Varoooom! Drag extravaganza lights up Orange County raceway
All day event showcases top fuel, funny car and altered cars at OCIR with 18 entries per category. Qualifying begins 1 am, eliminations at 7 pm. Notables include Gordie Bonin, James Warren, Larry Dixon, John Lompardo, Jake Johnston, and Bob Forrell plus sprint and stock car action and Can Am Can-Am racers at Laguna Seca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordie Bonin
Don Prudhomme
Seres
Edmonton
Alberta
John Lompardo
Jake Johnston
West Coast
James Warren
Larry Dixon
Long Beach
Bob ‘Orrell
Ascot Park
Satur
Ecuar Calferna Vacsitt
Sammy Suandell
Memphis
Tenn
Reniagt Mespadde
Stary Rickaudy
Jiennie
Jimmy Ford
OODS
EMS
Riversate International Raceway
Dallenbach Struggles With Engine Gap In Usac Racing
Dallenbach, a top Usac driver at 40, explains his mix of mountain life and racing amid the challenges of choosing between the Offenhauser four cylinder and the bigger eight cylinder. He discusses vehicle prep, team dynamics, past near-misses, and his plan to keep racing despite frustrations at Pocono.
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Long Pond
Wally Dallenbach
Dallenbach
New Jersey
Colorado
Rocky Mountains
Wally
United States Auto Club
America
Pocono International Raceway
Gordon Johncock
Pat Patrick
STP Racing
George Rignotti
Johncock
Bignotti
49er Foundation raises funds exceeding goal
The 49er Foundation topped its drive with over $143000 raised. The campaign notes a balance of $148000 after completing the fund-raiser, and mentions a yearlong goal of twenty two percent toward a broader objective.
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49Ee Foundation
Mazda RX-3 RX-2 SP high performance economy car
The Mazda RX-3 and RX-2 SP are touted as top high performance, economical cars. The RX-3 in Japan has over 20 victories and a 114 mph top speed, with 16.9 seconds quarter mile. Features include sportier body, black interior, reclining bucket seats, air spoiler, tinted glass, and special wheels. Rotary engine benefits and planned hydrogen stratified charge tech are noted, with local Long Beach and Torrance dealers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Mazda
Stars Face Breakers in Western Division Showdown
Stars clash with the San Diego Breakers at University High Irvine at 7 10 pm led by player coach Bill Wardrop. Breakers hold a 32 3 record with guard Rudy Suwara and others contributing on the roster.
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Range County Stars
San Diego Breakers
University High
Ervine
Breakers
Bill Wardrop
San Diego
Rudy Suwara
Gus Mee
Jay Hanseth
Ken Petersen
Linda Laws
Kerry Deaver
Roseanne Werich
Foyt wins Schaefer 500 pole amid booing at Pocono
A restless Foyt, who had contested running, earned the Schaefer 500 pole with a 189.474 mph qualifying run in his Coyote racer. Johncock and Rutherford also posted top speeds as 33 cars qualified for the 33-car field, with Janet Guthrie and others among the notable entries.
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Mount Pocono
AJ Foyt
Shout Ti Sponsters
Foyt
Dine Foyt
Pocono International Raceway
Joheny Rutherford
Rutherford
Sam Sessions
Gordon Jchncock
Johncock
Janet Guthrie
Ad. Foyt
Coyote
McLaren
Sipeanireen
Ton Hola
Gordon Johncock
Wildcat
Jay Oops
Parnell
al Unser
Mike Mosley
Y Unser
Lightning
Romer McCliskey
Taser Tsai
Pacho Carter
Eagle
George Snider
Wally Dallennai
al Laquasta
Tal Roi Salt Walther
Hick Mears
Dek
Sumon
Vollstedt
Tar Bigelow
Watson
Tre Yi Joy Rarsons
Earle
Ee Kunrman
Ease
Gary Hellentases
Brag
Use
Lichtring
Jerry We
James McElreaie
Vern Schuppan
Lighti
Bi Doe
Baldi
Eadie
Bobby
Steve Antal
Jerry Grant
Chuck Gurney
Larry McCoy
Eade
Bultusk
Bragin
Major League Scouting Bureau to Hold SoCal Tryout at Blair Field
The Major League Scouting Bureau will run its annual Southern California baseball tryout camp in Long Beach on Wednesday June 23. Undrafted players aged 16 to 25 with pro potential should report to Blair Field at 9 a.m. They must have a letter of approval from the bureau. The Newport head office represents 21 MLB teams and most clubs will be present. Last year the tryout produced five contracts, including a pitcher who later threw a no hitter in the California League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaiman Don Muchmore
Long Beach State
Craig Cross
Mike Colonna
Rick Bryson
Doc Dyer
Nick Radke
Bob Herron
Jo Redman
Isabel Patterson
Dixie Grimmetti
Dave Currey
Larry Lambert
Dennis Pitts
Art Nauman
Tom Dean
Lew Comer
Frank Bowman
Doug Richie
Dick Kussman
Charlie Kiser
George Mather
Jerry Edemon
Main League
Long Beach
Blair Field
Newport
California
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Tn Rat Raving
Orange County International Raceway
Thempern Pryekte
Tina
Dan Simkin
Bob Farmer Jr
Pomona
Roth
Kevin Riniker
Vesvareld
Gene Hiniker
Orange Shaw
Sar Bernaredino
Ritker
Feld
Mesa Mana
Motorcvitesyde Haven
Sontay
Lan Beach
Thomas Bridee Cnt Ae
Roar Storcht
Tare County
Faure
My Costa
Ray- Wai
Offenhausers
Bighetti
Trenton
Mario Andretti
Johnny Rutherford
Tom Sneva
Indianapolis
Er Foundation
Nets
AJ. Foyt
Bill Emery Assngate Soto
C. Bob Autrey Motors
Long Beach Blvd
Torrance
Frahm Mazda
Downey
Connie Mack Lateen
Thury
Sarais Petre
Beaverwaih
Harter
Ind
Orange County
Nya
Raa
Ata Pots Steen
Bate Etl E piRnTy
Harmeua
Depolts
Schaefer
TIRTY
Jim McElreath
James
Frank Curtis
Todd Gibson
Salt Walther
Blair
Aparentes
Seal Beach
Leonard Stmagelea
RAIA
Calif Sautmate
Aires
Weok
ST UO
Ste
Vermont
Gordenowt
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