A Look Back: Drag Racing Moves To The River Beds In Los Angeles

November 23, 2023

Racing has been a part of automotive history since the horseless carriage was lined up next to a horse-drawn buggy. It’s only natural to pit your best creation against someone else’s. Urban sprawl has changed the landscape so much that would-be racers in the Los Angeles area found themselves gathering in an area that most people forget all about… read more >

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