11
@PanicTheManic11 5 жыл бұрын
The Moo there is no historical seating with dates. I’ve looked for that before.
@max27stoner
@max27stoner 5 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video man. Thanks for sharing. I'm not that big NASCAR fan tbh but these old tracks fascinates me from all around the world. Especially like those old amazing F1 tracks and also little these NASCAR ovals.
@phil1333
@phil1333 5 жыл бұрын
I have thouroghly enjoyed this trilogy you have created. From begining to end you have captured my attention. It's so intriguing, I've watched it 4 times now. I agree with a lot of these people commenting...hunt down some lost and abandoned tracks, and do what you do best...capture our attention. Thanks!!!
@Low_Rent
@Low_Rent 2 жыл бұрын
7:40. So cool to see remnants of the old race track in that 1976 photo.
@OldSchoolDudeGaming
@OldSchoolDudeGaming 5 жыл бұрын
"Thankfully they put that chemical compound down or we'd have trees here" Take a second to let that phrase sink in lol.
@FuzzyKittenOfDoom
@FuzzyKittenOfDoom Ай бұрын
I know I'm very late to the party, but I was curious about the calcium chloride, and did a bit of digging. Calcium Chloride is still used on gravel/dirt roads to keep dust down, and is also used as a for de-icing. It is a naturally occurring salt so not crazy harmful to the environment, but it can keep vegetation from growing in a certain area for a number of years if used in a high concentration.
@craigcollins6709
@craigcollins6709 4 жыл бұрын
This trilogy was amazing and inspired me to do some deep diving into some local stuff near my hometown that I've heard about but never looked in to! Great stuff!
@BarrySkipp
@BarrySkipp 5 жыл бұрын
To be honest, I don't particularly care for NASCAR or the like.. but I found this series while diving deep into youtube and it captured me.. very well done, very informative. Your love of the sport and its history is apparent and bringing back a lost racetrack of any kind is an achievement. Well done.
@beccaj
@beccaj 5 жыл бұрын
Jungle Park Speedway...north of Rockville IN...1/2 mile dirt track
@ianhawkins3687
@ianhawkins3687 5 жыл бұрын
Becca J I second this. That track had some terrible events take place there during its existence
@NotSmokeHD
@NotSmokeHD 5 жыл бұрын
This channel is gonna blow up after this, it is very well deserved! Thank you for finding this piece of forgotten racing history!
@markevens
@markevens 4 жыл бұрын
I loved this whole incredible journey. Thank you so much for letting me join along on this. This really was a special historical thing. Whatever it is, I think you for it. I am richer for having experienced it.
@robbchastain3036
@robbchastain3036 5 жыл бұрын
This is like walking the grounds of an abandoned drive-in theater, fascinating. Thanks for this and I'll stay tuned for more, not that you have to top this, providing the sport itself with some forgotten history about one of its first tracks. And surely it was a party out there, all those war vets showin' up with their friends and families for some racing in the early Fifties. And they deserved those good times.
@dansmith822
@dansmith822 5 жыл бұрын
Calcium chloride is just road salt. We use tons of it on our highways in B.C.
@unsolve9162
@unsolve9162 5 жыл бұрын
Dan Smith It’s harmful to humans. It’s been in talks of being banned , I assume the amount they used for the track was wayyyy more than what they use on roads today knowing more about how harmful it is.
@zerobandwidth
@zerobandwidth 5 жыл бұрын
A high concentration of salt in the soil would have changed, at least for the first several years, the number and types of plants that would have grown up once the area was given back to wilderness. It's not a dead wasteland, but the stripe of scraggly-looking pines with no brush around them looked like a pretty stark contrast to the deciduous trees and thick brush that was just off the side of the back stretch. A quick tour through the results of a Google search for "calcium compound reduce dust" produces some fascinating reading about calcium chloride -- in particular, its resistance to being washed away when applied to various surfaces. Looks like they _actually_ "salted the earth" enough to make it kinda sorta work. haha
@Bodi2000
@Bodi2000 5 жыл бұрын
Not sure about BC, but common salt (sodium chloride) is used as road salt in ON, for winter ice melting. Calcium chloride is hygroscopic, absorbing water - common once on dirt roads to reduce dust as the road surface stays damp. Maybe still used for that, not sure. Both are detrimental to plants. Dirt tracks around me use water trucks to wet down the track before and between race heats.
