Bubba Raceway Park began operations in 1952. 2019 marks 67th year of operation making it the oldest continuously operating race track in the state of Florida. The Speedway has also been called Ocala Speedway, Zuber Speedway, Marion Speedway, and Lightning Speedway over the years. The track operated as clay for 45 years, asphalt for 10 years, and in 2008 converted back to it roots as a clay track.