History
Built in 1959, Atco Dragway held its grand opening on Memorial Day weekend 1960 and ran NHRA-sanctioned drag racing for more than 60 years.
On July 18, 2023, the owners announced on Facebook that the track had closed permanently and canceled the rest of the season.
Why it matters: New Jersey's oldest drag strip.
Timeline
- 1959
The drag strip was built in the Atco section of Waterford Township.
- 1960
The grand opening was held on Memorial Day weekend 1960.
- July 18, 2023
The track announced it had permanently closed and canceled the rest of its 2023 events.
The site today
| Physical status | Status unknown |
|---|---|
| Mapped location | Approximate historic location |
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Venue facts
| Location | Atco, New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Venue type | drag strip |
| Sports | Motorsports |
| Level | NHRA |
| Opened | 1960[1,2] |
| Last used for sports | July 18, 2023[1,2] |
| Physical status | Status unknown |
Documented details
- NBC10 described Atco as the oldest drag strip in New Jersey.[2]
Sources
- Atco Dragway, Wikipedia. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: closed, coordinates, events, opened
- Atco Dragway permanently closes after more than 60 years in business, NBC10 Philadelphia. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: closed, opened
Research confidence
Key facts on this page (opening, closing, status and location) are each supported by sources, with key dates corroborated by at least two independent sources. Last reviewed 2026-10-19.
Where sources disagree (1)
- Wikipedia gives 1959 as the opening year in one place and a Memorial Day 1960 grand opening in another; NBC10 says it opened in 1960 after being built in 1959.
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