Drag racing spreads on the East Coast and beyond
The article notes NHRA drag racing expanding from California to the East with a big growth in spectators and entries. It explains drag racing as a straight-line speed contest, outlines class divisions, and describes the dramatic start as cars launch under the Christmas Tree. Major NHRA events include Spring Nationals in Dallas, Nationals in Indianapolis, and World Finals in Tulsa.
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New York
NEA
Detroit
Seaboard
Santa Monica
Bill France
National Hot Rod Association
O.K
National Hot Rod Assn
NHRA
Dallas International Motor Speedway
Indianapolis Raceway Park
Tulsa International Raceway
Fourth of July Chessarama at Lompoc Valley
Lompoc Valley Chess Club will stage its first annual Fourth of July Chessarama Friday at 2 p.m. in Mission Hills Community Center. Ralph Mills will lecture for under 11s, Capt. James Nicholls will discuss unusual positions, and Blindfold chess will be demonstrated. Transportation from several points and rides for Vandenberg Village residents are arranged. The event follows the club’s success during the Flower Festival with many spectators and players.
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Vaughn Proctor
Lompoc Valley
Lompoc
H Street
Ocean Avenue
College Avenue
North Avenue
Vandenberg Village
Lompoc-Casmalia Road
Constellation Road
Nicholls and Mills
Maj. Louis Baker
George Day
Baker
Chuck Pharis
Mike Garcia
Miss Morales
Timothy Bum
Tim
Cabrillo High School
David KS. Eum
Nicholls
Three Fiesta Santa Barbara Concerts Planned at County Bowl
Santa Barbara Old Spanish Days Fiesta announces three County Bowl shows August 7 8 and 9 at 8 30 pm with Victor Borge Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66 and The King Family headline. All seats reserved with tickets ranging from 2 50 to 5 50 going on sale after July 4 week end.
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Santa Barbara
Victor Borge
Sergio Mendes
Brasil 66
King Family
Abc-Tv
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NEA Automotive Editor
Sports Car Club of America
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Newspaper Enterprise Assn
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Hibachi
Kodak
Eastman Kodak
Aloha
Joyce
Ha Vane
Cever
Nielle
Cnet PE
Spinca
We All
Balan
Trylon
Colemar
Eng Tree
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Hall
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