If you hear us calling for all winners, this means we are at the round robin point. Highway 30 us 30 is an eastwest main route in the system of the united states numbered highways, with the highway traveling across the northern tier of the country. This formula ties to the results on a 14 mile course since most national hot rod association nhra races are conducted on a. This was one of our stops wile a visit with my wifes brother in indiana, we just had to put our feet on that property to say we have been there. People, places and cars from the famous to not so famous. Drag racing is a type of motor racing in which automobiles or motorcycles usually specially prepared for the purpose compete, usually two at a time, to be first to cross a set finish line. This video was originally released in 2003 and covers historic drag racing events at the former york us 30 dragway located in york, pennsylvania. The race follows a short, straight course from a standing start over a measured distance, most commonly 1. Round format in australia, named for the us 30 dragstrip in suburban gary.
Captured video from the 1973 season at us 30 dragstrip. The featured best of 3 match race that sunday was bruce larsons usa1 camaro vs. Any nhra safety rules will supersede the rules in this book. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Various photos from old us30 dragstrip just outside of merrillville, in. During the 1950s and 1960s, the sport of drag racing exploded in popularity. The video was removed from our production list in 2012 after one of our contributors ask that certain footage be removed from the production. Aerial view of lions drag strip nhra drag racing, auto racing, san luis obispo nhra drag.
This volume also includes some of the tracks that survived, those that fought off the economic demons and. Whites pit stop is your online high performance and customizing superstore. There is a us 30 reunion car show this weekend at whites pit stop july 10. Prior to june 1961, larry miller held the strip record at 164 mph. Most of us drag racing fans who were not there know the legendary status of this race that almost 50 years later is still considered the greatest one day drag race ever. Like other venues of that time it fell victim to progress, but for the many that attended the races there it lives on in our memories.
My first visit to us 30 drag strip was on june 21, 1970. Route 30 route information length 3,073 mi 4,946 km existed 1926 present major junctions west end us 101 in astoria, or i5 i84 at portland, or i15 at pocatello, id i25 at cheyenne, wy i35 at ames, ia i55 at joliet, il i65 at merrillville, in i75 at beaverdam, oh i77 at canton, oh i70 i76 at breezewood, pa i95 at philadelphia, pa east end virginia avenueabsecon. Ive been waiting for a book like this for a long time. Includes over 1hr of drag racing highlightshistory from 1982 ahra grand nationals at u. It is forty years this year that operations at york us30 dragway ended. Even more forgotten drag racing facilities from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s are showcased in this sequel to the bestselling book lost drag strips. The following pages are a brief history of the drag racing ive seen over the years. Read download sox martin the most famous team in drag.
Us 30 dragstrip, sign, 18 x 12 us 30 dragstrip sign, i raced at, 18 x 12 us 30 dragstrip sign, chi town hustler, 18 x 12. That story took place in settlements farther north along the atlantic coast in virginia, massachusetts, new york, and the 10 other areas. Mar 06, 2012 came across this video of york us 30 dragstrip,about mid 60s maybe a little later. At the 1963 seasonending race on september 29, joe deggendorf of dubuque set a new strip record of 9.
A ticket stub from the us 30 drag strip in hobart, indiana. Us 30 dragstrip super stocks race poster 1967 free 23 day shipping on this item in usa no surprises at checkout. Buddy martin approached ronnie sox about campaigning a 1963 z11 chevy. The most famous team in drag racingis a comprehensive archival recap of straightline racings greatest duo. History the greatest drag race august 7th 1965 the h. The history of york us30 dragway unfolds drag list. The property, which has at times been embroiled in controversy and remained idle since then, is up for sale through commercial. Even more forgotten drag racing facilities from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s are showcased in.
See more ideas about drag racing, drag cars and car humor. You may also waive the credit and receive 30 points 10 tech plus 20 first round. The dragway was located at the york airport in thomasville, pennsylvania, and operated at an active airport site from 1965 until 1979 with the business prowess of oscar hostetter who had the foresight to recognize the significance of the sport of drag racing that was sweeping the west coast. Us 30 dragstrip super stocks race poster 1967 crashdaddy. Paypal visa mastercardclick buy it now to order yours. The fate of this oncefamous strip of asphalt is chronicled in lost indiana. Jul 14, 2016 remembering us 30 drag strip a trip down memory lane.
In the 1960s the owners discovered radio advertising, and they placed memorable ads primarily on wls radio in chicago. The strip closed in 1984, and the land has never sold. This book is full of track history, and photos of the track while still in operation, and shots of the place after its been long closed. Drag racing history will be made on the weekend of may 2021 as york u. I am in the final stages of writing a book about the first super stock nationals at york us 30 dragway on august 7th 1965. A drag racing database incorrectly states that the track opened in 1959. Commercial insites, llc real estates news industrial. More ghosts of quartermiles past picks up where the first volume left off, covering additional tracks with archival photos of racing in the tracks heyday, the cars that ran there, and the tracks. Drag racing is an established sport in south africa, with a number of strips around the country including tarlton international raceway and odi raceway. Opened in 1954, just as drag racing was starting to take off, u. Reproduction drag race event postersus 30 drag strip. Plans are in effect to revitalize our legendary piece of drag racing history here in nwi. Dragway, niagara airport dragstrip, new york national speedway, york us 30 dragoway. Bill lawton, bud faubel, george weiler and bob harrop.
