History
Bridgeport Speedway was constructed by South Jersey auto racer and businessman Leon Manchester along with Robert Paz and his brothers, who had various business interests in the area. The demise of the famous Langhorne (Pa.) Speedway in 1971 had meant the birth of Bridgeport as the Horne's grandstands were even relocated to the new Garden State site in anticipation of the grand-opening. When Bridgeport did open for its initial race on October 22, 1972, it was the first auto race staged in South Jersey since the closing of Vineland Speedway in 1966 and the first dirt race in the region since the closing of Alcyon Speedway in 1960.
Specialties
Billed The Fastest Dirt Track in the East, Bridgeport Speedway is a banked 5/8th mile dirt oval, featuring a dirt 1/4 mile oval embedded in the center, and is located in Southern NJ-- just minutes from PA and DE at exit 14 off I-295. Temporarily closed until our opening day race date March 29th. Join us by purchasing tickets on our website.