The Salem Speedway

A track steeped in history...
For over 78 years Salem Speedway has enjoyed the recognition of being one of the most unique and renowned racetracks in America. The .555-mile oval that features imposing 33-degree banks was built strictly for speed. High powered sprint cars accelerate down the straights at speeds reaching nearly 140 miles per hour. Situated in the scenic hills of southern Indiana, the Salem Speedway hosts 12-15 “Special Events” per year such as ARCA, Xtreme Sprints, Pro Late Model Series and more!

A Strong Racing Heritage

With such a storied racing history, it is not surprising that Salem has developed a strong racing heritage and tradition that continues today with some of the top names in open wheel ad stock car competition visiting the famed high bans each racing season to challenge the demanding oval. The legendary A.J. Foyt once said, “If a driver can go fast on the high banks, he can go fast anywhere.” That’s still true today as it was 50 years ago.