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Photograph was edited for publication purposes The San Fernando Drag Strip, in operation during the 1950s and 1960s, was located at Glenoaks Blvd. and Arroyo Avenue. Photograph caption dated August 27, 1956 reads, "Award plaque to Burns - Fritz Burns, third from left, developer of Panorama City, accepts plaque for his work in aiding underprivileged children. Award was made at benefit drag strip races sponsored by Panorama City Kiwanis Club by Orlanda Munyon, Miss Panorama City, and Herb Lightfoot, club president, right. Ralph Ball, member of 99ers car club of North Hollywood, took part in races."
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Burns, Fritz B.,--1899-1979 Burns, Fritz B.,--1899-1979--Awards Kiwanis of Panorama City Kiwanis of Panorama City--Presidents Old 99er's Car Club Drag racing--California--San Fernando Drag racers--California--San Fernando Dragsters--California--San Fernando Hot rods--California--San Fernando Women--California--San Fernando Men--California--San Fernando San Fernando (Calif.) San Fernando Drag Strip (San Fernando, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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