When Brian Jortner sends me listings for race tracks for sale, it always makes me curious as to what cool place he’s got listed now. Well this week it is something truly special as LaSalle Speedway in Illinois is officially up for sale. 70 year old owner Kerry Izzo is retiring and moving on, but not before selling this fully equipped and functioning race track. Her family has been successfully operating this place for years and the sale not only includes the track but also 4 houses on the property that are ready to live in or rent out. Here is all the info from Brian’s listing. I have to say, I bet there are a ton of other cool things that can be done on this property to go along with the already successful speedway. Check it out and let us know what you think.
LaSalle Speedway, located in LaSalle, Illinois, is for sale at $2.0 million. The near 56 acre facility is located 90 miles west of Chicago and 80 miles east of Davenport, Iowa. It is conveniently located just south of the I-80 and I-39 interchange.
In December of 1991, Kerry and Tony Izzo Sr. bought the land with plans to bring racing back to the site. LaSalle Speedway was rebuilt by the Izzo family and opened its doors in the summer of 1992. In 2000, Kerry Izzo took over sole ownership. Tony Jr., Kerrianne and Joe took over operations, each working in a variety of capacities. Throughout their ownership, Kerry, along with her family, watched the Speedway flourish, providing some of the greatest short track racing in the country. They continually added improvements and upgrades, including Musco lighting in the infield.
The facility has 9 air conditioned skybox suites that each hold up to 15 people. The front main grandstand seats 3500, along with a set of bleachers that hold an additional 700 people. The back straightaway has seating to accommodate 500.
Popular events at the track include the Thaw Brawl to kick off each year, Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model events, the UMP Summer Nationals, the IMCA One Night Stand, the Bill Waite Jr. Memorial IRA Sprint Car Special, the World of Outlaw Sprint Cars, and the ARCA Truck series. Races at the track have been featured many times on Dirt on Dirt broadcasting, as well as various Chicago and Davenport stations.
The facility has also served as a temporary music venue and has hosted many big names including Toby Keith, Sawyer Brown and Trick Pony. Additionally, the Speedway has hosted Monster Truck events, Circuses (including the Shriners Circus), Flea Markets, and Car Shows. The possibilities are endless.
The city of LaSalle and its officials have been long term supporters of the Speedway since its very beginning and have promised to continue their support.
The turn key facility comes ready to operate and the property includes 4 homes ready for living or renting.
The facility also features:
– 2 Fully Stocked Concession Stands
– All-Purpose Building (can be used for novelty sales or additional beer sales)
– 2 Ticket Booths
– Parts Building
– Pit Office (including PA system and an observation deck)
– Digital Scoreboard
– Air Conditioned Scoring Tower (includes PA system)
– Long list of equipment necessary for track operations
With her children going different directions in their lives it is with a heavy heart and a seventieth birthday that Kerry has chosen retire and sell the historic property.
Interested buyers can contact Brian Jortner at [email protected] or at (440) 935-7460
