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Photograph caption dated October 16, 1957 reads "Howard Venard family of North Hollywood makes midget racing family affair. Dad acts as pit crew chief for his daughter, 'Sugar' Karen Venard, 12, as she prepares to enter competition. Buster, 14, doubles as mechanic for sister when not racing himself. Midget racing is open to youngsters from 4 to 16 years of age." See images 00154485 through 00154487 for all photos in this series.
Father and child Brothers and sisters Boys Girls Midget car racing Midget cars (Automobiles) Helmets North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Night photographs
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