Vineland, New Jersey
The BARCboys played at Vineland
for several years in the early 60's
and members took home a lot of trophies
The Vineland course laid over aerial photo
The Vineland Speedway contributed a major ingredient in the development of auto racing in the State of New Jersey. .
Starting out as a dirt track oval for stock cars, the facility ended up becoming a motor sports complex before holding its last sports car event in 1965. In addition to the half mile oval, Vineland Speedway housed a quarter-mile drag strip, and a 1 ½ mile road course for sports cars and motorcycles.
complete history. . . .
A special thanks is given to Mr. Russ Dodge, who supplied historic material of the Vineland Speedway that was used to create the history of the speedway.
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This is how it all began. On Sept 19, the brothers Diaz, Jim and Ben, sat in their garage with Herb Schock, a local stock car driver and manager. They discussed how great it would be to have a road track in this area - - to be able to go to the races and come home, take a shower and sleep in your own bed. "Well", said Herb Schock, "I don't suppose you could use the Vineland Speedway, could you". . . continued
