Cajon Speedway was an oval race track near El Cajon, California.
History Located between Gillespie Field and the San Vicente Freeway, the 0.25 mile dirt oval track opened in 1961. Named Cajon Speedway, the track expanded to a 0.375 mile dirt track in 1964. The 0.375 mile oval was paved. 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. 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.
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. Two men were charged with the murder which was the result of an attempted robbery. With the death of Brucker and the speedway lease ending in 2005, the track shut down after the 2004 racing season.
Notable events
USAC National Midget Series Year Winner 1967 Bill Vukovich II 1968 Paul Bates
NASCAR Winston West Series
Year Date Winner 1973 23 July 1973 Dick Bown 1974 27 July 1974 Ray Elder 1992 15 August 1992 Bill Schmitt 1993 15 August 1993 Rick Carelli 1994 20 August 1994 Ron Hornaday Jr.
NASCAR Southwest Series Year Date Winner NASCAR Southwest Tour 1986 4 July 1986 Roman Calczynski 1987 4 April 1987 Dennis Dyer 3 October 1987 Mike Chase 1988 9 April 1988 Troy Beebe 1 October 1988 Troy Beebe 1989 1 April 1989 Ray Hooper Jr. 7 October 1989 Roman Calczynski 1990 31 March 1990 Dan Press 6 October 1990 Dan Press 1991 6 April 1991 Rick Carelli NASCAR Featherlite Southwest Tour 1992 2 April 1992 Rick Carelli 1993 2 April 1993 M.K. Kanke 1994 16 July 1994 Dale Williams 1995 25 March 1995 Craig Raudman 1996 30 March 1996 Chris Raudman 1997 29 March 1997 Chris Raudman 1998 11 July 1998 Matt Crafton 2000 3 June 2000 Jon Nelson 2001 24 March 2001 M.K. Kanke 2002 23 March 2002 M.K. Kanke 2003 5 April 2003 Mark Meech NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division, Southwest Series 2004 3 April 2004 Jeff Seifert
USF2000 Year Date Winner 1990 4 July 1990 Bob Lesnett
References
External links Cajon Speedway archive at Racing-Reference