Atco Dragway
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| Time zone | UMT -0500 |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1959 |
| Closed | 2023 |
| Drag Strip | |
| Surface | Paved |
| Length | 0.25 mi (0.402 km) |
Atco Dragway (originally Atco Raceway) was a 1/4 mile dragstrip located in the Atco section of Waterford Township, New Jersey. Atco Dragway closed suddenly on July 18, 2023.[1]
History
Opened in 1959, it was the oldest drag strip in New Jersey.[2] The track is also sanctioned by the NHRA, the largest sanctioning body in drag racing.
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
- ↑ https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a44590107/atco-drag-strip-abruptly-shut-down/
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External links
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