Cajon Speedway

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Cajon Speedway
LocationEl Cajon, California
Time zoneGMT-8
OwnerBrucker family
Broke ground1961
Closed2005
SurfaceAsphalt
Length0.375 mi
Turns4
Race lap record0:13.422 (Davey Hamilton, , 1990, WSMRA Super Modified)

Cajon Speedway is a former oval race track near El Cajon, California.

History[]

Located between Gillespie Field and the San Vicente Freeway a 0.25 mile dirt oval track opened in 1961. Named Cajon Speedway the track expanded to a 0.375 mile dirt track in 1964. As of 1966 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. , 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
United States Bill Vukovich II[7]
United States [8]

NASCAR Winston West Series[]

[9]

Year Date Winner
1973 23 July 1973 United States
1974 27 July 1974 United States Ray Elder
1992 15 August 1992 United States
1993 15 August 1993 United States Rick Carelli
1994 20 August 1994 United States Ron Hornaday, Jr.

NASCAR Southwest Series[]

Year Date Winner
NASCAR Southwest Tour
1986 4 July 1986 United States
1987 4 April 1987 United States
3 October 1987 United States Mike Chase
1988 9 April 1988 United States Troy Beebe
1 October 1988 United States Troy Beebe
1989 1 April 1989 United States
7 October 1989 United States
1990 31 March 1990 United States
6 October 1990 United States
1991 6 April 1991 United States Rick Carelli
NASCAR Featherlite Southwest Tour
1992 2 April 1992 United States Rick Carelli
1993 2 April 1993 United States
1994 16 July 1994 United States
1995 25 March 1995 United States Craig Raudman
1996 30 March 1996 United States Chris Raudman
1997 29 March 1997 United States Chris Raudman
1998 11 July 1998 United States Matt Crafton
2000 3 June 2000 United States
2001 24 March 2001 United States
2002 23 March 2002 United States
2003 5 April 2003 United States
NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division, Southwest Series
2004 3 April 2004 United States

USF2000[]

Year Date Winner
1990 4 July 1990 United States Bob Lesnett[10]

References[]

  1. ^ "Cajon Speedway". The Third Turn. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  2. ^ "Track Champions". Cajon Speedway. Archived from the original on 6 February 2003. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  3. ^ "Division I / Feature Division Champions Since 1982". NASCAR Hometracks. Archived from the original on 3 August 2017. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  4. ^ "Cajon Speedway Owner Murdered". 10 news. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  5. ^ "Lawyers Face Off In Cajon Speedway Murder Trial". 10 news. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  6. ^ Gorman, Anna (July 14, 2003). "Speedway Races Against Odds to Stay Open". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  7. ^ "USAC National Midget:1967-53". The Third Turn. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  8. ^ "USAC National Midget:1968-62". The Third Turn. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  9. ^ "Cajon Speedway Event History". The Third Turn. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  10. ^ "BOB LESNETT - OVERALL START/FINISH POSITIONS (CLASS POSITIONS NOT SHOWN)". USF2000. Retrieved 2 August 2017.

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