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Lions Drag Strip was an American raceway in the Wilmington district of Los Angeles, California, adjacent to Long Beach that existed from 1955 to 1972. The track was named after its sponsors Lions Clubs International and featured many races that were sanctioned by the American Hot Rod Association (AHRA).
Location Obstacle Distance Motorcycle Outcome Injuries 1965: Moses Lake, Washington: ... Lions Drag Strip Los Angeles, California; 13 cars: Unknown: Harley-Davidson ...
Thompson also was noted for being the first manager of Lions Drag Strip in Wilmington, California, in 1955. Thompson collaborated with Fritz Voight on a 1958 twin-engined dragster. [10] This car achieved a best speed of 294.117 mph (473.335 km/h). [8] It provided lessons later applied to Challenger I. [8]
Lions Drag Strip; Los Angeles County Raceway; M. Miami-Hollywood Motorsports Park; Motion Raceway; O. Orange County International Raceway; R. Race City Motorsport Park;
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The Little Red Wagon debuted in the 1965 season opener at Lions Drag Strip in Wilmington, California, in front of 10,000 fans and reporters from major newspapers and automotive publications. The vehicle suffered wrecks in 1969, 1971, and 1975. After the 1975 wreck, Golden converted a non-operable show truck and campaigned it until he retired in ...
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