Naval Outlying Landing Field Cotati/Cotati Raceway (sites) (Rohnert Park, California)

USA / California / Rohnert Park / Rohnert Park, California
 invisible, historical layer / disappeared object
Former WWII-era Naval outlying landing field and raceway. Cotati was a 1.9-mile (or could be configured for 2.5-mile) airport track. It opened in 1957 and closed in 1972. Steve McQueen raced here, as well as practiced the infamous "Bullitt" chase scene with legendary stunt driver Bill Hickman.

www.militarymuseum.org/NAASSantaRosa.html#3
www.mcqueenonline.com/cotati.htm
www.classicmustang.com/bullitt_Motor_Trend.htm
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullitt
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Coordinates:   38°21'3"N   122°43'32"W

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