Auto Racing Events: Your Guide to the Top NJ Auto Races
Auto Racing lovers: Discover The Popular Auto Racing and Car Show Events
at New Jersey Tracks
New Jersey auto race tracks include the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) member tracks that host Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock car races.
For drivers who want to race their own car there are plenty of venues who welcome you to participate. Many of these tracks have "Drive your own" races and "time trials" for beginners, amateurs, and pros.
Northern NJ Auto Race Tracks
Island Dragway
20 Island Rd
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
908) 637-6060
Website
The racetrack is a straight quarter-mile (1,320ft.) It's primarily for drivers who want to race their car down the track for fun, referred to as "test & tune" or "time trials".
At Island Dragway almost ANYONE can race! All you need are a valid drivers license and some basic safety equipment!
20 Island Rd
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
908) 637-6060
Website
The racetrack is a straight quarter-mile (1,320ft.) It's primarily for drivers who want to race their car down the track for fun, referred to as "test & tune" or "time trials".
At Island Dragway almost ANYONE can race! All you need are a valid drivers license and some basic safety equipment!
Central NJ Auto Race Tracks
Old Bridge Raceway Park
230 Pension Road
Englishtown NJ
732-446-7800
Website
Old Bridge Township's Raceway Park hosts a full schedule of thrilling Fast Family Fun events, featuring a variety of the nation's top drivers, from many forms of racing. These nights create a family-friendly motorsports carnival, ideal for families looking for exciting things to do in New Jersey.They offer Karting & Motocross Practice and Race Schedules that cater to both Novice and Pros!! As always, Beginners are welcome!
230 Pension Road
Englishtown NJ
732-446-7800
Website
Old Bridge Township's Raceway Park hosts a full schedule of thrilling Fast Family Fun events, featuring a variety of the nation's top drivers, from many forms of racing. These nights create a family-friendly motorsports carnival, ideal for families looking for exciting things to do in New Jersey.They offer Karting & Motocross Practice and Race Schedules that cater to both Novice and Pros!! As always, Beginners are welcome!
Wall Stadium SpeedWay
1803 Route 34 South
Wall, NJ
732-681-6400
Website
The only paved oval in New Jersey offering stock car racing every Saturday night. This is a very affordable family venue with no charge for parking. Their track is a 1/3 mile, 32 degree high-banked asphalt oval track. The race cars are all privately owned. The drivers and their race teams come here to compete in very exciting races to win cash, trophies and points. There are 7 different types of race cars that race on our track. Sometimes they have demolition derbies too!
1803 Route 34 South
Wall, NJ
732-681-6400
Website
The only paved oval in New Jersey offering stock car racing every Saturday night. This is a very affordable family venue with no charge for parking. Their track is a 1/3 mile, 32 degree high-banked asphalt oval track. The race cars are all privately owned. The drivers and their race teams come here to compete in very exciting races to win cash, trophies and points. There are 7 different types of race cars that race on our track. Sometimes they have demolition derbies too!
Southern NJ Auto Race Tracks
Atco Dragway
1000 Jackson Rd
Atco, New Jersey
856-768-2167
Website
A NHRA Member Track, they feature a 1/4 mile drag strip venue that hosts Jet Dragsters, Pro-stocks, Muffled Street Cars, Motorcycle Racing, and Funny cars. They also hold "test n' tune" or "open racing" where anyone is welcome to race any type of vehicle on these specified days
1000 Jackson Rd
Atco, New Jersey
856-768-2167
Website
A NHRA Member Track, they feature a 1/4 mile drag strip venue that hosts Jet Dragsters, Pro-stocks, Muffled Street Cars, Motorcycle Racing, and Funny cars. They also hold "test n' tune" or "open racing" where anyone is welcome to race any type of vehicle on these specified days
Bridgeport Speedway
83 Floodgate Road
Swedesboro, N
856-467-6757
Website
A Fast dirt track with a banked 5/8th mile dirt oval, featuring a dirt 1/4 mile oval embedded in the center. Their events feature DIRT modifieds, 602 Sportsman and Street Stocks. You can also enjoy one of our special events including the (World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars, USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Cars, USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets, Super DIRTCar Modifieds, Short Track Super Series Modifieds, Monster Trucks, and More.
