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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1967
Page
16
Dan Gurney seeks a fifth Riverside 500 victory as Formula drivers and over 50 competitors led by Deve Pearson Richard Petty and Fred Lorenzen converge at Riverside International Raceway for the Motor Trend 500. Gurney has swept the four prior 500 mile races at Riverside and already lowered the track record in practice.
NASCAR pre qualifying opens with Gurney eligible cars and many 1967 Ford Fairlanes leading the entry list. Plymouth led by Petty with 1966 and 1967 models follows, then Dodge with Pearson in a Charger, and GM products trailing with Chevelle and Chevrolet entries amid a broad field of manufacturers.
Keokuk Iowa driver Dick Hutcherson topped Riverside 500 qualifying with 106.660 mph in a 1967 Ford securing pole ahead of David Pearson. Gurney and Petty joined front row. Yarborough crashed but uninjured crediting fuel cell. Over 80,000 in purse for 44 qualifiers. companion Riverside 100 also on slate. motorcycles and drag racing also on weekend card.
The Triumph GT-6 fastback coupe arrives at Jim Gray Imports on Atlantic Avenue. It combines 95-hp 122 cubic inch engine with four forward gears, rack and pinion steering, four wheel independent suspension, and front disc brakes. Priced at 3039 dollars, it features a walnut dash, bucket seats, and standard heater defroster.
A 12 pound striped bass caught between Huntington Beach and Sunset Beach captivates surf anglers as Northern Californians flock to Southern California waters. The piece explains striper habits, origins, and age, plus a note on a 73 pound world record. It also previews the Recreational Vehicle Show opening in Anaheim Stadium with Ford, Dodge, Chevrolet and GMC displays. A January coal shoot is planned at the Imperial Waterfowl Management Area with free permits and limited shooters.
A Friday column for the Independent Press lists events and shows tied to the Lions Drag Sirlo special and fuel show, with car classes, Riverside Railway feature, Riverside Raceway activity, and numerous car and boating items. The fragment notes entries, locations such as Riverside, Covina, and Topanga, and mentions figures like Dan Gurney in a brief event context.
National Figure Skating Championships action in Omaha shows Scott Allen of Smoke Rise New Jersey leading the men’s singles after a strong compulsory figures performance. Petkevich from Great Falls Montana and Franks Britawe from unspecified clubs figure among close contenders as the event progresses.
The Monte Carlo Rally's final leg started with Porsche 911 drivers Vic Elford and David Stone holding a 37 second lead over factory Mini Coopers. Stone later collapsed but was deemed fit to continue. Paddy Hopkirk led the Minis by 30 seconds amid concerns over an over-tuned engine warning.
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