Hear the story of the Oakfield Speedway during History at Home at the Fond du Lac Public Library

Years ago, the sound of racing cars could be heard in the town of Oakfield.

Learn about the history of the Oakfield Speedway, which has been closed for more than 60 years, during the August History at Home program. 

On Thursday, Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. in the library’s McLane Room, learn about the history of the Oakfield Speedway and the drivers who raced there from historian Bill Behm.

Behm will recall opening day in 1951, when the speedway held its first race. The roads leading to the speedway are lined with cars; the parking areas filled up, and extra police were on hand to direct traffic. The speedway continued to bring excitement to Oakfield until its closure in 1963.

Behm will give a PowerPoint presentation that includes pictures, artifacts, and video of the track from its start to the last race. He is a racing historian, and served on the Southeastern Wisconsin Short Track Hall Of Fame board of directors from its inception until a few years ago. 

History at Home is held monthly; programs focus on stories about the area's past every month.

Watch this program either in person on Aug. 8 at the library or watch from home via the library’s Facebook page at facebook.com/FDLPL. No registration required to view the program.