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Memphis Motorsports Park is back on the auction block

By , Daily Memphian Updated: October 07, 2026 12:36 PM CT | Published: October 07, 2026 12:23 PM CT

The Darana-Memphis Motorsports Park, formerly known as the Memphis International Raceway, is on the auction block for the second time in the past couple of years.

The 342-acre property at 5500 Victory Lane south of Millington in unincorporated Shelby County is one of 12 racing sites owned by the International Hot Rod Association and Darana Motorsports Holdings LLC listed on the Tranzon real estate auction site. Sealed bids are due by Nov. 17, at 5 p.m.

Those interested in buying the tracks before the auction may also submit offers and negotiate a purchase.

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Michael Waddell

Michael Waddell

Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.


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