Video of the Week: 1966 Demolition Derby! Islip Speedway, Long Island, New York, classic auto racing 1960s vintage cars
Archivist Gram Spina has uncovered an amazing and fun 1966 film from Islip Speedway of the 66 Demolition Derby! Famous Islip Speedway, Long Island, New York hosted Demolition Derby races for many years. This original film from 1966 shows an exciting Demo Derby meet with many "classic" cars and excited fans. How many classic cars can you name? Were you or did you know any Demolition Derby racers|? Comments welcome!
Enjoy!
Greg O.
1966 Demolition Derby!
Comments
Watched all of this. A bit shocking. A bit painful. But… I remember wanting to go so much as a child growing up on Long Island
I was there in 1966 with my cousin arrived late afternoon? Figure 8 was the first event then Demo Derby was final at nighttime. long drive to and from Brooklyn. Somewhat recent time someone informed me there was drag strip somewhere.
This hurts my eyes and my senses There were some great cars in the derby OUCH !!!!