Lions Last Drag Metal Sign Endless summer and Fremont Drag Strip

and Fremont Drag Strip

The brick store which stands today was built in 1958 and made famous in 1961 by composer Paul Weston who wrote the song “The Hasegawa General Store

drawing in crowds eager to see dogs trained to surf on bodyboards and surfboards

across the street from the old Biltmore Hotel

Lions Last Drag Metal Sign Endless summer and Fremont Drag StripStreet racing burned rubber through Los Angeles, California during the 1950s drawing fans of all ages with raucous noise and adrenaline thrills to this all American sport. Opening its gates in October 1955, Lions Drag Strip welcomed 15,000 people to witness cars race in the Wilmington district of sunny L. A. The Lions Club International sponsored the beloved track, hosting a variety of races licensed by the American Hot Rod Association. After