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2008 - Countyline Dragway Photo Gallery - click on image to enter

Countyline Dragway opened in September 2007 at the former Opa-locka West Airport on the east side of US 27 just north of the north end of Krome Avenue. The owner is leasing the airport from the county until the county mines all the limestone underneath which will leave a huge lake someday. Countyline Dragway features 1/8 mile drags where anyone can run on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Racers can drag for $20 and regular admission is $10. The Countyline Dragway website is located at: < http://www.countylinedragwayinc.com/

I went on their one-year anniversary races on September 27, 2008 which was also their monthly "Beat the Heat" night where draggers can run against police cars that have been beefed up for the drags. If you beat the police cars in a drag they award you with a "I Beat the Heat" t-shirt.

I haven't been to drag races in many years and I thoroughly enjoyed my evening out there. It was crowded and the owner is one of the two friendly announcers who made everyone feel welcome and thanked them repeatedly for coming out to watch the drags. The concession stands had a large barbecue grill where the grilled burgers and hot dogs were delicious. I got to witness Doug Horween's Extreme Outlaw Doorslammer '68 Camaro, sponsored by Murray's Speed and Custom, set a new track record with a speed of 154.07 mph and ET of 4.78 seconds in the 1/8 mile.

I'll be back with a buddy or two because it's great fun that brings back memories of drag racing many years ago at Amelia Earhart Field, Masters Field, the illegal Krome Avenue "Midnights" and the Hollywood Sportatorium.
2008 - drag racing at Countyline Dragway
2008 - drag racing at Countyline Dragway
2008 - drag racing at Countyline Dragway
2008 - drag racing at Countyline Dragway
2008 - spectators watching the drag racing at Countyline Dragway
2008 - spectators watching the drag racing at Countyline Dragway
2008 - drag racing at Countyline Dragway
2008 - drag racing at Countyline Dragway
2008 - drag racing at Countyline Dragway
2008 - drag racing at Countyline Dragway
2008 - one of the Medley Police Department drag racers at Countyline Dragway
2008 - one of the Medley Police Department drag racers at Countyline Dragway
2008 - drag racing at Countyline Dragway
2008 - drag racing at Countyline Dragway
2008 - one of the Medley Police Department drag racers at Countyline Dragway
2008 - one of the Medley Police Department drag racers at Countyline Dragway
2008 - drag racing at Countyline Dragway
2008 - drag racing at Countyline Dragway
2008 - drag racing against one of the Medley Police Department drag racers at Countyline Dragway
2008 - drag racing against one of the Medley Police Department drag racers at Countyline Dragway
2008 - drag racing at Countyline Dragway
2008 - drag racing at Countyline Dragway
2008 - racers and cars waiting their turn at Countyline Dragway
2008 - racers and cars waiting their turn at Countyline Dragway
2008 - the Medley Police Drag Racing Team participating at Countyline Dragway
2008 - the Medley Police Drag Racing Team participating at Countyline Dragway
2008 - Doug Horween's Extreme Outlaw Doorslammer 1968 Camaro about to set the speed and ET record at Countyline Dragway
2008 - Doug Horween's Extreme Outlaw Doorslammer 1968 Camaro about to set the speed and ET record at Countyline Dragway
2008 - a great looking hot Mustang at Countyline Dragway
2008 - a great looking hot Mustang at Countyline Dragway
2008 - stuff for kids to do while their parents watch the drag racing at Countyline Dragway
2008 - stuff for kids to do while their parents watch the drag racing at Countyline Dragway
2008 - drag racing at Countyline Dragway
2008 - drag racing at Countyline Dragway
2008 - drag racing at Countyline Dragway
2008 - drag racing at Countyline Dragway
2008 - the Medley Police Department's antique police car at Countyline Dragway
2008 - the Medley Police Department's antique police car at Countyline Dragway
2008 - one beautful old car with a perfect paint job at Countyline Dragway
2008 - one beautful old car with a perfect paint job at Countyline Dragway
2008 - Doug Horween's Extreme Outlaw Doorslammer 1968 Camaro about to set the speed and ET record at Countyline Dragway
2008 - Doug Horween's Extreme Outlaw Doorslammer 1968 Camaro about to set the speed and ET record at Countyline Dragway
2008 - Doug Horween's Extreme Outlaw Doorslammer 1968 Camaro about to set the speed and ET record at Countyline Dragway
2008 - Doug Horween's Extreme Outlaw Doorslammer 1968 Camaro about to set the speed and ET record at Countyline Dragway
2008 - Doug Horween's Extreme Outlaw Doorslammer 1968 Camaro about to set the speed and ET record at Countyline Dragway
2008 - Doug Horween's Extreme Outlaw Doorslammer 1968 Camaro about to set the speed and ET record at Countyline Dragway
2008 - drag racing at Countyline Dragway
2008 - drag racing at Countyline Dragway
2008 - drag racing at Countyline Dragway
2008 - drag racing at Countyline Dragway
2008 - spectators at Countyline Dragway
2008 - spectators at Countyline Dragway
2008 - spectators at Countyline Dragway
2008 - spectators at Countyline Dragway
2008 - drag racing at Countyline Dragway
2008 - drag racing at Countyline Dragway
2008 - spectators at Countyline Dragway
2008 - spectators at Countyline Dragway
2008 - spectators at Countyline Dragway
2008 - spectators at Countyline Dragway
2008 - spectators at Countyline Dragway
2008 - spectators at Countyline Dragway