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MosportGreen66
03-02-2018, 03:38 AM
Hi All,

I'm looking for any and all photos of Phoenix Dragway from the 1960s/1970s specifically pics of the launch process with track signage in the foreground.

Thank you,
Dan
PeteLeathersac
03-02-2018, 04:58 PM
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Was Phoenix Dragway and Beeline also Deer Valley all totally different tracks?
:hmmm:
~ Pete

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SS427
03-02-2018, 07:02 PM
I think they are one and the same. Check this page out on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/Phoenix-Drag-Race-Hot-Rod-Reunion-780272165322763/photos/?ref=page_internal
seventieshow
03-02-2018, 08:13 PM
"I think they are one and the same"...not exactly...

http://dragstriplist.com/arizona
SS427
03-02-2018, 08:17 PM
Interesting. I did not did not find that when I was looking. Damn, I thought Minnesota was a car mecca back in the day but we had nothing on Arizona! I cannot imagine racing in THAT heat!
mockingbird812
03-02-2018, 08:29 PM
Interesting. I did not did not find that when I was looking. Damn, I thought Minnesota was a car mecca back in the day but we had nothing on Arizona! I cannot imagine racing in THAT heat!

i dont think much racing occurred in the peak of summer. Many Winternationals occurred at Bee line in any case......cause temps are SWELL in the winter!!!!!
bilede
03-02-2018, 08:29 PM
They were all in different parts of the phoenix valley..
seventieshow
03-02-2018, 08:31 PM
Most seemed short lived. Beeline, Speedworld, and Firebird ("Wild Horse Pass") are the most notable. Beeline had the most history, (excluding NHRA events), lots of AHRA racing and Evel Knievel appeared there at least once. The tower was knocked down about a year ago.

http://www.dragzine.com/news/flashback-friday-the-standing-remains-of-beeline-dragway/
mockingbird812
03-02-2018, 08:33 PM
They were all in different parts of the phoenix valley..

Beeline to the northeast of phoenix on your way up to fountain hills
MosportGreen66
03-02-2018, 10:45 PM
This is great info gents...

A lot of people saw my Instagram post and were asking questions. I asked the question because I just bought the original Phoenix Dragway sign from the launch pad of the original strip. I had to add it to my collection... signs are about 10ft by 2ft. It spoke to me and after chatting with my brother, Mike Goyda and my buddy Spiro (RRover here), I had to step up for it! Seller is a super great guy too.

Dan
seventieshow
03-02-2018, 11:01 PM
I am open to being corrected, but I believe Phoenix Dragway later became Speedworld, now closed.
Tracker1
03-02-2018, 11:38 PM
Very cool sign!!!!
mockingbird812
03-02-2018, 11:48 PM
Great signs Dan. I can see why those spoke to you!!!!
CC Rider
03-02-2018, 11:50 PM
Great score!
PeteLeathersac
03-17-2018, 08:36 PM
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W:eek2:W and what an amazing find!
BIG Congrats Dan!
:beers:
~ Pete

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SS427
03-17-2018, 09:24 PM
Congrats on a great find Dan. That will look great on a wall somewhere!
Xplantdad
03-18-2018, 12:59 AM
Very neat Dan!!
MosportGreen66
03-18-2018, 01:01 AM
Thanks Gents... I'm really getting into the drag racing memorabilia and I couldn't pass them up.

Dan
Salvatore
03-18-2018, 01:55 AM
That is better than a great addition Dan. Congrats! I love old drag strip collectibles.
72-SS-L48
03-23-2018, 03:53 AM
Congrats on a great find Dan. That will look great on a wall somewhere!

As I explained to Dan, my issue with the sign is now we need a bigger shop!

In all seriousness, kudos to Dan for stepping up on this one!

Best,
Dave