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.

Why did Englishtown Raceway close?

In January 2018, NHRA and Raceway Park officials announced that the venue will cease hosting all drag racing events due to rising costs.

Is Sacramento Raceway still open?

Dave Smith, the longtime owner of the Sacramento Raceway, said that his popular motor sport facility could close as early as next year. The raceway, which is located on Excelsior Road, about 11 miles north of Elk Grove, has been in operation since 1964.

Who owns Englishtown Raceway?

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.

When did Orange County Raceway close?

Under a lease agreement with the Irvine Company, OCIR – as it was known in racing circles – was in operation from August 5, 1967 until its closure on October 30, 1983.

How long is a drag race track?

Traditionally, a drag strip is 1,320 feet, which equals a quarter-mile. (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 Sonoma Raceway open?

In light of California’s policy to slow the rate of COVID-19 transmission, Sonoma Raceway is currently closed to the public and all on-track events are cancelled. Closed on-site facilities include raceway offices, Raceway Cafe, and the walk-in information desk.

Who owns Sacramento Raceway?

Elk Grove residents reminisce about 55-year-old facility. Dave Smith has owned the Sacramento Raceway since 1970.

Is Cal Expo open?

Dear Cal Expo & State Fair Fans: After the California State Fair & Food Festival was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cal Expo’s Board of Directors today announced that the event will be back in 2022, running from July 15 through July 31.

Is Maple Grove Raceway sold?

2019 – Maple Grove Raceway is put up for sale for $8 million. Main sponsor NAPA Auto Parts pulls out of the track. 2020 – Motorsports Developers of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania sign a sales agreement for Maple Grove Raceway.

Where was Lions Drag Strip located?

Lions Drag Strip was in Wilmington, California located between downtown Los Angeles and Los Angeles/ Long Beach Harbor Area. The track was called the Lions Associated Drag Strip named after its sponsor, Lions Club International.

Who won Orange County Speedway?

MIDDLETOWN – Stewart Friesen brought a packed house to its feet on the final lap of the 2016 racing season as he secured his first Eastern States 200 Modified victory during a heated battle with the event’s all-time winner Brett Hearn Sunday night at the Orange County Fair Speedway.

What is the fastest 1/4 mile time ever recorded?

Watch Rimac Nevera Go Beyond Plaid: Sets New 1/4 Mile World Record
#1 8.74 seconds @ 165.52 mph (without burn out.#2 8.612 seconds @ 166.99 mph (with burn out)Record pass: 8.582 seconds at 167.51 mph (269.5 km/h)

What is the fastest 1/4 mile ever?

Fastest 1/4 mile ever 3.58 secs @ 386 mph (621.61 km/h)Santa Pod dragstrip is the venue in which the current world drag racing record, a time of 3.58 seconds