The New London-Waterford Speedbowl is a 3/8 mile asphalt oval race track located on CT 85 in Waterford, Connecticut, just off Interstate 395. It first opened for business on April 15, 1951 as "The New London-Waterford Speed Bowl", the track has been in continuous operation every season since it initially opened. It has continuously promoted Modified stock car racing as its featured division since its first year of operation. It currently operates under NASCAR's Whelen All-American Series banner on Saturday nights. It also holds family-oriented events such as the Thursday Thunder Series, Friday Show & Go drag racing and several Sunday Spectacular events throughout the year. Glastonbury (CT) businessman Bruce Bemer won the track poperty via foreclosure auction bid in October 2014 after several seasons of financial struggles under former owner Terry Eames.