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Devil's Bowl opens 1971 season with asphalt track
WEST HAVEN May 31 marks the 1971 season kickoff at Devils Bowl Speedway with gates at 5 p.m. racing at 7 p.m. The resurfaced asphalt track hosts Champlain Valley Racing Association events with drivers from Canada and New York. Cars may run up to 427 cu in engines, and notable locals include Ladue and Dragon. A sky diving exhibition adds to opening day excitement.
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West Haven
Devils Bowl Speedway
Plattsburg International Raceway
Champlain Valley Racing Association
C.J. Richards
the Speedway
Canada
Jean Guy Chartrand
Andre Manny
Marcel Godard
Upstate
New York
Dick Nephew
Charlie Trombley
Bobby Burnell
Joe Thomas
Bernie Griffin
Bob Goodspeed
Bobby Miller
Harold Ormsby
Jerry Pennock
Bryan Ross