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Photograph caption dated August 23, 1958 reads, "Ed Durand, of San Fernando, receives last minute good luck wishes from his comely niece Jo Ann Ryan, 16, before departure for National Championship Drag Strip races in Oklahoma City, Okla. Hand-built car has won numerous speed titles in its class on Southern California drag strip courses."
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