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Photograph caption dated February 27, 1957 reads, "Roar around track - Speeding up to 35 mph, drivers gun quarter-horsepower motors as they speed around track at Louise avenue and Burbank boulevard. Track was donated to youngsters. Cars cost from approximately $350 to $500, are sponsored by local businessmen in Valley area." See images 00160603 through 00160615 for additional photos in this series.
Midget car racing Midget cars (Automobiles) Racetracks (Automobile racing) Racers (Persons) Helmets Safety goggles Spectators Hay Boys Reseda (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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