Track History

• The track opened in May 1962 as a high-banked quarter-mile dirt track under the ownership of race driver L. J. Hampton, Ed Shannon and Earnest Walton. The original track was dirt because racer turned owner, L.J. Hampton felt that young drivers could learn and perfect their skills and was fun for the older drivers to be back on a dirt track where they had gotten their start in racing as well. 
  
• Marty Robbins was one of the many drivers that appeared at the track weekly. Robbins drove the #777 Devil Woman car. 
• In 1969, the Rim became the fastest high-banked quarter-mile asphalt track in the region! - And it STILL is!!!
• NASCAR Legends such as Darrell Waltrip, Bobby Hamilton, Bobby and Donnie Allison, and Red Farmer have all taken on the high banks of the Rim. And don't forget about hot shoes like Casey Atwood and Bobby Hamilton Jr. who both got their stock car racing start at the Rim!
• Former track owners Ronnie and Pat Baucom owned the track from 1990-2003. During their years at the helm, Ronnie and Pat have renovated the track completely! The track surface was expanded and repaved, the pits have been enlarged, grandstands added, erected skyboxes , new concession facilities, expanded restrooms, and additional parking for both fans and drivers alike!
• Stephanie & Bobby Hamilton Jr. purchased the Speedway in December 2009 and plan to carry on the racing tradition that has been going on for almost 50 years!