Fairly sizable trees growing
on the wrong side of the wall are a visual indicator of how long
Lakeland International Raceway has lay dormant.
The opening in the wall at
the foot of the hill provided access to the track for the ambulance.
RHS, a long-time Memphis
staple of speed parts advertised their numerous area locations here. In
2005 RHS, the
outfit that spawned Competition Cams returns to the scene!.
Eddie's Speed Spot once located
on bustling Summer Avenue.
Bill Taylor's Transmissions located on Brooks Road.
It's still operating there today.
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WHBQ Radio was a big supporter of this racetrack for many
years. This logo is near the startline. The bright sunlight
in this photo drowned out the yellow background.
THE
COMMERCIAL
APPEALAugust 5, 1968
Tragedy Mars Lakeland's Big
Day
- Davis Proves Fastest of Racers
Preston Davis had
every reason to celebrate, but on such a tragic day the veteran
Memphis drag racer was at a loss for words.
