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Road Racing in Los Angeles

12 years ago
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Mines Field, known today as Los Angeles International Airport, circa 1930. Courtesy of the Title Insurance and Trust / C.C. Pierce Photography Collection, USC Libraries.

by Michael Satterfield

Mines Field was dedicated and opened as the official airport of Los Angeles in 1930, and just two years later the 1.9-mile dirt road racing track was built next to the main runway. Racing lasted at Mines Field until 1936, a year later the Airport would be purchased by the city of Los Angeles and the complex would be expanded to become LAX.


Courtesy of the Title Insurance and Trust / C.C. Pierce Photography Collection, USC Libraries.
Areal view of Mines Field
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Racing at Mines Field in the mid ’30s
Areal Map of Mines Field showing Century Boulevard behind the main grandstands. 
Westwood Village Ford Racer at Mines Field



Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield is the founder of The Gentleman Racer, a leading automotive lifestyle site blending cars, travel, and culture. Known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective, the site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados.

A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.

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