So, you want to buy a dragstrip?

For over five decades, the Marion County International Raceway has been home to adrenaline pumping racing action. Founded by brothers Bill and Tom Guthery, the raceway began it’s life back in 1969 with the promotion of the first International Motorcross held in the United States.

Recently the announcement was made that the ¼-mile IHRA sanctioned dragstrip is up for sale. The 39-acre facility has been family owned and operated since it’s beginning and boasts RPM ‘Track of the Year’ honors for the United States and also a two-time IHRA ‘Track of the Year’ winner. The Marion County International Raceway joined the IHRA in the early 80’s after originally being affiliated with the American Hot Rod Association. The young drag strip saw success almost instantly as they hosted the AHRA Nationals very soon after their opening.

After the initial ownership of Bill and Tom, Bill added his wife, Shelby, as a partner in the summer of 1976.  For nearly thirty years they worked together seeing to the success of the track. Sadly, Bill Guthery passed away in 2005. Shelby managed the facility for two seasons before handing the raceway down to her son, Mark.

Located in LaRue, Ohio, just a few miles outside of Marion and just a rocks throw from Columbus, the Marion County International Raceway comes complete with state-of-the-art facilities that are sure to be satisfying for any potential buyer. From a three-story tower that comes equipped with a wet bar, to a souvenir building, to seating 4,000-plus screaming fans, the package certainly is complete. The property has also seen consistent upgrades over the years with a new timing and scoring system, new offices, and the list continues. The amenities the drag strip offers are to numerous to list all in detail here, but the thought of owning such a piece of racing history certainly is tantalizing.