Atco Dragway is under the new ownership of the Capone family, who are well known in the drag racing community (Len Capone Sr. Their opening ceremony had 1,500 people in attendance and over 200 cars competing in 38 different classes. It has without a doubt become one of the most significant dragstrips in drag racing history in the U.S.īuilt back in 1960, the Atco Dragway is the oldest dragstrip in New Jersey and the busiest in the nation. It has hosted drag racing legends like Don Garlits, Tom McEwen, and even Evel Knievel. Opened in 1955, the Great Lakes Dragaway, also known as the “The Biggest Little Track in the World” became the oldest operating dragstrip in the country after the Inyokern Airport closed its doors. Check out our roundup below of some of the oldest operating drag strips in the United States. Unfortunately, a lot of tracks have closed throughout the years, but many are still up and running. These tracks were the backdrop for legendary runs by Don “Big Daddy” Garlits, Tom “The Mongoose” McEwen, and many more. Pinpointing exactly when drag racing began is a bit difficult, but nothing holds more history than the race tracks themselves. What is your pre-race ritual (if you have one)? I would probably keep my little truck but make it a little faster lol. If money were no object, what would you drive? Too many to list, but a lot of thanks to my brother (who is also a BTE customer) I won on my second time out with my new torque converter! My car gets a more consistent 60’ and better E.T.ĭo you have any stories about how BTE helped you improve your racing?Ĭalled into the shop and got great information and parts suggestions Which BTE Racing products do you use in your vehicle? Today we're featuring Dewayne May from Heinrich, KY, who owns and races a 1985 Chevy S-10. Welcome to the BTE Racing Car of the Week series, where we feature our customers and drag racing fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race.
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