Yes, the historic Madison Square Garden Bowl (in Long Island City, not Manhattan's MSG) was a popular venue for midget car racing in the 1930s, drawing large crowds for thrilling, wheel-to-wheel action on its temporary indoor track, with major events promoted by the Garden Corporation and famous drivers competing. It was a significant part of New York's early auto racing scene before the venue closed in 1942. 

Key Details:

Venue: The Madison Square Garden Bowl was a large, open-air venue in Long Island City, Queens, distinct from the famous Manhattan arena.

Era: Midget car racing events became popular there starting around 1936, attracting tens of thousands of spectators.

Events: The races featured small, fast "midget" automobiles racing on a specially constructed track within the Bowl, often under floodlights.

Significance: It was a major promotion for the Madison Square Garden Corporation and a major draw for early American auto racing enthusiasts.

History: The Bowl operated from 1932 to 1942, with midget racing being a highlight of its short but impactful history.