Easley's Historic Speedway Transforms into Industrial Park

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Greenville-Pickens Speedway, a historic racetrack in Easley, South Carolina, is rapidly being transformed into the new Speedway Industrial Park along Highway 123. While the developer, RealtyLink, has proposed redeveloping the site, county planners have hit pause on later phases of the project to allow time for revisions and to give residents a chance to advocate for preserving the track in some form.

Why it matters

The Greenville-Pickens Speedway has been a landmark in Easley for decades, hosting NASCAR legends and serving as a gathering place for the community. Its redevelopment into an industrial park represents a significant shift for the area, raising concerns about preserving the site's historic legacy and character.

The details

The proposed Speedway Industrial Park would transform the former racetrack into a commercial and industrial development. However, county planners, including a lifelong Easley resident, have delayed a decision on later phases of the project, citing issues with the developer's traffic study and site plans. This pause gives RealtyLink time to revise its proposal and allows residents to advocate for preserving the historic track in some form.

• Greenville-Pickens Speedway has been a landmark in Easley for decades.
• The redevelopment of the speedway into the Speedway Industrial Park is currently underway.
• County planners have delayed a decision on later phases of the project to allow for revisions and community input.

What’s next

County planners will review RealtyLink's revised proposal and consider community input on preserving the historic Greenville-Pickens Speedway.