[Scuderia_Turini]

...There must be many people here who have never seen a proper raceway... 

True!

Many thanks to yourself and CMOTD for sharing these wonderful photographs. The term "Commercial Raceway" implies an atmosphere that is cold and controlled but that is obviously countered by regulars forming a friendly club-type environment. 
I guess that the monochrome photographs belie the "glamour" of the venues.
Perhaps we do these facilities a dis-service by labelling them as commercial, we don't do that with ten-pin bowling centres and such enjoyable experiences.

Leo