Where is the Yellowstone Drag Strip?
Where is the Yellowstone Drag Strip?
NHRA announced today that Yellowstone Drag Strip, Billings, Mont., has rejoined the NHRA Member Track Network. Located 15 miles northwest of Billings, Yellowstone Drag Strip was built in 2003 and sits on 15 acres.
Where was the old lions drag strip located?
Wilmington, California
History: Lions Drag Strip was in Wilmington, California located between downtown Los Angeles and Los Angeles/ Long Beach Harbor Area. The track was called the Lions Associated Drag Strip named after its sponsor, Lions Club International.
Why did Lions Drag Strip close?
After the last races took place on December 2, 1972, the track was torn down through the efforts of the Los Angeles Harbor Department to make space for overseas shipping cargo containers which exists to this day at 223rd Street & Alameda Street in Wilmington, CA.
When did Lyons drag strip close?
December 2, 1972
It was December 2, 1972 – closing night at Lions Drag Strip in Wilmington, California. Track manager Steve Evans and his staff didn’t know exactly what to expect. They were prepared to handle a capacity crowd of 10,000 people.
Where was Orange County International Raceway?
Irvine, California
Orange County International Raceway was a combined 1⁄4-mile US dragstrip and 2-mile road course, plus a motocross track, located in Irvine, California adjacent to the Interstate 5 (I-5) Santa Ana Freeway.
Who is Rick Lorenzen?
Rick Lorenzen, Founder of the Lions Automobilia Foundation and Owner of Price Transfer grew up in Wilmington, CA. just down the street from legendary Lions Drag Strip. Rick attended Lions with his buddies and was naturally drawn to fast cars like the famed Stone, Woods, and Cook Willys Coupe.
Why do they wet drag strips?
The water is there to allow cars with race tires to do a proper “burn out”. Street tired cars should not do a big smoky burnout. The rubber in street tires is designed to operate best at typical ambient temperatures. The tires get slipperier, not stickier, when they get too hot.
Why is it called Pimp Juice?
Pimp Juice is the brand name of the non-carbonated energy drink inspired by the Nelly song “Pimp Juice”. Nelly also co-owns the drink.
