Fremont Dragstrip (Baylands Raceway)

Fremont Dragstrip (Baylands Raceway) Dedicated to the 30 Year History of Fremont Drag Strip
(239)

Fremont Drag Strip (Fremont Raceways), later known as Baylands Raceway was opened in Fremont,Ca in 1959 and was one of the top Dragstrips in the Country until it was closed in November of 1988. The track was built on a old abandoned air field (Heath Field) that served as an Auxillary Landing strip for near by Moffett Naval Air Station during WWII.The property the track once sat on is still a vacan

t lot until present day 2011. Many of the greatest names in Drag Racing raced and set records at Fremont.It was known for its great air because of it proximity to the Bay, making cars runs more efficient and faster than most tracks. Records:Tommy Grove makes first 11-second clocking with a stock car, 11.93 at Fremont,July 15,1962 in the Melrose Missile
Movies:More American Graffiti 1979
Hot Rod-1978
Jackson Brothers DVD Series

There will be a celebration of life for Wayne Del Rio, Friday Sept 6th 2024, at 2:pm at B J M Hall. 21160 Ocean View ...
09/04/2024

There will be a celebration of life for Wayne Del Rio, Friday Sept 6th 2024, at 2:pm at B J M Hall. 21160 Ocean View Dr. HAYWARD, off of Foothill Blvd. Come and celebrate a full life lived with Wayne's many friends and family!

Video shot at the last drag race at Baylands/Fremont Dragstrip in 1988.🤩
06/28/2024

Video shot at the last drag race at Baylands/Fremont Dragstrip in 1988.🤩

Baylands raceway park Nov. 4-6 1988 .

04/23/2024

After becoming the 16th and final member of the Cragar Five Second Club in '74, Frank Bradley's career was on an upward trajectory that took him to wins at the Winternationals and the Division 7 event at Fremont Dragstrip by 1976.🤩

Porky The Pirate, the man and his exploits are legendary, but despite the fact that the man could consume as much alcoho...
04/18/2024

Porky The Pirate, the man and his exploits are legendary, but despite the fact that the man could consume as much alcohol as a a pair of TA/FCs, he was a damn good welder!

Fremont Dragstrip was a magical place to be in the '70's. To us it was the most exciting place on earth!🤪
04/18/2024

Fremont Dragstrip was a magical place to be in the '70's. To us it was the most exciting place on earth!🤪

During the '70's, nitro burning, tire smoking Funny Cars at night, created memories so vivid that the memories seem as fresh today as they were when I was a teenager!🤩

03/28/2024

Once upon a time, funny car drivers were known more by their stage names than their real names and their on and off track performances were aimed more at pleasing the fans not their corporate sponsors.🥰

Rest in Peace my friend.😢
03/15/2024

Rest in Peace my friend.😢

I just received the sad news that drag racing legend, owner and driver of the Del Rio Bros A/SR passed away yesterday 3/13/24. My deepest condolences to his wife and family. I had the pleasure of calling him my friend. 😪

03/07/2024

From an 8mm I shot when I was 16 in fall 1962 , Must have been a big meet as some well know cars are shown . will try to add some music soon .

03/01/2024

In the early years of BB/FC, the burnouts were huge, even rivaling those of the the AA/FCs!😍🤪🤩

02/02/2024
01/31/2024
After a big rain, it always seemed like the height of irony to see the top names, in the most beautiful machinery, havin...
01/31/2024

After a big rain, it always seemed like the height of irony to see the top names, in the most beautiful machinery, having to push their cars through the puddles and mud to get to the start line of a track famous for it's great traction. That was the early days of Fremont Dragstrip.😁

Address

44333 Christy Street
Fremont, CA
94538

Website

http://www.tricityvoice.com/articlefiledisplay.php?issue

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Fremont Dragstrip (Baylands Raceway) posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Fremont Dragstrip (Baylands Raceway):

Shortcuts

Share

Category