Rare Offering – 230+/- Acre Operating Motorsports & Event Facility – National Trail Raceway
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230± Acres — Large, contiguous property with approximately 26± acres of paved parking and substantial developed and undeveloped land.
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Historic 1/4-Mile Drag Strip — National Trail Raceway has operated since 1964 and has hosted national-level racing events for decades.
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Active Motorsports Facility — Established racing venue regularly hosting a broad schedule of racing and automotive events.
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IHRA-Sanctioned Facility — Part of the IHRA national track network with existing racing infrastructure and event operations.
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Three-Story Operations & VIP Tower — Includes race-control areas, offices, private suites, restrooms, concessions and commanding views of the racing surface.
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Extensive Event Infrastructure — Includes pit and staging areas, ticketing facilities, concessions, camping areas, maintenance and support buildings, and other track-related improvements.
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Multiple Revenue & Event Uses — Facility has been utilized for drag racing, autocross, driver training, filming, concerts and event parking, camping, sponsorships, suite rentals, concessions and fuel sales.
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Exceptional I-70 Access — Located less than one mile from I-70 along the heavily traveled Columbus-area transportation corridor.
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Dual Road Access — Access from US Route 40/National Road to the south and County Road 30/Refugee Road to the north, providing excellent circulation for large events.
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Significant Land Component — Extensive acreage surrounding the primary track and event facilities provides flexibility for continued motorsports use, additional events or other future opportunities.
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Subject to Sale Prior to the Auction without Notice – Pre-Auction Offers Welcomed - Brokers Protected
National Trail Raceway represents a rare opportunity to acquire a 230±-acre established motorsports and event facility in the Columbus, Ohio market. The property combines a historic 1/4-mile drag strip with substantial spectator, VIP, racing, parking, camping and event infrastructure and benefits from exceptional access to I-70 and frontage on two public roads. With an established history of racing and a facility capable of accommodating a wide variety of automotive, entertainment, training and special events, National Trail Raceway offers significant scale and versatility for continued operation and future investment.
All Property sold in “as-is, where-is condition. The Property is being offered through a Sealed Bid Auction Process (the “Sealed Bid”). Persons or entities wishing to participate in and qualify for the auction event (“Bidder”) are required to submit a fully executed Initial Bid & Binding Purchase Agreement along with a wire transfer of $100,000 (the “Initial Deposit”) no later than 5:00 PM CT, Tuesday, November 17, 2026. A 10% buyer’s premium will be added to the high bid to determine the total sale price. The parties submitting the three (3) highest Sealed Bids and/or those parties submitting Sealed Bids in an amount equivalent to Seventy-Five percent (75%) or more of the amount of the highest Sealed Bid received shall be deemed Qualified Bidders and shall be eligible to participate in a second round of online bidding (the “Auction”) to be conducted on Thursday, November 19th or Friday, November 20th. Qualified Bidders will be notified the specific date and time for each corresponding property Auction. After the conclusion of the Sealed Bid or Auction, the winning bidder is required to make an additional deposit (the “Additional Deposit”) to Tranzon in an amount totaling ten-percent (10%) of the total purchase price (the “Total Deposit”) within 24 hours of being declared the winning bidder. The Initial Deposit is credited toward the Total Deposit. The balance of the total sale price is due at closing within the timeframe specified in the Initial Bid & Binding Purchase Agreement. Seller may elect to accept the highest Sealed Bid received at its sole discretion. Seller may forego an Auction and convert any future round of bidding to a call for Best & Final Bids at its sole discretion. All Bids are Irrevocable upon submission to the Agent or Seller. The Seller will provide a Special Warranty Deed at closing. Please see the Bid Process and Instructions, and a sample Initial Bid & Binding Purchase Agreement for complete sale terms. All Properties are selling in their As Is and Where Is condition, subject to all easements, covenants, restrictions, leases and tenants in possession. Buyers are cautioned to carefully review the property information and terms and conditions. All Properties are subject to sell prior to the auction without notice.
Tranzon Asset Advisors, Edward D. Durnil, OH Auctioneer/Broker #200800096