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Cajon Speedway

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

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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. 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

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NASCAR Winston West Series

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NASCAR Southwest Series

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USF2000

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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.

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