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Photograph caption dated February 27, 1957 reads, "'Give 'er gas' - Dick Crouch, handler at Valley Quarter Midget Mile track in Reseda, shows mixed emotions as he watches Robbie Ford, 6, of Reseda drive around track. Reason for jubilant expression shows in picture of Robbie below." See images 00160603 through 00160615 for additional photos in this series.
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