Question: Why was a speedway built in Rockingham?
Answer: A speedway was built in the small town of Rockingham, located in rural Richmond County, to provide an economic boost to an area that lacked the tourism appeal of nearby destinations like Southern Pines and Pinehurst No. 2 golf course in Moore County. Local leaders believed a 1-mile track—fitting the era’s distinction between short tracks and superspeedways—would suit the Sandhills region and benefit residents by creating jobs and activity.
