Whatever Happened to Ontario Motor Speedway?Q: Whatever happened to Ontario Motor Speedway? A: Ontario Motor Speedway—once known as “The Indianapolis of the West”—operated from 1970 to 1980. It was sold for redevelopment in late 1980 and demolished in 1981. The original racetrack site was later redeveloped for commercial and retail use.Local connection: According to Westward Storage’s site history, parts of the original pit buildings were carefully dismantled and later reassembled in Walnut, CA, forming the foundation of what is now Westward Storage.Q: Is any part of Ontario Motor Speedway still standing today? A: While the racetrack itself no longer exists, portions of the former pit buildings were preserved and reused. Those historic structures were relocated to Walnut and now serve as the structural framework of Westward Storage.Q: What is on the site of Ontario Motor Speedway today? A: The former Ontario Motor Speedway site has been redeveloped into commercial and retail areas, including shopping centers and supporting infrastructure in Ontario, CA.The Legendary History Behind Westward Storage in Walnut, CAFew storage facilities can say their walls once echoed with the roar of Indy cars—but Westward Storage in Walnut, CA, certainly can. Long before becoming a trusted place for local families, small businesses, and car enthusiasts to safely store their belongings, the buildings at Westward began life as part of the Ontario Motor Speedway, once known as “The Indianapolis of the West.”When the racetrack was decommissioned in the early 1980s, the original pit buildings—which had witnessed countless laps, pit stops, and championship moments—were meticulously dismantled. Each beam and panel was carefully labeled piece-by-piece, loaded onto trucks, and transported to Walnut. There, the structures were re-assembled and reborn as what we now know as Westward Storage. It’s a rare story of recycling and preservation, blending motorsport history with community purpose.Over the years, the facility has continued to evolve. The office was added to serve a growing Walnut community, and the storage doors have been modernized to meet today’s standards of security and convenience. Yet, behind every freshly painted wall lies a hidden layer of Southern California racing history.Next time you visit Westward Storage, take a look around—beneath those sturdy frames are the same steel and concrete that once stood trackside at one of California’s most legendary speedways. It’s a reminder that every building has a story, and ours just happens to start with horsepower, teamwork, and the thrill of the race.Westward Storage — where history and modern convenience meet, right here in Walnut, CA.
