History Drag cars in motion.......picture thread.

Pomona's first race was earlier than '53. Some say as early as '51.

http://www.na-motorsports.com/Tracks/CA/Pomona.html#TrackFacts

 

A few more...

 

And a few more...

 

Wish I could find some shots of tracks before they were paved.

Here you go Tom...Old Dominion Speedway, Manassas, Virginia 1952-53
It was dirt for several years. Paved in 1954 or 55. Still running today, 60 years later, but it looks like this year may be the last!

 

more dirt strip action

 

1958 Old Dominion Speedway, Manassas, Virginia

 

I hope these aren't repeats...Finish Line photo

1958 Old Dominion Speedway, Manassas, Virginia

 

1958 Old Dominion Speedway, Manassas, Virginia
Starting Line...

 

Great pics,Oldracer.

 

1958 Old Dominion Speedway, Manassas, Virginia

 

1958 Old Dominion Speedway, Manassas, Virginia

The property is now owned by some Real Estate investors and is currently scheduled to be closed permanently following this season. They are having their "60 Years of Cars and Stars" Reunion in August. The end of an era!!

 

Thanks Bucksnort....I'll get out of your way!!!!!!

 

Forgot all about the Drag Cartoons Chicken Coupe

 

Some things never change

 

This a little too new but a bunch of neat stuff in this pic.

 

Never seen this pic

 

Bob Parmer/Charlie Hill-Pennsylvania
"Bad Habit"

 

Good one Bucksnort. Thanks for posting.