Located betweenGillespie Field and theSan 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.[1] The track was founded byEarle Brucker Sr., who also founded El Cajon Stock Car Racing Association (ECSCRA). In 1978, the ECSCRA Super Stocks championship was won byRon Esau.[2] Between 1986 and 2004, local drivers also competed for theWhelen All-American Series crown.John Borneman Jr., father ofJohnny Borneman III, won the track championship in 1992.Ricky Johnson won the track championship in 1995.[3]
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 atSharp Memorial Hospital.[4] Two men were charged with the murder which was the result of an attempted robbery.[5] With the death of Brucker and the speedway lease ending in 2005, the track shut down after the 2004 racing season.[6]
Bill Vukovich II[7]