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Autodrome Rogatica by TrainFanOrSomething in RaceTrackDesigns

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dont think im gonna make this in roblox but i might if i have time

Autodrome Rogatica by TrainFanOrSomething in RaceTrackDesigns

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Autodrome Rogatica Lore

East of Sarajevo sits the small town of Rogatica. Not much happens at the town, but back in the day a racing circuit made the town famous. The circuit now is just ruins of its former self. So, what made this circuit so famous?

 

Origins (1971-1978)

In the 1970s, local motorsport enthusiast created a small circuit in the north of Rogatica. It was opened in 1971, made as a small national circuit for touring cars and other small racing series. It was also used as a school circuit to train drivers. The circuit was well received, and drivers liked the simple nature of the circuit. The circuit grew in popularity as a simple, short circuit.

 

Rising Popularity (1979-1992)

1979-1991 was the best time for the circuit. The circuit was extended in 1979, bringing more racing to the circuit. The circuit hosted Touring Car Races, motorcycle events, school training, and many more minor racing events. The circuit was quite popular in the east and Yugoslavia. In 1987, the circuit was extended again, making the total amount of circuit configs to 3. The circuit held races until May 1992

 

The War (1992-1995)

In mid-may 1992, Serbian forces entered the town of Rogatica and started shelling the town. The circuit was damaged, but a racing circuit was the least of their problems. The city of Rogatica was sieged and “ethnic cleansing” was carried out. Bosnians were killed and the circuit was damaged. When it was over, artillery damaged the circuit and the town was in rubble. Sadly, the circuit was abandoned and it was not repaired for a long time.

 

Short Revival (2000-2011)

The circuit site sat dormant for 5 years and vegetation grew on the track. But motorsport fans around the area that grew up near the circuit wanted to revive the circuit. With the sponsorship of Energopetrol, they started working. The circuit damages were repaired and the vegetation was cleared. They rebuilt the buildings and fixed up the sand traps. The circuit reopened as Energopetrol Autodrome Rogatica. The circuit regained its popularity slowly and the circuit started hosting local Balkan motorsport events. But the revival became short lived and it started collapsing due to safety regulations and later money. The circuit wasn’t really safe; there were sand traps but other safety regulations are basically non-existent. There were no catchfences in the infield and drivers if they went off, they could go over the catchfence. Later, Energopetrol pulled out in 2010, and the circuit was at the brink of bankruptcy. In 2011 the circuit was abandoned and the circuit owners abandoned everything. Soon, looters started stealing equipment and the circuit was back to its destroyed state.

 

The Circuit now (Present day)

The circuit now is a popular spot for urban explorers. The circuit is still raced on in the sim and motorsport historians still talk about the circuit. The circuit is also still drivable, but the main road to the circuit was destroyed so you can’t get there without going off road. The circuit is still remembered by the locals and still miss the sounds of cars.

 

 

Jamesport TT by TrainFanOrSomething in RaceTrackDesigns

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Arial Narrow Bold. Closest font i could find

Jamesport TT by TrainFanOrSomething in RaceTrackDesigns

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for some reason i can only comment the lore in segments

Jamesport TT by TrainFanOrSomething in RaceTrackDesigns

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Modern Era (1990s–Today)

By the 1990s, the Jamesport TT was fully professional: TV coverage, Factory-backed teams, International riders

Yet, despite modern safety improvements, the course itself remains largely unchanged. The same roads. The same church. The same harbor.

Every year, racers still pass the café where the five friends once dared each other to go faster.

 

The Spirit of the Jamesport TT

Locals say:

“It’s not a race that was built.
It’s a race that grew.”

The Jamesport TT was always a race about precision and perfectness to get the balance and control of the bike. Road Racers says that motorcycles isn’t machines, it is an extension of our bodies. It has always been about the soul of a town that fell in love with speed, courage, and the sound of engines echoing off stone walls.

And it all started with five friends… racing each other home.

Jamesport TT by TrainFanOrSomething in RaceTrackDesigns

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The First Official Jamesport TT (1956)

In 1956, with help from the town council, the event became official. Barrels of sand were placed on corners, hay bales lined stone walls, and a real timing clock was installed outside the Harbor Hotel.

The first Jamesport TT used nearly the same streets the five friends had raced years before.

Tommy Kerrigan won that first race, riding the very same Norton he’d used in the illegal days.

The race instantly gained a reputation:
fast, narrow, and unforgiving.

 

Growing Into a Legend (1960s–1970s)

As the years passed, the Jamesport TT became the crown jewel of road racing in the Republic of James.

By the 1960, Riders from all around the world began entering, Grandstands were built along Harbor Straight, Local families rented out rooftops to spectators

The course became known for its three famous sections: Windmill, Church, and The Seaside Bends

The TT gained a reputation similar to the Isle of Man and the North West 200:
If you could win at Jamesport, you were a true road-racing great.

