 Constructed in 1949 by businessman and auto racing pioneer Melvin L. Joseph, Georgetown Speedway is not only an historic landmark in Delaware, but is well known across the country for its role in the development of stock car racing as it is known today.After sitting silent for a number of years the speedway was reopened in May 2006.In 2015 the track was slightly shortened by reconfiguring turns one and two, bringing them in several feet further.