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- ↑ Leatherman, Benjamin (5 September 2012). "Beeline Dragway: A Decaying Blast From Phoenix's Racing Past". Phoenix New Times . Retrieved 4 October 2015.
- ↑ "Beeline Dragway". Ghosttown AZ. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