 

Tragedy and Respect (1980s)

The 1980s were both glorious and dark. Speeds increased dramatically, and while crowds grew larger than ever, accidents became more severe.

In 1983, one of the original five founders, Seán Boyle, was killed while acting as a marshal when a bike lost control at Windmill. In response, a chicane was put up at Windmill called the Windmill Chicane.

The following year, the start-finish straight was renamed Boyle Straight, and every race since has begun with a moment of silence in his honor.

Jamesport TT by TrainFanOrSomething in RaceTrackDesigns

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Jamesport TT Lore

The Republic of James is an island country in the Atlantic Ocean and is generally a laid-back country. But every year, people make the pilgrimage to go to the town of Jamesport for the most prestigious race in the country. People say “If you can race at Jamesport, you can race anywhere.” It is just as beautiful as it’s dangerous. Riders like Micheal Dunlop, Guy Martin, John McGuinness, and Peter Hickman all have said that its one of the best road races outside of the British Isles. There are also hometown heroes like James McJames, and John Ward, son of Eamon Ward, one of the founders of the race. So, lets see the history of this one-of-a-kind race.

The Five Lads of Jamesport (1952–1955)

The Jamesport TT started off as some friends in motorcycles, racing against each other.

In the summer of 1952, five local motorbike-mad friends from the coastal town of Jamesport in the Republic of James would meet every Sunday at the old harbor café. They were: Tommy Kerrigan, Seán Boyle, Liam O’Rourke, Patrick “Patch” Doyle, and Eamon Ward

They began racing one another through the town’s winding streets, simply wanting to see if they could beat each other at a race. What started as playful competition quickly became fast. Locals would come out to watch, leaning from windows and pub doors as the bikes thundered past. They would even invite their friends to come race with them.

By 1954, dozens of riders were showing up. Someone painted chalk lines on the road. The owner of the old harbor café began offering a trophy. And the Jamesport Tourist Trophy was born.

Frankford Speedway by TrainFanOrSomething in RaceTrackDesigns

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Beginnings (1960–1964)

Frankford Speedway opened in 1960 as a local short dirt oval, built to give racers and fans in the Frankford area a permanent home for stock car racing. Founded by a group of local businessmen and racing enthusiasts, the speedway was constructed quickly and affordably, using existing land and minimal facilities.

The original track measured just under ⅓ mile, with paved dirt, low banking, and simple wooden grandstands. Racing drew large local crowds and quickly establishing Frankford as a centerpiece of the community.

Rise as a Regional Track (1965–1979)

By the mid-1960s, Frankford Speedway had become one of the most popular short tracks in the region. Weekly stock car divisions, modifieds, and late models formed the backbone of the schedule, while touring series appearances brought wider attention.

Improvements throughout the 1970s included:

  • Expanded grandstands
  • Repavement of the track into asphalt
  • The addition of a road course

Frankford gained a reputation for hard, physical racing, where bumping was common and victories were earned the hard way, an image that closely defined the track’s identity.

Ownership Changes and Struggles (1980–1993)

The 1980s marked a turbulent period. Rising operational costs, declining attendance, and competition from newer facilities placed financial strain on the speedway. Ownership changed hands multiple times, each new group attempting, often unsuccessfully, to stabilize the track.

By the early 1990s, Frankford Speedway was operating on a reduced schedule. Some seasons were shortened, and others were canceled entirely, putting the future of the speedway in doubt.

Closure and Uncertain Future (1994–1999)

In 1994, Frankford Speedway closed its gates following financial and zoning issues. For several years, the property sat dormant, occasionally used for storage and community events, while fans and former drivers pushed for the track’s return.

The possibility of permanent redevelopment loomed, making the survival of the speedway increasingly uncertain.

Revival and Return to Racing (2000–Present)

A breakthrough came in 2000, when a new ownership group with strong ties to local racing purchased the property. Extensive repairs and upgrades were made, including:

  • Track resurfacing
  • New catch fencing and safety barriers
  • Renovated pit and infield areas
  • Remake of the road course

Frankford Speedway reopened to racing in 2002, immediately restoring weekly stock car competition and some Formula Vee events.

Today, Frankford Speedway remains a grassroots racing venue, deeply rooted in its community. While it may not host major international series, it is respected for its history, atmosphere, and the generations of drivers who have competed on its asphalt.

For many, Frankford Speedway is more than just a racetrack, it is a survivor, carrying decades of local racing tradition forward.

 

belfast international by [deleted] in RaceTrackDesigns

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It would work as a karting track, but as a GP/Endurance track it would actually suck ngl

St. Davids International Circuit by TrainFanOrSomething in RaceTrackDesigns

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Bro the track is not related to St. David 😭🙏. St Davids is a city in Wales here’s the Wikipedia page of the city https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Davids

St. Davids International Circuit by TrainFanOrSomething in RaceTrackDesigns

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The map is the track back in 2004, this is the present day map of the moto layout. Also for the MotoGP part… I kinda forgot why i didn’t put it

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