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Development Authority to Buy Historic Virginia Speedway to Incorporate Site Into Sportsplex

Acquisition Will Allow County to Grow One of the Richmond Area's Top Tourist Attractions
The Southern Speedway had been in operation for more than 60 years before closing for good in December. (The Chesterfield County Economic Development Authority)
The Southern Speedway had been in operation for more than 60 years before closing for good in December. (The Chesterfield County Economic Development Authority)
By John Ulmer
CoStar Research
June 29, 2021 | 6:41 P.M.

The Chesterfield County Economic Development Authority has secured funds to acquire the recently shuttered Southside Speedway in suburban Richmond, Virginia, with plans to use the site to grow the River City Sportsplex that has become one of the top tourist draws in the region.

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