George Ray's Dragstrip

George Ray's Dragstrip is an automotive drag racing strip in Paragould, Arkansas. Built in 1961 by the famous George Ray, it is the oldest single-purpose drag racing facility in Arkansas. It is located on Arkansas Highway 135, east of Paragould, with racing occurring (in season and weather permitting) every Sunday. Its facilities include a concrete racing strip 2,960 feet (900 m) long and 31 feet (9.4 m) wide, with bleachers along the sides and a spectator catwalk (an original feature dating to its early years).^[2] The facility was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.^[1]

Nearest cityParagould, Arkansas

Coordinates36.047222°N 90.434444°W / 36.047222; -90.434444

Area22.5 acres (9.1 ha)

Built1961 (1961)

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George Ray's Dragstrip
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Nearest city	Paragould, Arkansas
Coordinates	36.047222°N 90.434444°W / 36.047222; -90.434444
Area	22.5 acres (9.1 ha)
Built	1961 (1961)
Built by	George Ray
NRHP reference No.	06000075[1]
Added to NRHP	February 21, 2006

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