Hobart the roar of engines and the cheers from racing fans havent been heard at the u. A month later, bob peele, a racer from kokomo, bested that mark with a run of 112. However, it would not play a part in the formation of the new nation. Cast list of this 1970 film, with behindthescenes stories and more entertainment may 23, 2020.
In indiana, the route runs from the illinois state line at dyer to the ohio state line east of fort wayne and new haven. They are right on us 30 just east of 41 at 330 east us 30. Us 30 drag strip hobart i recently was reminded of the drag strip. Route 30 us 30 is a road in the united states numbered highway system that runs from astoria, oregon, to atlantic city, new jersey.
The august 1960 issue of hot rod states it was due to open on july 3, 1960 the correct trackopening date, as did the muncie evening press. The video is actually part of a bolt media program that the track had during this era. More ghosts of quartermiles past picks up where the first volume left off, covering additional tracks with archival photos of racing in the tracks heyday, the cars that ran there, and the tracks as they exist today. Oct 23, 2019 heres some really awesome video featuring action from the 1973 season at us 30 dragstrip located in gary, indiana. Every major racer in the sport ran down the strip, including big daddy don garlits, don the shoe. Tommy lee byrd has done a great job with this book. Drag racing is a type of motor racing in which automobiles or motorcycles compete, usually two. Arnie the accidental hero download ebook pdf, epub. The gopher state timing association conducted the races. Unfollow us 30 dragstrip to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This volume also includes some of the tracks that survived, those that fought off the economic demons and the urban sprawl and continue to run today. In drag racing, the number one rule of thumb is that per 100 pounds taken out of a vehicle, 0. The 1970 film kellys heroes, with a cast list of clint eastwood, donald sutherland, don rickles, and telly savalas, tells the stor.
It included a stateoftheart at the time bear chassis dyno rated at 600 horsepower. If you are an automotive history enthusiast, enjoyed lost drag strips. Limited edition, reproduction drag race poster is a great way to decorate your shop, office, or rec room. Performance installation center was built across the street from the lindenhurst, ny location. Measures 11 x 17 in overall size, and printed with the same method as the orginals. All historical photos in this article courtesy of gene carlson. Drag racing back in the day the last famous race at us 30 dragstrip before it was shutdown. Find the best selection of us 30 dragstrip at guaranteed low prices. The history of automobiles and motorcycles being used for drag racing is nearly as. Hotrod hotline blast to the past memory lane turke3471. Ive got great memories of my family enjoying an afternoon or evening at the drags. The history of the cobra jet comes back to life by showcasing the vast array of ford and mercury iron that could be ordered with this performance option, including the current, lowproduction cobra jet mustangs built from 2008 to the present that terrorize the drag strip.
This allencompassing book is the first to specifically feature the cobra. Us 30 dragstrip sign, i raced at, 18 x 12 us 30 dragstrip sign, chi town hustler, 18 x 12 us 30 dragstrip sign, drastic plastic, 18 x 12 us 30 dragstrip sign, hot stuff altered, 18 x 12 us 30 sticker, 4 round, remembering us30 ahra gary, indiana. Stick shift reserved for vehicles with a manual transmission. Drag racing is controlled by motorsport south africa and all drivers are required to hold a valid motorsport south africa license. With a length of 3,073 miles 4,946 km, it is the third longest u. See more ideas about drag racing, car humor and nhra drag racing. Click download or read online button to get arnie the accidental hero book now. Needless to say for a chevy fan like me, bruce larson became my hero. May 18, 2015 purposebuilt drag strips were few and far between, but a oncequaint piece of farmland in oswego, illinois, will go down in history as one of the first purposebuilt tracks in the united states. Dvd, us 30 dragstrip back in the day, 1982 final major event. Closed in 1984, the us 30 drag strip was top entertainment for scores of northwest indiana and chicago residents, but now sits overgrown and broken down.
While many of the drag strip features in this book involve tracks that were built in. Opening its doors in 1955, oswego dragway became a goto hangout for the youth in the greater chicago area, but increasingly fierce competition made. On the september 30, 1956 race, phil hobbs set a new track record with a run of 107. Get the kids and cars off the street and back at us 30 dragstrip. Located in northwest indiana, not far from chicago, this drag strip became a mecca of sorts for high speed motor sports. About us weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. The western end of the highway is at us 101 in astoria, oregon. Us 30 would record, edit, and distribute the video to local television. A group dedicated to the memories of old us 30 dragstrip in merrilliville, indiana.
John foster was the track manager for the duration of the tracks history. While its sad to see a closed drag strip, its fascinating to learn the history of it. Us 30 dragstrip, nascar gifts and more at guaranteed low. Smokin us 30 near gary where you had a funny car show every wednesday night. History actual footage 1964 us 30 dragstrip discussion in the hokey ass message board started by roddinshack, apr 23, 2010. No visit to york us 30 would be complete without looking at the greatest oneday independent drag race of all time the 1965 super stock magazine nationals we have included some new footage of the race and you will hear from the winners.
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