83 Floodgate Road
Swedesboro, N
856-467-6757
Website
A Fast dirt track with a banked 5/8th mile dirt oval, featuring a dirt 1/4 mile oval embedded in the center. Their events feature DIRT modifieds, 602 Sportsman and Street Stocks. You can also enjoy one of our special events including the (World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars, USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Cars, USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets, Super DIRTCar Modifieds, Short Track Super Series Modifieds, Monster Trucks, and More.
New Egypt Speedway
720 Route 539
New Egypt, NJ
609-758-1900
Website
A venue hosting Drag, Motorcross, and funny cars. A 7/16-mile D-shaped clay ova, track where over 130 race cars compete weekly
720 Route 539
New Egypt, NJ
609-758-1900
Website
A venue hosting Drag, Motorcross, and funny cars. A 7/16-mile D-shaped clay ova, track where over 130 race cars compete weekly
New Jersey Motor Sports Park
47 Warbird Drive
Millville, NJ
(856) 327-8000
Website
It features a 2.25-mile racetrack "Thunderbolt Raceway." The park includes two world-class road courses, Thunderbolt and Lightning, a motor sports country club known as the "Drivers Club" with the Finish Line Pub and Breighton Room Restaurant, and F1 New Jersey, one of the top karting facilities in the U.S.
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47 Warbird Drive
Millville, NJ
(856) 327-8000
Website
It features a 2.25-mile racetrack "Thunderbolt Raceway." The park includes two world-class road courses, Thunderbolt and Lightning, a motor sports country club known as the "Drivers Club" with the Finish Line Pub and Breighton Room Restaurant, and F1 New Jersey, one of the top karting facilities in the U.S.
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Upcoming Auto Racing Popular Events & Shows
Note: Sometimes conditions require cancellations or changes of dates, times and location which are not reflected in the original schedule. Before planning a trip to visit one of the listed events, it is suggested that you call the event sponsor to confirm the event schedule or for additional information on the event.
April 2023 Auto Racing
Popular Events & Shows
Spring Swap Meet and Auto ShowApril 14-16, 2023
Old Bridge Raceway Park
230 Pension Road
Englishtown NJ
732-446-7800
Website
Hundreds of cars, hundreds of vendors, thousands of parts, and more!
Modifieds, Crates, NEWS, 4-Cylinders + Rookies
April 15, 2023
New Egypt Speedway
720 Route 539
New Egypt, NJ
609-758-1900
Website
Super Dirt Car Weekend
April 22, 23, 2023
Bridgeport Speedway
83 Floodgate Road
Swedesboro, N
856-467-6757
Website
WDRC Import vs Domestic Grudge Series
April 22, 2023
Island Dragway
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
908) 637-6060
Website
Yesteryear Drags Car Show & Swap meet
April 23, 2023
Atco Dragway
1000 Jackson Rd
Atco, New Jersey
856-768-2167
Website
1995 & older racing
May 2023 Auto Racing
Popular Events & Shows
Nostalgia Spring FlingMay 7, 2023
Island Dragway
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
908) 637-6060
Website
Open to all cars 30 years and older
Xtreme Xperience
May 11 - 14, 2023
New Jersey Motor Sports Park
47 Warbird Drive
Millville, NJ
(856) 327-8000
Website
Get behind the wheel of a fleet of exotic cars at NJMP. Book your driving or riding Xperience on a world-class racetrack in supercars like Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches and more! No experience necessary. Our Professional Instructors will teach you how to drive the racing line, as you cross 'Drive a Supercar' off of your bucket list!
Import Revival
May 21, 2023
Atco Dragway
1000 Jackson Rd
Atco, New Jersey
856-768-2167
Website
Drag racing, Car Show & Revival event.
Allstar Circuit of Champions
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Bridgeport Speedway
83 Floodgate Road
Swedesboro, N
856-467-6757
Website
Salute To Our Veterans 40: Modifieds (40 Laps), NEWS, Street Stocks, Rookies + Vintage
Saturday, May 27, 2023
New Egypt Speedway
720 Route 539
New Egypt, NJ
609-758-1900
Website
Yesteryear Drags Car Show & Swap meet
May 28, 2023
Atco Dragway
1000 Jackson Rd
Atco, New Jersey
856-768-2167
Website
1995 & older racing
June 2023 Auto Racing
Popular Events & Shows
Saturday Night Rumble June 3, 2023
Bridgeport Speedway
83 Floodgate Road
Swedesboro, N
856-467-6757
Website
Big Rig Diesel Gamblers
June 4, 2023; 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Island Dragway
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
908) 637-6060
Website
24 Hours of Lemons
June 10-11, 2023
New Jersey Motor Sports Park
47 Warbird Drive
Millville, NJ
(856) 327-8000
Website
The original endurance racing series for cars bought and track-prepped for $500 or less. What could go wrong?
