The New London Waterford Speedbowl
GPTKB entity
Properties (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
auto racing track
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:NASCAR
gptkb:New_England_Racing_Association Modified Racing Series |
| gptkbp:challenges |
financial difficulties
safety concerns changing regulations weather-related cancellations competition from other tracks |
| gptkbp:community_involvement |
charity events
youth programs local sponsorships |
| gptkbp:crew_size |
approximately 5,000
|
| gptkbp:events |
gptkb:NASCAR_Whelen_All-American_Series
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| gptkbp:features |
weekly racing events
|
| gptkbp:future_plans |
sustainability initiatives
increased community engagement expansion of events upgrades to facilities enhanced fan experience |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
has a loyal fan base
has hosted national events has a rich history in modified racing hosted many regional championships one of the oldest tracks in Connecticut |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The New London Waterford Speedbowl
|
| gptkbp:length |
1/3 mile
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Waterford,_Connecticut
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
local news outlets
motorsport magazines online racing forums |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:NASCAR_Whelen_Modified_Tour
gptkb:Valenti_Modified_Racing_Series Pro All Stars Series American_Canadian_Tour Connecticut_Short_Track_Series |
| gptkbp:notableDrivers |
gptkb:Timmy_Solomito
gptkb:Mike_Christopher_Jr. gptkb:Ted_Christopher gptkb:Keith_Rocco Ronnie_Silk |
| gptkbp:opened |
1951
|
| gptkbp:owner |
gptkb:Speedbowl_LLC
|
| gptkbp:renovated |
2015
|
| gptkbp:surface |
asphalt
|
| gptkbp:type |
oval track
|
| gptkbp:website |
speedbowlct.com
|