Re: NHRA #s
When permanent numbers were issued in late 1973, prior to the 1974 Winternationals, Division 7 assigned numbers in blocks according to competition category. Super Stockers were given 73xx and Stock was assigned 79xx although as I recall, we could use the number in either category. The first Super Stock number issued was 7300 or 7301. For several years that system was followed and there are still several racers (besides yours truly) who still retain their original number. The system hasn't been used for many years and most of today's racers were never aware of it but the numbers show where the really old, "old-timers" are. A three-digit number in Division 7 is the badge of a late-bloomer.
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