Politics & Government

Found on YouTube: A Look Back at Drag Strips on The East End

Do you remember Long Island Dragway?

For months, residents have been crying out for the chance to bring a to Enterprise Park at Calverton.

Motorsports advocates have expressed for bringing back a drag strip to the area; three drag strips once existed on the East End of Long Island.

Currently, racing enthusiasts say, to other drag strips in places such as New Jersey, infusing those communities with funds that they say could bolster Riverhead's economy.

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In addition, some feel that currently occur because of a lack of facilities for racing enthusiasts to embrace the sport would diminish, if a new strip was available.

Take a look back at drag racing on the East End in the video. Share your memories of the glory days of drag racing on the East End -- and tell us how you feel about the idea of bringing a drag strip to EPCAL.

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