Of Missile Bases and Drag Races – Reference Mark

Sep 21 2017 by Motor Trend Blog

 

You know you are traversing an active military installation when the walkie-talkie squawks, “Turn right at the missile.”

The Motor Trend and Studio TEN crews are filming this year’s version of the World’s Greatest Drag Race here at Vandenberg Air Force Base, and we are quickly reminded of its critical role in America’s arsenal.

As the Cold War heated up in the 1960s, Vandenberg’s function as our premier missile testing center made it an essential military site. But as global...

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