Green Mountain Race Track

Green Mountain Race Track was an American horse racing track located in Pownal, Bennington County, Vermont that operated from 1963 to 1993.

History

Thoroughbred and standardbred horse racing events were held until 1976, when thoroughbred racing was replaced by greyhound racing. One year later, standardbred racing was also discontinued, and the track exclusively featured greyhound racing until closing altogether in 1992 amid pressure from animal rights activists, who objected to greyhound racing as cruel (Vermont banned the sport in 1995.)[1]

Since closing as a racetrack, the site has hosted live events occasionally, including a rock concert in the Lollapalooza series in 1996, and antique car shows from 2005 to 2008.

The 144-acre (0.58 km2) property has been purchased by commercial developers, whose plans for it have not yet been finalized, but are believed to include a mix of energy-efficient companies, a farmers' market facility, and facilities to accommodate large events.

As of 2015, the racetrack remains abandoned.

References

  1. ↑ Relics from a Broken Racetrack


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