About this property
Firebird Raceway is a motorsport racing venue in the western United States, near Eagle, Idaho, in the Boise metropolitan area. The raceway opened 58 years ago in 1968 under management of racing enthusiasts Bill and Ellanor New, and it has remained under ownership of the New family. A longstanding member track of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), the raceway has been named NHRA Track of the Year three times. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2018, the first dragstrip to be included on the register. Just west of Highway 16 between Star and Emmett, the elevation is approximately 2,700 feet (825 m) above sea level.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 100003243. It was listed on December 24, 2018.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Firebird Raceway listed on the National Register?
Firebird Raceway was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 24, 2018.
What type of historic resource is Firebird Raceway?
Firebird Raceway is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Firebird Raceway?
The period of significance for Firebird Raceway is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1968.
Can I research the history near Firebird Raceway?
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