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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated June 11, 1965 reads, "Gigi Kent, Miss Hot Rod Drag Racing, poses beside newest AA fuel dragster, the U.S. Speed Sport Special. Machine, built in North Hollywood, will be piloted by Gary Gabelich at Riverside Raceway June 18 when the second annual Hot Rod Magazine Drag Racing Championships will be held."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Beauty contestants--California--San Fernando Valley Women--California--San Fernando Valley Dragsters--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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