Cajon Speedway is a former oval race track near

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History

Located between

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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. 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

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crown. John Borneman Jr., father of

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, won the track championship in 1992.

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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

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. 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

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References

External links

Cajon Speedway archive
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