Yesteryear Drags Car Show & Swap meet
June 18, 2023
Atco Dragway
1000 Jackson Rd
Atco, New Jersey
856-768-2167
Website
1995 & older racing
Garden State Gunfight 6: Modifieds (60 Laps), Crates + 4-Cylinders
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
New Egypt Speedway
720 Route 539
New Egypt, NJ
609-758-1900
Website
Formula Drift
June 22 - 24, 2023
Old Bridge Raceway Park
230 Pension Road
Englishtown NJ
732-446-7800
Website
July 2023 Auto Racing
Popular Events & Shows
Nostalgia Nationals July 2, 2023: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Island Dragway
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
908) 637-6060
Website
Nostalgia Race & Show Classes for all cars 30 years -older
Short Track Super Series Weekend
July 8 & 9, 2023
Bridgeport Speedway
83 Floodgate Road
Swedesboro, N
856-467-6757
Website
SCCA U.S. Majors Tour
July 14-16, 2023
New Jersey Motor Sports Park
47 Warbird Drive
Millville, NJ
(856) 327-8000
Website
The pinnacle of amateur championship racing in the United States.
Pan American Nationals Car Show
July 16, 2023
Atco Dragway
1000 Jackson Rd
Atco, New Jersey
856-768-2167
Website
Team USA vs, Team Puerto Rico
Summer Sizzler: Modifieds (60 Laps), 4-Cylinders + Vintage
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
New Egypt Speedway
720 Route 539
New Egypt, NJ
609-758-1900
Website
GRIDLIFE New Jersey
July 22, 23, 2023
New Jersey Motor Sports Park
47 Warbird Drive
Millville, NJ
(856) 327-8000
Website
GRIDLIFE’s Northeastern journey includes a stop at the Thunderbolt course at New Jersey Motorsports Park for a Club Weekend event. This fast and flowing road course will challenge drivers in GRIDLIFE’s SuperGrid Endurance series, TrackBattle Time Attack, and HPDE.
August 2023 Auto Racing
Popular Events & Shows
63rd Anniversary Funny Car Throwdown August 6, 2023: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Island Dragway
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
908) 637-6060
Website
Featuring Nitro and Alcohol Funny Cars plus Nostalgia and Modern Car Show and Drag Racing
15th Annual Nissan Meet
August 6th, 2023
Old Bridge Raceway Park
230 Pension Road
Englishtown NJ
732-446-7800
Website
Featuring R's Meet, Fully judged car show, Drift Demo, Autocross, Low Limbo, 2-step competion, and more.
Short Track Super Series 'Dirty Jersey': Modifieds (50 Laps) + Crates
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
New Egypt Speedway
720 Route 539
New Egypt, NJ
609-758-1900
Website
Summer Slam
August 11-13, 2023
Atco Dragway
1000 Jackson Rd
Atco, New Jersey
856-768-2167
Website
Open to all Imports & Domestics Street Cars/Race Cars. Car show is Sunday Only
Xtreme Midgets
August 12, 2023
Bridgeport Speedway
83 Floodgate Road
Swedesboro, N
856-467-6757
Website
Yesteryear Drags Car Show & Swap meet
August 20, 2023
Atco Dragway
1000 Jackson Rd
Atco, New Jersey
856-768-2167
Website
1995 & older racing
Xtreme Xperience
August 24 - 27, 2023
New Jersey Motor Sports Park
47 Warbird Drive
Millville, NJ
(856) 327-8000
Website
Get behind the wheel of a fleet of exotic cars at NJMP. Book your driving or riding Xperience on a world-class racetrack in supercars like Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches and more! No experience necessary. Our Professional Instructors will teach you how to drive the racing line, as you cross 'Drive a Supercar' off of your bucket list!
