Custom T's Motorsports Park, a drag racing haven tucked on 45 acres in Colonial Beach, Virginia, just shy of Washington, DC, is officially up for sale. It's a slice of motorsport history born from an old airstrip, reborn as Longfield Drag Strip in 1963, and rebranded under Larry Thompson's Custom T's banner since 2018. The listing screams opportunity for anyone with deep pockets and a love for the smell of burnt rubber.
A tidy 1/8-mile asphalt strip with solid staging lanes, ample parking for car shows or autocross, and enough space to host grudge races, bikes, ATVs, or door-slammers. Thompson, who kicked off his T-shirt empire printing for racers back in 1987, turned this spot into a no-frills racer's paradise. Recent events drew crowds for everything from street cars to purpose-built monsters, proving the track still packs 'em in despite neighbor noise beefs.
Location sweetens the deal. Colonial Beach sits between Richmond and DC, tapping massive racer and spectator pools without big-city headaches. Rural vibes meet beach proximity think post-race sunsets over the Potomac. But permits fought hard-won battles this year amid local pushback, likely fueling the sale after a failed $4 million ask in March.
At $3.5 million, it's a steal for visionaries. Keep it drag-only, add brackets or test-n-tune nights, or pivot to events. Zoning allows flexibility, but charm the county first recent votes barely greenlit more races. Thompson's legacy endures either way.
Drag fans, here's your shot. Snag 45 acres of throttle therapy before some developer turns it into condos. Who steps up?
