Just five F1 races were held here before it became too dangerous for the sport and its ever-faster cars. It also sits in quite an isolated area, so the chances of it reopening are virtually non-existent. It was a dirt track at nascence and then repaved in 1987 for bigger races. Search by: City, State, Track Name, Track Type, or Track Surface and click on Search. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halcing/SCIONY.jpg. Some New Yorkers still lament the loss of the High Line in its abandoned state but there are other disused railways still lying fallow in New York City. After being abandoned, a part of it has been covered by a mall. 2,068. Weve found tracks across the country from as low as $89,000 to around $10 million, ranging from a drag strip, to paved and dirt ovals, to a road course. It was the original home of the Messenger Stakes, part of . There is a ball field built by the Moose Club. Not that he has too much free time. by ScottKo in Profile Tips For Users, SRW Winternationals Weekend now a Qualifying race for ALL Classes! The Brewerton Speedway is 1/3 mile long high banked oval racetrack shaped as a large D. It's located in Brewerton route number 11 in NY. Now, those lost years are all-too-visible in the skeleton remains of the Motordome Speedway. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalnnettsField.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalnettsField2.jpg, http://www.geocities.com/racing20us2/bennettsfield.html, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halg/boonville.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/Brookfield.jpg. Only the archive photos that exist of these tracks can remind us of what used to be. Without them of course, motorsport would simply not take place. Bel Air Racetrack. The location of the track has mostly turned to farmland even if the drag strip itself still clings on. This is the place to post abandoned racetracks, be it dirt or paved, oval or otherwise, nationally known or locally known. Copyright 2022. http://www.historicnws.co, I have not seen these tracks mentioned. The highway in the photo goes through the middle of where the track rested. Pennsylvania Race Track Listing, Directory of Oval Tracks & Drag Strips - RacingIn.com The following race tracks in Pennsylvania were found. Track looks good tho - they're running from bottom to the top. Hannibal Speedway was up in Oswego County but didnt last long. Watch out for dust though, but, hey it's a dirt track! Madoff associate parts with an Upper East Side apartment used to entertain clients. This is all good stuff to know. The facility contains a 2.27-mile road course and a .7-mile karting track. The discovery of the track, and Mike stepping forward with the news that he has a direct tie with it all came about simultaneously with my divorce, so I was forced to put it on the back burner. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalRacing/BATH.jpg. [and some not so dead]. Sebastian Vettel won all three races held at the circuit. http://terraserver.microsoft.com/image.aspALat=42.4858110. Display as a link instead, Its last F1 race was in 2013. And honestly, its quite a task to pick just 10 of them, but we will try to do justice with our readers and pick those which are great from multiple perspectives and located exclusively in New York. All rights reserved. Paste as plain text instead, In the early 1900's, the fairgrounds sat at the end of Granger Street, between Fort Hill Avenue and Chapel Street the same property where Canandaigua Academy sits, and where I attended High School. Nothing exists of this track now, perhaps one of Finlands few tracks. (Theres a whole sidebar about two girls who worked in the canning factory with some of the POWs. I look forward to watching AutoWise grow as part of the AllGear group. It has been abandonedever since. She is usually found building her Nana's old Maruti 800, or reading something when she is doing nothing. The following link proves the track was in the final stages of layout when the worked stopped. Ran in the '50s under the Adirondack Stock Car Club sanction. Bay Area Modifieds bringing IMCA Racing back to Emerald Coast, Rivalry Renewed: Lanigan & Richards Set To Face Off In 2015 As Richards Returns To Full-Time World of Outlaws Competition, Track Promoters Get FREE Promotion with RacingIn.com's Track Directory and Race Dates Page, Interest in Grassroots Racing Grows 40% in 2014 With Great Opportunities Ahead in 2015, Fans of Fast Name Their Favorite Track of 2014. Windy Hollow Drag Strip, unlike similar named Windy Hollow Speedway, is no longer in operation. I remember running against Dave Camara, who pretty much started his racing career at North Ridge. Though it is a small track, but it gives you an original big-time vibe with the genuine stock car racing and real NASCAR races. 