Cajon Speedway
Location | El Cajon, California |
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Time zone | GMT-8 |
Owner | Brucker family |
Broke ground | 1961 |
Closed | 2005 |
Surface | Asphalt |
Length | 0.375 miles |
Turns | 4 |
Race lap record | 0:13.422 (Davey Hamilton, , 1990, WSMRA Super Modified) |
Cajon Speedway was an oval race track near El Cajon, California.
History
Located between Gillespie Field and the San Vicente Freeway, the 0.25 mile dirt oval track opened in 1961. Named Cajon Speedway, the track expanded to a 0.375 mile dirt track in 1964. The 0.375 mile oval was paved.[1] The track was founded by Earle Brucker Sr., who also founded El Cajon Stock Car Racing Association (ECSCRA). In 1978, the ECSCRA Super Stocks championship was won by Ron Esau.[2] Between 1986 and 2004, local drivers also competed for the Whelen All-American Series crown. John Borneman Jr., father of Johnny Borneman III, won the track championship in 1992. Ricky Johnson won the track championship in 1995.[3]
In 2003, track owner Steve Brucker was murdered at his home in El Cajon. Brucker was able to call 911 before succumbing to his wounds at Sharp Memorial Hospital.[4] Two men were charged with the murder which was the result of an attempted robbery.[5] With the death of Brucker and the speedway lease ending in 2005, the track shut down after the 2004 racing season.[6]
Notable events
USAC National Midget Series
Year | Winner |
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1967 | ![]() |
1968 | ![]() |
Year | Date | Winner |
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1973 | 23 July 1973 | ![]() |
1974 | 27 July 1974 | ![]() |
1992 | 15 August 1992 | ![]() |
1993 | 15 August 1993 | ![]() |
1994 | 20 August 1994 | ![]() |
Year | Date | Winner |
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NASCAR Southwest Tour | ||
1986 | 4 July 1986 | ![]() |
1987 | 4 April 1987 | ![]() |
3 October 1987 | ![]() | |
1988 | 9 April 1988 | ![]() |
1 October 1988 | ![]() | |
1989 | 1 April 1989 | ![]() |
7 October 1989 | ![]() | |
1990 | 31 March 1990 | ![]() |
6 October 1990 | ![]() | |
1991 | 6 April 1991 | ![]() |
NASCAR Featherlite Southwest Tour | ||
1992 | 2 April 1992 | ![]() |
1993 | 2 April 1993 | ![]() |
1994 | 16 July 1994 | ![]() |
1995 | 25 March 1995 | ![]() |
1996 | 30 March 1996 | ![]() |
1997 | 29 March 1997 | ![]() |
1998 | 11 July 1998 | ![]() |
2000 | 3 June 2000 | ![]() |
2001 | 24 March 2001 | ![]() |
2002 | 23 March 2002 | ![]() |
2003 | 5 April 2003 | ![]() |
NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division, Southwest Series | ||
2004 | 3 April 2004 | ![]() |
Year | Date | Winner |
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1990 | 4 July 1990 | ![]() |
References
- ^ "Cajon Speedway". The Third Turn. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ "Track Champions". Cajon Speedway. Archived from the original on 6 February 2003. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ "Division I / Feature Division Champions Since 1982". NASCAR Hometracks. Archived from the original on 3 August 2017. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ "Cajon Speedway Owner Murdered". 10 news. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ "Lawyers Face Off In Cajon Speedway Murder Trial". 10 news. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ Gorman, Anna (July 14, 2003). "Speedway Races Against Odds to Stay Open". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ "USAC National Midget:1967-53". The Third Turn. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ "USAC National Midget:1968-62". The Third Turn. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ "Cajon Speedway Event History". The Third Turn. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ "BOB LESNETT - OVERALL START/FINISH POSITIONS (CLASS POSITIONS NOT SHOWN)". USF2000. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
External links
- Cajon Speedway archive at Racing-Reference