Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, Nashville

Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, located near downtown Nashville at the Nashville Fairgrounds, is a historic motorsport racetrack and the second-oldest continuously operating track in the United States. It hosted NASCAR Grand National/Winston Cup races, now known as the NASCAR Cup Series, from 1958 to 1984.

The track's history dates back to June 11, 1904, when it showcased "horseless carriages" and motorcycles. It also hosted harness horse racing. In September 1904, following the 1904 World's Fair in Saint Louis, the track organized another series of races, featuring notable racing figures like Barney Oldfield, with cars reaching speeds over 60 miles per hour.

Annual events began in September 1915, coinciding with the state fair, attracting drivers from the Indianapolis 500. By the mid-1950s, local racers were competing regularly at the track. In 1958, a decision was made to construct a paved racetrack, resulting in a dual track system that included both a half-mile and a quarter-mile track. The inaugural race on this new track was on July 19, 1958.

In 1959, a remarkable NASCAR event took place here when all 12 cars in a 200-lap Grand National race finished, a rare feat in the Cup Series. Originally featuring "Modified Specials" from the 1930s, the track shifted to "Late Model Modifieds" from the 1950s in 1964 due to parts scarcity, leading to the retirement of some early racing stars.

In 1980, the track resumed hosting weekly races. In 1984, it hosted its last main NASCAR series race due to disputes with city officials and track management. In 2003, the track was renamed "Music City Motorplex" by new promoter Joe Mattioli III, whose family owns Pocono Raceway and South Boston Speedway.

In December 2021, Speedway Motorsports reached a preliminary agreement with Mayor John Cooper to revitalize the track and bring back the NASCAR Cup Series.