1/2 mile dirt. 1/3 mile dirt. Track served double duty as baseball park and closed when repairs to outside wall became too costly. RELATED: 10 Race Tracks That Are Notoriously Dangerous. And the bathrooms are clean, too! Jimmie's OldTime Site They used to call it the Cayuga County Fair Speedway. Track was behind these. The main reason for the closure was low attendance. Track completely gone. Mentioned by outkast24 in the Share Your Stories thread on this board: http://www.terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?mp;z=18&w=1. really cool to look at. Waterloo* - aka Maple Grove, Waterloo, NY. He is also penning pop culture, lifestyle and all things rich for TheRichest. She loves riding her suv, reading, and watching movies/TV. Lets see if its luck changes. Given how long it has been since some of these tracks last saw a race, they have deetiolated almost beyond recognition. Polo Grounds -Best known as a Baseball Stadium in New York City . Ran 2 months in 1974 on Sunday afternoons. The race track opened its doors in October 1965. <br /> <br /> Anna McDonald has made . By 1973, it was all over. Maybe Bob, Zach or someone else whos more adept at Google Earth than I am should be able to find these for better images if theyre available. 1/3 mile asphalt. After 15 years the owners have decided to retire. It fell on hard times and closed down in 2009, despite being home to some of the greats, like Rusty Wallace and Larry Phillips. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalportStadium.jpg, Fort Covington Speedway in Fort Covington NY. the end 1990? Some 12,000 spectators came to the opening day and wagered more than $130,000. It's a great racing facility to kill some time on a Friday night with a heavy dose of thrill and beer. This track opened in 1966, but the owners could not keep up with the high maintenance costs. Bath* - 1/2 mile dirt. Check out our list and spend a weekend there with family and friends! Coon Road Speedway* - aka Sherman/Wesfield. Powered by Invision Community. A renowned short track, the I-70 Speedway saw some great names in racing test their mettle on it since its inception in 1969. The north turns were against the railroad tracks. This is the track that Red Durkey (spelling) opened in the early 90's. Sadly, the Jackson International Speedway isn't one of them. RELATED:14 Things You Didn't Know About IndyCar (1 You Should Know). Organisers may look to stage racing . You cannot paste images directly. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalrthCollins3.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/NorthRidge.jpg, Olive Bridge aka Onteara* No further information, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalidgeOnteara.jpg, Palmyra 1* - 1/4 mile dirt. But nothing international since the last Grand Prix in 2013. The Middle Georgia Raceway was a half-mile paved track that opened in 1966, at the cost of $500,000. Track served double duty as baseball park and closed when repairs to outside wall became too costly, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Haling/Corning.jpg, Coxsackie - Coxsackie, NY. " Riverratcustoms April 5, 2020 at 3:17 am. All Rights Reserved. The abandoned North Wilkesboro Speedway. by ScottKo in RacingIn News, Quaker City Motorsports Park 2022 Division 3 Champions, Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix 26th running is Sept. 4-5, 2021, Tri-County Motor Speedway Race Results - July 3, PARK CITY - USMTS CHISHOLM TRAIL SHOWDOWN CLOSES SEASON AT 81 SPEEDWAY. There use to be a few motorcycle race tracks in the Western New York area. Drone racing gives tech fans a league of their own. It was in back of where the Moose Club is. Angelica - 1/2 mile dirt. Finally in 1983 the track was completely redesigned to its current 3/8ths mile high-banked paved oval configuration. It is a 0.625 miles long oval auto race track opened in 1857. Today, theres a Hilton hotel and commercial development on most of the hallowed tracks. The track was originally opened by Enoch Staley on May 18, 1947 as a dirt track, right as NASCAR was being fully brought to life. Ida Mae Speedway, Schodack mile dirt oval (c.1939 1941) ran jalopies/ was connected with the Ida Mae Diner on US Highway 9. Pull that dusted bucket list of yours, be ready to check off the boxes, and lets drive straight into