HAZEL PARK

1650 E 10 Mile Rd
Hazel Park, MI 448030-1262, US
(248) 398-1000
http://www.hazelparkraceway.com

Hazel Park Racing Dates
Spring/Summer Meet: April 25 to July 16
Fall Meet: November 7 to December 19

Racetrack Information
Main track (dirt): 5/8 mile oval
Length of stretch from last turn to finish line: 615 feet
Width of stretch: 80 feet

Track History and Fun Facts: Hazel Park offers some of the best harness racing action in the country. Hazel Park carries the distinction of being the first 5/8ths mile track in America, and it has attracted some of the nation's top drivers, trainers and horses since its inaugural harness meet in 1953. The track was a dual-breed facility from 1949 through 1984 and has hosted harness racing exclusively since 1985. The grandstand's capacity is 9,200, clubhouse capacity is 3,000 and parking capacity is 8,000 vehicles. The record for live handle and attendance was achieved on July 12, 1975 when 15,372 patrons wagered $1,425,478.

Hazel Park has hosted several major stakes events in recent years, including the following: Motor City Pace, WM. C. Connors Trot, Rose Red Pace and the Nicole Hudock Memorial Pace.