Roosevelt Raceway Poster
Former Location –
Roosevelt Raceway was a half-mile harness racing track in Westbury, Long Island, New York, operating from 1940 to 1988, known for pioneering innovations like night racing and the mobile starting gate. It became a major entertainment hub before closing due to declining attendance and financial issues.
Roosevelt Raceway
Today, the parking area of Roosevelt Raceway is a shopping center. The grandstand area is now a luxury condominium complex and the stable area is under a Home Depot.
The raceway closed in 1988, today the site is primarily occupied by the Roosevelt Field shopping mall.
Notable Concerts At The Roosevelt Raceway Include:
September 8, 1974 – The Beach Boys, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Joni Mitchell.
August 13, 1972 – Sha Na Na, Dr. Hook, Bo Diddley, Ike & Tina Turner
August 12, 1972 – James Gang, Chuck Berry, James Brown, Jefferson Airplane
July 4, 1969 – Alice Cooper
Roosevelt Raceway
Westbury
Long Island New York
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