Daryl,
There were '3' Drag Strips out on Long Island back then.
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New York National Speedway {AHRA}
Center Moriches, Long Island, New York
New York National had '4-Lanes', and yellow-gold painted
guard rails on each side of the track.
The bleachers {on each side of the track} were also painted
with yellow-gold seat benches.
New York National Speedway was famous for their big red 'Announcer/Timing Tower'.
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Westhampton Drag Strip {NHRA}
Old Country Road
Westhampton, Long Island, New York
Note; Changed name to Suffolk County Raceway {1969 thru 1973}
Most of the 'Test Racing' was done on Saturday @ 12.00 Noon.
A large water tower sat off to the right side of the drag strip.
The guard rails {on each side of the track {were painted white}
but the surface was worn and dirty.
The Telephone Poles were along the left side of the Track,
and had speakers and lights on them.
The Starter-Box at the Line was a white.
A white concession stand was to the left of the starting line,
of course outside the fenced area.
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Islip Speedway {1/8 Mile Track}
Islip, New York
Islip Speedway had both a Circle Track and short 1/8 Mile
Dragstrip.
The Dragstrip was located adjacent to the Circle Track.
When you went down the Drag Strip, you went past the back
of the large Circle Track Grandstands which were along the
right side lane and the concession stands that were along the left
side lane.
Starting Line
