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Originally Posted by Casey Miles
Bret: I wasn't saying that it was the first dragstrip in the country, but the first "purpose" built dragstrip, not a converted airport or roadway.
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I understand, Casey. There were plenty of 'em prior to Westhampton, though. As some folks know, I've spent decades researching and verifying this stuff and I meant no personal affront. Most of the facts have become myth by lack of verification; there are about eight tracks which claim to be the first purpose-built facility and all of 'em are incorrect. You'd be stunned how many tracks, specific and airfield on either side of the Mississippi, were in operation between '50 and '53.