it. Sidney's grandstand bleachers are the same bleachers that now sit in Fondas fourth turn. The Riverside Int'l Raceway became a part of motorsport in 1957 and was considered one of the finest race car tracks on this side of the world. Some people living in this small town for years are not even aware this is here. Built by Kenny Shoemaker. Track completely gone. The North Wilkesboro Speedway shares NASCARs birth year, 1949, and carried on hosting NASCAR events till it closed its doors to the public in 1996. Click here to tell us about it. . I believe it was the old Tri-County Fairgrounds but I have no idea where that was either. Located at the end of a runway at Douglas Airport, the neighbors complained about the noise of the racetrack. Ive always wanted to know. Built, in the middle of nowhere however, grand visions for the country lead for them to hope a city would effectively be built around it. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halng/Angelica.jpg, Arkwright - aka Vans. RELATED: 10 Awesome Race Tracks You'll Only Find In Florida. Whether you are a racer or a fanatic, weve got you covered! The adjoining Bunker Hill Speedway (dirt oval) property, with encompasses an additional 23.5 acres, is also for sale for $230,000. 1/2 mile dirt. I remember driving past it back in the 70s and it was overgrown with weeds, but the grandstands were still there. I-70 Speedway has had an interesting history. If you look at an aerial map, check the intersection of Spring Street Road and Lincoln Ave. As a bonus, there are abandoned rail cars right down the road. This led to Roosevelt raceway on Long Island and Batavia Downs in Western New York being opened in 1940 both tracks operated night racing a new era in racing history. Copyright 2022. The track sits on 16 acres, has a new paved driveway, and oh, by the way, a two master bedroom house. More info here at http://www.whowon.com/Results.asp?TrackID=;StoryID=168917, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/PennyRoyal.jpg. Update: The Lone Oak Speedway was sold in 2016 for a sum of $90,000. Mettowee - Located on Route 22, just east of North Granville, NY. Lots of good info on the track is found here: http://www.geocities.com/racing20us2/columbianraceway.html, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halhcolumbia-1.jpg. by ScottKo in RacingIn News, Bay Area Modifieds bringing IMCA Racing back to Emerald Coast . http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halnewwaterloo.jpg. A couple towns people complained and it was shut down. Not only that, concerts are organized too which draws in a large crowd. Roosevelt Raceway was a race track located just outside the village of Westbury on Long Island, New York.Initially created as a venue for motor racing, it was converted to a -mile harness racing facility (the actual circumference was 100 feet shorter). Without them of course, motorsport would simply not take place. It was one of the most deadly tracks the world has ever seen and did claim the lives of several drivers. 2. Tickets are reasonably priced and the experience of small town dirt racing is incredible. The preserve features 12 miles of marked hiking trails. He has been finding Australia's lost tracks from tip-offs through his Facebook page as well as through visiting former speedways and via Google Maps. Opening day crowd of 6,000. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halacing/Cairo.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/CAMPVILLE3.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halcing/Carmel.jpg, Champion Park Speedway (aka: Fairmont Midget Track), Syracuse 1/5 mile dirt oval (7/02/39 c.7/10/40) / 4 miles west on Genesee (Rt 5), http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalpionRaceway.jpg, Chariot Park, Sloansville mile dirt oval (1978) (1980) ran motorcycles in 78, ran mini-stocks in 80. Included in the purchase on the 54 acre parcel are two large sets of bleachers, two permanent buildings (one is a two story unit on the General Admission side for concessions, VIP Suites, and rest rooms and the other a concession stand with rest rooms in the pit area also used for driver registration, a Daktronics 5 Position Score Board, and AMB Transponder timing and scoring loop already installed under the track. New York. Update: The Lone Oak Speedway was sold in 2016 for a sum of $90,000. Since then, small-time races have been hosted, but they have been few and far between. Bennetts Field: The track was on 5s east of Utica near the city line. In a world where many race tracks change hands every few years, having only two owners for nearly 60 years is unusual stability. