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Offline jdincau

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Re: Bonneville and drag racing
« Reply #15 on: February 09, 2024, 07:32:42 PM »
You think that thing is fast? Drag it out pal!
Unless it's crazy, ambitious and delusional, it's not worth our time!

Offline Stan Back

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Re: Bonneville and drag racing
« Reply #16 on: February 10, 2024, 06:26:57 PM »
Loved that photo!  1951(?) Chrysler Windsor {the "lightweight" model they used in the 51 PanAm race (?)} and a MadMan Muntz Kurtis(sp?).  Could be 331 Cadillac or 331 Chrysler powered.

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Re: Bonneville and drag racing
« Reply #17 on: February 12, 2024, 03:22:09 PM »
LOL     :cheers:

I thought it was the guy that won was dragging the other car   since early time you had to drag the road to fill in the ruts after it dried out
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