A storied race track that was home to a legend will soon be bulldozed


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Nazareth Speedway will soon be no more.

The dirt track that was then paved and was the home of Mario Andretti is close to being sold to a local developer who will use the property for commercial and residential use, according to WFMZ-TV.

Nazareth, located near Nazareth, PA., opened in about 1910 as a dirt track, but was eventually. The Penske-owned track was home to the Andretti's -- Mario and Michael. It hosted a bunch of NASCAR events before closing in 2004.

Nazareth has seen it's share of action, including exciting track moments ..

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.. and was even made famous in song.

https://youtu.be/vs91er7AZmg

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