What happened to Englishtown Raceway Park?
In January 2018, NHRA and Raceway Park officials announced that the venue will cease hosting all drag racing events due to rising costs. Areas specific to drag racing will be converted to outdoor concert space. All other areas of the facility will remain operational, such as the drift track, go karts, motocross, etc.
When did Englishtown Raceway close?
January 16th, 2017
Now, its drag racing facilities are being shuttered. According to The Capital Sports Report, the drag racing operations at Raceway Park officially shut its doors as of Tuesday night, January 16th, 2017. The facilities will now reportedly be used as storage for Copart, an online vehicle auction site.
When did Englishtown Raceway open?
1965
The Napp family, which has owned and operated the track since its opening in 1965, announced Tuesday a reorganization of the company’s business operations. It is really sad to hear about the loss of Englishtown. That track was run by a great man, Vinnie Napp, and his son, they did a really good job.
Do they still race dragsters?
(One mile equals 5,280 feet.) Many classes in NHRA drag racing—actually, all but the Top Fuel and Funny Car classes—still compete on a quarter-mile course.
Is Atlanta Dragway being torn down?
On October 25th, 2021, I was fortunate enough for the opportunity to document the final days of Commerce, Georgia’s Atlanta Dragway just five days from the exchange of ownership and the demolition of the 45 year-old racetrack.
Is drag racing still popular?
Participation has declined in some venues and sponsors are increasingly less enthralled by drag racing. And the generation of men and women who cultivated this sport and who lived through the era of muscle cars and American fascination with the automobile, are slowly fading away.
Is the Atlanta drag strip closing?
Search for: Competing in its fourth event of 2021, Bongiovanni Racing headed to Atlanta Dragway for the NHRA Southern Nationals. This was a special event, as the track is closing after a storied 40-plus-year history.
Why is this the last drag race at Atlanta?
It will be the 40th Southern Nationals at the Atlanta Dragway after last year’s event was postponed due to the new coronavirus pandemic. The dragway was built in 1975 out of what was originally planned to be a runway. The track was sanctioned by the NHRA in 1980 and was bought by the non-profit in 1993.
How do I get to Raceway Park from Englishtown?
Go six miles to the Englishtown exit. Take Route 527 south five miles. Make a left onto Pension Road (Raceway Park billboard on left). Go 1/4-mile, track entrance on the left.
How is Old Bridge Township Raceway Park rated?
How is Old Bridge Township Raceway Park rated? Old Bridge Township Raceway Park has 3 stars. What days are Old Bridge Township Raceway Park open? Old Bridge Township Raceway Park is open Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu.
Where is the old Raceway Park in New Jersey?
Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, originally known as Madison Township Raceway Park, is an American auto racing facility located in Old Bridge Township, in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States, (with an Englishtown ZIP code). Raceway Park was founded in 1965 by Vincent Napoliello and Louis Napoliello.
How long have NHRA drag racing events been held in Englishtown?
NHRA drag racing events have been held at the track in Englishtown for almost 50 years,” said NHRA president, Glen Cromwell. “The Summernationals have played an important part in our heritage and we hope that fans in the area will try to make it to another one of our events.