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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).
Rattlesnakes and two Mountain Lions: 40 feet (12 m) Honda 305cc Scrambler: Successful: Sprained ankle January 23, 1966: Indio, California: Two pick-up trucks: 45 feet (14 m) Norton N15: Successful: None February 10, 1966: Barstow, California: A speeding motorcycle: Mid-air jump: No motorcycle: Missed jump: Groin injured June 1, 1966 Kellogg ...
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]
On March 8, 1970, at Lions Drag Strip, [2] Garlits was driving Swamp Rat XIII, also called the Wynnscharger, a front-engined slingshot rail dragster, when the vehicle suffered a catastrophic failure. The two-speed transmission Garlits was developing exploded and took a piece out of his right foot, while the car broke in half in front of the ...
Lions Drag Strip; Lonsdale Sports Arena; Los Angeles County Raceway; Los Angeles Motordrome; Louisville Motor Speedway; M. Manzanita Speedway; Marchbanks Speedway;
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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It was one of the sport's early examples of a Funny Car, setting the fastest time among such cars in 1965 at Lions Drag Strip of 8.63 seconds at 163 mph (262 km/h). [11] [3] Since Dyer drove a Dodge, he was involved in feuds with drivers from rival manufacturers throughout the 1960s, particularly Arnie Beswick and Don Gay from Pontiac.