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Old 01-05-2021, 09:27 PM   #5
joe huestis
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Thumbs up Re: First Car to the Strip

Turned 16 Oct. 9, ‘71 and had my drivers’ license by Nov.14 a little over a Month later. That weekend drove my wagon to Dover to spectate before track shut down for the winter. ‘57 Chevy 210 wagon, 283-4v, 3 speed. Dover Drag Strip, Wingdale, N.Y. 1972. Ran 16.49 @ 83 mph. Had JCPenny slicks with no posi. Have 8mm film with smoke coming off RR slick leaving line. Forever hooked ! By springtime 1974 was running stock eliminator with my ‘69 Camaro, “Annie’s Song I”.
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