MidAmerica Raceway (closed)
— Wentzville, Missouri
MidAmerica Raceway is a 2.89 mile course with varying elevation changes, a very long straight, and ten corners, 7 right and 3 left turns. There are 11 flag stations, #11 being on the straight after the driveover bridge near the end of the dragstrip. MAR has a dragstrip that is slightly short. We are not sure but we believe it is 1200 feet, so no records can be recorded, only racing. The dragstrip also has its run-off area downhill, so there is a strong need for good brakes.
Historical Notes
MAR was built in late 1965 and was the site of the second SCCA Trans Am race in the spring of 1966. The first Trans Am was at Sebring in March, 1966. Over the years, MAR has hosted many drag races and road races. St. Louis Region ran its National and Regional races until 1984 when MAR closed its doors to road racing and St. Louis International Raceway opened its new road course in 1985. St. Louis International is now Gateway International Raceway.
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