Montgomery was the place to be for hot rodders from 1958 to 1960. There was no mechanical timing, no staging tree and not many rules. Just a man with a flag who, with one wave, sent the likes of “big Daddy” Don Garlits roaring down a concrete strip at what was once one of the most popular sports venues in Orange County.
In fact, the Montgomery Drag Strip, as it was called, was one of the most popular drag strips in the East. It was located on what is now Orange County Airport, and they used to race sports cars there as well.
Montgomery resident Jim Sweikata used to race there.
On Saturday, July 24 from 10am-3pm, Jim will be at the Village Hall with his race car and memorabilia from the Montgomery Drag Strip.
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