San Fernando Drag Strip (Los Angeles, California)

USA / California / San Fernando / Los Angeles, California
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Stalwarts of the Southern California hotrod scene of the 1950s and 60s -- and fans such as Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys -- competed at this drag strip at Glenoaks Blvd. and Arroyo Avenue. The strip was on the northwest side of San Fernando Airport, which itself opened in 1950 on Dronfield Avenue.
San Fernando Drag Strip closed in 1969.
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Coordinates:   34°17'25"N   118°25'23"W

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  • if memory serves - I think the beginning was on an abandoned runway of that airport.
  • The San Fernando Drag Strip ran adjacent to the northwest side of the runway.
  • My first job that gave me a W-2 was working the concession stand (Brownies) at San Fernando Drag Strip. We had to add the item costs in our head and only used the cash register to record the total. The pink lemonade was a mix of Collins mixer and cherry syrup. Was lots of fun
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