The first drag strip on Long Island was West Hampton Dragway, which in later years was also known as Suffolk Raceway, Hampton Raceway, Long Island Dragway and finally Long Island Motorsports Park prior to closing in 2004. The track located in West Hampton was the mainstay for racers starting in 1953 as a dirt drag track prior to being paved in 1955. West Hampton Raceway is touted as being the longest running purpose built drag strip in the United States.
Islip Speedway well known for their Figure 8 racing and Demolition Derby events was very popular drag racers and home to an eighth mile drag track as well. The drag strip ceased operation in 1972.
New York National Raceway located in Center Moriches was probably the most storied of the three tracks hosting a variety of national type events like the Super Stock and Drag Illustrated Magazine Nationals and many Funny Car and Gasser events. The track also received the most notoriety due to the fact that at the time of construction was state-of-the art, plus four lane race surface. The track closed in the mid-80.
The first drag strip on Long Island was West Hampton Dragway, which in later years was also known as Suffolk Raceway, Hampton Raceway, Long Island Dragway and finally Long Island Motorsports Park prior to closing in 2004. The track located in West Hampton was the mainstay for racers starting in 1953 as a dirt drag track prior to being paved in 1955. West Hampton Raceway is touted as being the longest running purpose built drag strip in the United States. 
