The state of New Mexico is known more for IndyCar racing, with the Unser family being the state’s favorite sons.
Al Unser won four Indianapolis 500s, brother Bobby three and Al’s son Al Jr. a two-time winner (this weekend’s 500 marks the 25th anniversary of Little Al’s second 500 triumph).
But there’s a strong grassroots racing scene in the Land of Enchantment, particularly in the far southeast corner of the state at Cardinal Speedway, a half-mile dirt track in the little town of Eunice.
NASCAR America continues its My Home Track series of 50 states in 50 shows.
Wednesday, we visit New York state.