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Opened with Magic Kingdom on opening day as the Grand Prix Raceway, sponsored by Goodyear; gas-powered cars steered along a center guide rail.
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Ride history
the lifetime log- 2019
Reopened after a roughly four-month closure during which the track was rerouted and shortened to clear space for the under-construction TRON Lightcycle / Run.
- 2012
Track was shortened by about 400 feet so Dumbo the Flying Elephant could be relocated during the New Fantasyland expansion.
- 2008
Indianapolis Motor Speedway sponsorship ended and 'Indy' was dropped from the name, giving the attraction its present name, Tomorrowland Speedway.
- 1999
Disney partnered with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to add Indy-themed dressing, including a Yard of Bricks, a scoring pylon, Gasoline Alley signage and the wheel-and-wing logo.
- 1974
Track was shortened for the first time during construction of the neighboring Space Mountain.
- 1971
That's every change on the record on Tomorrowland Speedway since 1971.
The spotters in our Discord catch the next one first — and the record only grows when someone notices.
Questions & answers
When did Tomorrowland Speedway open?
Per the documented record, Tomorrowland Speedway at Magic Kingdom opened on Oct 1, 1971.
What changed recently on Tomorrowland Speedway?
The latest documented change (documented May 18, 2019): Reopened after a roughly four-month closure during which the track was rerouted and shortened to clear space for the under-construction TRON Lightcycle / Run.
How many changes are on record for Tomorrowland Speedway?
6 documented changes, dating back to 1971 — the fan-kept ride changelog nobody else keeps.
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