Why is Atco Dragway closing?
“There is too much history in the Atco Dragway to see it end like this.” A spokesperson for Peters said the assemblyman wasn't trying to interfere with the sale of the property. Some reports have said drag racing was hurt by the 2008 recession and never recovered. The COVID-19 pandemic hasn't helped either.
Who bought Atco Raceway?
It took more than a year to complete the deal that puts Len Capone in the driver's seat, so to speak. His family first tried to purchase Atco, the oldest running drag strip on the east coast, 24 years ago.
How much does it cost to get into Atco Raceway?
$60 Gamblers, $50 Test 'n' Tune, $10 Spectator & $1 Kids Ages 5-10!
What town is Atco Dragway in?
Waterford Township, New JerseyAtco Dragway' is a 1/4 mile dragstrip located in the Atco section of Waterford Township, New Jersey.
What is the oldest drag strip in America?
Great Lakes Dragaway- Union Grove, WI Opened in 1955, the Great Lakes Dragaway, also known as the “The Biggest Little Track in the World” became the oldest operating dragstrip in the country after the Inyokern Airport closed its doors.
Did Englishtown Raceway close?
Raceway Park will cease holding drag racing events, but other sporting activities such as Clubloose drifting and off-roading, will continue.
How much is Test and Tune at Atco?
$60 Gamblers, $50 Test 'n' Tune, $10 Spectator & $1 Kids Ages 5-10! Racing 5:30-10/11pm! #StreetFridayNight Open Test 'n' Tune Fri.
What is a tech card in drag racing?
You will be asked at the gate if you want to race or watch. Racing participants pay $20 (car + driver). You will receive a "tech card" and you'll be directed to the "technical inspection" lanes where your car will be checked for the basic safety items. Fill out the card, open your hood and trunk for inspection.
What is Test and Tune?
Racing your car down the track for fun is referred to as “test n' tune” or “open racing” – they are the same thing. Anyone is welcome to race any type of vehicle on these specified days.
What happened Atco Dragway?
The 180-acre Atco Raceway was sold last year to Insurance Auto Auctions, an Illinois based company, which has presented proposals to the town to to turn the property into an auto auction site for used-car sales.
When did Englishtown Raceway close?
On January 16, the Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown New Jersey (known among racers affectionately as simply "E- Town") told the NHRA that they will not be hosting any more drag racing events at the venue. Sadly, this included the 49th annual NHRA Summernationals in June.
What county is ATCO?
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