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Haling/palmyra.jpg. After years of relying on the old USGS The property was purchased for a sum of $650,000. Richfield Springs* - Richfield Springs, NY. Seneca Falls* - Seneca Falls, NY. Many tracks have been abandoned or left to second-tier status. Track completely gone. North Wilkesboro is, or at least was, a NASCAR short track in the North Carolina area. "There'd be thousands of them it's out of . Join us as we explore 15 of the greatest NASCAR race tracks that once made history but today lay abandoned and forgotten. 3. That makes 2 tracks in Palmyra. If you buy the place youll have to remember all that. It's definitely a great place for a Saturday night hangout with family and friends, so it had to make our list! http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halng/Lowville.jpg. Map of the Abandoned Rails of New York. Beulah Park racetrack. The old grandstands still stand, with old sponsors painted on them. It opened in 1939 as a 1/4 mile dirt oval. There are also paved ovals (blue dots), which often appear in conjunction with stock car tracks. If you are a racer or a fanatic, you would love to join in the action at reasonable tickets. It would be good to reach early to get a spot since parking facility is terrible. More Recent View. Dirt Track Auto Racing Fan Apparel and Souvenirs, Formula 1 Racing Fan Patches, Dexter Park - Woodhaven, NY - in the Queens section of NYC. It's visible if you're driving on Route 17 toward Owego. An asphalt midget track was built around the outside perimeter of a baseball field, holding racing events from 1951 through 1955 when the property was sold off for housing construction. This year was . Abandoned Dragstrips: Southern Tracks May 19, 2015 by Muscle Car DiY Of the four major regions showcased in this book, the South is arguably packed with the most creative minds in the drag racing world. You can even drive your own cars around the actual race circuit as long as you are careful! Akron Motor Speedway* - Akron, NY. A 1/2 mile clay track located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Campville Speedway was a dirt track which was located between Endicott and Owego off Route 17c near what I think used to be an 84 Lumber yard near the Susquehanna River. Within a decade, the audience dipped, and the flag was never raised again at this Speedway after 1980. Granted, being creative doesn't always equal success, but it makes for an interesting experiencethe Southern folks always put on a great show. The Abandoned ALCO Factory Schenectady, New York NY The Attica Branch Batavia to Attica, NY NY | NYC The Auburn Branch Sayre, PA to North Fair Haven NY, PA | CR, LV, NY&OM Avon to Mount Morris, NY NY | ERR, R&GV Batavia to Avon, NY NY | CR, EL, ERR Batavia to Leroy, NY NY | LV The Bath & Hammondsport Railroad . It has actually been through various plans to reopen it, one scheme in 2008 suddenly changing tack and turning its back on the track completely. IndyCar and NASCAR both raced at the track but it never really took off, low attendance a big problem for the circuit. Motordome Speedway is an Abandoned Wonderland. Who among us, when not dreaming of being a driving champion, hasnt dreamt about owning a race track? All-women rowing team breaks world record in raceacross Pacific Ocean: 'Best decision ever'. Monza is fabled as the cathedral of speed, but it was even faster many years ago thanks to its banked curves. Looks like theyre gone now? Track/ Made for legendscars. They have stock car racing, Orange crush, live music, concerts and more. I founded GearHeads.org and then built and ran AutoWise.com until selling it to Lola Digital Media in 2020. Glen Ridge is almost a mirror image of North Ridge. The Best Family SUV: 20 Picks Across 20 years, 10 Best Steering Wheel Covers [Buying Guide], Copyright 2022 Autowise. Its a go-to place for all the age-old fanatics, professional racers, young teens and everyone in between. Castle Hill Speedway - (Bronx) 1/4 Mile Paved Oval. In some cases, these tracks have been essentially lost Opened in 1969 and closed rather recently in 2017, the Texas World Speedway was a large race track,built ina state with a penchant for everything big. Weird, given how drivers such as Hakkinen, Raikkonen, and Bottas all came from the country. Lowville Fairgrounds* - Lowville, NY. Well heres your chance. It's stuck in a time warp, with the old signs from the 2013 race still above the garage doors to this day. Considering most old tracks vanish off the face of the earth, its fitting old Monza is still with us today. Soon after tracks were added in Saratoga (1941) and Buffalo (1942) over the years harness tracks were added in . YOUR GATEWAY TO COMPETITIVE RACING Offering introductory and professional level 3-Day Racing Schools RACING SCHOOL LIVE LIFE LIKE A MEMBER Spend the day enjoying all MMC has to offer. That closed in what? mile dirt oval (6/01/1952), then a mile paved oval (6/08/1952 c.1953), http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halg/coxsackie.