Raceway Park to Stop Drag Racing Operations
Old Bridge Township Raceway Park of New Jersey has been a haven for quarter-mile fans in the New York tri-state area since 1965, and home to the NHRA's Summer Nationals event for years. 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.
While the facility's website is still displaying ticket prices and a weekend schedule for the 49th annual NHRA Summer Nationals, the NHRA released a statement earlier today confirming this year's event will not take place.
According to a release issued by the track's owners, the compound will still hold its numerous annual swap meets, car shows, motocross racing, kart racing, Clubloose drifting events, concerts festivals, and monster truck shows in 2018. The Old Bridge Township Airport, another piece of the property, will continue to operate normally.
Losing a track steeped in history his always a sad day in the racing world, but it's good to see Raceway Park hasn't shuttered all of its operations entirely. If you're into drifting, Clubloose is one of the best places in the country to spectate, and the motocross course is top notch. We hope one day it might return to drag racing again.
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