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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 July 20, 1956 reads "Admiring the trophy to be awarded for the best elapsed time at the California championships Sunday on the San Fernando Drag Strip is driver Don Reibe in his Chrysler-powered car which has gone 128 MPH over the quarter-mile strip from a standing start. Others pictured, all of whom will participate in the California title event Sunday, from left are Ed Harding, drag strip manager; Bill Hannon, general manager; Kathy Sellars, trophy queen, and Ted Reibe."
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