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halng/CubaLake.jpg. This racetrack is located in Middletown, NY. For most of its existence, it was a dirt track, but it was paved for the last of the two Grand Nationals of 1971. No longer exists. But if I get a good day I would stop and look for any racing related stuff. Grand Nationals were held here in the 50s and 60s, but by 1969, NASCAR pulled out of this track. Then in 1944 1945, the track served as a Prisoners of War (P.O.W.) Much of the track though, is gone. It is a bit on the expensive side, but hey, they have NASCAR races, demolition derbies, NASCAR modifieds and even entry-level racing. This abandoned race track in the woods has been abandoned for over 50 years. Its stuck in a time warp, with the old signs from the 2013 race still above the garage doors to this day. It hosted 11 races from 1950 to 1966. Ran in the '50s. Top Speed offers daily industry news and reviews on cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Ithica Motor Speedway - Known event ran 10/27/35, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halthicadryden.jpg. I was trying to decide if the next two tracks should be included in this list. Opening day crowd of 6,000. A couple of tracks to add which were near the Southern Tier of NY State: Ithaca-Dryden Speedway(located off Route 13 between Cortland and Ithaca). Since then, it has been in limbo, though plans are in full swing to yet again open it for racing under new ownership. Dirt 1/4 mile, ran in the '40s and '50s. Ran in the '50s and '60s. The Meccah of North American racers, this auto race track is located at the South of the Seneca Lake, Watkins Glen in NY. He lives with his wife, two rascally sons and is a car and motorcycle nut in his free time. Dirt Modified Racing _ Midget Racing _ Sprint Car Racing. Track completely gone. Hemlock Fairgrounds - Hemlock, NY. No longer exists. By 1990, they paved the track, made it faster and deadlier and its popularity began to decrease dramatically. The harness racing facility operated from September 2, 1940 until July 15, 1988. What did you expect? In some cases, these tracks have been essentially lost to the racing community for 50+ years. It was also a rather dangerous one and ended up taking the lives of 19 drivers. Looks like 13's won't happen this weekend. The following race tracks in New York were found. And way, waaaaaaaaaaay back when, my grandfather once told me he used to go to the big car races as a kid in the 1920s at the Binghamton Fairgrounds which is where the Binghamton Plaza is today on State Street near downtown. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halcanandaigua.jpg, Civic Stadium in Buffalo was very popular in it's heyday. You'd be amazed how old race tracks stick out like sore thumbs on a satellite image, I don't believe you can see any of it. Buzz-a-Rama has been able to stay in business because Buzz and Dolores own the building. The Hockenheim circuit in Germany featured huge straights before a big remodel in the early 2000s completely changed the circuit. Saranac Lake Speedway, Saranac Lake -1/2 mile oiled dirt oval (1958-1968)-the track was always a NASCAR sanctioned track. It was put up for auction in 2007 and soon revived. 62. This place was financially unstable when it was running. Buzz explains that when he opened the place, "the real estate tax was $900 per year. New Asheville Speedway, Asheville, N.C. Cup schedule 1962-71 (eight races). Anyone interested in a little NY State Racing history and education can help themselves here at this link. Another fast and insane race track, Rouen-Les-Essarts does not have anything really left of it. AERIAL VIEWS OF DEAD RACE TRACKS [and some not so dead] Some of us old fart historians, who seemingly don't have lives, think the aerial photos of race track sites are really cool to look at. With track conditions deteriorating over time, NASCAR called it quits and the Texas World Speedway closed its doors. I will share this abandoned dirt oval I found near the area I was in earlier, Latrobe, PA. The