Some NASCAR - sanctioned races were held at the track in 1952 .
From 1987 to 1994 , Sandusky Speedway ran events in what is now known as the Whelen All - American Series .
Some NASCAR - sanctioned races were held at the track in 1952 and from 1987 to 1994 , Sandusky Speedway ran events in what is now known as the Whelen All - American Series .