Atco Dragway

Atco Dragway' is a 1/4 mile dragstrip located in the Atco section of Waterford Township, New Jersey.

History

Built in 1959, The first racers (Motor Masters hot rod club ) started at the top end racing towards the starting line. They then helped open the track on Mermorial day weekend 1960 as the official opening date.

Officially Opened Memorial Day weekend 1960, it is the oldest drag strip in New Jersey.[1] The track is also sanctioned by the NHRA, the largest sanctioning body in drag racing. Atco Dragway held over 265 events last year, making it one of the busiest tracks in the country.

See also

Notes
  • Alan E. Brown. The History of America's Speedways: Past & Present, Comstock Park, Michigan: Brown, 2003, ISBN 0-931105-61-7, pp. 458

References
  1. "A Track Where Everybody Can Sample Life in the Fast Lane". The New York Times. July 28, 1996. Atco Raceway was New Jersey's first drag strip when it opened in 1960


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