At its zenith, the track hosted races on over 230 days throughout the year, captivating racing enthusiasts. In 1947, Fairmount Park pioneered nighttime racing by installing lights, becoming the first track in the state to offer evening events. Inspired by the iconic Churchill Downs, the legendary host of the world-renowned Kentucky Derby, this one-mile dirt oval track has always been at the forefront of innovation. Since its inauguration in 1925, Fairmount Park has stood proudly just across the river from St.
