Riverside International Raceway

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Riverside International Raceway
Location Moreno Valley, California
Opened September 21, 1957
Closed July 2, 1989
Demolished n/a
Other Names Riverside International Motor Raceway (1957-60)
Tenants n/a

Riverside International Raceway was a motorsports race track and road course established in the Edgemont area of Riverside County, California, just east of the city limits of Riverside and 50 mi (80 km) east of Los Angeles, in 1957. Riverside was noted for its hot, dusty environment and for being somewhat of a complicated and dangerous track for drivers.

The track was in operation from September 21, 1957, to July 2, 1989, with the last race, the Budweiser 400, won by Rusty Wallace, held in 1988. After that final race, a shortened version of the circuit was kept open for car clubs and special events until 1989.

Credited Publications

Series Date/Season Race Type
Auto Racing September 21 & 22, 1957 n/a Program
NASCAR June 14, 1970 Falstaff 400 Program
January 22, 1978 Winston Western 500 Program
January 11, 1981 Winston Western 500 Program
National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR)
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