Smoky Mountain Speedway is a dirt race track located in Maryville, Tennessee. It currently has a length of . History Smoky Mountain Speedway was built in 1962 and opened during the 1965 racing season. The track was converted into a asphalt track in 1967 only to revert back to a dirt track in 1978. On November 2, 2022, it was announced that the track would be shortened to in 2023. Racing Events The track hosts regional and national dirt track events for several sanctioning bodies. The track was used for a NASCAR Grand National Series race with its first one in 1965 and its last one was held in 1971. References External links Smoky Mountain Speedway official website Buildings and structures in Blount County, Tennessee Motorsport venues in Tennessee Tourist attractions in Blount County, Tennessee Maryville, Tennessee 1962 establishments in Tennessee Sports venues completed in 1962 NASCAR tracks