first track is located within eyesight of exit 41 eastbound on the NYS Thruway between Birdsey Road and Route 414, about 100 yards before the exit ramp starts. When Joe Littlejohn attended the preliminary NASCAR meetings, he also decided to turn his horse racing track into a car racing one. The track faced northwest to southeast. Moondog.. On the Sidney Speedway, Im not sure what has since become of the bleachers, but those bleachers were taken down and left the Fonda Speedway with Ralph Compani. Thank you. Birmingham International Raceway. Top 10: The Best Bell Helmets To Suit All Your Riding Needs! The track . No longer exists. http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ny/county/alleoRacingHome.htm. SRW Winternationals Weekend now a Qualifying race for ALL Classes! The first drag strip in Indiana, first opened in 1956, is being offered for sale by the current (second) owners who wish to retire. by KyleBrinkmannRacing in KyleBrinkmanRacing, a racer from Elkhorn, WI, BMARA RACERS HELP EACH OTHER I highly recommend that everyone wanting to see it, do it soon. AERIAL VIEWS OF Have to love the rumors right? Virginiawoman discovers snake inside bag of popcorn at grocery store. Last ran in 1956. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Halcing/Smyrna.jpg, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Haluthcolumbia.jpg. The passing of time has seen many tracks exist in the world. The Fair site is now abandoned. Instead, most of the buildings have been both vandalized . Last ran in 1954. http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/HalSouthSeneca.jpg. There is currently heavy logging and excavation happening within 100 feet of where this track sits. Ran until 1959. I remember it being built and it was open for a short time in the 1980s. Plus, there is an infield tower much like Fonda used to have and again you can't see anything in this picture but you should be able to. A couple of other defunct Southern Tier tracks that probably most people have no idea ever existed are. The picture of Palmyra is the track at the fairgrounds, which is still in existence. The four were discovered the next morning, the girls arrested, tried, and sentenced to a year in Federal prison). They apparently have a little museum in town and they have pictures of the track and speedway memorabilia. Crystal Palace was a track in London, that has long since been disused even if reminders of its former purpose still remain. Feb 17, 2019 - Explore Old Hippie Dude's board "FORGOTTEN RACE TRACKS", followed by 719 people on Pinterest. Track completely gone. *NEW*, http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n13/Hal/TwinValley.jpg. Neither one ever held an event but were in the process of being built specifically to BE race tracks, and both were unsucessful attempts. TASTE OF THE TRACK See more ideas about race track, abandoned, racing. The Flatiron-based sports business has raised around $100 million thanks to its events and data Ive e-mailed the Sidney Historical Society to see exactly where the track was located but Ive yet to hear back from them. The Flemington Speedway opened in 1910 and was known as the fastest 5/8 in the United States. Sure, there were plenty of other tracks in New York, including several popular destinations on Long Island, but Dover Drag Strip held a special place in hundreds of racers' hearts, and still does to this day. Ran for 6 years in the '50s. The treasure is a 70-foot racing yacht that cost at least $8 million. A mobile home park occupies the property today. The museum is on Liberty Street on the second floor of the Civic Center in Sidney. 2 tracks here, a 1/4 mile and 1/2 mile dirt. Browns Mills. I found this out when I came across an old guy that had an all original (paint & tires) 1921 Harley single cylinder factory race bike. Kelley's Motorsports Park - Batavia, NY - 3/8 mile clay semi banked, egg shaped oval. Some of the same crowd who raced at Brookfield back then raced here: Im pretty sure this is Victoria Speedway near Dunnsville NY. The track is 3/10ths of a mile in length, with 9 degrees of banking in Turns 1 & 2, and 15 degrees of banking in Turns 3 & 4. Chelmsford - Abandoned due to a frozen track. Manchin's $433 billion reconciliation bill could be costly to West Virginia, some residents worry. Negotiations began in 2017 with a deal being finalized in early 2018. All Rights Reserved. This was a Friday night stop for Shangri-la, Chemung and Five Mile Point stock car regulars. RETURN TO THE ALL LINKS PAGE. 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