When did Connecticut Dragway close?

When did Connecticut Dragway close?

1985
Maratta closed the dragway in 1979, but many investors pitched in and re-opened it as Connecticut International Raceway. It closed for good in 1985.

Are there any drag strips in Connecticut?

There are currently no commercial drag racing facilities in Connecticut. Historically, most drag racing facilities in the northeast United States were operated by individual racing clubs, not as commercial tracks.

When did Connecticut Dragway open?

1957
Opened in 1957, it has been the site of numerous major road-racing events. Thompson and Lime Rock both used parts of their tracks as drag strips in the late 1950’s but the only purpose built drag strip was Connecticut .

Where is Connecticut’s drag strip?

In Connecticut, there was only one drag strip, Connecticut Dragway. Located in the small town of East Haddam, most folks considered Connecticut Dragway to be located in Colchester, as the old highway maps rarely listed East Haddam.

Why is there no drag racing in Connecticut?

The harsh winters and short summers are simply not conducive to drag racing. In Connecticut, there was only one drag strip, Connecticut Dragway. Located in the small town of East Haddam, most folks considered Connecticut Dragway to be located in Colchester, as the old highway maps rarely listed East Haddam.

How did Connecticut Dragway get its start?

The track got its start in 1961, when Frank Marratta built it from the ground up as a purpose-built drag strip. Most tracks from the late 1950s and early 1960s were originally airport runways, but Connecticut Dragway was built specifically for racing.

When did the Colchester drag strip close?

Located in East Haddam, CT near the Colchester, CT town line, the drag strip was started in June of 1961 and was run by Frank Maratta of Hartford until it closed down in 1985. The strip actually closed in 1979 but with the help of many investors it reopened in 1980 as Connecticut International Raceway.