Lions Last Drag Metal Sign Endless summer Honolulu surfer and restaurant supplier

Honolulu surfer and restaurant supplier John Lind created the winter contest

Plastic Fantastic Surfboards began a history that would span five decades

and Fremont Drag Strip

across the street from the old Biltmore Hotel

renting a surfboard for an hour cost $1

Lions Last Drag Metal Sign Endless summer Honolulu surfer and restaurant supplierStreet 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