@Joeybagofdonuts76
@Joeybagofdonuts76 5 жыл бұрын
@@Bodi2000 CaCl is also used for ice removal. It is effective to lower temps than NaCl
@joannelynnepettigrew2277
@joannelynnepettigrew2277 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information on calcium chloride !
@wendigockel
@wendigockel 5 жыл бұрын
Now we need someone to recreate the track for Assetto Corsa or iRacing
@thepaisleyproject
@thepaisleyproject 5 жыл бұрын
Iracing only does laser scanned tracks, so assetto Corsa or rfactor
@tsunamianakin9649
@tsunamianakin9649 4 жыл бұрын
Or even Nr 2003
@driffbro3380
@driffbro3380 4 жыл бұрын
@@tsunamianakin9649 who even plays that anymore?
@mickeyjpg918
@mickeyjpg918 4 жыл бұрын
@@driffbro3380 People play Grand Prix 4 which was in 2002,2003 and it still is modded to this day.
@bcracingnetwork4397
@bcracingnetwork4397 4 жыл бұрын
That would be cool to race on iRacing. I hope iRacing can get Nazareth on iRacing.
@theWoodrow321
@theWoodrow321 5 жыл бұрын
Newberry Speedway in Newberry, S.C. Holds the nascar record for the lowest attendance of any grand national race. Only ran one race.
@TyrinsClips
@TyrinsClips 5 жыл бұрын
Wait, hold up, wait?
@davidhonkstvorisit4811
@davidhonkstvorisit4811 4 жыл бұрын
What was the attendance?
@ryanstreuli9554
@ryanstreuli9554 5 жыл бұрын
So cool seeing that the trees grown where s racetrack once was and no one really knows but at one point it was living and full of excitement, and a part of NASCAR history and how the track is almost long gone
@Bulbasore
@Bulbasore 5 жыл бұрын
Bro, I don’t watch or know nothing about nascar, but these videos of this track have been really interesting to watch
@joshuafarmer3467
@joshuafarmer3467 3 жыл бұрын
Man, I've been a NASCAR fan since 1988 and I had never heard of this racetrack until you brought this to us. Thank you.
@danielt8960
@danielt8960 5 жыл бұрын
Never clicked on a video so quick in my life. 🏁🏁
@Doody2x
@Doody2x 5 жыл бұрын
Daniel T same it was first in my recommended
@carracenation3774
@carracenation3774 5 жыл бұрын
I saw it and was on it in less then 1 minute
@racingtog
@racingtog 5 жыл бұрын
Your content is beyond fantastic. Thanks for taking the time to research and build this for us. The world needs more old American racing content.
@Swerval
@Swerval 5 жыл бұрын
I stumbled on this series a couple of weeks ago and I, like many other people commenting here, would love to see you keep digging up old tracks and motorsport history. If you keep going on-site, maybe invest in a microphone so that your camera man can pan about without losing your voice as you describe what you're seeing
@connorwilson2281
@connorwilson2281 3 жыл бұрын
My knowledge about Nascar & Racing is extremely low, however, after watching the inital video about Air Base, I could not be more invested this these videos. This is a phenomenal series, both informative and entertaining.
@normalviewer740
@normalviewer740 5 жыл бұрын
This is turning into my favorite KZbin channel for your consistent uploads and great content! Please continue to do what you love and don’t feel pressured to post or do something you don’t want to do. Have a bunch of fun
@Ligerzeronz
@Ligerzeronz 5 жыл бұрын
Im from NZ, and watch alot of NASCAR and other US speedway sports, and man, watching your series, and now this just makes my heart giddy! Good job to you guys on this research and on-location investigation! Kee it uP!
