An ongoing exploration of Lagoon's history

Tag: Race Track

Racing At Lagoon

Competitive racing has been present in some form at Lagoon since it opened in its current location in 1896. Even earlier than that, Lake Park (Lagoon’s predecessor) held boat races on the Great Salt Lake. In the early days, Lagoon served as a starting point and finishing line for many races on foot and bicycle. […]

Tags Barney Oldfield, Davis County Fair, Demolition Derby, Double Thunder Raceway, Lagoon Stadium, Lincoln Beachy, Race Track, Top Eliminator

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Taking Flight At Lagoon!

Given the nature of many thrill rides, it’s not uncommon for them to be compared to aviation. Ever since the Wright Brothers first flew in 1903 (and maybe even earlier), the amusement industry has drawn upon the experience of flying for inspiration. The connection is still apparent today as Lagoon adds the new ride Air […]

Tags Air Race, Captive Aeroplanes, Eyerly Aircraft, Flying Saucer, Octopus, Race Track, Rock-O-Plane, Rockets, Roll-O-Plane, Sky Coaster, Space Scrambler, The Looper