Palm Beach International Make It Happen Together Motor Sports Party Park
About the Raceway
Palm Beach International Raceway has been the heartbeat of Florida motorsport for decades. Here's the story of what we stand to lose — and why it matters.
A Legacy Built on Speed
Palm Beach International Raceway, located in Jupiter, Florida, has served the motorsport community since the 1960s. What began as a drag strip carved out of South Florida flatlands grew into one of the most beloved racing facilities on the East Coast.
Over the decades, PBIR has hosted NHRA national events, local bracket racing, car shows, motorcycle events, and countless first-time racers experiencing the thrill of the quarter mile for the very first time. It is not just a track — it is a community institution.
Now, developers have set their sights on the land. The threat of redevelopment would permanently erase a piece of Florida's cultural and motorsport heritage that cannot be rebuilt once it is gone.
Six Decades of History
The Track is Born
PBIR opens as a drag strip in Jupiter, FL, giving South Florida its first dedicated motorsport facility.
Community Grows
Local racing clubs form, weekly bracket events draw hundreds of competitors from across Palm Beach County.
NHRA Arrives
National Hot Rod Association sanctions events at PBIR, putting the track on the national motorsport map.
Expansion Era
Facilities expand to accommodate motorcycle racing, car shows, and high-performance driving events.
New Generations
Youth programs and junior dragster events introduce a new generation of racers to the sport.
The Fight Begins
Development pressure mounts. The community rallies to save the last remaining major raceway in South Florida.
More Than a Track
PBIR is where fathers brought their sons for the first time. Where friendships were forged over shared horsepower. Where local businesses found their customers and sponsors found their fans. Losing PBIR does not just end racing in Palm Beach County — it ends a way of life for thousands of families across South Florida.
This track is where I learned to drive, where I met my best friends, and where I brought my own kids. You can't put a price on that.
— PBIR Community Member
Now You Know the Story
Help us write the next chapter. Sign the petition and stand with the PBIR community.