What happened to Englishtown Raceway?
Englishtown Raceway Abruptly Closes Its NHRA Drag Strip. For decades, Englishtown Raceway Park in New Jersey has been home to the NHRA’s Summer Nationals. But today, the track announced it’s stopping drag racing, effective immediately.
How long have NHRA drag racing events been held in Englishtown?
NHRA drag racing events have been held at the track in Englishtown for almost 50 years,” said NHRA president, Glen Cromwell. “The Summernationals have played an important part in our heritage and we hope that fans in the area will try to make it to another one of our events.
What happened to the NHRA’s Summer Nationals?
For decades, Englishtown Raceway Park in New Jersey has been home to the NHRA’s Summer Nationals. But today, the track announced it’s stopping drag racing, effective immediately. Other activities at Englishtown will continue, notably Club Loose’s drift events, but this is an abrupt end to an era.
Who won the 1971 NHRA Stock final?
Judi Boertman beat husband Dave in the 1971 Stock final in the first intra-couple final round in NHRA history.
What happened to Englishtown Raceway Park?
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.
What was Don Garlits fastest run?
Twenty-eight years after setting his first world drag racing record, Big Daddy Don Garlits reclaimed the sport's top speed mark Friday with a run of 265.01 m.p.h. at the L.A. County Fairgrounds in Pomona.
Who has the most wins in NHRA Pro Stock?
Greg AndersonMost NHRA pro stock winsDriverWinsGreg Anderson99Warren Johnson97Bob Glidden85Jeg Coughlin6526 more rows
Who holds the NHRA Top Fuel record?
Brittany ForceTop Fuel -- 1. Brittany Force, 3.682 seconds, 328.94 mph; 2. Justin Ashley, 3.726, 329.50; 3. Steve Torrence, 3.727, 323.12; 4.
Who was the first drag racer to go 300 mph?
Kenny BernsteinAt 4:44 p.m. March 20, Kenny Bernstein made drag-racing history by becoming the first driver to eclipse the 300-mph mark. Bernstein recorded the fastest speed ever for a Top Fueler at 301.70 mph in his Budweiser King dragster.
Who was the first drag racer to go 200 mph?
Garlits was the first drag racer to officially surpass the 170, 180, 200, 240, 250, and 270 mile-per-hour marks in the quarter mile; he was also the first to top 200 mph (320 km/h) in the 1⁄8 mi (0.20 km). He has been inducted into several Halls of Fame and has won many awards during his career.
How much horsepower does a Pro Stock engine make?
1,400-hpShrouded in secrecy, Chevrolet's Pro Stock Drag Race Competition Engine (DRCE) evolved the big-block Chevy into a 1,400-hp, 10,000-rpm, naturally aspirated motorsport weapon one race weekend at a time.
How much HP does a Pro Stock car have?
Pro Stock engines use electronic fuel injection and spec gasoline and are restricted to a maximum of 500 cubic inches. They can make in excess of 1,300 horsepower. A competitive Pro Stock car can run in the 6.5s at more than 210 mph.
How much does it cost to build a NHRA Pro Stock car?
A pro stocker at 125k+ has to be the most expensive car to build. 1 motor has to be in the 150k+ range as well. A guess the only thing that would make a fueler more expensive to run is the parts attrition.
What is the fastest 1/4 mile time ever recorded?
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...
Who drove the fastest 1/4 mile?
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 ever recorded in a drag race of ¼ of a mile?
8.582 secondsWhile on its way to participate in Pebble Beach celebrations this weekend, the electric hypercar made a stop at Famoso Raceway in McFarland, California, where it managed to set a production car record quarter-mile time of 8.582 seconds at 167.51 mph, according to Rimac.
What year was the first season of Pro Stock?
1970 was also the debut season of Pro Stock, which went over just fine with the doorslammer disciples of the East Coast, and nearly 60 drivers tried to make the 16-var field, which sported an impressive 10.19 bump spot and Dick Oldfield in the No. 1 spot at 9.93 in his "Motown Missile" Dodge Challenger.
Where was the first Summer Nationals held?
Although Englishtown became synonymous with the event name, the first Summernationals were actually held at York U.S. 30 Dragway in York, Pa . Announced by NHRA in August 1969, the Summernationals, the Gatornationals, and the Supernationals all joined the NHRA schedule for the 1970 season, boosting the calendar from four events to seven events.
How long was the Summer Nationals in Topeka?
The Summer Nationals remained in Topeka for 12 years, until 2013, when the event was rebranded as ...
Who won the 1975 Wally?
East Coast Funny Car hero “Jungle Jim” Liberman won his first and only NHRA Wally at the 1975 event. Someone (Mark Oswald, in the Candies Hughes dragster) finally broke Garlits’ near-seven-year old ( 2,470 days, to be exact) 5.63 national record with a 5.61 at the 1982 event.
Who won Funny Car?
Gene Snow won Funny Car, running a sizzling 7.20 at 214 mph in beating Phil Castronovo in the semifinals and then a 7.27 in the final round to defeat Vic Brown's 7.47 in Gary Richards’ New York-based "Black Shadow" Mustang.
Who owns Old Bridge Township Raceway Park?
“Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, the Napp family owned and operated business announced today a reorganization of the company’s business operations.
Is drag racing going to end in New Jersey?
Raceway Park, as it is known, one of the sport’s most historic and tradition-rich venues, will terminate all drag racing operations, effective immediately, while all other motorsports and entertainment events will continue as scheduled. According to credible sources, the Napoliello family has reached a long-term agreement to store vehicles for a notable automotive reseller/auctioneer on the property.