Delaware International Speedway
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U.S. 13 Dragway

The Delaware Motorsports Complex that houses the U.S. 13 Dragway, Delaware International Speedway, and the U.S. 13 Kart Track is truly a family operation. Its origins with the Cathell family can be traced back to 1963.

Back then, current promoter Charlie Cathell and his late father Bill were avid go-kart racing fans. Their interest in racing evolved into drag racing at Georgetown, Delaware's popular 1/8 mile track. Racing there spawned the idea for their own quarter-mile track after noticing the difficulty cars had stopping after reaching speeds of 100 miles per hour. Bill was also interested in having a place where his son and his friends could drag race in a safe and controlled manner.