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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 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.
What happened Atco Dragway?
ATCO, New Jersey (WPVI) — A car show at Atco Dragway in Camden County, New Jersey quickly turned into a traffic mess on Sunday. Racetrack officials say they were told by police they had to shut their gates due to COVID-19 restrictions. But when cars were turned away, many of them hung around.
Did Atco Raceway get sold?
The track which is located in Atco, New Jersey, is now the new possession of The Capone Family, having purchased the raceway in its’ entirety from previous owner, Joe Sway.
When did Englishtown drag strip 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.
Who bought Atco Raceway?
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.
Why did Atco Raceway close?
Why is Atco Raceway closing?
Atco Dragway owner says cops shut down under-capacity car show due to COVID rules. Updated: Apr. 19, 2021, 4:32 p.m. | Published: Apr.
Is Atco dragstrip still open?
South Jersey’s Atco Dragway could close after 60 years.
When did Manzanita Speedway close?
April 12, 2009
Closure. In 2009 the Martins sold the track to Southwest Rigging and the company is set to level the site and use it for parking and equipment storage after closing the doors on April 12, 2009. The final event was the Donnie Davis Memorial.
What is being built at Wild Horse Pass?
Construction has started on the expansion of the Gila River’s Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino in Chandler, a $143 million project. The hotel will add a second tower with 205 rooms, a bar and lounge, and rooftop dining.
What happened to Houston Dragway?
Houston Raceway Park, which calls itself Southeast Texas’ largest multi-purpose motorsports facility, announced Wednesday that it will close in April 2022. New property owners will repurpose the 500-acre drag racing complex into an industrial park.
Why did Atco Dragway close?
A car show at Atco Dragway in Camden County quickly turned into a traffic mess on Sunday. Racetrack officials say they were told by police they had to shut their gates due to COVID restrictions.