Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Cherry Hill is township in Camden County, New Jersey with population of 72,000, located 10 miles east of Philadelphia across Delaware River. The township serves as major suburban retail and commercial center for South Jersey region. Cherry Hill provides exceptional motorsport access with NJMP only 45 miles away, Pocono 110 miles north, making it premier base for Mid-Atlantic track day enthusiasts seeking proximity to premier circuits with suburban family amenities and excellent schools.
New Jersey Motorsports Park (45 miles south, 50 minutes via NJ Turnpike and Route 55) in Millville operates on 500+ acres with two world-class circuits. Technical 2.25-mile Thunderbolt Raceway (fully repaved 2024) features 12 challenging turns with elevation changes testing driver precision. High-speed 1.9-mile Lightning Raceway offers flowing layout with long straights ideal for momentum driving. NJMP hosts 300+ annual track days through SCDA (Sports Car Driving Association), TrackDaze, PCA, BMW CCA, Ferrari Club with pricing $300-450 per day including instructor coaching for beginners. Facility hosts MotoAmerica Pro Road Racing, 24 Hours of LeMons, SCCA Pro Racing F2000 Championship, American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association. Pocono Raceway (110 miles north, 1 hour 45 minutes via I-476) operates famous 2.5-mile NASCAR tri-oval \"Tricky Triangle\" plus 22 different road course configurations from 0.5 to 3.65 miles. Facility hosts 200+ annual events including NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Truck Series, plus extensive club racing through SCCA and EMRA. Track days $300-500. Summit Point Motorsports Park (195 miles southwest, 3 hours) provides additional options.
South Jersey Region SCCA serves Cherry Hill area organizing autocross and track events. Annual SCCA membership $115, autocross $50-60, track events $300-500. Northern New Jersey Region SCCA also accessible. Schattenbaum Region PCA coordinates track days and driver education at NJMP with instructor training programs. PCA membership $50 annually, track events $350-500. Riesentöter Region PCA extends from Philadelphia organizing extensive track day program with 15+ annual events. BMW CCA Philadelphia Chapter and Delaware Valley Chapter run monthly driver schools at NJMP. Ferrari Club Mid-Atlantic coordinates track events and tours. The NJMP Drivers Club provides member track access with garage storage and exclusive events.
Autocross venues in South Jersey at stadiums and parking lots through SCCA organizing 8-10 annual events. Karting at indoor facilities in Cherry Hill area and Philadelphia region. Atco Raceway (30 miles) operates drag strip hosting bracket racing. Maple Grove Raceway (40 miles) hosts NHRA national events. Rally through SCCA RallyCross at regional venues in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Cherry Hill benefits from NJ Turnpike, Route 73, I-295 access providing efficient routes to NJMP. Active car culture with Cars and Coffee events at Cherry Hill Mall and regional venues attracting 150+ vehicles. Township supports performance shops, tuning services, race preparation businesses serving Philadelphia-South Jersey motorsport market. Higher income levels and excellent schools attract motorsport families. Cherry Hill's position 10 miles from Philadelphia with 45-mile proximity to NJMP makes it ideal suburban base for track day enthusiasts seeking combination of family amenities, excellent education, and premier circuit access. Major airport PHL provides national motorsport connections. Lower New Jersey property taxes compared to Pennsylvania attract residents.