@cgunugc
@cgunugc 5 жыл бұрын
If you ever go back; go to the Clock resturaunt. It's right there, it's great food for reasonable prices, and it's one of my favorites (second only to the Hub, when they're open). Crazy to see the roads you grow up on in a video about historical places. Then again, who knew all that used to be on Antioch Church road? Actually, I ought to ask around the family. Knowing us, we probably did know that. I'll get back to you.
@marz_mitzi
@marz_mitzi 5 жыл бұрын
I find it sad but at the same time.. nice how Antioch Church road outlived the race track..
@shayneramsay1388
@shayneramsay1388 5 жыл бұрын
I am so glad you were able to find some remnants of the past race track. I would certainly love to see more of these.
@onlyautismic
@onlyautismic 5 жыл бұрын
Thanos: *snap* AirBase speedway: *disappears*
@JohnSmith-mk5jt
@JohnSmith-mk5jt 4 жыл бұрын
Air Base Speedway: Mr. Greenville? I don't feel so good . . .
@CSLucasEpic
@CSLucasEpic 2 жыл бұрын
A perfect example of urban archeology. Excellent stuff.
@NGKGMR
@NGKGMR 5 жыл бұрын
I couldn't wait for this video!you are a legend
@bossracing3387
@bossracing3387 4 жыл бұрын
reading PA fairgrounds would be a cool video . great racing back in the 60s
@kylehughes2629
@kylehughes2629 5 жыл бұрын
That rectangle peice of rusted metal you said looked like a cooler by the folding chair in the woods id say with 99% accuacy would have been an old radio flyer wagon! I seen one old rubber tire just by it with the rim rusted away from it!!
@MrWolfSnack
@MrWolfSnack 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, because a steel cooler full of ice and beers would have been stupidly heavy to carry that far. They used little Timmy's wagon and carted it out there and camped out. Then got so drunk they forgot about it. The cooler likely would have been blown away by wind because it is a larger and more round object than the chair or wagon.
@thomaswebster6319
@thomaswebster6319 5 жыл бұрын
This was awesome man. Enjoyed every episode. This series could really have an impact. You keep doing this research on other tracks and exploring abandoned ones. It was be awesome. Keep of the fantastic work!
@mickoostingh5777
@mickoostingh5777 5 жыл бұрын
i was looking forward to this episode
@moodook4040
@moodook4040 5 жыл бұрын
Not sure why the KZbin ALGORITHM decided to bless both your channel and my eyes those couple weeks ago but I am glad it did. This was amazing to watch unfold. Thank you for following through with it. You've got a fan here, buddy. I haven't been to a race in a few years but I am watching your channel more than I watch TV anymore. Cheers.
@sevenofor
@sevenofor 5 жыл бұрын
You did it! I was anticipating this video, it did not disappoint!
@JackSteel548
@JackSteel548 7 ай бұрын
Just found this. Terrific! Had a similar situation near me. Dog Track Raceway in Moyock NC. 7 GN races in the sixties. Ned Jarret the multi-time winner. All gone now. Thanks for the ride.
@df6695
@df6695 3 ай бұрын
I have to admit, I got heavily involved in abandoned race tracks after I started watching S1apShoes 4 years ago and Dog Track Speedway has been one of those that has peeked my interest the most. Looking at aerial images, it seems around late 2017 or early 2018, that was when the track got tore up. Did you ever by chance get to see what remained of the track before this? Genuiely curious.
@WeChallenge
@WeChallenge 5 жыл бұрын
Started watching your channel when you first mentioned this phantom track,, so cool to be able to see this come to reality of you actually getting to go there and share the place with those of us interested in your story. Subbed and glad I did seeing this made a full run from hearsay to actually being able to step foot on the location. Awesome sauce.
@80rae
@80rae 3 жыл бұрын
Being a Greenville native it was really cool to watch all this. Never would have guessed!
@JNT101
@JNT101 5 жыл бұрын
He’s Back! Love the new series idea. Keep it up man!
