Orange County Int’l Airport=John Wayne Airportに隣接するLYON AIR MUSEUMでJuly 1st~September 4th “Santa Ana Drags” と言うイベントが開催されています。この空港はUSAで最初にできたDrag Race場として知られています。その当時に走っていたRace Carに混ざりMOONEYES Dragsterも展示中です。
Museumが開いている時間 10:00~16:00 です。時間を作って是非足を運んでください。
さらに7/22(Sat)にはFrom 10:00AM to 1:00PM, "Hot Rods on the Tarmac" Selected Hot Rod が100台以上集まるイベントが開催されます。
The "Santa Ana Drags" event takes place at the LYON AIR MUSEUM, built next to Orange County Int’l Airport=John Wayne Airport, from July 1st to September 4th. This airport is well known for being the first Drag Race Track in the USA. Among the race cars that competed during that time, you can also find the MOONEYES Dragster exhibited.
The museum is open from 10 AM to 4 PM. Please make your time, and visit there once.
In addition on July 22nd(Sat) From 10 AM to 1 PM, there are "Hot Rods on the Tarmac" which more than 100 Selected Hot Rods gather.
Museumが開いている時間 10:00~16:00 です。時間を作って是非足を運んでください。
さらに7/22(Sat)にはFrom 10:00AM to 1:00PM, "Hot Rods on the Tarmac" Selected Hot Rod が100台以上集まるイベントが開催されます。
The "Santa Ana Drags" event takes place at the LYON AIR MUSEUM, built next to Orange County Int’l Airport=John Wayne Airport, from July 1st to September 4th. This airport is well known for being the first Drag Race Track in the USA. Among the race cars that competed during that time, you can also find the MOONEYES Dragster exhibited.
The museum is open from 10 AM to 4 PM. Please make your time, and visit there once.
In addition on July 22nd(Sat) From 10 AM to 1 PM, there are "Hot Rods on the Tarmac" which more than 100 Selected Hot Rods gather.

なんと到着しエンジンを切ったら、またバッテリー上がりスタートしなくなってしまいました。
When we arrived and stopped the engine, the battery died again and couldn't start it.
When we arrived and stopped the engine, the battery died again and couldn't start it.
Booster Cableを借りエンジンが掛かった、その足でPep Boysに行きNew Batteryを購入!
We borrowed a Booster Cable, and when we turn the engine, we then headed to Pep Boys to buy a New Battery!
We borrowed a Booster Cable, and when we turn the engine, we then headed to Pep Boys to buy a New Battery!
帰りはCar Pool Laneを快調に飛ばしShopに戻れました。
On the way back, we went on the Car Pool Lane and smoothly returned to the Shop.
On the way back, we went on the Car Pool Lane and smoothly returned to the Shop.

https://www.media.lyonairmuseum.org/summercarexhibit2023pressrelease
https://www.media.lyonairmuseum.org/summercar2023

素晴らしい環境です!!
It is a wonderful environment!!
It is a wonderful environment!!


最初の”ダブルO"サインはこの24 Tからと言われています。
オーナー(Creighton Hunter)とDean MOONが友人だった事から始まったそうです。
It has long been known as the first "Double O" sign from this 24 T.
The owner (Creighton Hunter) and Den MOON were friends and it started.
オーナー(Creighton Hunter)とDean MOONが友人だった事から始まったそうです。
It has long been known as the first "Double O" sign from this 24 T.
The owner (Creighton Hunter) and Den MOON were friends and it started.

1956のSanta Ana DragでDean MOONが撮影!
“MOON EQUIPT”サインも見れます。
There is a photo of the Dean MOON in 1956, Santa Ana Drag!
You can also see the "MOON EQUIPT" sign.
“MOON EQUIPT”サインも見れます。
There is a photo of the Dean MOON in 1956, Santa Ana Drag!
You can also see the "MOON EQUIPT" sign.
この車も前出のCreighton Hunterの物だそうです。
This car is also owned by Creighton Hunter as mentioned above.
This car is also owned by Creighton Hunter as mentioned above.
もちろんBean Banditも重要です。
Of course, Bean Bandit is also important.
Of course, Bean Bandit is also important.
Dean MOON撮影のBean Banditです。1956年
Bean Bandit photo taken by Dean MOON. 1956
Bean Bandit photo taken by Dean MOON. 1956





Photo by Dean MOON


Museumを出てShopに戻ると沢山のお客様(若者)でごった返していました。
ShopはSaturday 9:00~15:00までやっています。
After we left the Museum and came back to the Shop, the shop was crowded with customers(young people). The shop is open from 9 AM to 3 PM on Saturday.
After we left the Museum and came back to the Shop, the shop was crowded with customers(young people). The shop is open from 9 AM to 3 PM on Saturday.

MOONEYESのNext Generationです。
MOONEYES Next Generation
MOONEYES Next Generation


近所のLiqour StoreでMOON Stickerを発見!
Found a MOON Sticker at the Liquor Store in the neighborhood.
1956年にDean MOONが撮った当時のSanta Ana Dragです。 Found a MOON Sticker at the Liquor Store in the neighborhood.
Photo taken by Dean MOON at the Santa Ana Drag in 1956.

