| Amatol Race Track | |
|---|---|
| Location | Hammonton, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 39°36′12″N74°44′28″W / 39.60333°N 74.74111°W Coordinates: 39°36′12″N74°44′28″W / 39.60333°N 74.74111°W |
| Capacity | 310,000 |
| Operator | Atlantic City Motor Speedway Association |
| Opened | 1926 |
| Closed | 1933 |
| Oval | |
| Surface | Board |
| Length | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Banking | 45° |
The Atlantic City Speedway was a board oval racing track located near Hammonton, New Jersey. The track was built in 1926, and hosted eight American Automobile Association sanctioned races before the track was demolished in 1933. [1] [2]
| Season | Date | Winning Driver | Chassis | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | May 1 | Harry Hartz | Miller | Miller |
| 1926 | July 17 | Harry Hartz | Miller | Miller |
| 1926 | July 17 | Norman Batten | Miller | Miller |
| 1926 | July 17 | Fred Comer | Miller | Miller |
| 1926 | July 17 | Harry Hartz | Miller | Miller |
| 1927 | May 7 | Dave Lewis | Miller | Miller |
| 1928 | July 4 | Fred Winnai | Duesenberg | Duesenberg |
| 1928 | September 16 | Ray Keech | Miller | Miller |
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