@thewallandhammers
@thewallandhammers 5 жыл бұрын
Man I’m not even that much of a nascar fan but I’ve been following the hell out of this this airspace speedway series. Great work
@ahrred3127
@ahrred3127 5 жыл бұрын
Now We Need To Find Someone Who Participated/Related In Air Base Speedway
@endreszentgyorgyi5270
@endreszentgyorgyi5270 4 жыл бұрын
Dey all ded
@chaseelliott8578
@chaseelliott8578 4 жыл бұрын
@@endreszentgyorgyi5270 maybe richard petty raced there. He isn't dead
@lindahaugh4711
@lindahaugh4711 4 жыл бұрын
@@chaseelliott8578 No, he only started racing in 59, and the track was closed by 52
@chaseelliott8578
@chaseelliott8578 4 жыл бұрын
@@lindahaugh4711 oh.
@chaseelliott8578
@chaseelliott8578 4 жыл бұрын
@@lindahaugh4711 I mean. He probably could talk about it since his dad lee probably raced there
@BobbySpivey-s7l
@BobbySpivey-s7l Жыл бұрын
Damn right before 8 minute mark you said North Wilkesboro would be like this. Thank God the one time S1apsh0es was wrong. I live In spartanburg btw so your videos are quite the trip.
@TheLeggera
@TheLeggera 5 жыл бұрын
I don't follow NASCAR but this was such an interesting series well done 👍🏻 Greetings from Australia !
@rayjohnson2768
@rayjohnson2768 5 жыл бұрын
This series was awesome, this is the reason i love nascar and the fans, most of them are just drunk 😂😂, but the other half, like you, are passionate about this sport and want to keep it alive, I appreciate people like you.
@nwpm3059
@nwpm3059 5 жыл бұрын
I wonder how many sticks and trees you will find there 🤔
@alfredo42o
@alfredo42o 5 жыл бұрын
Mod of nwps I’d guess maybe 2 or so
@Adamas_83
@Adamas_83 5 жыл бұрын
More of this S1ap! So awesome to see the history, the research and then the current state in a mini series like this. I think you just found yourself a winning formula for the channel. I think the reaction has proven: we the audience, will eat this stuff up.
@GorbMcNasty
@GorbMcNasty 5 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this episode :) , Good job matey.
@SirShadowKnight1
@SirShadowKnight1 5 жыл бұрын
'I dont like to clickbait people...I dont think ill find anything'...instantly got my like and watch to end of video
@Sky7836_
@Sky7836_ 4 жыл бұрын
13:00 that round oval object looks like one of the lights from the magazine
@steeliewheelies
@steeliewheelies 5 жыл бұрын
This is SO freakn cool, thank you for diggin into this and searching. Very interesting stuff
@workingguy-OU812
@workingguy-OU812 5 жыл бұрын
Forgive me, but I'm not quite sure the chair and stuff you found was positively from the race. In a copse of woods like that, it could easily have been someone's hunting seat, kids' camping area (kids were far more outside-y back in the late 60's, 1970's, 1980's, and would set up camps to just camp, or to drink pilfered-from-parents alcohol), or any number of other things. Pull-top beer can lids - look into what year they came about. 1950's into the early 1960's may very well have had cone-top beer cans with bottle caps. 1963 Iron City Beer became the first to use pull-tabs, but that was in Pittsburgh. The other beer companies weren't (IIRC) immediate adopters. I would suggest a metal-detector in the infield where you believe they used to work on the cars. Most likely you'd find brake cylinders, spark plugs, etc. under the soil.
@ronframe387
@ronframe387 5 жыл бұрын
Working Guy: yeah what he thought was a cooler was an upside down kids wagon from my childhood days, 1960's. You are right, a metal detector should definitely turn up some cool stuff!
@mackwhitehurst4055
@mackwhitehurst4055 5 жыл бұрын
Man this series of videos were amazing. Thank you so much for all your hard work. This was awesome to watch
@kendallthehammerheadbecker20x
@kendallthehammerheadbecker20x 2 жыл бұрын
7:48 uh oh, bad predicting lol, but honestly nobody knew it was coming back
@shadowpersonoftheunknown6245
@shadowpersonoftheunknown6245 5 жыл бұрын
I spent quite a bit of time myself on Google maps trying to figure out exactly where the track was. This is many times better than what I could come up with, excellent work Slap & team!
