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This race took place at Franklin Fields in Encino. Photograph caption dated March 27, 1956 reads, "Repairing motor - Engine trouble before Quarter Midgets races concerns Riakes family of Palmdale. Dad, Bob Riakes, repairs motor while Bob, 8, takes care of racing gear and Mickey, 4, sits behind wheel."; See images #00109589 through #00109592 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Midget cars (Automobiles)--California--Los Angeles Midget car racing--California--Los Angeles Outdoor recreation--California--Los Angeles Children--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Franklin Fields (Los Angeles, Calif.) Encino (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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