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Paul Ceasrine · 04-02-2013, 10:34 PM

Thanks,,,,,,,,,,Mr. SS

Looks like the Dunkirk Airport was built in the early 1940's.

A { 5000' x 100' } "Asphalt-Paved Runway" was put down around 1950.

The Drag Racers loved it, because of the 'traction' and perfect grade.

Called the 'Dunkirk Airport-Dragstrip'

It was referred to as, 'a glass smooth track'.

NASCAR sanctioned.

Accelerated Timing Tests (Drag Races) started around 1955.

An additional { 764' x 100' } Auxiliary Taxi Runway was added around 1958.

Looks like Drag Racing ended around 1963 or 1964.

An additional { 4000' x 100' } "Asphalt-Paved Runway" was added sometime in 1973.

Currently listed as Chatauqua County/Dunkirk Airport, though it is referred to as Dunkirk Airport.

At the moment, loses a 'ton of money' per year.

Local Chatauqua County Residents want it returned back to a Drag Strip, where they can lease it out to bring in some revenue.

Located 6 Miles East, away from the center of Dunkirk, New York.

Some controversy about the recorded 'Top Speed' results at the Dragstrip-Airport, when MPH results exceded readings
at other Airport-Dragstrips.

04-02-2013, 10:34 PM	#2
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Montgomery Airport-Dragstrip (Montgomery, New York) Thanks,,,,,,,,,,Mr. SS Looks like the Dunkirk Airport was built in the early 1940's. A { 5000' x 100' } "Asphalt-Paved Runway" was put down around 1950. The Drag Racers loved it, because of the 'traction' and perfect grade. Called the 'Dunkirk Airport-Dragstrip' It was referred to as, 'a glass smooth track'. NASCAR sanctioned. Accelerated Timing Tests (Drag Races) started around 1955. An additional { 764' x 100' } Auxiliary Taxi Runway was added around 1958. Looks like Drag Racing ended around 1963 or 1964. An additional { 4000' x 100' } "Asphalt-Paved Runway" was added sometime in 1973. Currently listed as Chatauqua County/Dunkirk Airport, though it is referred to as Dunkirk Airport. At the moment, loses a 'ton of money' per year. Local Chatauqua County Residents want it returned back to a Drag Strip, where they can lease it out to bring in some revenue. Located 6 Miles East, away from the center of Dunkirk, New York. Some controversy about the recorded 'Top Speed' results at the Dragstrip-Airport, when MPH results exceded readings at other Airport-Dragstrips. Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 04-02-2013 at 10:48 PM.