@tylermccune7092
@tylermccune7092 5 жыл бұрын
Thankfully there’s a good chance that North Wilkes is going to be immortalized into Iracing thanks to Dale Jr
@johngancarcik5682
@johngancarcik5682 4 жыл бұрын
Update tune into fox on Saturday afternoon for a nascar iracing special race
@joeblow9657
@joeblow9657 5 жыл бұрын
I don't even like Nascar that much but I like your channel. I also love the commitment and attention to detail you put into this video
@edudmas2248
@edudmas2248 5 жыл бұрын
When you type Greenville textile speedway into maps, Greenville Pickens comes up. Still confused to this day lol. Nice series man keep it up.
@johngancarcik5682
@johngancarcik5682 5 жыл бұрын
Back then record keeping wasn't as good as it is today
@edudmas2248
@edudmas2248 5 жыл бұрын
John Gancarcik yeah, sad though maybe if they kept the records then this wouldn’t be such a mystery.
@gearhed7348
@gearhed7348 5 жыл бұрын
Great Stuff - Your series on air base speedway was incredibly interesting. Thank you for taking us all along for the ride, and for your hard work pulling all this together. Fascinating!
@tombo6245
@tombo6245 5 жыл бұрын
This video was so good, I’m watching it again lmao
@nathanielhiggerson7679
@nathanielhiggerson7679 5 жыл бұрын
Thomas Carling yeah definitely lmao, stfu dude
@EclecticBuddha
@EclecticBuddha 5 жыл бұрын
Hey pal. Love the channel and your storytelling. If there's a good story behind why the heck NASCAR decided racing trucks was an awesome idea, the evolution of the series, and differences between them and cars, I'd be interested in hearing it. It always seemed like it was a joke that everyone just decided to take completely seriously. Keep up the great work!
@LivvorMorthis
@LivvorMorthis 5 жыл бұрын
25 secs in and I hear the squidbillies theme song f u c k i n g n i c e
@phillip5245
@phillip5245 5 жыл бұрын
Do not touch the trim!
@hank1556
@hank1556 5 жыл бұрын
Unknown Hinson still yours by the way!
@muzikman183
@muzikman183 5 жыл бұрын
This, sir, has been quite the journey! Thank you for the trip!
@diogosousa4165
@diogosousa4165 5 жыл бұрын
With Vettel taking P1 in F1 and this video coming out.. this is a good day
@jkarhiaho
@jkarhiaho 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah!
@diogosousa4165
@diogosousa4165 5 жыл бұрын
@Dean E yupp
@ronaldwilson1653
@ronaldwilson1653 5 жыл бұрын
Personally myself I would just like to say thank you because it's nice to see the history of the sport that I love so much and I appreciate you doing this. thank you for taking your time and doing that so we can be able to go back and see what it looks like now i greatly appreciate it. 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁
@laundrybasket9031
@laundrybasket9031 5 жыл бұрын
Next video take your car around the track.
@AS3R1US
@AS3R1US 5 жыл бұрын
yeh that would be cool.. mayb host a whole event there
@v1nny12
@v1nny12 5 жыл бұрын
Dirt bike through the old track, may still be possible haha
@burlingtonfan7492
@burlingtonfan7492 5 жыл бұрын
3 buildings and a railroad spur cut right through where the track used to be, so, it would be impossible
@laundrybasket9031
@laundrybasket9031 5 жыл бұрын
@@burlingtonfan7492 nothing is impossible 👁️👁️
@user-rn6kq5qd5v
@user-rn6kq5qd5v 5 жыл бұрын
@@burlingtonfan7492 I was thinking about that
@MXBROC415
@MXBROC415 5 жыл бұрын
What a awesome journey that was. I randomly found your first video and i was totally invested in finding it lol
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