September 2023 Auto Racing
Popular Events & Shows
FuelFest Mid-AtlanticSeptember 9, 2023
New Jersey Motor Sports Park
47 Warbird Drive
Millville, NJ
(856) 327-8000
Website
FuelFest Mid-Atlantic will feature live drifting, competition-style ride-along, a Top 16 competition, supercar roll racing down the front straight, and live music on multiple stages.
The Honda Day
September 9 & 10, 2023
Atco Dragway
1000 Jackson Rd
Atco, New Jersey
856-768-2167
Website
Drag Racing, Car Show & Lifestyle event. Car show is Sunday Only
Ol Daze Drags plus NETO
September 10, 2023: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Island Dragway
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
908) 637-6060
Website
Nostalgia Race & Show Classes for all cars 30 years -older
Yesteryear Drags Car Show & Swap meet
September 17, 2023
Atco Dragway
1000 Jackson Rd
Atco, New Jersey
856-768-2167
Website
1995 & older racing
Danny Serrano 100 Weekend
September 22, 23, 24, 2023
Bridgeport Speedway
83 Floodgate Road
Swedesboro, N
856-467-6757
Website
11th Annual All Star Cup Shootout
Friday, Saturday, September 29, 30, 2023
New Egypt Speedway
720 Route 539
New Egypt, NJ
609-758-1900
Website
Day 1: Modified Practice/Qualifying, Crates (25 Laps) +4-Cylinders
Day 2: Modifieds (100 Laps), Crates + Street Stocks
World Racing League
September 30-October 1, 2023
New Jersey Motor Sports Park
47 Warbird Drive
Millville, NJ
(856) 327-8000
Website
The last round of the 2023 "regular" season - meaning critical points for consideration for a spot in the 2023 National Championship at COTA will be on the line! This 2.25 mile circuit offers 14 turns, a ton of character, and plenty of challenges for our racers.
October 2023 Auto Racing Popular Events & Shows
Street Stock Nationals
October 6, 7, 2023
Bridgeport Speedway
83 Floodgate Road
Swedesboro, N
856-467-6757
Website
Fall Swap Meet
October 7, 2023: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Island Dragway
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
908) 637-6060
Website
Elite Tuner Car Show
October 15, 2023
Atco Dragway
1000 Jackson Rd
Atco,
New Jersey
856-768-2167
Website
9th Annual Legends of the Fall
Friday, Saturday, October 20, 21, 2023
New Egypt Speedway
720 Route 539
New Egypt, NJ
609-758-1900
Website
Day 1: Modified Qualifying, Crates, NEWS + 4-Cylinders
Day 2: Modifieds (75 Laps) + Crates
Yesteryear Drags Car Show & Swap meet
October 22, 2023
Atco Dragway
1000 Jackson Rd
Atco,
New Jersey
856-768-2167
Website
1995 & older racing
October 2023 Auto Racing
Popular Events & Shows
Street Stock NationalsOctober 6, 7, 2023
Bridgeport Speedway
83 Floodgate Road
Swedesboro, N
856-467-6757
Website
Fall Swap Meet
October 7, 2023: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Island Dragway
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
908) 637-6060
Website
Elite Tuner Car Show
October 15, 2023
Atco Dragway
1000 Jackson Rd
Atco, New Jersey
856-768-2167
Website
9th Annual Legends of the Fall
Friday, Saturday, October 20, 21, 2023
New Egypt Speedway
720 Route 539
New Egypt, NJ
609-758-1900
Website
Day 1: Modified Qualifying, Crates, NEWS + 4-Cylinders
Day 2: Modifieds (75 Laps) + Crates
Yesteryear Drags Car Show & Swap meet
October 22, 2023
Atco Dragway
1000 Jackson Rd
Atco, New Jersey
856-768-2167
Website
1995 & older racing
November 2023 Auto Racing
Popular Events & Shows
High Bank ClassicNovember 3, 4, 5, 2023
Bridgeport Speedway
83 Floodgate Road
Swedesboro, N
856-467-6757
Website
Yesteryear Drags Car Show & Swap meet
November 12, 2023
Atco Dragway
1000 Jackson Rd
Atco, New Jersey
856-768-2167
Website
1995 & older racing
Swap Meet
Saturday, November 18, 2023
New Egypt Speedway
720 Route 539
New Egypt, NJ
609-758-1900
Website
