Fortress Obetz

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Fortress Obetz is a 6,500 seat stadium on the site of the former Columbus Motor Speedway in Obetz, Ohio. In September 2016, Obetz purchased the Columbus Motor Speedway. Obetz has developed it into a community asset to host concerts, farmers’ markets, trade shows, sporting events, festivals, and other community activities. In its inaugural year (2017), it held events such as the annual Obetz Zucchinifest and Fashion Meets Music Festival. This 50 acre, $15 million project was completed in the fall of 2017. The stadium also serves as the new home for the Ohio Machine of Major League Lacrosse. The stadium’s first event was held on May 6, 2017 for the first home game of the Machine, against the Rochester Rattlers. Fortress Obetz also hosted the high school football match-up between Hamilton Township and Groveport Madison. Even though Obetz is home to these two school districts, they had not competed against each other in football in over 50 years. This event took place on August 31, 2017.
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Coordinates:   39°53'11"N   82°56'36"W

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  • Part of observation deck collapsed 4/11/09 prior to start of first race for weekend.
  • Final season of operation in 2016, will be removed for a rugby stadium.
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