Beeline Dragway
| Location | Mesa, Arizona, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33°30′28″N 111°45′38″W / 33.50778°N 111.76056°W |
| Capacity | 2,000[1] |
| Address | State Route 87 between Gilbert and N. Val Vista Dr. |
| Broke ground | July 20, 1963[1] |
| Opened | 1963 |
| Closed | 1975 |
| Drag Strip | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 0.250 mi (0.402 km) |
The Beeline Dragway was a drag racing facility in Mesa, Arizona that operated from 1963 to the 1980s.[2][3] Situated approximately one mile north of Mesa along State Highway 87, the track was named after the Beeline Highway, which connected Mesa to Payson and was known for its straight path.
Drag racer Jim Rodgers built the track on land leased from the Salt River Pima Indian tribe.[1] Beeline Dragway featured a pair of quarter-mile asphalt lanes designed for high-speed drag racing.[1] During the 1960s and early 1970s, the facility attracted thousands of spectators and hosted major events such as the American Hot Rod Association (AHRA) Winternationals. Renowned drivers, including Don "Big Daddy" Garlits, "Dandy" Dick Landy, and Tom McEwen, competed at Beeline.[2]
Legacy and Future Use
After its closure, Beeline Dragway remained largely abandoned, with the three-story concrete and steel timing tower standing as the sole remnant of the facility's racing past. Over the years, the tower became a canvas for graffiti artists and a subject of urban exploration[3]
The Salt River Pima Indian tribe plans to restore the property to its natural state to use it for cultural ceremonies and open space.[4]
References
- ^ a b c d "Arizona Drag Strip History". dragstriplist.com. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
- ^ a b Leatherman, Benjamin (5 September 2012). "Beeline Dragway: A Decaying Blast From Phoenix's Racing Past". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
- ^ a b "Beeline Dragway". Ghosttown AZ. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
- ^ "Brownfields Technical Assistance Factsheet: Former Beeline Dragway, State Route 87, Maricopa County, Arizona" (PDF). Retrieved 13 June 2025.
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