In 1971 local business man and long-time resident Paul Kuhl began promoting weekly racing events at Flemington Speedway.

The higher speeds led to "a series of horrible crashes," leaving drivers, such as future NASCAR Sprint Cup team owner Ray Evernham, severely injured.

After talking to crew chiefs and drivers, track officials decided to add foam blocks to lessen the impact of crashes.

[6] Flemington Speedway hosted one NASCAR Busch North Series race in 1991 which was won by Ricky Craven.

[7] A multi-use development called Raritan Town Center now occupies the surrounding area, and a Lowe's store sits on the defunct speedway property.

In 2002, teen vandals set fire to the fairgrounds office building causing damage to several structures on the property.

[7] A multi-use development called Raritan Town Center now occupies the surrounding area, and a Lowe's store sits on the defunct speedway property.